 Although Nishikido and Uchi were already members of NEWS, they went on to also debut as members of Kanjani Eight when the group released their debut single titled "Naniwa Iroha Bushi" in the Kansai area on August 25, 2004.The single became a local hit, capturing the traditional feel of their hometown region through the pop-enka tune.Shibutani had said, in regards to the feel of the song, " The song has a Kawachi Workman's bass, so it's entirely something new.