Super Eight (スーパー エイト, Sūpā Eito; stylized as SUPER EIGHT), previously known as Kanjani Eight (関ジャニ∞(エイト), Kanjani…Super Eight (スーパー エイト, Sūpā Eito; stylized as SUPER EIGHT), previously known as Kanjani Eight (関ジャニ∞(エイト), Kanjani Eito; stylized as Kanjani∞) is a five-member Japanese boy band from Japan's Kansai region. They are managed by the multimedia talent agency Starto Entertainment (formerly Johnny & Associates) and signed to Infinity Records. The group was formed in 2002 and made their CD debut in 2004 as "Johnny's modern enka group", though after the year 2006, their sound and style has become a mix of pop and rock. Like the rest of the acts managed under Johnny & Associates, Super Eight also perform in various other areas of the Japanese entertainment industry such as variety show hosting, television, movie, and stage acting, and radio talk show hosting. They sold 17 million copies in Japan. Starting on February 4, 2024, the group's name changed to Super Eight, following the decisions taken at the agency to eliminate "Johnny" from everything related to the group in the wake of the Johnny Kitagawa sexual abuse scandal.
Manabu Yamaguchi (山口 学, Yamaguchi Manabu; born August 29, 1984), better known by his alias Mabanua (stylized in…Manabu Yamaguchi (山口 学, Yamaguchi Manabu; born August 29, 1984), better known by his alias Mabanua (stylized in lowercase; Japanese pronunciation: [mabaꜜnɯa]), is a Japanese music producer, drummer, and singer. He released his first album Done Already in November 2008 and has participated in production for artists including Kenshi Yonezu, Gen Hoshino, Imase, and Official Hige Dandism. He is also member of the three-person band Ovall.
Mai (舞), real name Mai Kudo (工藤 舞, Kudō Mai; born July 18, 1984) is a J-Pop singer from Hokkaidō, Japan. She is a…Mai (舞), real name Mai Kudo (工藤 舞, Kudō Mai; born July 18, 1984) is a J-Pop singer from Hokkaidō, Japan. She is a talent of the Fit One management company and part of the artists' roster of Rhythm Zone owned by Avex Entertainment Inc. She originally debuted as "Ruppina". As Ruppina, she recorded the song "Free Will" which was used as the 9th ending theme of the Japanese anime series One Piece.
Country Musume (カントリー娘。, Kantorī Musume) was a Japanese female idol music group that is a part of Hello! Project. On…Country Musume (カントリー娘。, Kantorī Musume) was a Japanese female idol music group that is a part of Hello! Project. On November 5, 2014, Country Musume was rebooted and renamed Country Girls (カントリー・ガールズ, Kantorī Gāruzu) with new members.
Yosuke Ito (伊藤 陽佑, Itō Yōsuke; born July 7, 1984 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan), also known as Lito, is a Japanese actor…Yosuke Ito (伊藤 陽佑, Itō Yōsuke; born July 7, 1984 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan), also known as Lito, is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Senichi "Sen-chan" Enari/Deka Green in the 2004 TV series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. Itou is affiliated with Actoli Llc.
Jin Akanishi (赤西 仁, Akanishi Jin; born July 4, 1984) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He has been active…Jin Akanishi (赤西 仁, Akanishi Jin; born July 4, 1984) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He has been active since 1998 as one of the two lead vocalists of the J-pop boy-band KAT-TUN before starting a solo career in 2009. Akanishi has also acted in several films and dramas.
Emi Tawata (多和田えみ, Tawata Emi), born on June 26, 1984, in Okinawa, is a Japanese singer. Her music is a mix of soul…Emi Tawata (多和田えみ, Tawata Emi), born on June 26, 1984, in Okinawa, is a Japanese singer. Her music is a mix of soul, R&B, jazz, blues and funk.
Shō Kiryūin (鬼龍院翔, Kiryūin Shō; born June 20, 1984) is a Japanese singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer of the…Shō Kiryūin (鬼龍院翔, Kiryūin Shō; born June 20, 1984) is a Japanese singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer of the Japanese "visual kei air band" Golden Bomber. He also writes, composes and co-arranges all the songs for the band. He plays multiple instruments including guitar, bass guitar and drums, and dabbles in piano and violin. He is the voice provider for the VoiSona vocal synthesizer, KIRUNE.
Ayaka Hirahara (平原 綾香, Hirahara Ayaka; born May 9, 1984) is a Japanese pop singer. She was affiliated with the…Ayaka Hirahara (平原 綾香, Hirahara Ayaka; born May 9, 1984) is a Japanese pop singer. She was affiliated with the Dreamusic label until 2013 when she moved to Universal Music Japan.
Keiichiro Koyama (小山 慶一郎, Koyama Keiichirō; born 1 May 1984) is a Japanese musician and leader of the Starto…Keiichiro Koyama (小山 慶一郎, Koyama Keiichirō; born 1 May 1984) is a Japanese musician and leader of the Starto Entertainment group NEWS.
Yutaro Miura (三浦 祐太朗, Miura Yūtarō; born 30 April 1984, in Tokyo) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He is the…Yutaro Miura (三浦 祐太朗, Miura Yūtarō; born 30 April 1984, in Tokyo) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He is the vocalist of the rock band Peaky Salt (now inactive) under the name Yu (ユウ, Yū). He is represented with Dream Zero-One Inc.
Azumi Uehara (Japanese: 上原 あずみ, Hepburn: Uehara Azumi; born April 10, 1984) is a Japanese former Porn actress and…Azumi Uehara (Japanese: 上原 あずみ, Hepburn: Uehara Azumi; born April 10, 1984) is a Japanese former Porn actress and Japanese pop singer.
Reiko Ōmori (大森 玲子, Ōmori Reiko; born March 21, 1984, in Hakodate) is a Japanese voice actress and J-pop idol singer…Reiko Ōmori (大森 玲子, Ōmori Reiko; born March 21, 1984, in Hakodate) is a Japanese voice actress and J-pop idol singer who voiced the title character (Miho Shinohara A.K.A. Fancy Lala) in Fancy Lala and also sang the opening and ending themes.
Anna Tsuchiya (土屋 アンナ, Tsuchiya Anna; born March 11, 1984) is a Japanese singer, actress and semi-retired model. Since…Anna Tsuchiya (土屋 アンナ, Tsuchiya Anna; born March 11, 1984) is a Japanese singer, actress and semi-retired model. Since 2005, she is primarily known as a singer.
Huwie Ishizaki (Japanese: 石崎ひゅーい, Hepburn: Ishizaki Hyūi; born March 7, 1984) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and…Huwie Ishizaki (Japanese: 石崎ひゅーい, Hepburn: Ishizaki Hyūi; born March 7, 1984) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. Born and raised in Mito, Ibaraki, he began writing and performing when he was in middle school and later became the vocalist of the band Astrocoast. In 2012, at the age of 26, he became a solo artist after being persuaded to by the music producer Akira Sudo; he debuted in July 2012 with his mini album Dai-san Wakusei Kōkyōkyoku. As of March 2026, he has released six full albums. He charted on Billboard Japan's Hot Lyricist and Composer in November 2021. Ishizaki has made various film and television appearances, beginning with his debut role in 2016 film Japanese Girls Never Die as Yuji Soga. He appeared as Takashi Nozoe in the 2019 film Sora no Restaurant, and as Kamiya Yusuke in the TV drama series Hidarikiki no Eren. He has written songs for other artists such as Masaki Suda and Aina the End; he also performed theme songs for Japanese film and TV dramas such as "Yakan Hikō", which was used as the ending theme for 2013 TV drama series Minna! ESPer Dayo!. He performed "Parade" which served as the secondary ending theme of the 2019 anime Case File nº221: Kabukicho.
Kiyoe Yoshioka (吉岡 聖恵, Yoshioka Kiyoe; born February 29, 1984) is a Japanese singer and vocalist. She is best known for…Kiyoe Yoshioka (吉岡 聖恵, Yoshioka Kiyoe; born February 29, 1984) is a Japanese singer and vocalist. She is best known for being the lead vocalist of the band Ikimonogakari since its founding in 1999. She has also been active as a solo singer, releasing her first album Utairo in 2018. In 2022 her song "Dekoboko" was used as the first opening theme to the anime series A Couple of Cuckoos.
Ayumi Shibata (柴田 あゆみ, Shibata Ayumi) (born February 22, 1984) is a Japanese female singer. She is a former member of…Ayumi Shibata (柴田 あゆみ, Shibata Ayumi) (born February 22, 1984) is a Japanese female singer. She is a former member of Melon Kinenbi, an all-girl J-pop group which is part of the Hello! Project. She joined the group Tanpopo with Morning Musume members Asami Konno and Risa Niigaki in 2002 until the group went into an indefinite hiatus after releasing one single. Shibata has been an active member of Hello! Project since 2000, participating in Hello! Project's futsal club Gatas Brilhantes H.P., many shuffle groups, concerts, and special events. After Melon Kinenbi disbanded in 2011, Shibata announced she was starting her own solo career, and she later released her first solo single, "believe", in November 2011. She later released her first solo album in 2014, "Kick start", which was largely a cover album. In 2016, Shibata announced she was marrying baseball pitcher Masaki Minami, and announced her retirement shortly afterwards as well.
Kenta Kamakari (鎌苅 健太, Kamakari Kenta; born on February 17, 1984, in Osaka Prefecture) is a Japanese actor, voice actor…Kenta Kamakari (鎌苅 健太, Kamakari Kenta; born on February 17, 1984, in Osaka Prefecture) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer, famous for his role as Ryo Shishido in the Prince of Tennis Musicals. He was hospitalized on April 21, 2007, and was unable to play the role of Minami Itsuki in Musical Air Gear vs. Bacchus Super Range Remix and appear in Dream Live 4 – Extra. As he mentioned in his blog, as of February 2008 he is completely recovered and will start working again. He is the leader and lead vocals for the rock band Cocoa Otoko that debuted on 2010, yet disbanded again. In 2017, he married model and actress Yuria Haga.
Tsubasa Imamura (今村つばさ, Imamura Tsubasa) is a Japanese singer who became known in Brazil after posting YouTube videos…Tsubasa Imamura (今村つばさ, Imamura Tsubasa) is a Japanese singer who became known in Brazil after posting YouTube videos covering Brazilian songs.
Sayaka Ichii (市井 紗耶香, Ichii Sayaka; born December 31, 1983) is a Japanese pop singer and former member for Japanese…Sayaka Ichii (市井 紗耶香, Ichii Sayaka; born December 31, 1983) is a Japanese pop singer and former member for Japanese girl group Morning Musume. She is now a TV talent and actress.
Yu Takahashi (高橋 優, Takahashi Yū; born December 26, 1983) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He debuted on a major label…Yu Takahashi (高橋 優, Takahashi Yū; born December 26, 1983) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He debuted on a major label in 2010, with his singles "Subarashiki Nichijō" and "Honto no Kimochi".
Yoshika (ヨシカ) is a Japanese singer, who sings mainly with R&B influences. Her major label debut album, Timeless, was…Yoshika (ヨシカ) is a Japanese singer, who sings mainly with R&B influences. Her major label debut album, Timeless, was released in January 2006.
Takayuki Yamada (山田 孝之, Yamada Takayuki; born October 20, 1983) is a Japanese actor, singer, and producer. He is best…Takayuki Yamada (山田 孝之, Yamada Takayuki; born October 20, 1983) is a Japanese actor, singer, and producer. He is best known for his role as Sakutaro Matsumoto in TV drama Socrates in Love and as Densha Otoko in the 2005 film of the same name. Yamada gained international popularity through his portrayal as Tamao Serizawa in Crows Zero film series. Japanese media often dubs him as chameleon actor for his wide acting spectrum throughout his career. He began venturing as producer with live-action web series Saint Young Men. In 2018, he became the lead singer of band The XXXXXX.
Simon Isogai (磯貝 サイモン, Isogai Saimon; born September 20, 1983) is a Japanese singer and musician from Kanagawa…Simon Isogai (磯貝 サイモン, Isogai Saimon; born September 20, 1983) is a Japanese singer and musician from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Formerly signed with Victor Entertainment, he has his own independent label, Hit-o-ride Records.
Yūichi Nakamaru (中丸雄一, Nakamaru Yuuichi; born on September 4, 1983 in Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan), is a Japanese…Yūichi Nakamaru (中丸雄一, Nakamaru Yuuichi; born on September 4, 1983 in Kita-ku, Tokyo, Japan), is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, television personality and radio host under Starto Entertainment. He joined the talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1998 and then officially debuted as part of KAT-TUN in 2006, group to which he belonged until its disbandment in April 2025. Individually, he has acted in numerous drama serials and is most known as a commentator and host of his own segment on NTV information variety show Sunday Countdown Show Shūichi.
Jun Matsumoto (松本 潤, Matsumoto Jun; born August 30, 1983) is a Japanese singer, actor, radio host, and model. He was a…Jun Matsumoto (松本 潤, Matsumoto Jun; born August 30, 1983) is a Japanese singer, actor, radio host, and model. He was a member and concert producer of the boy band Arashi (started under Johnny & Associates, later under Starto Entertainment). He is also a production advisor for other groups. Matsumoto began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 12. With the taking over of Johnny's artists by Starto Entertainment in 2023, he, as well as the other members became part of the agency as part of Arashi, with the group being under agent contract. He became independent in 2024 for individual activities, remaining with the agency until the end of activities of the group, on May 31, 2026. Best known to Japanese television drama audiences for his portrayal as Tsukasa Dōmyōji in the 2005 television drama series Boys Over Flowers, for which he won GQ Japan's Man of the Year Award under the singer/actor category for his work in the drama, prior to his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, Matsumoto started an acting career when he was cast as Teddy Duchamp for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. Since then, he has gone on to appear in numerous dramas and movies, receiving a number of awards and nominations for his roles. With the end of activities of his group in May 2026, Matsumoto plans on concentrating on his acting career.
Megumi Ohori (大堀 恵, Ōhori Megumi; born August 25, 1983) is a Japanese singer and tarento. She was born from…Megumi Ohori (大堀 恵, Ōhori Megumi; born August 25, 1983) is a Japanese singer and tarento. She was born from Ōamishirasato-chō (now Ōamishirasato), Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture. She is represented with Horipro. She is a former member of the female idol groups AKB48 and SDN48. She is also a former model. Her real name is Megumi Kanazawa (金沢 恵, Kanazawa Megumi), and her former stage name is Megumi Matsushima (松嶋 めぐみ, Matsushima Megumi).
Taku Inoue (井上 拓, Inoue Taku; born August 18, 1983), stylized as TAKU INOUE, is a Japanese composer, lyricist and…Taku Inoue (井上 拓, Inoue Taku; born August 18, 1983), stylized as TAKU INOUE, is a Japanese composer, lyricist and singer. He was employed at Bandai Namco Entertainment from 2009 to 2018, composing music for series such as The Idolmaster, Tekken and Ridge Racer. He has been signed to the label Toy's Factory since 2019, and has written songs for artists such as Daoko and Akari Nanawo. He also formed the duo Midnight Grand Orchestra with virtual YouTuber Hoshimachi Suisei in 2022.
Karim Ryuta Nesmith (ネスミス・竜太・カリム, Nesumisu Ryūta Karimu) or simply Nesmith (stylized as NESMITH) or Exile Nesmith, is a…Karim Ryuta Nesmith (ネスミス・竜太・カリム, Nesumisu Ryūta Karimu) or simply Nesmith (stylized as NESMITH) or Exile Nesmith, is a Japanese singer, dancer and actor who is the vocalist and performer of Exile and Exile The Second. He was also member of J Soul Brothers' second generation Nidaime J Soul Brothers until their migration to Exile in 2009.
Miho Karasawa (唐沢 美帆, Karasawa Miho; born July 15, 1983) is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo who was…Miho Karasawa (唐沢 美帆, Karasawa Miho; born July 15, 1983) is a Japanese singer and lyricist from Tokyo who was previously signed to Horipro and is currently signed to Lantis. She made her debut in 2000 with the release of the song "Anytime, Anywhere", before performing theme songs for multiple television series. Since 2014, she has performed for anime series under the stage name True (stylized as TRUE). She has performed theme songs for Buddy Complex, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet, Maria the Virgin Witch, Sound! Euphonium, and Violet Evergarden, among others.
Seiji Fukushi (福士 誠治, Fukushi Seiji; born 3 June 1983, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor represented…Seiji Fukushi (福士 誠治, Fukushi Seiji; born 3 June 1983, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor represented by Owlm. He was a member of Imai Office until 31 March 2015.
Daisuke Yokoyama (横山 だいすけ, 横山 大介, Yokoyama Daisuke; born 29 May 1983, in Oyumino, Chiba, Chiba (now Oyumino, Midori-ku…Daisuke Yokoyama (横山 だいすけ, 横山 大介, Yokoyama Daisuke; born 29 May 1983, in Oyumino, Chiba, Chiba (now Oyumino, Midori-ku, Chiba)) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is the 11th generation Uta no onīsan of NHK's programme Okaasan to Issho. He graduated from Kunitachi College of Music.
Hiroaki Katо̄ (加藤ひろあき, Katо̄ Hiroaki, born March 9, 1983), known by his stage name Hiro, is a Japanese singer, actor…Hiroaki Katо̄ (加藤ひろあき, Katо̄ Hiroaki, born March 9, 1983), known by his stage name Hiro, is a Japanese singer, actor, songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, Indonesian language lecturer, and translator who is active in Indonesia. He is known for his love for Indonesia, which he expresses through his works.
Norimasa Fujisawa (藤澤 ノリマサ, Fujisawa Norimasa; born March 8, 1983 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese singer and…Norimasa Fujisawa (藤澤 ノリマサ, Fujisawa Norimasa; born March 8, 1983 in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese singer and composer. He is known for his works in the style of pop opera, fusing pop music and operatic singing in one song.
Mari Yaguchi (矢口真里, Yaguchi Mari; born January 20, 1983) is a Japanese singer, actress, and television personality. She…Mari Yaguchi (矢口真里, Yaguchi Mari; born January 20, 1983) is a Japanese singer, actress, and television personality. She joined the girl group Morning Musume in 1998 as a second generation member and was the leader of subgroups within Hello! Project, such as Mini-Moni, Morning Musume Sakuragumi, and ZYX. After leaving Morning Musume in 2005, Yaguchi has continued to appear on television in dramas and variety shows.
Hiroyuki Isobe (Japanese: 磯部 寛之, Hepburn: Isobe Hiroyuki; born December 29, 1982) is a Japanese musician. He is the…Hiroyuki Isobe (Japanese: 磯部 寛之, Hepburn: Isobe Hiroyuki; born December 29, 1982) is a Japanese musician. He is the bassist and backing vocalist of the rock band [Alexandros].
Masaki Aiba (相葉 雅紀, Aiba Masaki) (born December 24, 1982) is a Japanese singer, actor, television personality, radio…Masaki Aiba (相葉 雅紀, Aiba Masaki) (born December 24, 1982) is a Japanese singer, actor, television personality, radio host and dancer under Johnny & Associates, later of Starto Entertainment. He was a member of the boy band Arashi until the end of activities of the group, May 31, 2026. Aiba began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996, at the age of 13. Prior to his debut with Arashi in 1999, Aiba started an acting career when he was cast as the lead role of Gordie for the stage play Stand by Me, based on the film of the same name. In 2004, he became one of the co-hosts of the variety show Tensai Shimura Dōbutsuen (天才!志村どうぶつ園, Genius! Shimura Zoo), making him the first member of Arashi to regularly participate in a variety show not primarily hosted by Arashi.
Jung Yoon-hak (Korean: 정윤학) is a South Korean actor, model and singer. He is the leader of Supernova, and member of its…Jung Yoon-hak (Korean: 정윤학) is a South Korean actor, model and singer. He is the leader of Supernova, and member of its sub-unit Double Ace, along with fellow vocalist SungJe. He is known for his lead roles in My Unfortunate Boyfriend, Bouncer and Ichijiku no Mori.
Ki-Yo (清貴, Kiyotaka; born on November 22, 1982) is a Japanese pop singer. Since his debut, Ki-Yo has worked as a…Ki-Yo (清貴, Kiyotaka; born on November 22, 1982) is a Japanese pop singer. Since his debut, Ki-Yo has worked as a singer, composer, lyricist and ambassador of Miyagi Prefecture. He's known as one of the few openly LGBT musicians in Japan.
Noriko Shiina (椎名 法子, Shīna Noriko; born 22 November 1982, Japan) is a Japanese actress, tarento, and singer. Shiina is…Noriko Shiina (椎名 法子, Shīna Noriko; born 22 November 1982, Japan) is a Japanese actress, tarento, and singer. Shiina is represented with Someday. She graduated from Horikoshi High School. Shiina's husband is former footballer Kiyoshi Saito.
Kumiko Kōda (神田 來未子, Kōda Kumiko; born November 13, 1982), known professionally as Koda Kumi (倖田 來未, Kōda Kumi), is a…Kumiko Kōda (神田 來未子, Kōda Kumiko; born November 13, 1982), known professionally as Koda Kumi (倖田 來未, Kōda Kumi), is a Japanese singer from Kyoto, known for her urban and R&B songs. After debuting with the single "Take Back" in December 2000, Koda gained fame in March 2003 when the songs from her seventh single, "Real Emotion/1000 no Kotoba", were used as themes for the video game Final Fantasy X-2. Her popularity grew with the release of her fourth studio album Secret (2005), her sixteenth single "Butterfly" (2005), and her first greatest hits album Best: First Things (2005), reaching the number-three, number-two, and number-one spots respectively. Though her early releases presented a conservative, quiet image, she has become a fashion leader among young women, setting trends such as the ero-kakkoii style. In 2006 and 2007, Oricon named Koda as the top selling artist of the year.
Aisa Senda (千田 愛紗, Senda Aisa; born November 8, 1982) is a Japanese singer, actress, and television presenter. She made…Aisa Senda (千田 愛紗, Senda Aisa; born November 8, 1982) is a Japanese singer, actress, and television presenter. She made her debut in 2000 in Taiwan as part of the girls group Sunday Girls, and has concentrated her activities in Taiwan since then. She is capable of speaking both Japanese and Mandarin, and had appeared in a number of commercials, programs, and television dramas. She is also the vocalist of the Mandarin pop band Da Mouth, which was formed in November 2007.
Akinori Nakagawa (中川 晃教, Nakagawa Akinori; born 5 November 1982, in Sendai) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and actor.…Akinori Nakagawa (中川 晃教, Nakagawa Akinori; born 5 November 1982, in Sendai) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and actor. In 2001, he debuted as a singer with "I Will Get Your Kiss". In 2002, he appeared in the musical Mozart!, in which he played the leading role and received a Rookie of the Year Award in the drama division at the 57th National Arts Festival held by the Agency of Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan. His performance in the same musical also earned him the Haruko Sugimura Award and an award nomination for best actor in the 10th Yomiuri Drama Awards. Since then, he has performed in a number of musicals while still actively pursuing his musical career.
Kyoko Fukada (深田 恭子, Fukada Kyōko; born 2 November 1982) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented by the…Kyoko Fukada (深田 恭子, Fukada Kyōko; born 2 November 1982) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented by the agency Horipro. She won the award for Best Actress at the Yokohama Film Festival for Kamikaze Girls.
Yukari Fukui (福井 裕佳梨, Fukui Yukari; born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and gravure idol known…Yukari Fukui (福井 裕佳梨, Fukui Yukari; born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and gravure idol known by the nickname Yukarin (ゆかりん) in Japan.
Emi Hinouchi (日之内 絵美, Hinouchi Emi; born September 7, 1982), known professionally with different characters of the same…Emi Hinouchi (日之内 絵美, Hinouchi Emi; born September 7, 1982), known professionally with different characters of the same name (日之内 エミ), is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She was formerly signed under King Records' sub-label Venus-B and Taku Takahashi's Tachytelic Records. She is best known for writing songs for Heartsdales and for her collaborations with M-Flo. As of 2011, Hinouchi has released twelve singles, three studio length albums, and collaborated with numerous artists.
Mihoko Ishida (石田ミホコ, Ishida Mihoko; born June 19, 1982) is a retired Japanese footballer who played for Arsenal. Since…Mihoko Ishida (石田ミホコ, Ishida Mihoko; born June 19, 1982) is a retired Japanese footballer who played for Arsenal. Since retiring from professional football Ishida has become a professional singer. In 2022 Isidia was hired as the assistant coach of Yokohama FC Seagulls, and was made head coach the next season.
Sayaka Sasaki (佐咲 紗花) (born June 19, 1982) is a Japanese musician signed to Lantis. She started her music career after…Sayaka Sasaki (佐咲 紗花) (born June 19, 1982) is a Japanese musician 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.