My Take
Nana Kitade is one of those artists who makes you realize the word "singer-songwriter" undersells some people — she's also credited as a poet and author, which tells you her relationship with language goes way deeper than your average pop act. Born in Sapporo in 1987, she grew up in a city where winters give you a lot of quiet time to sit with your thoughts, and that interiority really comes through in how she works. The mid-2000s Japanese rock and alternative scene was a crowded place, but she carved out her own corner with a voice that felt personal rather than polished-for-radio. A Taurus through and through — stubborn about her own creative universe, not chasing whatever trend was paying that month. I find artists who commit to the written word alongside their music genuinely interesting; it suggests they're not just looking for a melody hook but trying to say something that sticks around after the song ends.
Overview
Nana Kitade is a Japanese singer-songwriter, poet, and author born on May 2, 1987, in Sapporo, Hokkaido. She is recognized not only as a vocalist but also as a lyricist and writer, with her work spanning music and literary expression. Her official discography has been associated with Sony Music Japan. Beyond music, she is credited as a poet and author, reflecting a career built around language and personal expression.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nana Kitade
- Name (Japanese)
- 北出菜奈
- Reading
- きたで なな
- Born
- May 2, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit (卯)
- Origin
- Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Active years
- Unknown
- Occupation
- Singer-songwriter / Singer / Poet / Author / Recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
- Debut
- Unknown
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.