is a Japanese
singer–songwriter,
actor and former
Japanese idol, he was a member of Jpop idol boy band
KAT-TUN from their debut until September 30, 2013 when his contract with
Johnny & Associates (the company that manages KAT-TUN) was terminated. When he was a member of
KAT-TUN, he was recognized as the rapper in the group and has a hip-hop-influenced style. Out of the other members, Tanaka was most often paired up with
Yuichi Nakamaru and they even formed a comedy duo 'TaNaka'. After leaving Johnny & Associates, Tanaka formed a new rock band, INKT.