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Kenta Matsumoto

BandWANIMA
Birth NameKenta Matsumoto
Name in Japanese松本健太 (まつもと けんた)
Birth DateApr 13, 1988 (age: 37)
Birth PlaceAmakusa, Kumamoto, Japan

Kenta Matsumoto is the charismatic frontman, bassist, and primary songwriter of the Japanese rock band WANIMA. Known for his high-energy stage presence and positive lyrical themes, Kenta has been instrumental in shaping WANIMA's signature sound that blends pop-punk, melodic hardcore, and infectious hooks. Beyond his work with WANIMA, Kenta is recognized for his collaborative spirit and influence in Japan's contemporary rock scene.

Collaboration with ONE OK ROCK

Kenta's connection with ONE OK ROCK extends beyond shared stages. Most prominently, he and ONE OK ROCK's vocalist Taka both contributed to the charity track Mōichido under the Re: Project, released on June 5, 2020. This song featured a lineup of top Japanese artists, emphasizing unity and hope during challenging times (COVID).

Additionally, Kenta and ONE OK ROCK have appeared together at major live events, including WANIMA's 1CHANCE Festival in 2024, where ONE OK ROCK performed as one of the headlining acts. These collaborations highlight the mutual respect and camaraderie between the two musicians. Outside of ONE OK ROCK collaborations, Kenta wrote and composed Sayonara Saraba for the idol-punk group BiSH in 2022 together with Taka and MEG (MEGMETAL), showcasing his versatility as a songwriter.


Featured in Other Artists' Songs

  1. 1.Re: ProjectMōichido (feat. Shota Shimizu, Taka, Daichi Miura, Aimer, Ayaka, Kenta Matsumoto, Mao Abe and Nissy)Released: Jun 5, 2020

Performed with ONE OK ROCK


Collaborations and Cover Song Credits

Lyrics
Wrote
1
song
  1. 1.BiSHSayonara SarabaReleased: Aug 31, 2022
Music
Composed
1
song
  1. 1.BiSHSayonara SarabaReleased: Aug 31, 2022
Official ONE OK ROCK promotional photo for DETOX album