Keisuke Kuata to release two-volume lyric collection

Keisuke Kuata, the vocalist of Southern All Stars, will release a comprehensive two-volume lyric collection titled ‘Keisuke Kuata Lyric Collection’ on December 16, 2026, through Kodansha.

The collection serves as a culmination of his 48-year songwriting career. Kuata has personally selected and categorized lyrics from over 400 songs into 40 distinct themes. The content spans his work with Southern All Stars, his solo discography, and songs he has written for other artists.

The books are designed as heavy, A4-sized hardcovers, resembling encyclopedias or illustrated guides, with a combined total of over 550 pages. Pre-orders began on October 13. In addition to the book release, Kuata has scheduled several tour dates in Aichi, Osaka, Kanagawa, and Kumamoto during December 2026 and January 2027.