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Joji, born on September 18, 1992 in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, is a YouTuber, comedian and singer. That puts Joji at 34 years old in 2026. Notable works include Piss In The Wind (2026), SMITHEREENS (2022) and Nectar (2020).
My Take
Joji fascinates me as a study in reinvention. Going from the deliberately abrasive shock comedy of Filthy Frank to melancholy, lo-fi R&B isn't a tweak; it's a complete shedding of skin, and almost no one pulls that off without losing their audience. Yet he did, building a sincere musical identity that resonates far beyond his internet origins. As someone with Osaka roots, he embodies a blend of humor and ache that I find genuinely moving. The courage to abandon a successful persona for something more vulnerable is rare, and I think it's exactly why his second act landed so hard.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joji
- Name (Japanese)
- Joji
- Reading
- じょーじ
- Born
- September 18, 1992 (age 34)
- Origin
- Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- YouTuber / comedian / singer / songwriter / Internet celebrity
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
2. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 7 (2014–2026)
- By year
- 2014: 1, 2017: 2, 2018: 1, 2020: 1, 2022: 1, 2026: 1
- Debut work
- ピンクガイ
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Joji名義 | Piss In The Wind | 2026 |
| Joji名義 | SMITHEREENS | 2022 |
| Joji名義 | Nectar | 2020 |
| Joji名義 | Ballads 1 | 2018 |
| ピンクガイ名義 | ピンクシーズン | 2017 |
| Joji名義 | In Tongues | 2017 |
| ピンクガイ名義 | ピンクガイ | 2014 |
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://jojimusic.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/papafranku/
- Xhttps://x.com/FilthyFrank
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joji%20(musician)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joji
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23826617
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joji born?
Born September 18, 1992 (age 34).
Where is Joji from?
Joji is from Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Joji do?
Joji works as YouTuber, comedian, singer, songwriter, Internet celebrity.
What is Joji known for?
Notable works include Piss In The Wind, SMITHEREENS, Nectar.
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