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Release Date: 2026/08/15

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"Papa" is the latest self-produced single by Kanna Kan, a voice actress and artist who commands a singular and powerful presence. This highly personal and deeply emotional track captures her raw, unspeakable feelings for her late father, who passed away when she was a high school student.

The song reflects on the quiet everyday moments spent with her father during his illness, the sudden moment of parting, and the handwritten letter she received on her 20th birthday containing the words: "I will always be on your side." This heartbreaking sense of loss and an absolute, eternal love are beautifully sublimated into music through her raw, unfiltered vocals.

Produced by Kaz Kuwamura, the track weaves her real-life experiences and fragile emotions into a beautiful yet melancholic melody, supported by rich, meticulous sound design.

"Who cares? As long as it's filled with love, nothing changes."

Offering the gentle, healing warmth of grief care that embraces sadness and rescues the listener's heart, this monumental track transcends her status as a pop icon. It delivers a powerful message of life, presenting Kanna Kan not just as an entertainer, but as an authentic creator and human being.

Latest Playlist In

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Apple Music • New In: Anime Apple Music • SAY! YOU! SEIYU!

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iTunes Store • J-Pop TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 33 • 15 Aug 2026 iTunes Store • All Categories TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 66 • 15 Aug 2026

Past Playlist In

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Spotify • キラキラポップ：ジャパン • 25 Aug 2026 Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 15 Aug 2026 Apple Music • New In: J-Pop • 21 Aug 2026

Artist Profile

  • Kanna Kan

    Kanna Kan is a voice actress and artist who seamlessly bridges the worlds of anime culture and independent music. In 2023, she made her voice acting debut as Rurino Osawa in the Love Live! franchise project, Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club. Harnessing her highly expressive performance style, she quickly built a massive fanbase, taking the stage at premier arena and dome venues including Belluna Dome and K-Arena Yokohama. Her commanding vocal ability and emotionally resonant voice have earned her high acclaim not only within the voice acting industry but also across the wider music scene. As a solo artist, she maintains complete creative control. Her self-produced digital singles, "Eureka," "Namida no Nioi," and "Watashi Luxury," are entirely self-made, with her leading everything from initial planning and conceptualization to songwriting and final production. This fierce DIY ethos is rooted in her student days, when she recorded and edited her own vocal covers at home, earning her deep-seated respect and loyalty from core music listeners. Looking ahead, she is set to embark on her first-ever solo Zepp tour in 2026. Demonstrating her extraordinary drawing power as an independent act, tickets for the opening night on November 19 at KT Zepp Yokohama sold out instantly prior to general release. Combining the magnetic star power of a pop icon with the raw, self-expressive vulnerability of a true indie creator, Kanna Kan continues to carve out an entirely unique and unparalleled position in the modern music landscape.

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