Tatsuya Kitani is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician from Suginami, Japan, born on February 28, 1996. Emerging as a solo artist in the 2010s and later working with Echoes, he builds songs around alternative rock, J-pop, and electronic textures, pairing strong melodic hooks with introspective lyrics. His catalog often shifts between guitar-driven arrangements and polished modern production, with dynamic vocal delivery and dramatic builds that give his pop songwriting a sharper edge.
Kitani’s profile in anime music grew especially through “Where Our Blue Is,” the opening theme for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2’s Hidden Inventory / Premature Death arc, which introduced him to a wider anime audience and reinforced his reputation for writing emotionally direct themes. In 2026, he also composed and arranged “Neko-bi” for suis of Yorushika, the opening theme for the anime Cat and Dragon, and wrote the image song “Haiyu” for the Great Gogh Exhibition. These projects show how he moves between anime-related work and original solo releases while keeping a distinctive, expressive sound.
For listeners searching for an anime singer-songwriter with a clear identity, Tatsuya Kitani stands out for thoughtful writing, modern production, and a catalog that connects contemporary J-pop and rock with memorable anime themes.
