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The Japanese artist who sang “BLOODY STREAM” and “Fighting Gold,” two of the opening themes for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
CODA is the stage name by which Kazusou Oda is known in the world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. A Japanese singer, songwriter, guitarist, and music producer, he has built a career that spans rock, songwriting, and music production, gaining international recognition through his involvement in one of the most iconic anime series in Japanese pop culture.
Born on January 17, 1980, in Hiroshima, Japan, Kazusou Oda grew up surrounded by music, influenced by his father, a music teacher. From an early age, he was exposed to instruments such as the piano, trumpet, and recorder, receiving a classical music education. This foundation shaped his artistic development and contributed to a career marked by composition and performance.
From No Regret Life to a Solo Career
In 2001, he founded the Japanese band No Regret Life, in which he served as lead vocalist and guitarist, writing most of the group’s lyrics and music. The band made its major-label debut in 2005 through Sony Music Associated Records.
By the time the band disbanded in July 2013, No Regret Life had released five full-length albums, four EPs, and seven singles.
Alongside his work with the band, Kazusou Oda began pursuing a solo career around 2011, exploring a musical approach centered on performance and composition. In 2010, he also founded the independent label spiral-motion, initially dedicated to the band’s own work and later expanded to include the production and management of other musical projects.
Throughout his career, he has worked in the fields of composition, songwriting, arrangements, sound production, and live musical accompaniment, collaborating with various artists and projects.
International Recognition with JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
It was through JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure that CODA achieved particularly significant international recognition among anime audiences.
In 2013, he performed “BLOODY STREAM”, the opening theme for the second part of the series’ television adaptation, Battle Tendency. With music and arrangements by Toshiyuki Omori and lyrics by Saori Kodama, the song became one of the franchise’s most recognizable tracks.
The song’s popularity continued to grow over the years. In August 2023, the official JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure website announced that “BLOODY STREAM” had surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, confirming the song’s longevity and impact among fans.
CODA’s connection to the series didn’t end there. In 2018, she once again performed an opening theme for the franchise with “Fighting Gold”, chosen for the fifth part of the television adaptation, Golden Wind. The song was written by Neko Oikawa and composed and arranged by Toshiyuki Omori.
A journey that continues to blend composition and performance
In addition to his work on the anime, Kazusou Oda remains active musically through solo projects, concerts, and new album releases, continuing to explore different forms of composition and performance.
His journey brings together the experience gained in a rock band, the development of his own artistic identity, and his work behind the scenes in music creation. A career that demonstrates the diversity of his skills as a musician and producer, and which has made him a recognized figure among fans of the music from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
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The Japanese artist who sang “BLOODY STREAM” and “Fighting Gold,” two of the opening themes for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
CODA is the stage name by which Kazusou Oda is known in the world of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. A Japanese singer, songwriter, guitarist, and music producer, he has built a career that spans rock, songwriting, and music production, gaining international recognition through his involvement in one of the most iconic anime series in Japanese pop culture.
Born on January 17, 1980, in Hiroshima, Japan, Kazusou Oda grew up surrounded by music, influenced by his father, a music teacher. From an early age, he was exposed to instruments such as the piano, trumpet, and recorder, receiving a classical music education. This foundation shaped his artistic development and contributed to a career marked by composition and performance.
From No Regret Life to a Solo Career
In 2001, he founded the Japanese band No Regret Life, in which he served as lead vocalist and guitarist, writing most of the group’s lyrics and music. The band made its major-label debut in 2005 through Sony Music Associated Records.
By the time the band disbanded in July 2013, No Regret Life had released five full-length albums, four EPs, and seven singles.
Alongside his work with the band, Kazusou Oda began pursuing a solo career around 2011, exploring a musical approach centered on performance and composition. In 2010, he also founded the independent label spiral-motion, initially dedicated to the band’s own work and later expanded to include the production and management of other musical projects.
Throughout his career, he has worked in the fields of composition, songwriting, arrangements, sound production, and live musical accompaniment, collaborating with various artists and projects.
International Recognition with JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
It was through JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure that CODA achieved particularly significant international recognition among anime audiences.
In 2013, he performed “BLOODY STREAM”, the opening theme for the second part of the series’ television adaptation, Battle Tendency. With music and arrangements by Toshiyuki Omori and lyrics by Saori Kodama, the song became one of the franchise’s most recognizable tracks.
The song’s popularity continued to grow over the years. In August 2023, the official JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure website announced that “BLOODY STREAM” had surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, confirming the song’s longevity and impact among fans.
CODA’s connection to the series didn’t end there. In 2018, she once again performed an opening theme for the franchise with “Fighting Gold”, chosen for the fifth part of the television adaptation, Golden Wind. The song was written by Neko Oikawa and composed and arranged by Toshiyuki Omori.
A journey that continues to blend composition and performance
In addition to his work on the anime, Kazusou Oda remains active musically through solo projects, concerts, and new album releases, continuing to explore different forms of composition and performance.
His journey brings together the experience gained in a rock band, the development of his own artistic identity, and his work behind the scenes in music creation. A career that demonstrates the diversity of his skills as a musician and producer, and which has made him a recognized figure among fans of the music from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
CONCERT ON SUNDAY
TALK ON SATURDAY
