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Seiji Kameda
is a Japanese music producer, arranger and bass guitarist. He has worked extensively with Ringo Shiina, serving as her producer and touring bassist for many years, including his tenure with their band Tokyo Jihen from 2005 to 2012. Biography He was born in New York City but moved to Japan when he was one. He started piano classes with his elder sister when he was 3 years old. In 1970 he moved to Osaka. One year later he joined Chisato Elementary School. He began to study classical guitar in 1975 with his elder brother. In 1976 Kameda moved to Tokyo. He developed a hobby of trying to intercept radio signals from across the ocean, using an instrument called ''BCL'' (Broadcast Communications Limited), to hear western-style music. In 1977 he started broadcasting his own radio station (FM KAMEDA) from his room. Three years later he joined Musashi High School and bought his first bass guitar, a Yamaha BB2000. In 1984 Kameda exchanged his Yamaha for a Frettor and got his first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EMI Music Japan
, formerly , was one of Japan's leading music companies. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of British music company EMI Group Ltd. on June 30, 2007, after Toshiba sold off its previous 45% stake. Its CEO and president was Kazuhiko Koike. When EMI Music Japan was trading as Toshiba-EMI, it was involved with the production of anime. On April 1, 2013, the company became defunct, following its absorption into Universal Music Japan as a sublabel under the name EMI Records Japan. History The company was founded on October 1, 1960, as . From 1962, it licensed Columbia (UK) titles for release in Japan. After an injection of capital by Capitol EMI, EMI acquired 50% of the company in October 1973, and the name was changed to Toshiba EMI Limited. On October 3, 1994, the equity ratio of the company was changed, in which EMI obtained 55% with Toshiba owning the remaining 45%. On June 30, 2007, Toshiba Corporation sold the remaining 45% stake in the company to EMI, giving EMI full ownership ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akino Arai
is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and lyricist for various anime theme songs and shows, including '' Record of Lodoss War'', '' Please Save My Earth'', '' Macross Plus'', '' Outlaw Star'', '' Kaze no Stigma'', '' Maoyu'', and ''Aria The Origination''. Biography Arai joined Victor Music Entertainment after graduating from university. She worked on collaborations with various artists there. Her first single, "Yakusoku" was released in 1986, and was used as an insert song for the anime '' Windaria''. She also released the album '' Natsukashii Mirai''. In 1988 she left her agency. In 1992, she released the singles "Kaze to Tori to Sora ~reincarnation~" and "Kooru Sona" which were used as songs for the '' Record of Lodoss War'' anime and ''The Weathering Continent'' film, respectively. Her activity in anime continued with '' Please Save My Earth''. In 1994, she sang "Voices" for the '' Macross Plus'' OVA, where she also was the singing voice for Myung Fang Lone and Sharon Apple. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshie Hayasaka
is a Japanese actress and singer. Along with the ranking in the top 100 in the Oricon Singles Chart for several of her songs, her single "Zettai! Part 2" reached number 42. In 2003, she married the Japanese pro wrestler known as Super Delfin. Discography * "Zettai! Part 2" (1990) ''Ranma ½'' opening theme Films * '' Buta no Mukui'' (1999) * '' Izure no Mori ka Aoki Umi'' (2004) TV programs * ''Waratte Iitomo! was a Japanese variety show aired every weekday on Fuji TV. The show was hosted by Tamori (Kazuyoshi Morita) and ran from 1982 to 2014. The show was produced in the Studio Alta building in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The show featured a series of regular ...'' (1991–1992) * '' Anime Himitsu no Hanazono'' (sings the opening and closing music) References External links * * Japanese idols Japanese television personalities 1975 births People from Naha Living people Musicians from Okinawa Prefecture {{Japan-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motohiro Hata
is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He debuted under the major label BMG Japan in 2006 with the single . Early life and career Hata is the youngest of three brothers. He moved to Yokohama when he was 2. He began playing the guitar at age 3, after his eldest brother received a cheap guitar from a friend. In junior high school, he began writing songs, and after entering high school started working fully as a musician. In 1999, he performed at his first big concert at the F.A.D Yokohama live house, after a referral by one of his friends. In 2004, he released an independent EP, . In 2006 he was signed to Augusta Records after catching the attention of one of the staff members. He was the opening act of Augusta Camp 2006 in July. He debuted with the single . His 2008 single , was his first top 20 hit, reaching No. 15 on Oricon charts. "Kimi, Meguru, Boku" was used as the opening theme for the anime series ''Itazura na Kiss''. Since then, he has had six top 20 singles and two to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuko Hara
Yuko Hara (原 由子 ''Hara Yūko'', born December 11, 1956 in Yokohama, Japan, nicknamed "Harabo") is the keyboardist for Southern All Stars. She is also a vocalist and writes many of her own songs. She is married to Keisuke Kuwata, the multi-instrumentalist frontman for the Southern All-Stars, and bandleader of the Kuwata band. Together, they have two sons. Her parents' home is a tempura restaurant in Yokohama. Discography Original albums * (1981) *''Miss Yokohamadult Yuko Hara 2nd'' (1983) *''Mother'' (1991) Compilation albums *''Loving You'' (1998) * (2010) Cover albums * (2002) Singles * (1981) * (1981) * (1982) * (1983) * (1983) * (1987) * (1988) * (1988) * (1988) * (1990) (with Inamura Orchestra) * (1991) * (1991) * (1991) * (1997) (with Shingo Katori) * (1997) * (2007) (as ''Harafūmi'', with Fūmidō) * (2009) Radio Drama * Dr.Slump(1981)-She voiced Arale is a fictional character and the protagonist of the '' Dr. Slump'' manga series, created by Akira Toriya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CoCo (group)
CoCo was a Japanese pop group which consisted of Mikiyo Ohno, Azusa Senou, Rieko Miura, Erika Haneda, and Maki Miyamae. History CoCo released their first single, "Equal Romance", on September 6, 1989. CoCo had a couple of their songs ("Equal Romance," "Omoide ga Ippai," and "Mou Nakanaide") as theme songs for the anime series ''Ranma ½''. Azusa left the group in 1992 and went solo, while the other four stayed behind. Rieko and Maki released solo works but chose to remain in the group. CoCo joined Ribbon, Qlair and a few solo idols for the "Otomejuku" concert. They performed Shochuu Omimai Moushiagemasu, among other songs. Their final single "You're My Treasure" was released before they disbanded on August 3, 1994. Discography Singles Albums Studio albums * ''Strawberry'' (1990) * ''Snow Garden'' (1990) * ''STRAIGHT'' (1991) * ''Share'' (1992) * ''Sylph'' (1992) * ''Sweet & Bitter'' (1994) Compilation albums * (1991) * (1993) * series ** (2001) ** (2008) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayumi Hamasaki
is a Japanese singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, model, spokesperson, and entrepreneur. By 2002, Hamasaki had earned the nickname "Empress of J-pop" due to her popularity in Japan and throughout Asia. Due to her success and relevance throughout her career, she is considered one of the top solo female artists of the Heisei era, both for her influence on various fashion trends and the music industry. Born and raised in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hamasaki moved to Tokyo at 14 in 1993 to pursue a career in singing and acting. In 1998, under the tutelage of Avex CEO Max Matsuura, Hamasaki released her debut single " Poker Face"Oricon does not count '' Nothing from Nothing'', released by Nippon Columbia, among Hamasaki's albums. and debut major-label album '' A Song for XX''. The album debuted at the top of the Oricon charts and remained there for five weeks, selling over a million copies. This rapid rise to fame is typically attributed, among other factors, to her un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miho Fukuhara
is a Japanese pop singer who made an independent label debut in 2006, releasing a single titled "The Roots" and mini-album titled ''Step Out''. In early 2008, she made her major-label debut under Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Her single, "Change", was the number ninety-two song on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Singles year-end charts for 2008. With her single, " Let It Out", she had her first major anime tie-in with '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood''. In early 2013, Fukuhara signed on to be the frontwoman of the worldwide music project Sweetbox, along with rapper/singer LogiQ Pryce. In 2015, she set up her own record label Happy Field Records. Biography Early career Fukuhara was initially signed to the independent, local Sapporo-based Yumechika Records label and released her debut single and mini-album, titled "The Roots" and '' Step Out'' respectively. She performed in-store live performances to promote her records during 2006, which prompted Sony Music Japan to pic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoko Fukada
is a very common feminine Japanese given name. Not to be confused with Kiyoko. Possible writings The final syllable "ko" is typically written with the kanji character for child, 子. It is a common suffix to female names in Japan. The first syllable "Kyō" can be written several different ways, with different meanings. *恭, "respectful," *京, "of the city or of the capital," *今日, "of today," *杏, "apricot," *鏡, "mirror," *響, "echo", "influential" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name * Kyoko Aizome (恭子), an AV actress, singer, director, and writer *Kyoko Ariyoshi (京子), a Japanese shōjo manga artist * Kyoko Chan Cox, the daughter of Yoko Ono and jazz musician Anthony Cox * Kyoko Fukada (恭子), a Japanese actress, model, and singer *Kyoko Hamaguchi (京子), a Japanese freestyle wrestler *Kyōko Hasegawa (京子), a Japanese actress *Kyoko Hayashi (京子), a Japanese author * Kyoko Hikami (恭子), a Japanese voice ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsuyoshi Domoto
is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, and television personality. Along with Koichi Domoto (with whom he has no blood-relation), he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates and the record holder of Guinness World Records for having the record of the most consecutive number-one singles since their debut single. Biography Born in Nara, Domoto joined Johnny's Entertainment on May 5, 1991, which also the first time he met his future bandmate Koichi Domoto. The opportunity came while without his knowing, his mother and his 6-years-older sister sent his resume to the office. Domoto and his bandmate Koichi Domoto first worked together as backdancers for Hikaru Genji, who were holding a concert at Yokohama Arena, and has since then been partnered up for magazine photoshoots, music acts and drama projects. The duo starred in their first drama together called ''Ningen Shikkaku'' in 1994, in which Domoto was awarded Best Newc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mao Denda
Mao Denda (傳田 真央 ''Denda Mao''), also known as MAO/d, is a Japanese singer-songwriter. In 2018 she announced that she was suspending her musical activities. Discography Singles # "Mimimoto ni Iru yo... (Ring the Bells)" (2000/1/19) # "Anata to Futari de (Be with Me All Day Long)" (2000/3/29) # "Masquerade" (2000/6/28) # "Happy Ever After/Soshite Me ga Sametara (3 Little Nights)" (2000/11/22) # "Dakiyoseta Destiny (Dream of Asia)" (2001/6/27) # "One Last Kiss (featuring Ai)" (2001/11/21) # "Very Love −0.5℃" (2006/11/22) as MAO/d # "Mizu no Inori: Joy" (2007/2/7) as MAO/d # "Bitter Sweet" (2009/3/18) # "Nakitaku Naru Kedo" (2009/7/1) # "My Style" (2009/11/25) Studio albums # ''Eternal Voice'' (2000/12/20) # ''Diamond Kisses'' (2001/12/19) # ''I Am I Am or I'm may refer to: Language and literature * " I Am that I Am", a common English translation of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name ** I am (biblical term), a Christian ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chara (singer)
, better known by her stage name Chara, is a Japanese singer, actress and video jockey. She debuted in 1991 with the single ''Heaven''. She is known for her song "Swallowtail Butterfly (Ai no Uta)", the theme song for the 1996 Shunji Iwai film '' Swallowtail Butterfly'' in which she starred, her 1997 hit single " Yasashii Kimochi", and her collaboration with Judy and Mary vocalist Yuki, " Ai no Hi Mittsu Orange". Chara later formed a band with Yuki, called Mean Machine. Early life Chara grew up in Kawaguchi, Saitama. She started learning the piano from age four, and starting composing songs in elementary school. In her first year of elementary school, she performed a song she had written, , at a school piano recital., accessed through She originally received her nickname ''Chara'' in junior high school, after a teacher called her this. She was so well known by this name that even some of her friends did not know her real name. She continues to use this name as she believes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
