ROUND TABLE feat. Nino is a Japanese J-pop project best known for its warm, melodic sound and its close connection to anime music. Formed in 1997 by Katsutoshi Kitagawa and Rieko Ito, the group originally featured Kitagawa on vocals, guitar, and bass, while Ito contributed vocals and keyboard.
In 2002, Nino joined the project as a guest vocalist, and from that point onward many releases were credited as ROUND TABLE featuring Nino. Her lead vocals became a defining part of the group’s sound, while Kitagawa often provided backing vocals and instrumental support. That collaboration gave ROUND TABLE feat. Nino a clear identity within J-pop and anison circles and helped distinguish the project for listeners who follow artists linked to anime themes.
The project is especially recognized by anime fans for its association with Chobits. Its best-known track in anime contexts is "Let Me Be With You," the opening theme for Chobits, which remains one of the project’s signature songs and a major reason for its long-lasting recognition. For many listeners searching for ROUND TABLE anime songs or for the members of ROUND TABLE featuring Nino, this track is the entry point into the group’s catalog.
Together, the duo-plus-vocalist format and the recurring anime connection made ROUND TABLE feat. Nino a memorable name for fans of anime music, J-pop, and artists associated with Chobits. The project’s style is closely tied to that gentle, melodic approach, and its reputation continues to rest on the chemistry between Kitagawa, Ito, and Nino.
