# Creepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts is a Japanese hip-hop duo consisting of DJ Matsunaga and R-Shitei, currently signed to Onenation and Sony Music Associated Records. The duo rose to prominence in 2024 by the single "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born", an opening theme for the second season of the anime series Mashle: Magic and Muscles, as their most successful song to date. In Japan, the song was the best-performing song in 2024, topping the Oricon Combined Singles Chart and Billboard Japan Hot 100. It also peaked at number eight on the Billboard Global 200.

## History
### 2013–2017: Formation and independent works

The duo's name Creepy Nuts has no deep meaning because they never thought that they would become famous. Creepy Nuts performed their first commercial song "Shirafu de Suikyō" together, including on the compilation album Popgroup Presents Kaikoo Planet III, released on August 8, 2013. In July 2014, the duo participated Fuji Rock Festival for the first time. In March 2015, Creepy Nuts signed a management contract with Steel Street, and released their debut single "Setsuna" on August 26. The duo released the first two extended plays through Tricker: Tarinai Futari on January 20, 2016, and Joen Dan'yū-shō on February 1, 2017. The both releases were accommodated by two concert tours in Japan: Tarinai Jungyō 2016 Haru Basho (2016) and Itsuka no Extra, Live on Stage (2017).

### 2017–2023: Major-label debut

On April 9, 2017, Creepy Nuts announced their major-label debut under Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Afterwards, the duo established their own label Creepers and released their major-label debut single Kōkō Debut, Daigaku Debut, Zenbu Shippaishita Kedo Major Debut, consisting of double A-side "Major Debut Shinan" and "Daga Sore de Ii". It was initially scheduled to be released on August 2, but was postponed to November 8, due to various circumstances. On April 11, 2018, Creepy Nuts released their debut studio album Creep Show, which accompanied by the concert tour Creep Show 2018 from June to November. In the same year, they were radio host for their All Night Nippon until 2023, and released a compilation album Indies Complete on July 25, collecting songs recorded during independent artist.
The duo released their third and first major-label EPs Yofukashi no Uta on August 7, 2019, alongside the concert tour of the same name in support the EP from September to December. In 2020, Creepy Nuts released the fourth EP Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e on August 26, the first record under Onenation. The EP features guest appearance from Masaki Suda on the track "Santora" and "Nichiyōbi yori no Shisha". They embarked on their one-man live of the same name at Nippon Budokan on November 11–12, 2020, launched their official fan club "Club Creepy Nuts", and ran one man tour in the first quarter on 2021.
Creepy Nuts' second studio album Case was released on September 1, 2021. The album's single "Nobishiro" became their first platinum-certified track for streaming by Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), surpassing 100 million on-demand streams. Case is supported by the tour of the same name between September and November. The duo also held two man live and two man tour titled "Nariwai", featuring various guests, until November 2023. Creepy Nuts released their third studio album Ensemble Play on September 7, 2022. It was preceded by five singles, including "Baka Majime", a collaboration with Ayase and Lilas Ikuta for All Night Nippon 55th-anniversary stage drama Ano Yoru o Oboe Teru; and "Daten", an opening theme for anime series Call of the Night. The duo embarked on the tour of the same name in Japan from September to December 2022, and held their major debut's fifth anniversary concert at Nippon Budokan on November 5.

### 2024–present: Global recognition with "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born"

Creepy Nuts was in charge of an opening theme "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" for the second season of the anime television series Mashle: Magic and Muscles, subtitled The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam, released on January 7, 2024. It became their breakthrough both in Japan and overseas by the "BBBB Dance" Internet challenge. The song topped the Oricon Combined Singles Chart for four non-consecutive weeks, and the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for 19 non-consecutive weeks, the second longest-running number one in history after Yoasobi's "Idol" (22 weeks), Internationally, the song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Global 200. "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" was the best performing songs in Japan in 2024, and later received diamond certification, surpassing 500 million streams, from the RIAJ in February 2025.
In the same month, Creepy Nuts released "Nidone", a theme song for 2024 television series Extremely Inappropriate!, on January 27, which the duo made cameo appearance on the final episode of the series. From March to June, the duo embarked on their 2024 one man tour. In the second half of 2024, they performed the song "Otonoke", an opening theme for Japanese anime series Dandadan. It became the duo's second number one on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The duo concluded the year by performing "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" at the 66th Japan Record Awards on December 30, where they won Excellent Awards and the 75th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen the next day.
The theme for the live-action film adaptation of manga series Under Ninja, the duo's "Doppelgänger", was available on January 24, 2025. It preceded the duo's fourth studio album Legion, released digitally on February 5, and physically on March 12. The duo's first concert at Tokyo Dome were taken place on February 11, and will release exclusively through Amazon Prime Video on April 22. In support of Legion, the duo is scheduled to run their Legion One Man Tour from May to September, and Asia tour between October and November.

## Members

* DJ Matsunaga (DJ松永) – DJ, composer
* R-Shitei (R-指定) – rapper, lyricist

## Discography
### Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details, chart positions and sales :
| Title | Details | Peak positions | Peak positions | Peak positions | Peak positions | Sales |
| Title | Details | JPN | JPN Cmb. | JPN Hot | US World | Sales |
| Creep Show | Released: April 11, 2018 Label: Creepers, Sony Japan Formats: CD, DL, streaming | 16 | — | 11 | — | JPN: 6,568 |
| Case | Released: September 1, 2021 Label: Onenation, Sony Music Associated Formats: CD, CD+BD, DL, streaming | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | JPN: 26,535 |
| Ensemble Play | Released: September 7, 2022 Label: Onenation, Sony Music Associated Formats: CD, CD+BD, DL, streaming | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | JPN: 21,688 |
| Legion | Released: February 5, 2025 Label: Onenation, Sony Music Associated Formats: CD, CD+BD, DL, streaming | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | JPN: 17,751 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |||||||

### Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected details and chart positions :
| Title | Details | Peaks |
| Title | Details | JPN |
| Indies Complete | Release: July 25, 2018 Label: Tricker Formats: CD, DL, streaming | 148 |

### Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details, chart positions and sales :
| Title | Details | Peak positions | Peak positions | Peak positions | Sales |
| Title | Details | JPN | JPN Cmb. | JPN Hot | Sales |
| Tarinai Futari | Release: January 20, 2016 Label: Tricker Formats: CD, DL, streaming | 43 | — | 16 | |
| Joen Dan'yū-shō | Release: February 1, 2017 Label: Tricker Formats: CD, DL, streaming | 16 | — | 9 | |
| Yofukashi no Uta | Release: August 7, 2019 Label: Creepers, Sony Music Associated Formats: CD, CD+DVD, DL, streaming | 12 | 12 | 11 | JPN: 9,923 |
| Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e | Release: August 26, 2020 Label: Onenation, Sony Music Associated Formats: CD, CD+DVD, DL, streaming | 5 | 2 | 2 | JPN: 20,515 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. ||||||

### Singles
#### As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released, certifications and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | JPN | JPN Cmb. | JPN Hot | FRA | KOR | NZ Hot | US Bub. | US World | WW | Certifications | Album |
| "Setsuna" | 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Indies Complete |
| "Major Debut Shinan" | 2017 | 23 | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album single |
| "Daga Sore de Ii" | 2017 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Creep Show |
| "Kaiko" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Creep Show |
| "Spotlight" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Creep Show |
| "Abazure" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Yofukashi no Uta |
| "Yofukashi no Uta" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAJ: Gold (st.) | Yofukashi no Uta |
| "Ita no Ue no Mamono" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Yofukashi no Uta |
| "Otona" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e |
| "Santora" (with Masaki Suda) | 2020 | — | 29 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAJ: Gold (st.) | Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e |
| "Bareru!" | 2021 | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Case |
| "Kaoyaku" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Case |
| "Who Am I" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Case |
| "Lazy Boy" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Case |
| "Nobishiro" | 2021 | — | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAJ: 2× Platinum (st.) | Case |
| "Patto Saite Chitte Hai ni" | 2022 | — | — | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Ensemble Play |
| "Baka Majime" (with Ayase and Lilas Ikuta) | 2022 | — | 50 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAJ: Platinum (st.) | Ensemble Play |
| "2Way Nice Guy" | 2022 | — | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Ensemble Play |
| "Daten" | 2022 | 9 | 28 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAJ: Gold (st.) | Ensemble Play |
| "Biriken" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Legion |
| "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 173 | 188 | 12 | — | 3 | 8 | RIAJ: Platinum (dig.) Diamond (st.) RIAA: Gold | Legion |
| "Nidone" | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | RIAJ: Gold (st.) | Legion |
| "Otonoke" | 2024 | 19 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 22 | 1 | 37 | RIAJ: Gold (dig.) Platinum (st.) | Legion |
| "Doppelgänger" | 2025 | — | 19 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Legion |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |||||||||||||

#### As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Peaks | Album |
| Title | Year | JPN | Album |
| "SOS!" (Androp featuring Creepy Nuts) | 2017 | 54 | Cocoon |

### Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released, certifications and album name :
| Title | Year | Peaks | Peaks | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | JPN Dig. | JPN Hot | Certifications | Album |
| "Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e" | 2020 | 43 | 63 | RIAJ: Platinum (st.) | Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e |

### Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
| "Sirafu de Suikyō" | 2013 | — | Popgroup Presents Kaikoo Planet III |
| "Rewrite" | 2017 | — | AKG Tribute |
| "Poker Face" | 2019 | — | Boys Meet Harmony |
| "Chotto Dake Baka" | 2019 | Gaki Ranger | Tinkerbell: Neverland no Yōsei Tachi |
| "Movin'" | 2019 | Yoru no Honki Dance | Fetish |
| "Rōman Hikō" | 2019 | Sanabagun | Ballads |
| "Ni-Zero Ni-Zero" | 2020 | Chiaki Mayumura | Nippon Genki Onna Kashu |
| "Illusion" (Creepy Nuts remix) | 2024 | Dua Lipa | Radical Optimism (Japan Tour edition) |

### Video albums

List of video albums, with selected details and chart positions :
| Title | Details | Peaks | Peaks |
| Title | Details | JPN DVD | JPN BD |
| Creepy Nuts no All Night Nippon 0 "The Live 2020": Kaihen Toppa Ikuze Hip Hopper! | Released: August 26, 2020 Label: Onenation, Sony Music Associated Formats: DVD, BD | 9 | — |
| Creepy Nuts no All Night Nippon "The Live 2022": Orera no Roots wa Aku made Radio da to wa It-te-O-ki-tai ze! | Released: March 1, 2023 Label: Onenation, Sony Music Associated Formats: DVD, BD | 15 | 7 |
| Creepy Nuts Major Debut 5th Anniversary Live "2017–2022" in Nippon Budokan | Released: July 19, 2023 Label: Onenation, Sony Music Associated Formats: DVD, BD | — | 14 |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. ||||

## Filmography
### Film

| Title | Year | Role | Note | Ref. |
| Mutafukaz | 2017 | Gangs | Japanese dub voice | |

### Television

| Title | Year | Role | Note | Ref. |
| Jōnetsu Tairiku | 2020 | Themselves | Documentary | |

### Radio shows

| Title | Year | Role | Ref. |
| Creepy Nuts' All Night Nippon 0 | 2018–2022 | Host | |
| Creepy Nuts' All Night Nippon | 2022–2023 | Host | |

## Tours

* Tarinai Jungyō 2016 Haru Basho (2016)
* Itsuka no Extra, Live on Stage (2017)
* Kōkō Debut, Daigaku Debut, Zenbu Shippaishita Kedo Major Debut One Man Tour (2017)
* Kōkō Debut, Daigaku Debut, Zenbu Shippaishita Kedo "Tsuini" Major Debut Tour (2018)
* Creep Show 2018 One Man Tour (2018)
* Nariwai Two Man Tour (2019)
* Yofukashi no Uta One Man Tour (2019)
* Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e One Man Tour (2021)
* Case One Man Tour (2021)
* Nariwai Two Man Live (2021–2022)
* Nariwai Two Man Tour (2022)
* Club Creepy Nuts Premium Live (2022)
* Ensemble Play One Man Tour (2022)
* Nariwai Two Man Tour 2023 (2023)
* Creepy Nuts One Man Tour 2024 (2024)
* Legion One Man Tour (2025)
* Creepy Nuts Asia Tour 2025 (2025)

## Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination :
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / work | Result |
| Abema Anime Trend Awards | 2024 | Opening Animation Award | "Otonoke" | Won |
| Anime Grand Prix | 2024 | Best Theme Song | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | 7th place |
| Anime Trending Awards | 2024 | Opening Theme Song of the Year | "Daten" | 4th place |
| Anime Trending Awards | 2024 | Ending Theme Song of the Year | "Yofukashi no Uta" | Won |
| Anime Trending Awards | 2025 | Opening Theme Song of the Year | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Nominated |
| Anime Trending Awards | 2025 | Opening Theme Song of the Year | "Otonoke" | Won |
| Asia Star Entertainer Awards | 2024 | Hot Trend | Creepy Nuts | Won |
| CD Shop Awards | 2021 | Grand Prize (Red) | Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e | Nominated |
| Finalist Award (Red) | 2021 | Won | Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e | |
| 2022 | Grand Prize (Red) | Case | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Finalist Award (Red) | Case | Won | |
| 2022 | Comment Award | Case | Won | |
| 2023 | Grand Prize (Red) | Ensemble Play | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Finalist Award (Red) | Ensemble Play | Won | |
| Japan Record Awards | 2024 | Grand Prix | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Nominated |
| Excellent Awards | 2024 | Won | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" |
| Japan Gold Disc Award | 2024 | Song of the Year by Download (Japan) | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Won |
| Japan Gold Disc Award | 2024 | Best 3 Songs by Download | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Won |
| Japan Gold Disc Award | 2024 | Song of the Year by Streaming (Japan) | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Won |
| Japan Gold Disc Award | 2024 | Best 5 Songs by Streaming | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Won |
| MTV Video Music Awards Japan | 2020 | Best Hip-Hop Video | "Katsute Tensai Datta Oretachi e" | Won |
| MTV Video Music Awards Japan | 2025 | Song of The Year | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Won |
| Reiwa Anisong Awards | 2025 | Best Work Award | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Won |
| Reiwa Anisong Awards | 2025 | Best Work Award | "Otonoke" | Nominated |
| The Television Drama Academy Awards | 2024 | Drama Song Awards (First Quarter) | "Nidone" | Won |
| Tokyo Drama Awards | 2024 | Best Theme Song | "Nidone" | Won |
| TikTok First Half Trend Awards | 2024 | Special Award | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Won |
| U-Can New Words and Buzzwords Awards | 2024 | New Words and Buzzwords Awards | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Top 10 |
| Yahoo! Japan Search Awards | 2024 | Music Category | "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" | Won |