Kota Shinzato

Artist

Kota Shinzato is a Japanese male singer and actor from Tokyo. Spotted as a finalist in the Junon Super Boy Contest, he made his major singing debut as a high-school student with "HANDS UP!," the opening theme for the TV anime "ONE PIECE," and won Best New Artist at the Japan Record Awards the same year. Grounded in pop with a bright, supple voice, he also pursues acting, balancing the two sides of his career as a multi-talented performer.