Tuki (singer)

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Tuki (stylized as tuki.) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. Her debut single "Bansanka" released in September 2023 took the top spot on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart on January 24, 2024, making her the youngest artist in the chart's history to surpass a 100 million views on streaming services.[2]

Born2008 or 2009 (age 17–18)[1]
GenresJ-pop
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2023 (2023)–present
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Tuki
Born2008 or 2009 (age 17–18)[1]
GenresJ-pop
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2023 (2023)–present
LabelThe Lunar Landing Plan
Websitetuki-official.net
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Life and career

Tuki started playing the guitar at the age of 13 and soon began uploading videos of performances of her original songs and covers on TikTok.[2]

2023

On July 7, 2023, the chorus of an original song "Bansanka" was posted on TikTok without revealing its title. Subsequently, the first verse and bridge of the song were uploaded and on August 16, the chorus was reposted under the official title "Bansanka". The song became popular on TikTok, where it was used in various videos and covered by numerous users. On September 3, her official YouTube channel was opened.

"Bansanka" was released on September 29 to coincide with Otsukimi. On the same day, "Bansanka" became available on the DAM karaoke service. The acoustic version of "Bansanka" was released on September 30 on YouTube, reaching a million views within a few days. "Bansanka" was made available on the Joysound karaoke service on October 8. "Bansanka" took the top spot on Spotify's Daily Viral Songs (Japan) and Viral Top 50 (Japan) charts on October 18 and October 21, respectively.[3][4]

On November 28, Tuki released her second single, "Ichirinka" on streaming services together with the music video on YouTube. The video was animated by Urara.[5]

On December 24, the music video for "Bansanka" was released. Illustrations for the music video were provided by Posuka Demizu, known for having drawn the manga The Promised Neverland.[6]

2024

On January 10, 2024, Tuki's third single "Sakura Kimi Watashi" was released on streaming services. It was also announced that the song would be used as an insert song for AbemaTV's dating reality series I Fell in Love with You Today – Graduation Edition.[7]

On January 24, Tuki took the top spot on Oricon's Weekly Digital Ranking chart for the first time with "Bansanka".[8] It was announced on January 25 that Tuki took the top spot on Oricon's Weekly Singles Ranking chart as well with "Bansanka".[9]

"Bansanka" took the first place on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart on January 24.[10] She became the youngest solo artist on the chart to surpass 100 million streams.[11]

On April 20, Tuki made her first television appearance without revealing her face on Nippon TV's music TV show, Buzz Rhythm.[12] On December 31, she performed "Bansanka" on the 75th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.[13]

2025

Tuki released her debut studio album 15 on January 8, 2025.[14]

Discography

Studio albums

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Title Details Peak positions Sales
JPN
[15]		 JPN
Cmb.
[16]		 JPN
Hot
[17]
15
  • Released: January 8, 2025
  • Label: The Lunar Landing Plan
  • Formats: CD, DL, streaming
 4418
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Live albums

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Title Details
15 – Live Edition
  • Released: May 27, 2026
  • Label: The Lunar Landing Plan
  • Formats: DL, streaming
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Singles

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Title Year Peak positions Album
JPN
Cmb.
[19]		 JPN
Hot
[17]		 WW
[20]
"Bansanka" (晩餐歌) 2023 11153 15
"Ichirinka" (一輪花) —[A]——
"Sakura Kimi Watashi" (サクラキミワタシ) 2024 —[B]73—
"Inferno Love Letter" (地獄恋文) —[C]77—
"At Hoshimachi Station" (星街の駅で) —[D]—[E]—
"Hyururirapappa" (ひゅるりらぱっぱ) —[F]—[G]—
"Love Expiration Date" (愛の賞味期限) —[H]—[I]—
"Aimoraimo" (アイモライモ) —[J]—[K]—
"Damashiai" (騙シ愛) 2025 —[L]52— TBA
"Strangerz" (ストレンジャーズ) ——[M]—
"Seimei" (声命) —[N]—[O]—
"Guilty" (ギルティ) —[P]—[Q]—
"Saitei Kaiwai" (最低界隈) —[R]—[S]—
"Song of Life" (人生讃歌) —[T]—[U]—
"Koto no Ha" (コトノハ) 2026 —[V]—[W]—
"Zero" (零) —[X]—[Y]—
"SOS" —[Z]—[AA]—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
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Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Music Awards Japan 2025 Best New Artist Tuki Won [22]
Best Japanese Singer-Songwriter Song "Bansanka" Nominated [23]
Karaoke of the Year: J-Pop Nominated [24]
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Notes

  1. [A]
    "Ichirinka" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 44 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  2. [B]
    "Sakura Kimi Watashi" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 45 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  3. [C]
    "Inferno Love Letter" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  4. [D]
    "Hoshimachi no Eki de" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 16 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  5. [E]
    "Hoshimachi no Eki de" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Download Songs.[17]
  6. [F]
    "Hyururirapappa" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 11 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  7. [G]
    "Hyururirapappa" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 12 on the Download Songs.[17]
  8. [H]
    "Ai no Shōmi Kigen" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 34 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  9. [I]
    "Ai no Shōmi Kigen" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 31 on the Download Songs.[17]
  10. [J]
    "Ai mo Rai mo" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  11. [K]
    "Aimoraimo" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 31 on the Download Songs.[17]
  12. [L]
    "Damashiai" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 7 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  13. [M]
    "Strangerz" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 38 on the Download Songs.[17]
  14. [N]
    "Seimei" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 24 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  15. [O]
    "Seimei" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 26 on the Download Songs.[17]
  16. [P]
    "Guilty" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 22 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  17. [Q]
    "Guilty" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Download Songs.[17]
  18. [R]
    "Saitei Kaiwai" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 17 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  19. [S]
    "Saitei Kaiwai" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 20 on the Download Songs.[17]
  20. [T]
    "Song of Life" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 21 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  21. [U]
    "Song of Life" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 21 on the Download Songs.[17]
  22. [V]
    "Koto no Ha" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 24 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  23. [W]
    "Koto no Ha" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 28 on the Download Songs.[17]
  24. [X]
    "Zero" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  25. [Y]
    "Zero" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 21 on the Download Songs.[17]
  26. [Z]
    "SOS" did not enter the Oricon Combined Singles Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Digital Singles Chart.[21]
  27. [AA]
    "SOS" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100, but peaked at number 22 on the Download Songs.[17]

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