Kurona
Biography
Kurona encountered the wadaiko at age three, and joined a professional wadaiko group in Tokyo at age nine, where he studied traditional performing arts. Afterwards, he became an independent musician. In addition to performances in more than 15 countries, Kurona is active in a wide range of fields inside and outside Japan including magazines, TV, and stage performance. Kurona uses the wadaiko, a traditional instrument, to create new types of music. He also collaborates frequently with other musicians and artists. Kurona has served as a judge for the Central Competition in the Tokyo High School Culture Festival’s Folk Entertainment Division sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education. In addition, Kurona takes part in performances and recording with a variety of artists, including wadaiko choreography guidance for the Blazing Rhythms, Countdown, and The Legend of Mythica events at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Self - Wadaiko
Features Wagakki Band's concert "Vocalo Zanmai Dai Ensokai" held at Akasaka Blitz on August 27, 2014.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self - Wadaiko
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self - Wadaiko
Recorded live at House of Blues, San Diego - 7/14/2016.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self - Wadaiko
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Self - Wadaiko
Features a concert by Wagakki Band held in 2016 at Nippon Budokan.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self / Wadaiko
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as 和太鼓
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self - Wadaiko
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Self
WAGAKKIBAND 8th Anniversary Japan Tour
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self - Wadaiko
Features Wagakki Band's concert held in January 2018 at Yokohama Arena. Features Yo Hitoto as guest.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self - Wadaiko
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.