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Japanese
佳館 杏ノ助 (Kyounosuke Yoshitate )
Also known as
佳館/よしたて (Yoshitate , official surname)Kyoti )Kyon-chan )Kyou-Sama )Kyounosuke , written differently, former name)Gotō Kyounosuke , former name, used only for a few months)
Years active
2010-present
Kyounosuke (杏ノ助 ), better known as Kyounosuke Yoshitate (佳館杏ノ助 , Yoshitate Kyounosuke) is a trans male utaite and freelance singer most known for his "Kayōkyoku " (Shōwa era pop) style of singing. He is the voice provider for the VOCALOID Nekomura Iroha.
He often sings anime songs and VOCALOID songs as well as traditional-style songs, with the latter also being arranges of VOCALOID songs, like the traditional-Japanese-style arrangement of "Senbonzakura"
Before he started his voice change due to HRT, he had a wide vocal range spanning over 4 octaves.[1] "kobushi" oranamentation technique and different styles of vibrato, for example a wavering one, such as in "TOKIO FUNKA "Kamisama Nejimaki "
Kyounosuke is noted to have a mature timbre and great vocal ability, his mellow voice going well with traditional sounding songs, such as in the traditional arrange of the Touhou song "Bad Apple!! "Hashiyan , "Odoroshi Rider "Onzou Sanatorium "
Another remarkable ability of him, is his proficiency in rolling his tongue which he often employs for more upbeat songs, most prominently seen in his cover of "Babylon "
On 23 December 2020, Kyounosuke publicly came out as a transgender man on his YouTube Channel ; his gender had been greatly debated and discussed prior to this. He is currently on gender affirming HRT .
In January 2021 he started a Youtube subchannel , where he discusses LGBTQ+ related issues.
Since March 1st 2023[2] Rush Style .
He is a member of a unit 夜tagarasu (read as Yatagarasu ), where he provides vocals and his younger sister Fuyu is a songwriter. Their original albums feature songs based on lives of Japanese historical figures. The unit's former name was Bangetsu Tei (萬月邸), but they changed it 5th May 2024 . The same day they also started a podcast , where they talk about their daily life as well as LGBTQ+ related topics.
Affiliations and Collaboration Projects [ ]
Member of 夜tagarasu (formerly Bangetsu Tei)
virgin project label Layers Generation Aquamarine "Kimi ga Taiyou Naraba, Boku wa Tsuki." (Released on March 25, 2008)Karakuri Man'yōshū Wagaku Hana-dochu Gokusai Monochrome
List of Covered Songs [ ]
Discography [ ]
Released on January 30, 2008
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1. "Kimi Terasu Tsuki." -Live ver.-
Released on December 30, 2009
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1. "Shussei Heishi wo Okuru Uta"
4. "Aa Kurenai no Chi wa Moyuru"
6. "Katou Hayabusa Sentoutai"
Released on August 07, 2010
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Released on August 07, 2010
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3. "Kimi Terasu Tsuki." -Live ver.-
Released on July 17, 2011
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Released on December 23, 2011
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1. "Sakura no Hana ga Saku Kisetsu ni"
Released on December 31, 2011
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Released on April 28, 2012
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3. "Nijiiro Chouchou"
KurousaP )
4. "Saigo no Joou"
KurousaP )
5. "Uta Utai"
KurousaP )
Released on December 31, 2012
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1. "
Jikon no Youyou Kono Keikou ni Ari "
Team Kamiuta )
3. "Hannya no Men"
(Mask of Hannya) HikutsuP )
6. "Taika" (original song)
9. "Usotsuki" (original song)
11. "Yoitsuki, Natsu no Hoshi" (original song)
13. "Setsugekka" (original song)
Released on August 12, 2013
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Released on April 26, 2014
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3. "Matsuribayashi to Ringoame"
Kimuta )
5. "Sono Kuchibiru wa Gouman Nari"
AkibawotaP )
Released on August 10, 2014
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3. "Sakura no Hana ga Saku Kisetsu ni"
4. "Taika"
10. "Usotsuki" (original song)
12. "Yoitsuki Natsu no Hoshi" (original song)
13. "Setsugekka" (original song)
14. "Roku Chounen to Ichiya Monogatari"
kemu )
Released on April 30, 2016
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2. "Hiyoku"
JinseiP )
3. "Sectionalism" (Original song)
5. "
STRADA "
(Original song)
Released on February 22, 2017
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1. "Hashikeyashi Mizuho no Kuni" (about Himiko)
2. "Onmyō Sanshintan"
(about Abe no Seimei) Teniwoha )
3. "Ōgi no Mato Shunshō no Shiranami" (about Nasu no Yoichi)
4. "Toki o Sadameshi Hototogisu" (about Akechi Mitsuhide)
5. "
Meika Gen'un "
(about Kobayakawa Hideaki)
2. "Shinka Seisui"
(about Ukita Hideie) Teniwoha )
4. "Kurokira Dansaburu"
(about Toshūsai Sharaku) Teniwoha )
6. "Haikei, Akutagawa Ryūnosuke-sama"
(about Dazai Osamu & Akutagawa Ryūnosuke) Teniwoha )
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2. "
STRADA "
3. "Sectionalism"
4. "Taika"
5. "Usotsuki"
6. "Setsugekka"
8. "Yoitsuki, Natsu no Hoshi"
9. "Ready!!Get set, Go! (instr.)"
10. "STRADA (instr.)"
11. "Sectionalism (instr.)"
Released on October 29, 2022
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1. "Sonzai" Performed for the first time at Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2022. The lyrics talk about Kyounosuke's experiences as a trans person.
Released on September 9, 2023
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1. "Ichigoryūkoku" Song depicting a young Date Masamune, first performed at Masamune Kō Matsuri 2023 in Iwadeyama.
2. "Ichigoryūkoku (instrumental)"
4. "Shōryū ni Tsukitatsu (instrumental)"
5. "Shōryū ni Tsukitatsu (special version)"
Gallery [ ]
Kyounosuke performing at Masamune Kō Matsuri in Iwadeyama (September 2023)
From Kyounosuke's official photoshoot for Rush Style voice acting agency (2023)
Kyounosuke's official photoshoot (2020). Outfit provided by
h.NAOTO
Kyounosuke's official photoshoot (2020). Outfit provided by
h.NAOTO
Kyounosuke's official photoshoot (2020). Outfit provided by
h.NAOTO
Kyounosuke's official logo (2020)
Kyounosuke's official photoshoot (2020) Outfit provided by
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Kyounosuke's official photoshoot (2020) Outfit provided by
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Kyounosuke performing at Tatematsuri, Edo Tokyo Museum, November 2020.
Kyounosuke at his 10 years anniversary event in Naked Loft, October 17, 2020.
Kyounosuke performing at Tatematsuri, August 2019.
Kyounosuke playing the shamisen at Emergenza Japan, December 2, 2018.
Promotional image for Bangetsu Tei's CD "Byakurenshō"
Kyounosuke and his sister Fuyu - Bangetsu Tei's promotional image for their CD "Byakurenshō"
Kyounosuke in his official music video "Shōryū ni Tsukitatsu" (2017)
Kyounosuke's photo for Bangetsu Tei's crowdfunding campaign
Kyounosuke and his sister Fuyu - Bangetsu Tei's official image for their crowdfunding campaign
Kyounosuke's concert (2015)
Kyounosuke's concert with Wagaku, August 10, 2014.
Kyounosuke's live concert in 四谷LIVE INN MAGIC, January 17, 2014.
Kyounosuke and his sister Fuyu - Bangetsu Tei's official photoshoot (2013)
Kyounosuke and his sister Fuyu - Bangetsu Tei's official photoshoot (2013)
Kyounosuke's live (2013)
Kyounosuke's official photoshoot (2013)
Kyounosuke in "Wagaku・Senbonzakura" music video (2012)
Kyounosuke in "Wagaku・Senbonzakura" music video (2012)
Kyounosuke's official illustration (2012)
Kyounosuke's photoshoot for "Hitoryūbun" album (2012)
Kyounosuke singing "Shangri-La"
Kyounosuke as seen in his collab cover of "Madara Cult"
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Kyounosuke (right) and
Hashiyan as seen in "Odoroshi Rider"
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Kyounosuke's official illustration (2011)
Trivia [ ]
His blood type is A RH+ .[1]
He is 160.4 cm tall. [3]
His hobbies are classical dances of Japan, anime&manga, the history of Japan, gaming (Nintendo Switch), playing with Mini 4WD and visiting temples and shrines.[1]
He likes wearing kimono and often wears it to his concerts and events.[3]
Sometimes he designs and makes his own stage costumes.[3]
He is good at tying ribbons.[3]
His favorite food are noodles (ramen), meat (yakiniku), and fish (white); he doesn't like green peas.[1]
His favourite colors are black, turquoise blue, Shinbashi blue (新橋色) , violet and red.[1]
He was born in Tokyo, Machida.[4]
He has a West Highland White Terrier named Iroha, after Iroha-hime, the daughter of Date Masamune.[5]
He changed his name from 杏之助 to 杏ノ助 on January 14, 2011.[4]
He was influenced by his parents, who loved music.[1]
He likes TIGER&BUNNY.[6]
He is learning how to play the shamisen.
His favourite jewellery brand is SSCROWS .
His favourite anime characters are Char Aznable from "Gundam" and Akai Shūichi from "Detective Conan".
h.NAOTO is one of his favourite clothing brands. The designer sometimes provides Kyounosuke with stage costumes.He admires Miwa Akihiro (actress) and Yazawa Eikichi (musician).[3]
He is right-handed, but in playing catch he uses left hand.[3]
He collects decorative envelopes (ポチ袋), tenugui towels and body piercings.[3]
His favourite animals are dogs, bears, shoebills, manatees, snakes and crows.[3]
His favourite brands are h.NAOTO, DIESEL, semanticdesign and CHROME HEARTS.[3]
His favourite alcohols are sake, beer, wine and champagne.[3]
He has an iPhone11 Pro Max. [3]
He likes driving a car, cycling on his Bianchi bike and walking his dog. [3]
He has 7 ear piercings: 4 in the left ear and 3 in the right. [3]
There were speculations of him being the voice provider of Nekomura Iroha ; these were confirmed on the day of Iroha V4's release by AHS.[8]
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References [ ] 
. In a tweet replying to a fan, he stated that he started his singing career when he was 15.
(Sōkyū no Fafner) -Live ver.- (2010.07.05) (Deleted)
