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Just Communication
"Just Communication" is the debut single by J-pop duo Two-Mix, released by King Records on April 29, 1995. Composed by Shiina Nagano and Kōji Makaino, the song was used as the first opening theme of the anime series ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', and marked the band's breakthrough into the mainstream. Both the song and its B-side "Second Impression" originally had Two-Mix credited as songwriters due to a policy imposed by , the duo's management at the time. The single peaked at No. 23 on Oricon's weekly singles chart. It sold over 264,000 copies and was certified Gold by the RIAJ. Track listing All lyrics are written by Shiina Nagano. All music is arranged by Two-Mix. Chart position Certification Other versions Remixes of the song were released on the albums '' Two-(Re)Mix'' and '' BPM "Dance Unlimited"''. An alternate version titled "Just Communication II" was recorded on the 1998 EP '' Fantastix II Next''. An English-language version was recorded on the 2000 self-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two-Mix
Two-Mix (temporarily known as II MIX⊿DELTA) is a Japanese pop duo formed in 1995 by Minami Takayama (vocals and composer) and Shiina Nagano (synthesizer, composer and lyricist). Their style is fast electronic pop. History They met in the early 1990s. Minami, already well-established as a voice actress, was in the indie band Re-X and met Shiina through a friend. Minami released a solo album in 1992, ''Endless Communication'' which Shiina contributed to. They formed a group together Es Connexion and released an album. In 1995 they formed Two-Mix. They have been featured in anime such as ''Gundam Wing'' and ''Detective Conan'' (in which the title character, Conan Edogawa, is voiced by Minami.) They also made a guest appearance in one of the episode in which they were kidnapped and saved by Conan and his friends). In 1999, Two-Mix produced Miru Takayama (a cousin of Minami) and in 2000 Miru and Minami formed M*TWO-MinaMiru-. In 2005, Minami and Shiina were joined by Joe Rinoie a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BPM Cube
''BPM Cube'' is the second self-cover album by J-pop duo Two-Mix, released by WEA Japan on August 9, 2000. It includes the single "Naked Dance". Disc 1 consists of English-language versions of the duo's hit songs, while Disc 2 features new remixes of the duo's singles. The album peaked at No. 16 on Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in Nov ...'s weekly albums chart. Track listing All lyrics are written by Shiina Nagano, except where indicated; all music is composed by Minami Takayama, except where indicated; all music is arranged by Two-Mix. Charts References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:BPM Cube 2000 compilation albums Two-Mix albums English-language Japanese albums Japanese-language compilation albums Warner Music Japan compilation alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angela (band)
Angela (stylized in lowercase) is a Japanese band, notable for having their music portrayed as theme songs for several anime television shows. The main members are Atsuko and Katsu. Their signature upbeat tunes and rich arrangements combine elements of rock, electronica, jazz and ska. In 2008, they started an alter ego band called Domestic Love Band (ドメスティック・ラヴバンド). They are most well known for providing all opening and ending themes to the '' Fafner in the Azure'' anime series. History Although both Atsuko and Katsu were born in Okayama Prefecture, they met for the first time in Tokyo at a music school. In 1993 angela was formed and they began as street performers. In 1999 they made their debut with the single ''memories'', however this release went largely unnoticed. However, in 2002 angela signed on with Starchild. Their breakthrough came when they wrote the opening song, "Asu e no brilliant road" (明日へのbrilliant road), along with three differ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D4DJ
''D4DJ'' (''Dig Delight Direct Drive DJ'') is a Japanese music media franchise created by Bushiroad, with original story by Kō Nakamura. Takaaki Kidani is credited as executive producer. It consists primarily of live disc jockey performances, a rhythm game for smartphones titled ''D4DJ Groovy Mix'' and a 13-episode anime television series titled ''D4DJ First Mix'', which aired from October 2020 to January 2021. A spin-off anime series titled ''D4DJ Petit Mix'' aired from February to July 2021. A standalone episode titled ''D4DJ Double Mix'' premiered in August 2022. A second season titled ''D4DJ All Mix'' premiered in January 2023. Plot Upon returning to Japan, first-year high school student Rinku Aimoto enrolls at Yoba Girls' Academy and meets Maho Akashi, the school's broadcaster and DJ. Rinku soon develops an interest in DJing after watching a performance by Yoba's famous DJ unit "Peaky P-key", and she and Maho form a group of their own called "Happy Around!". They are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundam Song Covers
''Gundam Song Covers'' is a cover album by Hiroko Moriguchi, released on August 7, 2019 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Gundam franchise. The album features Moriguchi's versions of the 10 most popular Gundam songs, as voted on NHK's . Her song "Sora no Kanata de" from '' Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin'' is also included as a bonus track. It was released in two physical CD versions: a regular release and a limited edition release with an LP-sized jacket with a booklet and stickers. The album cover, illustrated by Tsukasa Kotobuki, features Moriguchi dressed in an A.E.U.G normal suit, with the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam in the background. To promote the album, Moriguchi released the music video for "Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete" in July 2019. Upon its release, ''Gundam Song Covers'' sold over 25,000 copies, peaked at No. 3 on Oricon's Weekly Album Chart on August 19, 2019 and charted for 57 weeks, making it Moriguchi's highest charting album in her career until '' Gundam Song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroko Moriguchi
(born June 13, 1968 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan), better known by her stage name is a female Japanese singer and tarento. Moriguchi is affiliated with the talent agency NoReason Inc., where she also serves as Second Production Department Manager. Biography The youngest of four sisters, lived with her mother after her parents divorced when she was eight years old. She graduated from Fukuoka City Takamiya Junior High School and Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka Chuo High School, then transferred to Horikoshi High School Performing Arts Course. Her classmates included Yōko Oginome, Kumiko Takeda, Miyuki Imori, Sayuri Iwai, Eri Murata, and Mie Takahashi. During her teenage years, Hanamura performed as a backing singer in the Tokyo Music Academy performing arts group . Before graduating from high school, she participated in several variety shows and quiz programs. She auditioned for several idol singer competitions without success. Hanamura adopted the stage name "Hiroko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayaka Sasaki
(born June 19, 1982) is a Japanese musician from Akita Prefecture signed to Lantis. She started her music career after winning the All-Japan Anison Grand Prix singing contest in 2009. Since then, Sasaki has performed theme songs for various anime television series, such as '' The Book of Bantorra'', ''Nichijou'', '' Garo: The Animation'', '' So, I Can't Play H!'', and ''Bakuon!!'', among others. Career Sasaki participated in three auditions while in high school. She had her break in 2009 when she won the All-Japan Anison Grand Prix singing contest in 2009, beating several thousand participants. She later signed with the musical label Lantis, and in January 2010 released her first single , which was used as the second opening theme to the 2010 animated television series '' The Book of Bantorra''. Her next two singles, "Lucky Racer/Real Star" (released in June 2010) and "Fly away t.p.s" (released in February 2011) were used as the theme songs of the Japanese variety show ''Luck ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NT Gundam Cover
''NT Gundam Cover'' is a cover album by Nami Tamaki, released on June 25, 2014 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Gundam franchise. The album peaked at #38 on Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in ...'s Weekly Album Chart on July 7, 2014 and charted for four weeks. Track listing All tracks are arranged by Lefty Monster P, except 2, 9-10 by Toshiyuki Kishi, and 3 and 8 by Tom H@ck. Charts References External links * (Nami Tamaki) * (Teichiku Records) * ''NT Gundam Cover''on VGMdb {{Authority control 2014 albums Covers albums Gundam Nami Tamaki albums Teichiku Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nami Tamaki
Nami ( ar, نامي, ja, 波 ('wave'), ('regular'), etc.) may refer to: Given name * Nami (, , , , ), Japanese feminine given name * Nami Akimoto (born 1968), Japanese manga artist * , Japanese film director, screenwriter and editor *, Japanese judoka * Nami Kurokawa (born 1980), Japanese voice actress * Nami Miyazaki (born 1976), Japanese field hockey international goal keeper * Nami Tamaki (born 1988), Japanese singer * Nami Teshima (born 1974), Japanese retired judo wrestler * Nami Tsukamoto (born 1979), Japanese ballet dancer and film actress * Nami Yayak, Turkish Olympic fencer * Na-mi (born 1957), South Korean singer Surname * Ahmed al-Nami (1977–2001), Saudi hijacker of United Airlines Flight 93 * Arsi Nami (born 1984), Iranian singer * Kazutsugi Nami (born 1933), Japanese businessman * Mohammad Nami, Saudi footballer Characters * Nami, one of the protagonists in the manga and anime series ''One Piece'' * Nami, a character and bachelorette in '' Harvest Moon: A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Hikasa
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with I'm Enterprise. Biography Hikasa became interested in acting while watching ''Sailor Moon'' and ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. She attended Nihon Narration Engi Kenkyūjo, a voice actor training school. She formed a pop music group Ro-Kyu-Bu!, with Kana Hanazawa, Yuka Iguchi, Rina Hidaka and Yui Ogura. It takes the name for each characters for the anime series ''Ro-Kyu-Bu!''. Their first single "Shoot!" was released on August 17, 2011 and was used as the opening theme for the series. The album ''Pure Elements'' was released on October 5, 2011. Hikasa has been married since 2015. On August 23, 2022, she tested positive for COVID-19. She took a PCR test and went into quarantine after she was told that she was a close contact with someone with COVID-19. She is currently being treated with guidance from the health center and medical institution. Filmography Television animation ;2007 *''Sketchbook ~full color'S~'', Minamo Negishi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundam Tribute From Lantis
is a tribute album featuring Lantis artists covering songs from the popular ''Gundam is a Japanese military fiction media franchise. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise (now Bandai Namco Filmworks), the franchise features giant robots, or mecha, with the name "Gundam". The franchise began on April 7, 1979, with '' Mo ...'' metaseries. It was released in Japan on December 9, 2009, as part of Gundam's 30th anniversary celebrations. Track list External linksOfficial website 2009 compilation albums Gundam [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minami Kuribayashi
is a Japanese singer, songwriter, lyricist and voice actress from Shizuoka Prefecture. From 2016 to 2019, she performed under the stage name Minami. Her involvement in the game and anime '' Kimi ga Nozomu Eien'', where she voiced the role of one of the characters, Haruka Suzumiya and performed and penned the theme songs and other songs relating to the series, has brought her much attention. Her single "Precious Memories", used as the opening theme song for the series' animated version was a success; it had a peak ranking of 17th place on the Oricon charts and charted for 14 weeks. She has since performed songs for other games and anime, including series such as '' Muv-Luv'', '' Chrono Crusade'', '' My-HiME'', '' My-Otome'', '' Kure-nai'', and '' School Days''. Kuribayashi has performed as part of the group Wild 3nin Musume, whose other present members are Joy Max (a.k.a. Joy Max Maximum) and Kisho Taniyama (a.k.a. Jackie Yang). She also once paired with Chiaki Takahashi to fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
