KanoeRana (カノエラナ)

KanoeRana (カノエラナ) is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, born December 4, 1995. Active since 2014, she moves between j-pop and the singer-songwriter format, and often combines pop melodies with rock energy. Her interest in music began in childhood, when she discovered the piano at her grandmother's house. At 14 she appeared at the Karatsu Junior Music Festival in her hometown, where she sang EGO-WRAPPIN' の「くちばしにチェリー」. After finishing high school she moved to Tokyo and built her career through live performances, including an appearance at Inazuma Rock Fes 2015 as an Eggs recommended artist. She made her major debut on August 31, 2016 with her first mini album 『カノエ参上。』. Alongside her solo work, she has performed songs for anime, such as "Tsuki to Hoshizora" for "Tonikaku Kawaii", "Yotogibanashi (ヨトギバナシ)" for "Kyokou Suiri" and "Irodori (イロドリ)" for "Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai". In 2024 she formed the band あにまるぐみ together with mayuco, formerly the drummer of がんばれ！ Victory, and her longtime support bassist 木谷将多.