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Former Crystal King pianist and Fist of the North Star lyricist dies
Kōsei Nakamura has died, according to an announcement by former Crystal King vocalist Masayuki Tanaka.
Nakamura was a pianist with the Japanese band Crystal King.
He also wrote lyrics for an opening theme for the anime Fist of the North Star.
The sources do not give his age, the date or cause of death, or further details about the announcement.
His work connected him with both a popular Japanese band and a well-known anime.
His death was announced by former bandmate Masayuki Tanaka, and no further next steps are given.
Kimiharu Nakamura, a former pianist with Crystal King and lyricist for the opening theme of Fist of the North Star, has died.
The news was reported on October 25, 2026.
Former Crystal King vocalist Masayuki Tanaka disclosed Nakamura’s death, according to Nikkan Sports.
The sources do not state Nakamura’s age, cause of death or date of death.
- Who
- Kimiharu Nakamura, a former Crystal King pianist and lyricist.
- What
- He has died.
- When
- Reported on October 25, 2026. The date of death is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Name
- Kimiharu Nakamura
- Former role
- Pianist with Crystal King
- Songwriting credit
- Lyrics for the Fist of the North Star opening theme
- Reported
- October 25, 2026