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Born on October 24, 1984, Kaela Kimura is from Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. Kaela Kimura is listed as a singer, television presenter and fashion model. The age as of 2026 is 42. Schooling on record includes Tokyo Metropolitan Mukōgaoka High School. Notable works include Kaela, Rirura Riruha and Scratch.
My Take
Kaela Kimura is, to my ear, the artist who made Japanese pop rock sound cheerful without making it sound harmless. Born in Adachi, Tokyo, in 1984, she came to music from modeling, broke out with Rirura Riruha, and kept building through albums like Kaela, Scratch and +1. The appeal starts with the voice, which is identifiable within about two seconds and never asks to be admired for technique. What impresses me more is the consistency across roles. She writes her own lyrics, hosts television, and moves between music and fashion without ever seeming like a different person in each room. Plenty of singers ride a moment; she is still recognizably herself two decades on, with a visual sensibility that feels continuous with the songs rather than bolted onto them. That combination is much harder to copy than it looks.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kaela Kimura
- Name (Japanese)
- 木村カエラ
- Reading
- きむら かえら
- Born
- October 24, 1984 (age 42)
- Origin
- Adachi, Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- singer / model / television presenter / fashion model / lyricist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Agency
- Sony Music Artists
- Active years
- 2004 -
2. Background
- High school
- Tokyo Metropolitan Mukōgaoka High School
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Eita Nagayama
4. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 190 (2003–2025)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 2003: 1, 2004: 10, 2005: 16, 2006: 19, 2007: 19, 2008: 19, 2009: 17, 2010: 12, 2011: 5, 2012: 10, 2013: 2, 2014: 8, 2015: 5, 2016: 6, 2017: 4, 2018: 5, 2019: 3, 2020: 6, 2021: 1, 2022: 4, 2023: 2, 2024: 4, 2025: 2, year unknown: 10
- Debut work
- saku saku
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Kaela |
| Notable work | Rirura Riruha |
| Notable work | Scratch |
| Notable work | +1 |
5. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.kaela-web.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kaela_official/
- Xhttps://x.com/kaela_staff
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaela%20Kimura
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9C%A8%E6%9D%91%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%A9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1342823
6. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Kaela Kimura born?
Kaela Kimura was born on October 24, 1984 and is 42 years old.
Where is Kaela Kimura from?
Kaela Kimura is from Adachi, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Kaela Kimura do?
Kaela Kimura works as singer, model, television presenter, fashion model, lyricist.
Which high school did Kaela Kimura attend?
Kaela Kimura attended Tokyo Metropolitan Mukōgaoka High School.
What agency is Kaela Kimura with?
Kaela Kimura is with Sony Music Artists.
How long has Kaela Kimura been active?
Kaela Kimura has been active since 2004.
What is Kaela Kimura known for?
Kaela Kimura's notable works include Kaela, Rirura Riruha, Scratch.
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