# Imase

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"Night Dancer" redirects here. For the novel, see [Night Dancer (novel)](/source/Night_Dancer_(novel)).

**Imase** (stylized in [all lowercase](/source/All_lowercase); born November 9, 2000)[1] is a Japanese singer-songwriter who debuted in 2021 and found success with the 2022 viral single "Night Dancer".[2] His first [EP](/source/Extended_play), *Pop Cube*, was released in 2022 by [Universal Music Japan](/source/Universal_Music_Japan).[3]

He debuted in 2021 with his single "Have a Nice Day" only a year after learning how to write and compose music, according to his signed label Universal Music Japan. His success with "Night Dancer" only a year later has given him the "monster rookie" nickname.[2]

[Junji Ishiwatari](/source/Junji_Ishiwatari), a former member of [alternative rock](/source/Alternative_rock) band [Supercar](/source/Supercar_(band)), called Imase's sudden rise to stardom "a true event that is stranger than fiction". Five months after his debut, Imase was hired to sing the [Pocari Sweat](/source/Pocari_Sweat) jingle, which is considered an honor, and he had over 1 billion [TikTok](/source/TikTok) views.[4]

In August 19, 2022, he wrote his most famous song, called "Night Dancer", the song's name associating with light and darkness. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and a desire to cherish the present moment, with themes of love and joy. The song went viral and was highly successful, especially in South Korea. It was also the first J-pop song to enter the Top 20 in South Korea.[5] He became a topic of interest on South Korean blogging forums after "Night Dancer" entered the [Melon](/source/Melon_(online_music_service)) 100 chart, the first ever Japanese song and Japanese singer to achieve this feat.[6]

In 2023, Imase produced the songs "Jewelry" and "Dresscode" for the [K-pop](/source/K-pop) group [Le Sserafim](/source/Le_Sserafim).[7]

His song "Outline" was selected as the official theme song for the [103rd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament](/source/2024_All_Japan_High_School_Soccer_Tournament).[8] Imase also performed the song live on the final day of the competition on January 13, 2025.[9]

On August 4, 2025, he announced that he would take a break from his artistic activities because of his deteriorated health conditions after the concert at [Nippon Budokan](/source/Nippon_Budokan) on July 25, 2025, according to his official website.[10][11] As of March 2026, he was still on hiatus.

## Discography

### Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales JPN [12] Bonsai (凡才) Released: May 15, 2024 Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 4 JPN: 11,328[13]

### Extended plays

Title EP details Peak chart positions JPN Dig. [14] Pop Cube Released: November 9, 2022[3] Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: Digital download 18

### Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album JPN Hot [15] KOR [16] SGP Reg. [17] WW [18] "Have a Nice Day"[19] 2021 —[a] — — — RIAJ: Gold (st.) Pop Cube "Escape" (逃避行)[20] 2022 —[b] — — — "Pale Rain" (with Punpee and Toby Fox)[20] — — — — "Demone, Tamaniwa" (でもね、たまには)[20] — — — — Pop Cube "Night Dancer"[2] 38 14 28 112 RIAJ: Platinum (st.) "Utau" (うたう)[20] — — — — "Analog Life" (アナログライフ)[20] — — — — Pop Cube "Abekobe" (あべこべ)[3] — — — — "Bokurada" (僕らだ)[21] 2023 — — — — Bonsai "Period" (ピリオド)[22] — — — — "Night Dancer" (TeddyLoid remix)[19] — — — — "18"[23] — — — — Bonsai "Night Dancer" (Big Naughty remix)[19] — 81 — — "Nagisa"[19] 29 — — — RIAJ: Gold (st.) Bonsai "Melodrama" (メロドラマ) (with Natori) 2024 98 — — — rowspan="2" "Metrocity" (メトロシティ) (with Natori) 98 — — —

## Tours

**Imase Online Live "Pop Room"**[24] *(via "Uliza", a video streaming platform)*

**Imase 1st Live "Pop Over"**

Venue Date Ref(s) Liquid Room May 10, 2023 [25]

**1st Showcase in Korea**[26]

Venue Date Ref(s) Musina Garage Music Hall (Hongdae, Seoul) April 13, 2023 [27]

**"Night-Dance ซิ่ง with imase"**

Venue Date Ref(s) Groove Central World, Thailand June 20, 2023 [28]

**Imase Tour 2023 "Utopia"**[29]

Venue Date Ref(s) Big Cat October 26, 2023 [30] Nagoya Club Quattro October 27, 2023 Zepp Shinjuku (Tokyo) October 31, 2023

## Notes

1. "Have a Nice Day" did not enter the *Billboard Japan* Hot 100, but it peaked at number 4 on the Heatseekers Songs chart.[31]

1. "Escape" did not enter the *Billboard Japan* Hot 100, but it peaked at number 15 on the Heatseekers Songs chart.[32]

## References

1. ["imase、映画主題歌に初挑戦 新曲「ユートピア」書き下ろし 8.18公開、アニメ映画「SAND LAND」 鳥山明さんの伝説の名作"](https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/714891) (in Japanese). *Chunichi Shimbun*. 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-07-24.

1. Yoon, So-yeon (2023-04-14). ["J-pop artist imase gives Korean fans free concert to celebrate local success"](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/04/14/entertainment/musicPerformance/Korea-Japan-Jpop/20230414204012127.html). *Korea JoongAng Daily*. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

1. ["imase、TikTokで話題の"imase流POPS"が詰まった1st EP『POP CUBE』配信リリース"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/117971/2) (in Japanese). *Billboard Japan*. October 22, 2022. Retrieved 2023-06-22.

1. ["imase, the "now" of Japanese music has landed in Korea – Weverse Magazine"](https://magazine.weverse.io/bridge/en/829). *magazine.weverse.io*. Retrieved 2023-08-25.

1. ["Genius Japan – \[INTERVIEW\] imase Talks Creative Process Behind ”NIGHT DANCER,” His Upcoming Tour, and More"](https://genius.com/Genius-japan-interview-imase-talks-creative-process-behind-night-dancer-his-upcoming-tour-and-more-annotated). *Genius*. Retrieved 2025-11-14.

1. ["Who Is Imase? The First J-Pop Artist To Crack Melon's Top 100"](https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/imase-first-j-pop-artist-crack-melons-top-100/). *Koreaboo*. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-07-17.

1. Yang, Haley (July 25, 2023). ["Le Sserafim, J-pop artist imase collaborate for new single 'Jewelry'"](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/07/25/entertainment/kpop/le-sserafim-imase-night-dancer/20230725110811449.html). *Korea JoongAng Daily*. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

1. ["imaseさん「アウトライン」が第103 回全国高校サッカー選手権大会 応援歌に決定! 国立競技場での決勝戦でライブ披露 【コメントあり】"](https://www.ntv.co.jp/soc/103/news/q8ckhv6hbkdtnmpe.html) (in Japanese). *NTV*. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2025-06-18.

1. ["#imase が国立で選手権応援歌『 #アウトライン 』を披露！ 自身も高校生の頃追いかけた夢舞台に立ち、ファイナリストたちを歌で後押し（2025.1.13）"](https://www.instagram.com/p/DExEaPxPaOS/) (in Japanese). *Instagram*. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2025-06-20.

1. ["Important notice regarding imase"](https://www.imase-official.com/news/detail/349?lang=en). *imase Official site｜imase Official Fanclub" IMAZINE"*. Retrieved 2025-08-04.

1. ["imase、体調悪化で長期間の活動休止発表 ラジオ番組降板&ファッション誌の連載休載へ 公式サイトファンにはファンへの感謝コメント掲載"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2399377/full/). *ORICON NEWS*. 2025-08-04. Retrieved 2025-08-04.

1. ["imaseのアルバム売上TOP1作品"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/885342/rank/album/) (in Japanese). [Oricon](/source/Oricon). Retrieved May 22, 2024.

1. ["ja:オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2024年05月13日～2024年05月19日"](https://web.archive.org/web/20240522025954/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2024-05-27/) [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking May 13, 2024 – May 19, 2024] (in Japanese). [Oricon](/source/Oricon). Archived from [the original](https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2024-05-27/) on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.

1. ["imaseのランキング情報"](https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/885342/rank/dia/) (in Japanese). *Oricon*. Retrieved August 31, 2023.

1. Billboard Japan Hot 100 positions: * "Night Dancer": ["Hot 100 \[ 2023/06/07 公開\]"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2023&month=06&day=12) (in Japanese). *Billboard Japan*. June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023. * "Nagisa": ["Hot 100 \[ 2023/06/14 公開\]"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2023&month=06&day=19) (in Japanese). *Billboard Japan*. June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023. * "Melodrama": ["Hot 100 \[ 2024/09/11 公開\]"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2024&month=09&day=16) (in Japanese). *Billboard Japan*. September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024. * "Metrocity": ["Hot 100 \[ 2024/10/09 公開\]"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2024&month=10&day=14) (in Japanese). *Billboard Japan*. October 9, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.

1. Circle Digital Chart positions: * "Night Dancer": ["Digital Chart, 2023 Week 12"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=12&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *Circle*. Retrieved June 22, 2023. * "Night Dancer" (Big Naughty remix): ["Digital Chart, 2023 Week 23"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=23&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3) (in Korean). *Circle*. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

1. Recording Industry Association Singapore Top Regional Chart positions: * "Night Dancer": ["Top Regional Chart, Week 22 (26 May – 1 Jun 2023)"](https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/). *Recording Industry Association Singapore*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230609005914/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/#1562208279199-5ec9aa23-80dc) June 9, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

1. Billboard Global 200 positions: * "Night Dancer": ["Billboard Global 200"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2023-06-17/). *Billboard*. June 17, 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230614034112/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-global-200/2023-06-17/) June 14, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

1. ["BTSジョングク、Stray Kidsも大注目！ 男性アーティストimase「音楽を始めたのは20歳のとき」22歳の現在地"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230623041043/https://ananweb.jp/column/ongakutusin/485452/) (in Japanese). *An An*. 2023-05-25. Archived from [the original](https://ananweb.jp/column/ongakutusin/485452/) on June 23, 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

1. ["imase – Singles & EPs"](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/imase/1598758503/see-all?section=singles). *Apple Music*. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

1. ["imaseが新成人に向けて新曲「僕らだ」書き下ろし"](https://natalie.mu/music/news/508193) (in Japanese). *Natalie*. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

1. ["imase新曲「ピリオド」のMV公開、監督はマザーファッ子"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/123306/2) (in Japanese). *Billboard Japan*. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

1. ["imase、04世代に向けて書き下ろした新曲「18」MV公開"](https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000233632) (in Japanese). *Barks*. 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

1. ["imase Online Live "Pop Room"](https://ticket.pia.jp/piasp/inbound/imase22engpls.jsp). *ticket.pia.jp*. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

1. ["imase 1st Live「Pop Over」 – ぴあ音楽"](https://lp.p.pia.jp/event/music/268582/index.html) (in Japanese). *ぴあエンタメ情報*. 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

1. 연합뉴스 (2023-04-03). ["Japanese singer imase to hold first showcase in Korea"](https://k-odyssey.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065578697663087) (in Korean). *연합뉴스*. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

1. ["Japanese singer imase to hold first showcase in Korea"](https://k-odyssey.com/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065578697663087) (in Korean). *[Yeonhap News](/source/Yeonhap_News)*. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

1. thaipr.net (2023-06-12). [""imase" ศิลปิน JPOP เจ้าของเพลงไวรัลฮิต "Night Dancere" บินลัดฟ้ามาเมืองไทยครั้งแรก ในงาน "Nioght-Damce ซิ่ง with imase" ที่ลาน "Groove-Central World" 20 มิ.ย. นี้ แฟนๆ ห้ามพลาด!!"](https://www.thaipr.net/entertain/3346132). *thaipr.net*. Retrieved 2023-07-17.

1. ["『imase Tour 2023 "Utopia"』チケット一般発売のお知らせ"](https://www.universal-music.co.jp/imase/news/2023-06-24/) (in Japanese). *imase*. 2023-06-24. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

1. ["今秋に自身初ツアー 『imase 1st Live Tour 2023』 東名阪で開催決定！ 「NIGHT DANCER (TeddyLoid Remix)」 本日3月30日に配信スタート ＆ ビジュアライザーも公開！"](https://www.universal-music.co.jp/imase/news/2023-03-30-2/) (in Japanese). *imase*. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

1. ["Heatseekers Songs \[ 2022/01/12 公開\]"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=heat_seekers&year=2022&month=01&day=17) (in Japanese). *Billboard Japan*. January 12, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

1. ["Heatseekers Songs \[ 2022/02/23 公開\]"](https://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=heat_seekers&year=2022&month=02&day=28) (in Japanese). *Billboard Japan*. February 23, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2023.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.universal-music.co.jp/imase/)

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