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Akihito Tokunaga
(born 22 September 1971) is a Japanese musical composer and arranger under Giza Studio label since 2000. Biography Since college he worked as orchestrator, then start working as a bassist. For artists as Zard, Mai Kuraki, B'z and many others from Being Inc. Tokunaga provided for them music and arrangements, participate in the live support for more than 15 years. Tokunaga is working as a bassist with high technology. He also participated in many chorus parts which he makes on his own. He is member of rock band doa as vocalist and bassist. Beside of this he's doing programming, is in charge of piano, organ, guitar, mandolin and percussion. He is famous for the composer of ''Dragon Ball GT'' replacing Shunsuke Kikuchi. List of provided works as composer and arranger compositions and arrangements Band-Maid *Don't Let Me Down *Order Mai Kuraki * Feel Fine! * Winter Bells *Stand Up * Make my day *Fairy tale -my last teenage wish- *Diamond Wave * Yume ga Saku Haru Zard *Eien *Photo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokohama
is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a 2020 population of 3.8 million. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu. Yokohama is also the major economic, cultural, and commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area along the Keihin region, Keihin Industrial Zone. Yokohama was one of the cities to open for trade with the Western world, West following the 1859 end of the Sakoku, policy of seclusion and has since been known as a cosmopolitan port city, after Kobe opened in 1853. Yokohama is the home of many Japan's firsts in the Meiji (era), Meiji period, including the first foreign trading port and Chinatown (1859), European-style sport venues (1860s), English-language newspaper (1861), confectionery and beer manufacturing (1865), daily newspaper (1870), gas-powered street lamps (1870s), railway station (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diamond Wave (song)
"Diamond Wave" is a song recorded by Japanese singer songwriter Mai Kuraki, taken from her sixth studio album ''Diamond Wave'' (2006). It was released on June 21, 2006 by Giza Studio. The song was written by Kuraki herself and Akihito Tokunaga (born 22 September 1971) is a Japanese musical composer and arranger under Giza Studio label since 2000. Biography Since college he worked as orchestrator, then start working as a bassist. For artists as Zard, Mai Kuraki, B'z and many others .... The remix version of the song "Grand Bleu Mix" was released into the US market on the same day. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Certification and sales , - ! scope="row", Japan ( RIAJ) , , 30,977 , - Release history References External linksMai Kuraki Official Website {{authority control 2006 singles Mai Kuraki songs 2006 songs Giza Studio singles Songs written by Mai Kuraki Songs with music by Akihito Tokunaga Song recordings produced by Daiko Nagato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsuiro
Natsuiro (なついろ) was a Japanese music unit under Giza Studio in their sublabel D-Go. Members *Natsuki Morikawa (森川七月) - vocalist *Yoshimi Yamazaki (山崎好詩未) - keyboardist and lyricist *Kana Kitagawa (北川加奈) - pianist Biography *In 2012, jazz singer Natsuki Morikawa formed music unit with Yoshimi Yamazaki and Kana Kitagawa *At same year, they've made major debut with single ''Kimi no Namida ni Koishiteru'' which was used as opening theme for anime Detective Conan ''Case Closed'', also known as , is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' since January 1994, with its cha ... *In October 2016 through official website unit has announced hiatus from their music activities **Yoshimi has announced on her blog retiring from modeling and music activities, Natsuki continues with her solo jazz activities and Kana supports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aiko Kitahara
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Giza Studio label. Biography Aiko's interest in music was inspired by her mother's love for bossa nova and Latin pop, which have had a big influence on her songs. 2002-2003: Piece of Love On 17 May 2002, she released debut single "Grand Blue". In the media it was used as an opening theme for Anime television series ''Tenshi na Konamaiki''. On 17 July, the Giza Studio has released cover album ''Giza studio MAI-K & Friends Hotrod Beach Party'' where she participated in cover song "Little Honda" and "Surfin' U.S.A." by The Beach Boys. On the same day, she released first mini album ''Sol de verano''. The promotional music videoclip covers the cover song " La Bamba" by Ritchie Valens. The album failed to reach on Oricon Weekly Charts. On 26 July 2002, she appeared on Giza Studio live event ''Giza studio MAI-K & Friends Hotrod Beach Party Vol.1: 2002 Summer'' and performed here cover song. On 6 November 2002, she released s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya Kamiki
is a Japanese singer, actress and model. Her music ranges from pop, rock to R&B. She resides in Osaka, and is signed with Tokyo-based AVEX recording label. She is the vocalist of the rock band Uroboros and the rock duo Sonic Lover Reckless with Lovebites guitarist Miyako. Biography Kamiki learned to play the piano when she was 4 years old. In junior high school, she began singing live. Influenced by punk rock, she also learned how to play the guitar. In 2005, Kamiki released her two mini-albums "Constellation" and "Rock On" from the independent record label Weed Records. Kamiki's singing career was mainly active in Osaka, where she garnered positive results. Her voice was so full of force that it was part of her reputation. She made appearances in music and fashion magazines, which caught people's attention. In 2006, Kamiki signed on with Giza Studio and released her first major label single "Communication Break" on March 15. On April 12, her second single "Pierrot" was rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wag (band)
Wag was a Japanese rock band under the Giza Studio label, active from 1998 to 2006. Members Members consisted of siblings, cousins and their childhood friends. *Shinya Hirayama (平山進也) - vocalist (born 31 January 1979) *Yuuji Hirayama (平山裕司) - side guitarist (born 18 October 1980) *Keisuke Yanagida (柳田圭祐) - leader guitarist (born 16 March 1981) *Tetsuya Oguro (小黒哲也) - drummer (born 29 November 1978) *Kousuke Minami (南公祐) - bassist and member of band until 2004 (born 21 May 1977) Biography 1998-2001 The formation of the band began in autumn 1998 by the Hirayama siblings, later other members joined the band. In July 1999, under Giza Studio label they released their first single ''Odyssey''. The single was used as an image song for Sanyo's radio recorder U4. On 3 September 1999, the first mini album ''Waggish Tricks'' was released which includes previously released single ''Odyssey''. Minami Kousuke wrote all the lyrics in English for their in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azumi Uehara
is a former Japanese adult video (AV) actress and former Japanese pop singer. Life and career Uehara debuted in 2001 with the song which was featured on the anime ''Detective Conan'' as its 13th ending song. Both the song and the subsequent album were highly successful. Signed up to Giza Studio, after several minor hits she was fired by her agency in 2007 as she was involved in a fraud scandal, and this was considered "a serious breach of contract". After a long hiatus, she resurfaced in 2012, appearing in an uncensored adult movie with the stage name of and then making the debut in the main adult video circuit with the label Muteki Muteki is a Japanese adult video company which specializes in casting mainstream entertainers, usually gravure idols or mainstream actresses, in their adult video debuts. It is part of the Hokuto Corporation's roster of companies. The label's fir ... and using just her first name, Azumi. She left the label in 2014. Discography Albums Singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The★tambourines
the★tambourines were a Japanese pop band signed to the Giza Studio label, active between 2001 and 2009. Members *Ami Matsunaga (松永安未) - vocalist,lyricist *Hiroshi Asai (麻井寛史) - bassist, composer, arranger *Toshikazu Kamei (亀井俊和) - drummer *Tatsuya Okada (岡田達也) - engineer History 2001-2003 In January 2001, the band has formed In April 2001, they released first single ''Easy game''. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001. In July 2001, they released second single ''Hijack brandnew days'' In October 2001, they released third single ''Mayonaka ni Kizuita funny love'' In December 2001, vocalist Ami participated in cover album '' Giza Studio R&B Respect Vol.1: Six Sisters Selection'' covering ''You Can't Hurry Love'' by The Supremes. On 15 December, Ami performed cover song in live house Pan Hill Koujou. DVD footage was released in February 2002. In February 2002, Mami with Toshikazu star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai Takaoka
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Giza Studio label. Biography Before her solo debut, Ai participated in the cover album " The Hit Parade" covering the song ''Sono Mama Kinisanaide'' (by ''Candies'') alongside Giza singers Aiko Kitahara and Yuka Saegusa. Produced by Tak Matsumoto of Japanese rock band B'z. In 2004 she debuted with single ''Kimi no Soba de'' composed by Aika Ohno and produced by Akihito Tokunaga. The most well-known song is "Koi Hanabi" which was produced by Nakano Junko. The song was used as a theme song for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television television drama ''Kodomo no Jijou''. It was later included in two Giza Studio compilation albums as representative song. In 2007, she performed cover of Field of View's biggest hit ''Totsuzen'' on Hill PanKoujou event ''Being 90's Party'' along with from NaokI Ko-jin from Naifu Naifu were a Japanese 4-piece rock band formed in 2007 under Giza Studio label. Naifu disbanded in 2009. Their manage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akane Sugazaki
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter. She recorded for the Giza Studio label. Biography In 2001 Sugazaki won the Grand Prix Award in Miss Pure Pure Audition 2001 and made a cover appearance for ''Pure 2x'' magazine. In 2002 Sugazaki won GIZA studio's Super Starlight contest. She sang Mai Kuraki's "Stand Up". On July 17 she participated as a guest vocalist on the compilation album ''Giza studio Mai-K & Friends Hotrod Beach Party''. On July 30 she debuted withsingle "Beginning dream", which was written by Aika Ohno and Yoshinobu Ohga from the band Nothin' but love. The song was used in the advertising campaign for The Music 272 channel program ''SKY PerfecTV''. In May 2003, Sugazaki released her final single "''Koigokoro"'' which was used as an ending theme for Anime television series ''Detective School Q''. In October she released her first full album ''Beginning''. In November she covered ''"Ichigo Hakusho" wo Mou Ichido'' originally by Van Van. The recording appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yumi Shizukusa
is a former Japanese singer, songwriter and artist. Born and raised in Kagoshima, she relocated to Osaka in 2002 after winning the Super Starlight Audition and signing a recording contract with Being. In July 2002, Shizukusa appeared in the compilation album ''Giza Studio Mai-k & Friends Hotrod Beach Party'' alongside the other Being artists including Mai Kuraki, Rina Aiuchi, and Yuri Nakamura. Her breakthrough came in early 2003 after appearing Day Track's song "Don't Say Don't Love", which topped the Usen chart. History 2002–2003: Audition and success In April 2002, she won the 1st place on the audition called "Super Starlight Contest" brought by Giza Studio. After that, she appeared on some compilations like "GIZA studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY" and "DAY TRACK: Lady Mastersoul". On July 2, 2003, she released her first single "Don't you wanna see me tonight?". It peaked at No. 35 on the Oricon Singles Chart and gained many radio plays. On December 3, her debu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
U-ka Saegusa In DB
was a Japanese pop rock band formed in Osaka in 2002. The band consists of lead vocalist U-ka Saegusa, lead guitarist Yūichirō Iwai, lead bassist Taku Ōyabu, and drummer Keisuke Kurumatani. Signed to Giza Studio, the band released four studio albums before disbanding in 2010. They're known for performing the several theme songs for the Japanese anime series, ''Case Closed''. One of the songs, "Kimi to Yakusoku Shita Yasashii Ano Basho made", became the band's best-selling single, selling approximately 34,000 copies nationwide. Band members Final line-up * – lead vocals (2002-2010) * – lead guitar, backing vocals (2003-2010) * – lead bass (2003-2010) * – drums, percussion (2003-2010) Former members * (2002) History The band formed in 2002 around lead vocalist Yūka "U-ka" Saegusa, the band's first three singles were all featured in the anime ''Cheeky Angel''. Its first hit single was "Kimi to Yakusoku Shita Yasashii Ano Basho Made", a theme song of the pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
