Shinji Nira (Wakadanna)

Shinji Nira (Japanese: 新羅慎二), better known by his stage name Wakadanna (若旦那), is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He was born in Tokyo, Japan, on April 6. He is widely recognized as a member of the prominent Japanese reggae group Shonan no Kaze.

Portrait of Wakadanna — Shinji Nira, known professionally as Wakadanna.

Musical Career

Wakadanna is best known as a key member of the Japanese reggae group Shonan no Kaze, contributing to the group's vocals and songwriting within the Japanese music industry.

Acting Career

In addition to his career in music, Wakadanna has appeared in various Japanese television drama series, television movies, and feature films.

Filmography

Kimi ga Saigo ni Nokoshita Uta (2026) - Ken-san
JK Rock (2019)

Television Series and TV Movies

The Fugitive (TV Asahi / 2020) - Shigeru Tatsukawa
Mirror Twins Season 1 (Fuji TV-Tokai TV / 2019) - Chihiro Yamasawa (ep. 5-6)
The Public Enemy (Fuji TV / 2017) - Hiroshi Wakamiya
Grade A Reversal (TBS / 2017) - Matsuo
Misaki Number One!! (NTV / 2011) - Himself (ep. 8)