原因は自分にある。 (GNJB)

原因は自分にある。 (GNJB)

BIOGRAPHY

原因は自分にある。, romanised as Genin wa Jibun ni Aru and shortened to GNJB or Genjibu, is a seven member Japanese vocal and dance group within the EBiDAN family at Stardust Promotion. It began in 2018 under the name BATTLE STREET and took its present name on 7 July 2019, with the change announced that August.

The debut single, sharing the group name, was released on 9 October 2019. The members are Takato Okura, Kosaku Koizumi, Masaya Sakuragi, Ryota Nagano, Jun Muto, Kazuto Mokudai and Kaname Yoshizawa. Masaya Sakuragi also works as an actor and holds a profile of his own in this catalogue.

The group’s sound is described as blending vocaloid influence, J-pop, Japanese rock and hip hop. The fandom name is 観測者, Kansokusha, meaning observer.

原因は自分にある。 has built a steady album catalogue with Stardust Records, releasing 多世界解釈 in January 2021, 虚像と実像 in December 2021, 無限の終わり in January 2023 and 仮定法のあなたへ in March 2024. The writing leans literary and philosophical, and the group has worked with Ayase of YOASOBI while drawing on vocaloid, J-pop, Japanese rock and hip hop.

Live work is organised around the numbered げんじぶ空間 series alongside regular touring. The EP 文藝解体新書 arrived on 11 March 2026, and its title track ニヒリズムプリズム gathered 1.8 million views in its first week. During the spring tour dates at Omiya Sonic City on 17 and 18 March 2026 the group announced its first arena tour, ARENA TOUR 2026 仮ノ現, which played Kobe World Memorial Hall in late June 2026 and Ariake Arena in Tokyo in early July.

PROFILE DETAILS

Native Name
原因は自分にある。
Former Name
BATTLE STREET (バトルストリート)
Nickname
げんじぶ (Genjibu), GNJB
Based In
Tokyo, Japan
Profession
Nationality
Debut
2019 · 原因は自分にある。 single (9 October 2019)
Agency / Label
Stardust Promotion (EBiDAN)
Years Active
2018-present
Languages
Japanese (primary)
Skills
Vocal performance, Dance, Acting

GROUP DETAILS

Genin wa Jibun ni Aru came out of the EBiDAN system at Stardust Promotion, which develops several groups at once and moves performers between them. The group renamed itself a year after forming, so early releases appear under BATTLE STREET.

Group Type
Boy Group
Genre
Asian Pop, J-Pop
Formed
Status
Active
Debut
原因は自分にある。
Members
7 members
Based In
Tokyo, Japan
Record Label
Stardust Records
Fandom
❤️ 観測者 (Kansokusha)

GROUP MEMBERS

FUN FACTS

  • The group name 原因は自分にある。 reads as “the cause is within ourselves”, framed positively as taking ownership of one’s own story.
  • It is commonly shortened to げんじぶ (Genjibu) and GNJB, and the group counts 7 July as its founding anniversary.
  • The fandom is called 観測者, meaning observers, and the official fan club is named ゲンジブ観測所, the Genjibu Observatory.
  • Their regular concert series is titled げんじぶ空間, or Genjibu Space, and is numbered case by case.
  • The group started as BATTLE STREET in 2018 within Stardust’s EBiDAN network before taking its current name in 2019.
  • Official Instagram and TikTok accounts opened together on 5 July 2020.

TRIVIA

  • The seven members are Okura Takato, Koizumi Kosaku, Sakuragi Masaya, Nagano Ryota, Muto Jun, Mokudai Kazuto and Yoshizawa Kaito.
  • Yoshizawa Kaito has led the group since 2023.
  • Members also work as actors, including in the Kamen Rider franchise.
  • The group has collaborated with Ayase of YOASOBI.
  • Their music draws on vocaloid, J-pop, Japanese rock and hip hop, and their videos often mix two dimensional and three dimensional elements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is 原因は自分にある。?

原因は自分にある。, often written GNJB, is a Japanese seven member vocal and dance group under Stardust Promotion, part of the EBiDAN network. The name means “the cause is within ourselves”.

Who are the members of 原因は自分にある。?

Okura Takato, Koizumi Kosaku, Sakuragi Masaya, Nagano Ryota, Muto Jun, Mokudai Kazuto and Yoshizawa Kaito, with Yoshizawa leading the group since 2023.

When did the group take its current name and debut?

The group began as BATTLE STREET in 2018 and took the name 原因は自分にある。 on 7 July 2019. Its debut single followed on 9 October 2019.

Which agency manages the group?

Stardust Promotion, through its EBiDAN network and Stardust Records.

What is the fandom called?

観測者, read kansokusha and meaning observers. The official fan club is called ゲンジブ観測所.

Is 原因は自分にある。 still active?

Yes. The group held its first arena tour, ARENA TOUR 2026 仮ノ現, in the summer of 2026.

What albums has the group released?

多世界解釈 in January 2021, 虚像と実像 in December 2021, 無限の終わり in January 2023 and 仮定法のあなたへ in March 2024.

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Sources

Every factual claim on this page is taken from the records below. Where two sources disagree, the disagreement is stated in the text rather than resolved silently.

Sources consulted: Japanese Wikipedia, EverybodyWiki.

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