Kazha is a Japanese rock band founded in 2009 by vocalist and bassist Kazuha Oda and guitarist Hideki Matsushige, with origins in Tokyo and Los Angeles. The band's name is derived from Kazuha Oda’s first name. Kazha debuted in Japan with their first EP Breathe Through Your Dreams in September 2009, followed by their first full-length album Overture in 2010. Their USA debut performance occurred at the Asian Heritage Street Celebration in San Francisco, California. The band has since toured internationally, performing at various anime conventions and festivals across Korea, Europe, Mexico, and the U.S.A., including SacAnime, Nan Desu Kan, Phoenix Comicon, and Saboten Con. Notable albums include Evolution (2013) and Kazha (2018). Kazha has also served as an official ambassador for Music Export Memphis, representing the birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll in Memphis, Tennessee.
