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{{about|a Japanese pop singer|Kimeru language|Meru language}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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|name = Kimeru
|background = solo_singer
|Ethnicity = [[Japanese people|Japanese]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|6|17|mf=y}}
|originbirth_place = [[Kumamoto-ken]], Japan]]
|genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Rock music|rock]]▼
|Blood_type = [[Japan blood type theory of personality|B]]
▲|genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
|years_active = 2001–present
|label = Nippon Crown, birdie house inc. - Absolute production, Marvelous!
|Influences = [[Miyazaki Hayao]], [[Gackt]]
|website = http://www.kimeru.com/}}▼
 
▲|website = http://www.kimeru.com/}}
'''Kimeru''' (most often written either in [[Romaji]] (Kimeru) or with [[Katakana]] (キメル), but has been written as きめる ([[Hiragana]]) and (決める) ([[Kanji]]), born June 17, 1980) is a [[Japan]]ese [[Pop music|pop]] musician, singer, and stage actor. He is most famous for his work with ''[[The Prince of Tennis]]''. He adopted the stage name '''Kimeru''', which means "''to decide''" in Japanese, before debuting. Kimeru's birth name has never been announced publicly.▼
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▲'''Kimeru''' (most often written either in [[Romaji]] (Kimeru) or with [[Katakana]] (キメル), but has been written as きめる ([[Hiragana]]) and (決める) ([[Kanji]]), born June 17, 1980) is a [[Japan]]eseJapanese [[Pop music|pop]] musician, singer, and stage actor. He is most famous for his work with ''[[The Prince of Tennis]]''. He adopted the stage name '''Kimeru''', which means "''to decide''" in Japanese, before debuting. Kimeru's birth name has never been announced publicly. From 2018 onwards, with the release of his 16th single "go forward", the singer's name is now stylized as '''KIMERU'''.
 
== Biography ==
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=== 2003/2004 ===
In the spring of 2003, Kimeru wasoriginated castthe asrole of [[Shusuke Fuji]], the prodigy of [[Seigaku]] Middle School's tennis club, in ''The Prince of Tennis'' musical production series (commonly called ''[[Tenimyu]]''), and understudied the lead role of [[Ryoma Echizen]]. The rising popularity of the musical brought rising popularity to his music, and on November 27, 2003 Kimeru released his first mini-album, ''The Beginning''. Kimeru would sing "You Got Game?" at the end of each show for three of the musicals (the first musical, ''Remarkable 1st Match Fudomine'', and ''Side Fudomine''), and "Make You Free" for ''Dream Live 1st''.
 
The end of 2003 also brought tragedy to TeniMyu''Tenimyu''. Less than two weeks before the second musical of the series, ''Remarkable 1st Match Fudomine'', the lead actor cast for the main role of Echizen, [[Kotaro Yanagi]], was struck by a car and was in critical condition for some months. Because the musical's rehearsals were well underway and performance dates already set, Kimeru had to step up into the role. [[Takashi Nagayama]] (who was playing the role of [[Eiji Kikumaru]]) filled in as Fuji, and [[Yamazaki Ichitaro]] (who had left the series) came back as Kikumaru. Kimeru was struck so hard by his friend's accident that when he released his third single, "OverlapOVERLAP" (a theme song for the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters]]), he also dedicated its coupling song, "Oath in the Storm", to Yanagi. Kimeru returned to his role of Fuji when [[Yuya Endo]] was brought in as the new Echizen (Nagayama went back to Kikumaru as well, and Ichitaro permanently left). A small joke about Kimeru playing Echizen was added in ''Dream Live 1st''.
 
In late April/early May 2004, Kimeru went on his very first tour, "OverlapOVERLAP". With only three dates (one in [[Nagoya]], [[Osaka]], and Tokyo), it was his stepping stone into real touring as a professional singer. On August 25, 2004 he released his fourth single, "Be Shiny", as well as his first DVD with live footage and music videos. To celebrate the release of his new material, he went on another tour in September and November 2004.
 
=== 2005 ===
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When "Timeless" was finally released on October 4, the announcement was made about Kimeru's next single, featuring a collaboration between him and popular musician [[Daisuke Asakura]]. Known as DA to most of his fans, most people know him from either his work with the popular anime series [[Gravitation (manga)|Gravitation]], or from producing many songs for the singer [[T.M.Revolution]]. The new release, called "Starry Heavens", was set for release just one month after "Timeless".
 
DuringKimeru, Dreamalong Live 3rd concert of TeniMyu, Kimeru,with Endo, and Nagayama, went to see Yanagi when he was graduating from his role of RyomaEchizen during Tenimyu's ''Dream EchizenLive 3rd'' concert.
 
=== 2007 ===
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Continuing with the theme of his 5th Anniversary, Kimeru announced tour dates for his 2007 Spring tour, which included special dates for a free screening of a special Timeless DVD as well as a special acoustic live for his fanclub members. Also included were dates for a regular tour, Kimeru 5th Anniversary Tour 2007 "Radiant-spring". Along with all his touring, Kimeru released his 11th single, "With You", which was produced by [[Tetsuya Komuro]], who has worked with such acts as [[BoA]], [[Backstreet Boys]], and [[Ryuichi Sakamoto]].
 
Taking a small break from his singing, Kimeru returned to the stage to star as the title role in the musical ''[[Pippin (musical)|Pippin]]''. He shared the role with his ''Tenimyu'' replacement, [[Hiroki Aiba]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://meruki.com/kime/fan/beshiny.php# |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-03-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090106055002/http://meruki.com/kime/fan/beshiny.php |archive-date=2009-01-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 
=== 2008 ===
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===2013===
Kimeru was a guest at Tenimyu's Dream Live 2013, 10 year anniversary. There he sang "You Got Game".
 
===2018===
In February it was announced that Kimeru, now written as KIMERU, would perform the second opening theme of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]'' anime, named "Go Forward".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-02-20/kimeru-performs-yu-gi-oh-vrains-anime-new-opening-theme/.128015|title=Kimeru Performs Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS Anime's New Opening Theme|website=Anime News Network|date=February 20, 2018|access-date=February 4, 2022}}</ref> This was his second work for the "Yu-Gi-Oh!" anime. The song debuted on TV on 11 April 2018, and the single was released in two different types on May 30, 2018. Type-A is anime jacket edition, Type-B is artist jacket edition.
 
===2019===
KIMERU released two new works: on March 13 his new mini album, "Liar", which contained "Go Forward" and 6 new songs. In April he was chosen to perform the third opening of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS'' anime, titled "Calling". The song debuted on TV on 22 May 2019; a single for the song was released on 10 July 2019.
 
== Discography ==
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{| class="wikitable"
!Release
!Track list
!Tracklist
|-
|align="center"|"You Got Game?"
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2. Dream Lover <br />
3. Love Bites (instrumental) <br />
''DVD TRACKLISTINGtrack listing'' <br />
1. Answer Will Come (KLSE Shibuya AX 05.08.20/21) <br />
2. Stand Up: Break Away (KLSE Shibuya AX 05.08.20/21)
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1. Timeless<br />
2. Dive into the Heart<br />
''DVD TRACKLISTINGtrack listing'' <br />
1. Timeless PV
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1. Timeless<br />
2. Dive into the Heart<br />
''DVD TRACKLISTINGtrack listing'' <br />
1. Dive into the Heart (KLSD Shinkiba Studio Coast 07.22.2006)
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2. White Night<br />
3. Starry Heavens (instrumental)<br />
''DVD TRACKLISTINGtrack listing'' <br />
1. Starry Heavens PV
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3. With You (Summer Time Memories Remix)<br />
4. With You (instrumental)<br />
''DVD TRACKLISTINGtrack listing'' <br />
1. With You PV
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3. With You (Summer Time Memories Remix)<br />
4. With You (instrumental)
|-
|align="center"|"君じゃなきゃダメなんだ"
''(Single)''<br />
August 8, 2007<br />
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1.君じゃなきゃダメなんだ<br />
2.All the time<br />
3.君じゃなきゃダメなんだ (instrumental)<br />
4.All the time (instrumental)
|-
|align="center"|"Junk Beat"
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3. Junk Beat (instrumental)<br />
4. Waiting For... (instrumental)<br />
''DVD TRACKLISTINGtrack listing'' <br />
1.Junk Beat PV
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3. 恋してキメル! (instrumental)<br />
4. ラブタッチ (instrumental)<br />
''DVD TRACKLISTINGtrack listing'' <br />
1.恋してキメル! (PV)
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{| class="wikitable"
!Release
!Track list
!Tracklist
|-
|align="center"|''The Beginning''
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12.　Answer Will Come (O.S.R) <br />
13.　Be Shiny (Trident's”Rock-A-Head”mix) <br />
''DVD Tracklisttrack list:'' <br />
1. Airline Kiss PV <br />
2. Mizu no Kioku PV <br />
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{| class="wikitable"
!Release
!Track list
!Tracklist
|-
|align="center"|''First Gate''
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1. Make You Free (PV) <br />
2. You Got Game? (PV) <br />
3. OerlapOverlap (PV) <br />
4. ミラーボール (Live) <br />
5. Make You Free: Style004, Live edition (Live) <br />
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* ''Pippin'' - Pippin (2007, shared with Hiroki Aiba)
* ''Titanic'' - Jim Farrell (2009)
* ''Magdala na Maria'' 2 - Angela (2009)
* ''Shounen Hollywood'' - Hiroshi Sakuragi (2011)
* ''MagdalaChō naKageki MariaBakumatsu Rock'': 2 -Tokugawa AngelaYoshinobu (20092014)
* ''Katekyō Hitman REBORN! the STAGE'' - Lambo (2018)
* ''Katekyō Hitman REBORN! the STAGE -vs. VARIA part I-'' - Lambo (2019)
* ''Katekyō Hitman REBORN! the STAGE -vs. VARIA part II-'' - Lambo (2020)
 
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081218091016/http://www.kimeru.com/kimeru_blog/ Kimeru Official (Former) Blog]
* [http://ameblo.jp/kimeru-days Kimeru Official Blog]
* [http://www.kimeru.com/ Kimeru Officialofficial Websitewebsite]
* [http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/artist/kimeru/ Nippon Crown Artist Page - Kimeru]
* [http://www.hearjapan.com/store/member_info/Kimeru Kimeru HearJapan Page]
* [https://wikiinformer.com/kimeru-biography-wiki-net-worth-age/ Kimeru] at Wikiinformer
 
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