| Kana Nakanishi | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Kananan (かななん?) |
| Born | June 4, 1997 |
| Origin | Osaka, Japan |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
| Labels | hachama, zetima |
| Associated acts | S/mileage, Hello! Project Mobekimasu |
| Website | www |
Kana Nakanishi (中西 香菜 Nakanisi Kana?, born June 4, 1997) is a member of the Japanese idol group S/mileage. She was born in Osaka, and the first member of S/mileage, chosen from outside the Kantō region. She was first added as a sub-member of S/mileage with four other girls, and promoted to an official member two months later.
On August 14, 2011, at a joint concert, she was elected to become one of the five sub-members of S/mileage, a result announced by Tsunku, the producer of S/mileage.
On October 16, 2011, at the launch event of S/mileage's new single "Tachi-a-girl", Tsunku announced the promotion of four sub-members to full-time members (official member).