Kousuke Atari, born 中 孝介, Atari Kōsuke on 13 July 1980 in Naze, Kagoshima,
Japan, is an actor and singer known for his work in J-pop. He began his career
as a self-trained musician, performing in the shimauta style native to his
hometown. His initial releases included several indie albums such as Atari
(1999) and Kurudando (2000). Atari's breakthrough came with the release of his
EP 思い出のすぐそばで/真昼の花火 (Right Next to Memories / Midday Fireworks) in 2006, which
marked his entry into the mainstream music scene. Throughout his career, he
released notable albums, including Kizuna Uta (絆...