MIYAVI

雅

MIYAVI is earning global recognition for his unconventional guitar technique, which eschews a pick in favor of his fingers and a unique “slap style.” He has completed six successful world tours, comprising over 250 performances in 30 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
In 2013, Miyavi embarked on a new chapter with the single “Ahead Of The Light,” which combines his slap guitar with the driving beats of electro/dance music. His self-titled album, Miyavi, was released in Japan in June 2013 and is now available in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Recently, Miyavi has drawn the attention of other artists and creators in the industry. He has also composed music for television commercials, with his work featured in advertisements for brands such as Uniqlo, Toshiba, Nissan, Lotte Co., and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., among others.
Furthermore, he is garnering significant interest from fashion brands. Following his acting debut in Unbroken, Miyavi was inspired by its message of peace—a cause he has long championed—allowing him to apply his full range of performance skills as an actor who views his body and soul as his instrument. Continuously striving for the next level, fans have dubbed him the “Samurai Guitarist.”