is a seven-member Japanese
boy band from Japan's
Kansai region. They are managed by the multimedia talent agency,
Johnny & Associates, and signed to
Imperial Records. The group was formed in 2002 and made their CD debut in 2004 as "Johnny's modern
enka group", though after the year 2006, their sound and style has become a mix of
pop and
rock. Like the rest of the acts managed under Johnny & Associates, Kanjani Eight also perform in various other areas of the Japanese entertainment industry such as variety show hosting, television, movie, and stage acting, and radio talk show hosting.