Keita Tachibana

Keita Tachibana (橘慶太, born December 17, 1985) is a Japanese singer, performer, and actor from Fukuoka, Japan. Active since 2000, he debuted with w-inds. in 2001 and became the group’s lead vocalist. His work centers on J-pop and has also drawn on dance-pop and R&B influences. Alongside his activities with w-inds., he has pursued a solo career with releases associated with Pony Canyon. In 2006, he made his solo debut under his real name with the single "Michishirube", which was used as the ending theme for "Katekyou Hitman Reborn!". He later resumed solo work under the name KEITA. In 2013, he re-debuted with "Slide'n'Step" and released the album "SIDE BY SIDE" the same year. Later solo releases include "Friend", the mini-album "FRAGMENTS", and the album "inK". In 2026, he and Ryohei Chiba revisited “Feel The Fate” in a relay-dance performance.