Masato Nagai

Masato Nagai is a Japanese singer-songwriter from Tokyo, Japan, who performs as the solo artist ♪鳥くん. He has also worked under the name 永井真人 for songwriting and anime-song releases. Between 2000 and 2003, he sang themes including "WILD DRIVE" for "Yu-Gi-Oh!" and the "Hunter x Hunter" endings "E-Jan - Do You Feel Like I Feel" and "Hotaru". From 1998 to 2004, he also composed songs for acts including Johnny's Jr. Beyond music, ♪鳥くん is active as a birdwatching tour guide, writer, and lecturer. From 2004 to 2008, he was affiliated with アナン・インターナショナル and worked in a trio with さかなクン and 琉球サンゴくん. His official website is nagaimasato.com. He has also served as Abiko City, Chiba's "bird ambassador" and as a visiting lecturer at Yamanashi University.