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Ringo Sheena Discography
The solo discography of Ringo Sheena features eight studio albums, five compilation albums, two extended plays and twenty-seven singles. Signing with Toshiba-EMI in 1998, Sheena released her debut single " Kōfukuron" in May 1998, when she was 19 years old. She subsequently released the singles " Kabukichō no Joō" and " Koko de Kiss Shite", the latter becoming her first hit. As of 2014, Sheena has been signed with EMI Records following EMI Music Japan being absorbed into Universal Music Japan. Albums Studio albums Cover albums Remix albums Compilation albums Box sets Extended plays Singles As a lead artist }--> , *RIAJ : Platinum , , - ! scope="row" , , rowspan="2" , 2003 , 1 , , — , , — , 187,000 , *RIAJ : Gold , ''Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana'' , - ! scope="row" , , 2 , , — , , — , 114,000 , *RIAJ : Gold , , - ! scope="row" , , 2007 , 8 , , — , , — , 54,000 , *RIAJ : Gold , ''Heisei Fūzoku'' , - ! scope="row" , , 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ringo Sheena
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese singer, songwriter and musician. She is also the founder and lead vocalist of the band Tokyo Jihen. She describes herself as "". She was ranked number 36 in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians compiled by HMV in 2003. Early life Sheena was born with an esophageal atresia in which the esophagus narrows as it approaches the stomach. Treatment of this involved several operations, at least one of which required her right shoulder blade to be cut open. These surgeries left Sheena with large scars on her shoulder blades, said to give the impression that an angel's wings had been removed. Initial solo career Sheena released her first official single "Kōfukuron" in May 1998, when she was 19 years old. She subsequently made singles "Kabukichō no Joō" and "Koko de Kiss Shite", the latter becoming her first hit. This was followed by the release of her first album, ''Muzai Moratorium'', in February 1999. The album was a major hit. "Gips (so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of Japan
The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969. The RIAJ's activities include promotion of music sales, enforcement of copyright law, and research related to the Japanese music industry. It publishes the annual ''RIAJ Year Book'', a statistical summary of each year's music sales, as well as distributing a variety of other data. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, the RIAJ has twenty member companies and a smaller number of associate and supporting members; some member companies are the Japanese branches of multinational corporations headquartered elsewhere. The association is responsible for certifying gold and platinum albums and singles in Japan. RIAJ Certification In 1989, the Recording Industry Association of Japan introduced the music recording certification systems. It is awarded based on shipment figures of com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnival (Ringo Sheena Album)
''Carnival'', alternatively titled is the seventh solo studio album by Japanese singer Ringo Sheena, released on May 29, 2024, via EMI Records. Preceded by the release of three singles, "Toogood", "I'm Free", and "As a Human" alongside multiple promotional singles, the album was announced two days prior to its release. Primarily a jazz record with French pop and orchestral influences, Sheena collaborated with various female artists on the album, including Hikaru Utada, Nocchi, Ai, and Atarashii Gakko!. Background Ringo Sheena released her sixth solo studio album, ''Sandokushi'', in 2019. In 2022, she released a remix album, ''das Allheilmittel für alle Übel'', which received criticism due to its album cover bearing similarity to the Red Cross emblem. On May 27, 2024, Sheena announced in celebration of her 25th anniversary in the music industry, she would be releasing a studio album on May 29. Writing and production Primarily working with male artists on her previous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandokushi
''Sandokushi'' (三毒史, "The History of the Three Poisons") also known as ''triviṣa-itihāsa'', is the sixth studio album by Japanese musician Ringo Sheena released on May 27, 2019, through EMI Records and Universal Music Japan. Similarly to her previous studio album ''Hi Izuru Tokoro'' (2014), the album is a compilation studio album compiling singles released from 2014 to 2019, as well as new compositions. Track listing All tracks written and arranged by Ringo Sheena, except where noted. Credits and track listing adapted from Tidal and Universal Music Japan. Personnel Musicians * Ringo Sheena – vocals * Hiroji Miyamoto – featured vocals * Atsushi Sakurai – featured vocals * Shutoku Mukai – featured vocals * Ukigumo – featured vocals , guitar , sitar , additional vocals * Masayuki Hiizumi – featured vocals , keyboards , piano , synthesizer , wurli * Tortoise Matsumoto – featured vocals * Ichiyo Izawa – additional vocals , keyboards , piano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blu-ray
The Blu-ray Disc (BD), often known simply as Blu-ray, is a digital optical disc data storage format. It was invented and developed in 2005 and released on June 20, 2006 worldwide. It is designed to supersede the DVD format, and capable of storing several hours of high-definition video (HDTV 720p and 1080p). The main application of Blu-ray is as a medium for video material such as feature films and for the physical distribution of video games for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The name "Blu-ray" refers to the blue laser (which is actually a violet laser) used to read the disc, which allows information to be stored at a greater density than is possible with the longer-wavelength red laser used for DVDs. The polycarbonate disc is in diameter and thick, the same size as DVDs and CDs. Conventional or pre-BD-XL Blu-ray Discs contain 25 GB per layer, with dual-layer discs (50 GB) being the industry standard for feature-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hi Izuru Tokoro
, also known as ''Sunny'', is a fifth studio album by Japanese people, Japanese musician Ringo Sheena released on November 5, 2014 by Universal Music Japan sublabel EMI Records Japan, Virgin Records. It is a compilation studio album compiling singles released since 2009 as well as new compositions. Background and development Before the release of her fourth album ''Sanmon Gossip'' in 2009, which celebrated her 10th anniversary, Sheena released the single "Ariamaru Tomi", used for the drama ''Smile (2009 TV series), Smile''s theme song. Sheena's main musical project during this time was the band Tokyo Jihen, who after ''Sanmon Gossip'' released the albums ''Sports (Tokyo Jihen album), Sports'' (2010) and ''Dai Hakken'' (2011). 2011 saw the release of another solo single by Sheena, "Carnation (Ringo Sheena song), Carnation". The song was commissioned for the asadora ''Carnation (TV series), Carnation'' starring Machiko Ono. Sheena had wanted the song to be released by Tokyo Jihen, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanmon Gossip
, also known as ''Superficial Gossip'', is the fourth studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, released on June 24, 2009 in Japan through EMI Music Japan and Virgin Music. The album debuted at number 1 with 120,446 units sold and is certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. Background It was 2 years and 4 months since she had last released an album under the name Ringo Sheena, and was also the first time in about six years since she released an album on her own because her previous album, '' Heisei Fūzoku'', was released as a joint project with Neko Saito. Ringo Sheena composed all 14 songs, and she collaborated with various musicians and producers such as Neko Saito, Takayuki Hattori, Masayuki Hiizumi, Ukigumo, Soil & "Pimp" Sessions. Each song was given the various elements, such as pop, rock, jazz, hip-hop, and orchestra. All songs, except 2 songs "Karisome Otome" and "Marunouchi Sadistic," are new compositions. "Karisome Otome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakuran
, is a Japanese manga series by Moyoco Anno. The manga is about a girl who goes through different names throughout the story and becomes a , or high ranking (courtesan). North American publisher Vertical Inc published it in English in July 2012. Plot A young (maid in a brothel) is sold into the red-light district of and is put under the care of the of the house, , who names her . The girl is very rebellious, leading to the heads of the household considering her potential future as a successful , as a high-ranking courtesan needs not only beauty and talent but also the tenacity to maintain their position in order to be successful. later takes the name as a (or courtesan-in-training), and later takes the name , and is considered the most beautiful girl in the household. Her popularity threatens the position of the household's other , , which creates great tension between the two. 's rivalry with is not the only challenge she faces, as the appearance of a young man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neko Saito
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese violinist, conductor, composer and music arranger. Saito is the leader of the Saito Neko Quartet, and is known for his many collaborations with musician Ringo Sheena. Biography Saito began playing the violin at the age of three, and in 1966 made his first appearance on the NHK television show ''Violin no Okeiko'' at the age of seven. In 1975, he began attending the Tokyo University of the Arts associated music high school, and in 1978 entered the university itself, majoring in composition. He joined the string ensemble Pivot while at university, and began working as the assistant of Hideo Ichikawa in 1979. From 1984, Saito worked as a violinist for the tours of musicians Akiko Kobayashi and Kosetsu Minami, and in 1987 began work as a commercial jingle producer. In 1988, Saito formed the Saito Neko Quartet. They released the album ''Friendly Games'' in 1990. In 1992, Saito released an album of classical music, ''Hajimete no C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heisei Period
The is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Emeritus Akihito from 8 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The Heisei era started on 8 January 1989, the day after the death of the Emperor Hirohito, when his son, Akihito, acceded to the throne as the 125th Emperor. In accordance with Japanese customs, Hirohito was posthumously renamed "Emperor Shōwa" on 31 January 1989. Thus, 1989 corresponds to Shōwa 64 until 7 January, and from 8 January. The Heisei era ended on 30 April 2019 (Heisei 31), with the abdication of Akihito from the Chrysanthemum Throne. It was succeeded by the Reiwa era as then-crown prince Naruhito ascended the throne on 1 May midnight local time. History and meaning On 7 January 1989, at 07:55 AM JST, the Grand Steward of Japan's Imperial Household Agency, Shōichi Fujimori, announced Emperor Hirohito's death at 6:33 AM JST, and revealed details about his cancer for the first time. Shortly after the dea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heisei Fūzoku
, also known as ''Japanese Manners'', is a studio album by Japanese singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena and conductor and violinist Neko Saitō, released on February 21, 2007. The vinyl record version and the DVD "Daiginjou" were released on April 25, 2007. This album serves as the soundtrack for the movie . Background Ringo Sheena initially intended to create a highly produced, computer-based sound for the soundtrack and went as far as to record some instrumental demos. However, director Mika Ninagawa demanded songs with lyrics, so she decided to record orchestrated versions using Neko Saitō's arrangements, which he had previously written for her concerts. Though she originally intended to make this album with Tokyo Jihen, drummer Toshiki Hata broke his leg and thus only the other band members were able to participate. Ukigumo played guitar on "Gamble" and wrote "Oiran", while Ichiyō Izawa played piano on "Gamble" and Seiji Kameda arranged "Yokushitsu". The song "Karisome Otome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RIAJ
The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969. The RIAJ's activities include promotion of music sales, enforcement of copyright law, and research related to the Japanese music industry. It publishes the annual ''RIAJ Year Book'', a statistical summary of each year's music sales, as well as distributing a variety of other data. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, the RIAJ has twenty member companies and a smaller number of associate and supporting members; some member companies are the Japanese branches of multinational corporations headquartered elsewhere. The association is responsible for certifying gold and platinum albums and singles in Japan. RIAJ Certification In 1989, the Recording Industry Association of Japan introduced the music recording certification systems. It is awarded based on shipment figures of c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
