the largest gathering of fans of Japanese culture in Portugal!
the largest gathering of fans of Japanese culture in Portugal!
Kota Shinzato is a Japanese singer and actor born in Tokyo on September 5, 1995. He stood out as a finalist in the prestigious “24th JUNON Superboy Contest” in 2011, where his performance of “Olivia wo Kiki Nagara” earned him more than 10 offers from agencies and publishers.
In 2013, he made his official debut with the single “HANDS UP!”, which quickly became an international hit when it was chosen as the 16th opening theme for the anime One Piece. The song reached No. 20 on the Oricon charts, cementing his popularity both in Japan and abroad.
In addition to “HANDS UP!”, the single includes the tracks “Hold on” and a cover version of “We Are!”, the iconic theme song of the One Piece universe. The release also featured special editions dedicated to characters such as Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and other members of the Straw Hat crew.
In 2019, Kota released his second single, “DREAM TOGETHER!!!,” demonstrating his artistic versatility and consolidating his career in the J-pop scene.
Kota Shinzato will be present at Iberanime Porto 2025, with a live performance that promises to thrill all anime and J-pop fans. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the performer of one of One Piece’s most iconic themes live!
Kota Shinzato is a Japanese singer and actor born in Tokyo on September 5, 1995. He stood out as a finalist in the prestigious “24th JUNON Superboy Contest” in 2011, where his performance of “Olivia wo Kiki Nagara” earned him more than 10 offers from agencies and publishers.
In 2013, he made his official debut with the single “HANDS UP!”, which quickly became an international hit when it was chosen as the 16th opening theme for the anime One Piece. The song reached No. 20 on the Oricon charts, cementing his popularity both in Japan and abroad.
In addition to “HANDS UP!”, the single includes the tracks “Hold on” and a cover version of “We Are!”, the iconic theme song of the One Piece universe. The release also featured special editions dedicated to characters such as Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and other members of the Straw Hat crew.
In 2019, Kota released his second single, “DREAM TOGETHER!!!,” demonstrating his artistic versatility and consolidating his career in the J-pop scene.
Kota Shinzato will be present at Iberanime Porto 2025, with a live performance that promises to thrill all anime and J-pop fans. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the performer of one of One Piece’s most iconic themes live!
