Kana Nakanishi

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).