Rei Nakashima (中島 怜, Nakashima Rei; born November 27, 2004) is a Japanese singer who is signed to FlyingDog and E-Stone…Rei Nakashima (中島 怜, Nakashima Rei; born November 27, 2004) is a Japanese singer who is signed to FlyingDog and E-Stone Music. She made her debut in 2023 after winning a nationwide audition held by FlyingDog, with her debut single's title song being used as the opening theme to the second season of the anime television series Sugar Apple Fairy Tale. Her music was also featured in the anime series Train to the End of the World.
Maria Makino (Japanese: 牧野 真莉愛, Hepburn: Makino Maria) (born February 2, 2001) is a Japanese pop singer, dancer and…Maria Makino (Japanese: 牧野 真莉愛, Hepburn: Makino Maria) (born February 2, 2001) is a Japanese pop singer, dancer and model. She is a former 12th generation member and Sub-Leader of Japanese girl group Morning Musume.
Junna Sakai (境 純菜 Sakai Junna, born November 2, 2000), better known by her stage name Junna (じゅんな), is a Japanese…Junna Sakai (境 純菜 Sakai Junna, born November 2, 2000), better known by her stage name Junna (じゅんな), is a Japanese singer managed by Cube Inc. and currently signed to SME Records.
Kanon Suzuki (Japanese: 鈴木 香音, Hepburn: Suzuki Kanon) is a former Japanese pop singer. She is a former ninth-generation…Kanon Suzuki (Japanese: 鈴木 香音, Hepburn: Suzuki Kanon) is a former Japanese pop singer. She is a former ninth-generation member of the Japanese girl group Morning Musume.
Kyoko Hinami (日南 響子, Hinami Kyōko; born February 6, 1994 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol and…Kyoko Hinami (日南 響子, Hinami Kyōko; born February 6, 1994 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress known for her role as Mitsuki Aoyagi/Akiba Blue in the 2012 Super Sentai parody series Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger. She was affiliated with Stardust Promotion.
Enako (Japanese: えなこ; born January 22, 1994) is a Japanese professional cosplayer, voice actress, and singer from…Enako (Japanese: えなこ; born January 22, 1994) is a Japanese professional cosplayer, voice actress, and singer from Nagoya.
Takanori Iwata (岩田 剛典, Iwata Takanori; born March 6, 1989, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese dancer and…Takanori Iwata (岩田 剛典, Iwata Takanori; born March 6, 1989, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese dancer and actor. He performs with the J-pop groups Sandaime J Soul Brothers and Exile. As a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, he has received the Japan Record Awards twice. He earned his first leading role as an actor in the film Shokubutsu Zukan ("Evergreen Love") in 2016, which won him the "Newcomer of the Year Award" at the 40th Japan Academy Film Prize. Since then, he has appeared in many more television dramas and films. In 2019, he starred as Junichi Wakamiya, the Japanese version of Dr. Watson, in Fuji TV's drama Sherlock: Untold Stories. On September 15, 2021, he debuted as a singer with the single "Korekara". Takanori Iwata is a graduate of Keio University. His nickname is Gun-chan (がんちゃん, Gan-chan).
Scandal (Japanese: スキャンダル, Hepburn: Sukyandaru) is an all-female Japanese rock band formed in Osaka in 2006. Although…Scandal (Japanese: スキャンダル, Hepburn: Sukyandaru) is an all-female Japanese rock band formed in Osaka in 2006. Although all four members have provided lead vocals, their primary roles are Haruna on vocals and rhythm guitar, Mami on lead guitar, Tomomi on bass guitar, and Rina on drums. With numerous overseas performances and anime theme songs, Scandal has built a considerable international fanbase. The band has been voted by fans across the world into the top ten of the "Most-Requested Artists" category of the J-Melo Awards every year since 2010, taking first place in 2014. Formed in August 2006 by four high school girls, Scandal played live street performances until they were noticed and signed to the indie label Kitty Records. In 2008, they released three singles and a mini-album while simultaneously touring the United States, France, and Hong Kong. That October, Scandal released their major debut single, "Doll", on Epic Records Japan. The band has performed the theme songs for several anime series, including "Shōjo S" and "Harukaze" for Bleach, "Shunkan Sentimental" for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, "Pride" for Star Driver, and "A.M.D.K.J." for GeGeGe no Kitarō.
Junya Yamaike, known professionally as Vickeblanka (also stylized as Vicke Blanka or VK Blanka), (born November 30…Junya Yamaike, known professionally as Vickeblanka (also stylized as Vicke Blanka or VK Blanka), (born November 30, 1987) is a Japanese singer and composer signed on the Avex Trax label.
Genki Oshikawa (押川 元気, Oshikawa Genki; born 26 August 1987), known professionally as Genki Okawa (大河 元気, Ōkawa Genki)…Genki Oshikawa (押川 元気, Oshikawa Genki; born 26 August 1987), known professionally as Genki Okawa (大河 元気, Ōkawa Genki), is a Japanese actor and voice actor who has appeared in a number of feature films, stage productions and television series. He is represented with Amuleto.
Chiaki Ito (伊藤 千晃, Itō Chiaki; born January 10, 1987 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress…Chiaki Ito (伊藤 千晃, Itō Chiaki; born January 10, 1987 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress, dancer, model and a former member of the group AAA.
Kazuki Kato (加藤 和樹, Katō Kazuki; October 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as…Kazuki Kato (加藤 和樹, Katō Kazuki; October 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Daisuke Kazama, also known as Kamen Rider Drake, in Kamen Rider Kabuto and Keigo Atobe in The Prince of Tennis musicals. In 2011, he formed a band called Joker and their first single debuted on December 7, 2011.
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].
Hiroshi Tamaki (玉木 宏, Tamaki Hiroshi; born January 14, 1980) is a Japanese actor and singer from Nagoya, Japan. When he…Hiroshi Tamaki (玉木 宏, Tamaki Hiroshi; born January 14, 1980) is a Japanese actor and singer from Nagoya, Japan. When he was still in high school, he was discovered by a talent agent while out shopping with friends. He made his debut in the drama Am I Weird? (私ってへん？ Watashitte Hen?) in 1998. Tamaki became better known with his appearance in the 2001 film Waterboys. His singing career started with the single "Seasons" in the summer of 2004. He was cast as Shinichi Chiaki in the drama Nodame Cantabile, which aired in Japan on Fuji TV on October 16, 2006. The drama was a hit, and he became most known for this role. He starred in the revival of the Iron Chef Japanese cooking show on Fuji TV in October 2012, portraying the chairman of the Kitchen Stadium. He also lent his voice to dub Western productions; for example he voiced Owen Grady (played by Chris Pratt) in the Jurassic World film series and Alex the Lion (original voice: Ben Stiller) in the Madagascar animated film series.
A..C..O (born February 3, 1977) is a Japanese singer. She made her debut in 1995 with the pop single "Fuan nano"…A..C..O (born February 3, 1977) is a Japanese singer. She made her debut in 1995 with the pop single "Fuan nano" (不安なの). She is a part of Sony Music Japan. She explores different musical styles, with the albums Absolute Ego and Material displaying electronica influences. Absolute Ego was produced by ex-Denki Groove keyboardist, Yoshinori Sunahara and The Other Side of Absolute Ego album contains remixes by Tricky, DJ Krush, and Silent Poets. In 2003, after a two-year hiatus, she enlisted the help of the avant-garde audio-visual performance group portable [k]ommunity for her quieter, more delicate album, Irony. AllMusic described Irony as "one of the most beautiful albums to come out of Japan in 2003", with the music compared to an "airy lullaby".
Asaka Seto (瀬戸 朝香, Seto Asaka) also known as Megumi Ieda, is a Japanese actress who works at Foster Management. She won…Asaka Seto (瀬戸 朝香, Seto Asaka) also known as Megumi Ieda, is a Japanese actress who works at Foster Management. She won the award for Best Actress at the 24th Yokohama Film Festival for Travail. She is married to Yoshihiko Inohara of the band V6.
Yoeko Kurahashi (倉橋 ヨエコ, Kurahashi Yoeko) is a Japanese singer and songwriter who made music between 2000 and 2008…Yoeko Kurahashi (倉橋 ヨエコ, Kurahashi Yoeko) is a Japanese singer and songwriter who made music between 2000 and 2008 before quitting. In 2023 she returned to making music. A piano book featuring her work has also been released.
D. Oyuntulhuur (Mongolian: Дамдинсүрэнгийн Оюунтүлхүүр, born 10 November 1975) better known by the stage name Oyunaa…D. Oyuntulhuur (Mongolian: Дамдинсүрэнгийн Оюунтүлхүүр, born 10 November 1975) better known by the stage name Oyunaa (Оюунаа), is a Mongolian singer based in Japan. Oyunaa won the Grand Prix at the World Children's Music Festival in Tokyo in 1989. In 1996, Oyunaa returned to Ulaanbaatar to play a benefit concert at the Central Cultural Palace, raising more than $70,000 for homeless children, single parents, low-income families, and spring fire and flood victims.
Naoki Takada (高田 尚輝, Takada Naoki; born October 31, 1975) is a Japanese hip hop recording artist better known by his…Naoki Takada (高田 尚輝, Takada Naoki; born October 31, 1975) is a Japanese hip hop recording artist better known by his stage name Seamo (シーモ, Shīmo). He made his debut in 2002 using the alias Seamonator (シーモネーター, Shīmonētā), but later changed his name to Seamo. He made his solo debut in 2005 with the Japanese record label BMG Japan with the single "Kanpaku" (関白, Advisor). Seamo became famous when he appeared along with the duo Bennie K on the song "A Love Story." In 2006, Seamo had his best-selling single in Japan with "Mata Aimashō" (マタアイマショウ), which despite peaking at number fourteen on the singles chart has spent thirty four weeks on the chart and sold more than 160,000 copies so far. His debut album is Get Back On Stage, released on October 31, 2005. His second album, Live Goes On, made its debut on the Japanese chart at number one. As his favorite artists and influences, Seamo lists Kool Keith, MC Hammer, and Japanese acts Unicorn, Sing Like Talking, and Original Love. In 2008, he released "Honey Honey Feat. Ayuse Kozue", which was used as the ending theme song of the second season of the anime xxxHolic, xxxHolic: Kei. His song "My Answer" was used as the tenth ending of the popular anime Naruto Shippuden. His song "Umi e Ikou" was featured as the ending theme for the 2010 live-action drama Moyashimon.
Etsuko Nishio (西尾 悦子, Nishio Etsuko; born March 9, 1973 in Toyota, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress and…Etsuko Nishio (西尾 悦子, Nishio Etsuko; born March 9, 1973 in Toyota, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress and model, known for her songs Ja Ja Uma ni Sasenaide and Don't mind Lay Lay Boy from the Ranma ½ anime. In 1992 she became a gravure idol, releasing several nude photobooks and videos. She also starred in a couple feature films.
Kaori Moritani (守谷 香, Moritani Kaori; born July 26, 1969), also known as Wanku (わんくぅ), is a Japanese singer from Aichi…Kaori Moritani (守谷 香, Moritani Kaori; born July 26, 1969), also known as Wanku (わんくぅ), is a Japanese singer from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. She retired after marrying in 1997, but resumed activities in 2008 for the record label Healing World. In 1993, she played Ophelia in a musical adaptation of Hamlet. Four years later on February 17, 1997, she married her Hamlet co-star Toshi, lead singer of the heavy metal band X Japan. Toshi filed for divorce in February 2010, saying that for the past ten years they "effectively have not been husband and wife." He also claimed that for the same duration she has been living with Tōru Kurabuchi (倉渕透), better known as "Masaya", the leader of a self-help organization called Home of Heart and her label Healing World.
Mari Sano (Aichi, Seto, b. 17 June 1968) is a Japanese artist and composer working in multiple media, including the…Mari Sano (Aichi, Seto, b. 17 June 1968) is a Japanese artist and composer working in multiple media, including the charango, the ocarina, percussion and photography. She lives in Mexico and Argentina. She produced three albums From Beginning (1996), Latin Park (1999) and Friendship Musical (2008). Her compositions have received awards and cultural recognition in music, photography and performance.
Sonoko Kawai (河合その子, Kawai Sonoko; born June 20, 1965), married name Sonoko Gotō (後藤その子, Gotō Sonoko), is a former…Sonoko Kawai (河合その子, Kawai Sonoko; born June 20, 1965), married name Sonoko Gotō (後藤その子, Gotō Sonoko), is a former Japanese singer. She was originally member number 12 of Onyanko Club.
Keiko Lee (born February 17, 1965) is a Japanese jazz singer of Korean ethnicity. She has performed regularly outside…Keiko Lee (born February 17, 1965) is a Japanese jazz singer of Korean ethnicity. She has performed regularly outside Japan.
Yūko Mizutani (水谷 優子, Mizutani Yūko; November 4, 1964 – May 17, 2016) was a Japanese actress, voice actress, narrator…Yūko Mizutani (水谷 優子, Mizutani Yūko; November 4, 1964 – May 17, 2016) was a Japanese actress, voice actress, narrator and singer from Ama District, Aichi. Throughout her career, she worked with Production Baobab, and was working with Aoni Production at the time of her death. Mizutani was best known for her anime voice roles of Sakiko Sakura in Chibi Maruko-chan, Mihoshi Kuramitsu in Tenchi Muyo! and Pinoko in Black Jack. She also portrayed Excellen Browning in Super Robot Wars, Sora Takenouchi in Digimon Adventure, Leina Stol in Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos, and Sarah Zabiarov and Cheimin Noa in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Mizutani was the official Japanese voice actress for Minnie Mouse, and voiced her in the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Since her death, Aya Endō took over as the Japanese voice of Minnie Mouse and Machiko Toyoshima took over as Sakiko Sakura in Chibi Maruko-chan.
Naomi Tamura (田村 直美, Tamura Naomi) (born December 11, 1963) is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter who made her solo…Naomi Tamura (田村 直美, Tamura Naomi) (born December 11, 1963) is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter who made her solo debut in 1994 with the song Jiyuu no Hashi. She is best known for singing theme songs for popular anime series such as Yuzurenai Negai and Hikari to Kage wo Dakishimeta Mama for Magic Knight Rayearth and Yuragu Koto Nai Ai for Get Backers. She is currently under contract with the recording label Airy Music Japan.
Takako Okamura (岡村孝子, Okamura Takako; born January 29, 1962) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She made her debut in…Takako Okamura (岡村孝子, Okamura Takako; born January 29, 1962) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She made her debut in 1982 as part of the folk duo Aming (あみん, amin) with the single Matsu-wa that became a success in Japan. The duo disbanded in 1984, and Okamura started a successful solo career in 1985. By 2006, she had released 15 original albums and 30 singles. She put her solo career on hold and reformed the duo Aming in 2007 for its 25th anniversary. On April 21, 2019, it was announced that Okamura was diagnosed with acute leukemia.
Naomi Kawashima (川島 なお美, Kawashima Naomi; November 10, 1960 – September 24, 2015) was a Japanese actress, singer and…Naomi Kawashima (川島 なお美, Kawashima Naomi; November 10, 1960 – September 24, 2015) was a Japanese actress, singer and radio entertainer. She was born on November 10, 1960, in the city of Moriyama, Aichi (now Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture), Japan and graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University. She made her singing debut in 1979; in 1982 she got an early break on the television show Owarai Manga Dōjō. Noteworthy radio and television appearances include Miss DJ Request Parade (radio, 1981), Expo Scramble (1985), Wakamono no Subete (1994), Meibugyō Tōyama no Kin-san (1995), Shitsurakuen (1997), Magarikado no Kanojo (2005) and Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi (2006). She is the subject of several photo books, including Woman (1993). Despite Kawashima's impressive performance in Toshiharu Ikeda's 1997 theatrical film The Key, the movie has become known as one of the first two Japanese film to show non-fogged full frontal female nudity after the rules against depicting pubic hair had been relaxed. Kawashima died on September 24, 2015, from bile duct cancer. She was 54.
Junko Yagami (八神 純子, Yagami Junko; born 5 January 1958), is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Aichi Prefecture. She…Junko Yagami (八神 純子, Yagami Junko; born 5 January 1958), is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Aichi Prefecture. She has released 25 albums, including six live concert albums, and is a notable figure in Japanese music of the 1970s and 1980s. Since her marriage in 1986, she has also recorded under the name "June Stanley".
Ken Matsudaira (松平 健, Matsudaira Ken; familiarly shortened as Matsuken, born November 28, 1953) is a Japanese actor and…Ken Matsudaira (松平 健, Matsudaira Ken; familiarly shortened as Matsuken, born November 28, 1953) is a Japanese actor and musician from Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan. His real name is Sueshichi Suzuki (鈴木 末七, Suzuki Sueshichi).
Yutaka Mizutani (水谷 豊, Mizutani Yutaka) is a Japanese actor and singer. He was born on July 14, 1952, in Ashibetsu…Yutaka Mizutani (水谷 豊, Mizutani Yutaka) is a Japanese actor and singer. He was born on July 14, 1952, in Ashibetsu, Hokkaidō, Japan.
Hiroshi Tachi (舘 ひろし, Tachi Hiroshi; born 31 March 1950 in Naka-ku, Nagoya) is a Japanese actor and singer. His…Hiroshi Tachi (舘 ひろし, Tachi Hiroshi; born 31 March 1950 in Naka-ku, Nagoya) is a Japanese actor and singer. His ancestors were samurai of the Owari Domain and the family of the former samurai. He graduated from Chiba Institute of Technology. He was a leader of a rock 'n' roll group Cools but he left the group soon after he joined Toei film company and made his film debut with The Classroom of Terror. In 1983, he moved to Yujiro Ishiharas production company. In the 1980s, he won great popularity through his roles in the TV drama series Seibu Keisatsu and Abunai Deka. In 2018, Tachi won the Best Actor award at the 42nd Montreal World Film Festival for his role in Owatta Hito. As a singer Tachi is known for his hit song Nakanaide and appeared in the Kōhaku Uta Gassen twice.
Kazuo Funaki (舟木 一夫; born 12 December 1944 in Ichinomiya, Aichi) is a Japanese Enka singer. Kazuo also has a career as…Kazuo Funaki (舟木 一夫; born 12 December 1944 in Ichinomiya, Aichi) is a Japanese Enka singer. Kazuo also has a career as a stage actor, film actor, and TV actor. His real name is Shigeyuki Ueda (上田 成幸).
The Peanuts (ザ・ピーナッツ, Za Pīnattsu) were a Japanese vocal duo comprising the twin sisters Emi (伊藤エミ, Itō Emi) and Yumi…The Peanuts (ザ・ピーナッツ, Za Pīnattsu) were a Japanese vocal duo comprising the twin sisters Emi (伊藤エミ, Itō Emi) and Yumi Itō (伊藤ユミ, Itō Yumi). They were born in Nagoya on April 1, 1941. Their voices were close in timbre, which resulted in their singing together sounding like a solo artist using double tracking or reverb.
Shigeru Amachi (天知 茂, Amachi Shigeru; 4 March 1931 – 27 July 1985) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 120…Shigeru Amachi (天知 茂, Amachi Shigeru; 4 March 1931 – 27 July 1985) was a Japanese actor. He appeared in more than 120 films from 1953 to 1984.
Asuka Ōkura (大倉 明日香, Ōkura Asuka; born September 5, 1996), also known by the stage name Asca (stylized in all caps), is…Asuka Ōkura (大倉 明日香, Ōkura Asuka; born September 5, 1996), also known by the stage name Asca (stylized in all caps), is a Japanese singer and musician signed to Sony Music and Sacra Music. She made her debut in 2013 after becoming a finalist at the 5th Animax All-Japan Anisong Grand Prix. After focusing on her studies, she resumed her music career in late 2016. Her songs have been featured in many anime series, such as Sword Art Online, Fate/Apocrypha, Darwin's Game, Edens Zero, and The Irregular at Magic High School.
Masami Mitsuoka (光岡昌美, Mitsuoka Masami; born August 14, 1986) is a Japanese pop singer. Born and raised in Toyota…Masami Mitsuoka (光岡昌美, Mitsuoka Masami; born August 14, 1986) is a Japanese pop singer. Born and raised in Toyota, Aichi, Mitsuoka debuted in the girl group Sister Q under the stage name MASAMI in 2005. After the group disbanded of unknown reasons in October 2006, she signed a contract with Pony Canyon and released her debut solo single "Hana" in 2007 under her real name. Mitsuoka's fourth single "Last Cross", the theme song for Katekyō Hitman Reborn!, was released on December 17, 2008, and charted at number thirteen on the Oricon weekly charts. It became her best selling single with a total of 13,470 copies sold. Her first studio album, Black Diary, was released on January 28, 2009. In August 2009, she announced on her official website and blog that she will be changing her stage name, music style, and record label. Mitsuoka thus became known under the stage name Mizca and began releasing electropop music under the label Nippon Crown. Now produced by pal@pop, Mizca released her first digital single "Robotics" was on October 28, 2009. Her first studio album as Mizca, UFUFU, was released on July 21, 2010. Mitsuoka went back to her previous name and music style in 2011, and released her second album PAST TRUNK on January 11, 2012, her first studio album as Masami Mitsuoka in three years.
Miho Katō (加藤 美穂, Katō Miho; born June 22, 1988), known professionally as Miliyah Kato (加藤 ミリヤ, Katō Miriya), is a…Miho Katō (加藤 美穂, Katō Miho; born June 22, 1988), known professionally as Miliyah Kato (加藤 ミリヤ, Katō Miriya), is a Japanese pop and urban singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and author. In 2003, Kato started her career as a singer when she provided vocal to Reggae Disco Rockers' song "Cherry Oh! Baby". Her hip-hop-influenced debut album, Rose (2005) was certified platinum in Japan. She gained further recognition when she was featured in M-Flo's track "One Day" (2005). Kato's second studio album Diamond Princess achieved minor commercial success, certified gold by the RIAJ and peaking at number five in Japan. Her third studio album, Tokyo Star (2008) yielded her first top-ten single, "La La La", which was later certified double-platinum for its ringtone sales. Kato's first compilation album Best Destiny (2008) became her first number-one album, certified platinum in Japan. Her fourth studio album Ring became her best-selling album, and yielded three top-ten singles: "Sayonara Baby", "20 -Cry-", and "Love Forever", which was certified million in Japan. The song from the album, "Aitai" were certified triple-platinum despite being not released as a single. Her fifth studio album Heaven (2010) debuted atop on the Oricon chart and has yielded two platinum singles, "Why" and "Last Love". Kato's second compilation album M Best (2011) became her second consecutive number one album, selling over 300,000 copies nationwide. In 2011, Kato published her first novel, "Umareta mama no Watashi wo", which marked her debut as an author. Her sixth and seventh studio album True Lovers (2012) and Loveland (2014) reached top three in Japan. The former has yielded three gold-certified songs, "Yūsha Tach", "Lovers Part II", and "Konya wa Boogie Back". The Japanese version of The Twilight Saga: New Moon uses her song "Destiny" as its theme song. In 2014, Kato recorded a collaborative album, The Best, with a Japanese singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu. Her next albums, Liberty (2016) and Utopia (2016), both reached top five in Japan. Her tenth studio album, Femme Fatale (2018) was released to a minor commercial success, only reaching number eight in Japan. Kato is known for popularizing sampling in the J-pop scene, and has incorporated a wide range of tracks in her songs. Regarded as one of the biggest J-pop musicians in the late 2000s and the early 2010s, Kato has sold over 12.6 million records and ringtones.
Hitomi Ishikawa (石川 ひとみ, Ishikawa Hitomi) (born September 20, 1959, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan) is a…Hitomi Ishikawa (石川 ひとみ, Ishikawa Hitomi) (born September 20, 1959, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer and voice actress. Her legal name is Hitomi Yamada since marrying fellow-musician Naoki Yamada, but she uses her maiden name of Ishikawa professionally. Her nickname is Hi-chan.
Asaka (亜咲花; born October 7, 1999) is a Japanese singer from Nagoya who is signed to 5pb. Records. She made her debut in…Asaka (亜咲花; born October 7, 1999) is a Japanese singer from Nagoya who is signed to 5pb. Records. She made her debut in 2016 with the release of her first single "Open your eyes", which was used as the ending theme to the 2016 anime television series Occultic;Nine. Her music has also been featured in the anime series A Centaur's Life and Laid-Back Camp. She made her first U.S. appearance at Anime Boston 2018. In 2024 she made her debut as a voice actress in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, where she voiced Espoir City.
