Kazuki Arai

Biography

Kazuki Arai is a Japanese bassist, best known as the bassist of the rock band King Gnu. Born on October 29, 1992, in Fuchu, Tokyo, Arai began playing bass at 14 and was influenced by his mother's love of hip-hop and black music. He later studied at Tokyo Economic University and was mentored by jazz bassist Dayo Oni, before joining King Gnu in 2017, where he has since become a key member of the band.