Kiss the gambler is a piano singer-songwriter project by Japanese artist Kanafun, active since 2019. Blending indie pop, piano pop, and folk, the music centers on songs for piano and voice, a pure, slightly boyish vocal tone, and memorable melodies.
From Tokyo, kiss the gambler is a piano singer-songwriter project by Japanese artist Kanafun, active since 2019. Blending indie pop, piano pop, and folk, the music is centered on songs for piano and voice, with a pure, slightly boyish vocal tone and simple, memorable melodies.
kiss the gambler gained wider attention after performing at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2024. The project has released three albums—Mokuso (2021), What Am I Saying? (2023), and What Was Beautiful? (2023)—and the mini-album Relax! (2024).
In 2025, kiss the gambler released Relax! International, featuring songs re-recorded in French, Korean, English, and Chinese. The release led to live performances in France, Korea, and Taiwan, continuing to connect with audiences across cultures.