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Dream Tactix
''Dream Tactix'' is the fifth studio album by J-pop duo Two-Mix, released as the duo's final album under King Records on September 23, 1998. It includes the singles "Beat of Destiny" (ending theme of the TV Asahi variety show ''U-chan Nan-chan no Honō no Challenger Kore ga Dekitara Hyakuman-en!!'') and " Last Impression" (ending theme of the anime theatrical compilation '' Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Special Edition''). The album peaked at No. 6 on Oricon's weekly albums chart. Track listing All lyrics are written by Shiina Nagano; all music is composed by Minami Takayama is a Japanese voice actress, narrator and singer who is currently affiliated with 81 Produce. She is also the main vocalist of Two-Mix and ES CONNEXION when it was active. Her uncle is a former New Japan Pro-Wrestling managing director Hisashi Sh ...; all music is arranged by Two-Mix. Charts References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fantastix 1998 albums Two-Mix albums Japanese-language ... [...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] |
J-pop
J-pop ( ja, ジェイポップ, ''jeipoppu''; often stylized as J-POP; an abbreviated form of "Japanese popular music"), natively also known simply as , is the name for a form of popular music that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s. Modern J-pop has its roots in traditional music of Japan, and significantly in 1960s pop and rock music. J-pop replaced ''kayōkyoku'' ("Lyric Singing Music", a term for Japanese popular music from the 1920s to the 1980s) in the Japanese music scene. J-rock bands such as Happy End fused the Beatles and Beach Boys-style rock with Japanese music in the 1960s1970s. J-country had popularity during the international popularity of Westerns in the 1960s1970s as well, and it still has appeal due to the work of musicians like Charlie Nagatani and venues including Little Texas, Tokyo. J-rap became mainstream with producer Nujabes and his work on ''Samurai Champloo'', Japanese pop culture is often seen with anime in hip hop. Other trends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electropop
Electropop is a hybrid music genre combining elements of electronic and pop genres. Writer Hollin Jones has described it as a variant of synth-pop with heavy emphasis on its electronic sound. The genre was developed in the 1980s and saw a revival of popularity and influence in the late 2000s. History Early 1980s During the early 1980s, British artists such as Gary Numan, the Human League, Soft Cell, John Foxx and Visage helped pioneer a new synth-pop style that drew more heavily from electronic music and emphasized primary usage of synthesizers. 21st century Britney Spears' influential fifth studio album '' Blackout'' (2007) incorporated elements of the genre, catapulting electropop to mainstream significance. The media in 2009 ran articles proclaiming a new era of different electropop stars, and indeed the times saw a rise in popularity of several electropop artists. In the Sound of 2009 poll of 130 music experts conducted for the BBC, ten of the top fifteen artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anison
, also shortened to , is a genre of music originating from Japanese pop music. Anime songs consist of theme, insert, and image songs for anime, video game, and audio drama CD series, as well as any other song released primarily for the anime market, including music from Japanese voice actors. The anime song genre was first defined as a musical category in the 1970s. It later gained popularity from the public when mainstream artists begin releasing songs as tie-ins for anime series. By the 1990s, it became redefined as a separate genre when companies began creating record labels that would exclusively produce anime songs for their series and artists. The increase in voice actors beginning in the mid 2000s led to growing market interest in the genre. History 1930-1970: Early influences ''The Dull Sword'' (1917), by Jun'ichi Kōuchi, is regarded as the earliest surviving animated film in Japan. Noburo Ofuji's ''Kuroi Nyago'' (1929) is the first Japanese animated work to include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Records (Japan)
, commonly known as King Records, is a Japanese record company founded in January 1931 as a division of the Japanese publisher Kodansha. It initially began operating as an independent entity in the 1950s. It later became part of the Otowa Group. Today, King Records is one of Japan's largest record companies which is not owned by a multinational entity. The label's headquarters are in Bunkyo, Tokyo. The label's name is actually based from the now-defunct ''Kingu'' magazine published by Kodansha from 1924 to 1957. Sub-labels Its Starchild label, was managed by animation producer Toshimichi Ōtsuki, specialised in anime music and film. King Records also distributes the Up-Front Works–owned and –operated labels Piccolo Town and Rice Music, and also released video games for the PC-88, Famicom, and MSX2 computers. On February 1, 2016, King Records restructured Starchild and renamed it King Amusement Creative. Paddle Wheel Records is a division of King Record Co. You! Be Cool i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantastix II Next
''Fantastix II Next'' is an EP by J-pop duo Two-Mix, released by King Records on March 4, 1998. It includes the single "Time Distortion", which was used as the ending theme of the TBS variety show ''King's Brunch''. As the direct follow-up to the duo's fourth album ''Fantastix'', the EP's track listing starts at number 14. The album peaked at No. 10 on Oricon's weekly albums chart. Track listing All lyrics are written by Shiina Nagano; all music is composed by Minami Takayama is a Japanese voice actress, narrator and singer who is currently affiliated with 81 Produce. She is also the main vocalist of Two-Mix and ES CONNEXION when it was active. Her uncle is a former New Japan Pro-Wrestling managing director Hisashi Sh ..., except where indicated; all music is arranged by Two-Mix, except where indicated. Charts References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fantastix II Next 1998 EPs Two-Mix albums Japanese-language EPs King Records (Japan) EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Impression
"Last Impression" is the 12th single by J-pop duo Two-Mix, released by King Records on July 23, 1998. Composed by the duo of Shiina Nagano and Minami Takayama, the song was used as the ending theme of the anime theatrical compilation '' Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Special Edition''. It was also the duo's final single under King Records. The single peaked at No. 8 on Oricon's weekly singles chart and sold over 107,000 copies. Track listing All lyrics are written by Shiina Nagano. All music is arranged by Two-Mix. Chart position Other versions The duo recorded an orchestral mix with Masamichi Amano and Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra on the 1998 self-cover album '' Baroque Best''. Cover versions * Chihiro Yonekura is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. History While Yonekura was attending university, she sent off several demonstration tapes to recording companies. She was scouted out, and received the opportunity to do the op ... cove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Asahi
JOEX-DTV (channel 5), branded as (also known as EX and and stylized as TV asahi), is a television station that is owned and operated by the subsidiary of certified broadcasting holding company , itself controlled by The Asahi Shimbun Company. The station serves as the flagship of the All-Nippon News Network and its studios are located in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. Headquarters In 2003, the company headquarters moved to a new building designed by Fumihiko Maki currently located at 6-9-1 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. File:朝日電視台 (16202552212).jpg, Atrium of TV Asahi's HQ in Roppongi File:TV Asahi Ark Broadcasting Center 20200801.jpg, TV Asahi's Broadcasting Center at Ark Hills, not far from its headquarters since 2003 Some of TV Asahi's departments and subsidiaries, such as TV Asahi Productions and Take Systems, are still located at ''TV Asahi Center'', the company's former headquarters from 1986 to 2003. It is located at Ark Hills, not far from its headquarter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endless Waltz
''Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz'', known in Japan as , is the sequel to ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', both of which are set in the "After Colony" timeline, an alternate universe to that of the original ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' series. Aside from being a continuation to the ''Gundam Wing'' TV series, it also reveals details regarding the pasts of the five Gundam pilots and the true objective behind "Operation Meteor." ''Endless Waltz'' originally premiered in Japan as a three-part OVA in 1997. It was later released as a theatrical compilation film in 1998, including additional scenes and an altered musical score. Synopsis It is the year After Colony 196, and the battles between Earth and the space colonies have ended. Treize Khushrenada is dead and OZ has come to an end. This gives birth to the Earth Sphere Unified Nation (ESUN) and the Preventers. Seeing they won't be needed anymore, the Gundam pilots (except Chang Wufei) send their suits into the sun. However, this peace would n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc. was originally set up as a subsidiary of Original Confidence and took over the latter's Oricon record charts in April 2002. The charts are compiled from data drawn from some 39,700 retail outlets (as of April 2011) and provide sales rankings of music CDs, DVDs, electronic games, and other entertainment products based on weekly tabulations. Results are announced every Tuesday and published in ''Oricon Style'' by subsidiary Oricon Entertainment Inc. The group also lists panel survey-based popularity ratings for television commercials on its official website. Oricon started publishing Combined Chart, which includes CD sales, digital sales, and streaming together, on December 19, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minami Takayama
is a Japanese voice actress, narrator and singer who is currently affiliated with 81 Produce. She is also the main vocalist of Two-Mix and ES CONNEXION when it was active. Her uncle is a former New Japan Pro-Wrestling managing director Hisashi Shinma. Takayama is best known for her roles in ''Kiki's Delivery Service'' as both Kiki and Ursula, ''Ranma ½'' as List of Ranma ½ characters#Nabiki Tendo, Nabiki Tendo, ''Moomin (1990 TV series), Moomin'' as Moomin, ''Yaiba'' as Yaiba Kurogane, ''Shaman King'' as Hao Asakura, ''Nintama Rantarō'' as Rantarō Inadera, ''Danganronpa'' series as Hajime Hinata/Izuru Kamukura, ''Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'' as Envy and ''Case Closed, Detective Conan'' as Conan Edogawa. Career From an early age, Takayama studied ballet, Buyō, Japanese dance, and vocal music. When she was a child, her sense of justice was so strong that it was written on her report card. She wanted to become a police officer,人気の職業早わかり! マスコミ・ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Reflection
"White Reflection" is the sixth single by J-pop duo Two-Mix, released by King Records on January 15, 1997. Composed by the duo of Shiina Nagano and Minami Takayama, the song was used as the ending theme of the anime OVA series '' Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz''. The single peaked at No. 6 on Oricon's weekly singles chart. It sold over 156,000 copies and was certified Gold by the RIAJ. Music video The music video featuring anime versions of Nagano and Takayama was included in QuickTime format on the bonus CD-ROM of the duo's 1997 compilation album '' BPM "Best Files"''. It was directed by Kazuya Murata and animated by OLM, Inc., with character designs by Yuriko Chiba. The video was re-released in the 2001 DVD ''White Reflection: The Movie''. It was remastered in high definition and included on Blu-ray in the limited edition release of the 2021 compilation album '' Two-Mix 25th Anniversary All Time Best''. Track listing All lyrics are written by Shiina Nagano. All music is compose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
