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S.O.S. (Pink Lady Song)
is a song Yū Aku and Shunichi Tokura wrote for Japanese idol duo Pink Lady. It was released as the group's second single in November 1976, and became their first number-one hit on the Japanese Oricon singles chart in the following year. "S.O.S." features Morse code which stands for the song title at the opening of the song. Because its sound effect might be mistaken for genuine Morse code, the intro of the track was omitted occasionally during radio airplay. The song has been one of favorites for both the duo and the fans, and it is also one of the essential songs performed in their concerts. Reception Led by commercial success of its predecessor " Pepper Keibu" which reached the number-4 on the Japanese Oricon chart, "S.O.S" climbed the top of the country's hit parade three months after its release. The single remained on the chart for 38 weeks, selling approximately 650,000 copies. According to the record label Victor, "S.O.S." has sold in excess of 1.2 million units to d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink Lady (duo)
are a Japanese female pop music duo of the late 1970s and early 1980s, featuring Mie (Mitsuyo Nemoto, born March 9, 1958) and Keiko Masuda (formerly Kei, born September 2, 1957). In Japan, they are remembered for a run of pop-chart hits from roughly 1976 to 1979, but in the United States, they are best known for their short-lived 1980 NBC TV variety show '' Pink Lady'', later released on DVD under the title ''Pink Lady and Jeff.'' Pink Lady is one of only two Japanese artists to have reached the ''Billboard'' Top 40, hitting No. 37 with the single " Kiss in the Dark"; the other was Kyu Sakamoto with the original Japanese-language version of " Sukiyaki". They are also the first Japanese act ever to have performed in Seoul, South Korea, in November 1980. In June 1979, ''Billboard'' stated the duo had sales of over 72 million in Japan, and stated in September 1980 that Pink Lady's singles had grossed over 40 million, their album releases over 25 million, and their TV appearance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyōko Koizumi
(born February 4, 1966) is a Japanese singer and actress. She is signed to Victor Entertainment. Career In 1981, Kyoko Koizumi participated and won the Star Tanjo! programme and released her 1st single in March 1982. She gained her first number one hit in 1984 and thereafter established herself as one of Japan's most popular pop idols, alongside rivals Seiko Matsuda and Akina Nakamori. Her biggest hit (あなたに会えてよかった) came in 1991, which sold more than a million copies in Japan alone. Koizumi went on to release another single (優しい雨) which is also over a million copies in total sale in 1993. Koizumi had singles reach the Top Ten for 12 consecutive years between 1983 and 1994, a female solo artist record, until this was broken by Namie Amuro. In the 1990s, she released a few dance remixes on vinyl only under the Koizumix Production moniker. She has worked with Yoko Kanno who composed the music for Koizumi's 1996 album, '' Otoko no Ko Onna no Ko''. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayako Shiraishi
is a Japanese voice actress. She retired from voice acting in 2002. Anime voice acting credits Original Video Animation *'' Gunbuster'' (Linda Yamamoto) *''Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo Strikes Back!'' ( Joy) Television *''Alice SOS'' *'' Mobile Suit Victory Gundam'' (Marvette Fingerhaut) *''Psychic Force (OAV)'' *''New Maple Town Story'' (Lamb) *''Pokémon'' ( Joy (first voice)) *''Sailor Moon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Nakayoshi'' from 1991 to 1997; the 52 individual chapters were published in 18 volumes. The seri ...'' (Mika Kayama (ep 18)) References External links * * 1963 births Living people Japanese voice actresses {{Japan-voice-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motoko Kumai
is a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. She played Takao Kinomiya in ''Beyblade'' and Syaoran Li in ''Cardcaptor Sakura''. From December 21, 2006 to October 2007, she had a hiatus from her career due to an illness requiring medical treatment. Filmography Television animation ;1990s * ''After War Gundam X'' (1996), Kid Salsamille * ''YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō'' (1996), Gorō Hoshiwatari * ''Flame of Recca'' (1997), Kaoru Koganei * ''Pokémon'' (1997), Tarō * ''Alice SOS'' (1998), Takashi Sagano * '' Akihabara Dennō Gumi'' (1998), Tetsurō * ''Cardcaptor Sakura'' (1998-2000), Syaoran Li * ''Space Pirate Mito'' (1999), Sabu * ''Detective Conan'' (1999), Toshiya (ep 129) * ''Digimon Adventure'' (1999), Sukamon * ''Karakurizōshi Ayatsuri Sakon'' (1999), Ukon the puppet ;2000s * ''Digimon Adventure 02'' (2000), Sukamon * '' Baby Felix'' (2000), Skippy * '' Bakuten Shoot Beyblade'' (2001-2003), Takao Kinomiya * ''Detective Conan'' (2001), Rintarō Koizumi (ep 225) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megumi Toyoguchi
is a Japanese voice actress affiliated by 81 Produce. Some of her starring roles are Yao Sakurakouji in ''Miami Guns'', Ran Kotobuki in ''Super Gals!'', Winry Rockbell in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (first anime), Sei Sato in ''Maria-sama ga Miteru'', Hikari (Dawn) in '' Pokémon'', Revy in ''Black Lagoon'', Seiren/Ellen Kurokawa/Cure Beat in '' Suite Precure'' and Miriallia Haw in Mobile Suite Gundam SEED & Mobile Suite GUNDAM SEED DESTINY. In video games, she played Paine in ''Final Fantasy X-2'', Junko Enoshima in '' Danganronpa'', Rosie in ''Valkyria Chronicles'', Yukari Takeba in ''Persona 3'' (which has adapted into a film series) and Aqua in '' Kingdom Hearts''. Biography When she was in the upper grades of elementary school, she became addicted to anime when she watched '' Dragon Ball'' and became a fan of Tōru Furuya who played the role of Yamcha in the anime series. While she was in her second year of high school, she watched Furuya's role in '' Dragon Quest'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kare Kano
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masami Tsuda. It was serialized in ''LaLa'' from 1996 to 2005 and collected in 21 ''tankōbon'' volumes by Hakusensha. It depicts the romance between "perfect" student Yukino Miyazawa and her academic rival Soichiro Arima, and the relationships of several of their friends. The series is licensed and was published in English in North America by Tokyopop. The chapters from the first seven volumes were adapted into a 26-episode anime television series by Gainax and J.C.Staff. Directed by Hideaki Anno, the episodes were broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo from October 1998 to March 1999. It is licensed for distribution outside of Japan by Enoki Films under the title ''Tales at North Hills High'', and sub-licensed for distribution in North America by Nozomi Entertainment who released it as ''His and Her Circumstances''. Plot Yukino Miyazawa is a Japanese high school first-year student who is the envy of classmates for her good grad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Yamamoto
is a Japanese voice actress and singer formerly with I'm Enterprise and now affiliated with 81 Produce. Filmography Animation Film Video games Drama CD Other dubbing References External links Official agency profile Maria Yamamotoat Hitoshi Doi's Seiyuu Database Maria Yamamotoat Oricon * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yamamoto, Maria 1981 births Living people Anime musicians I'm Enterprise voice actors Japanese video game actresses Japanese voice actresses Singers from Tokyo Voice actresses from Tokyo 21st-century Japanese singers 81 Produce voice actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MAX (band)
MAX (pronounced "Max") is a Japanese female vocal group. The name is an acronym for "musical active experience". The original members of MAX made their musical debut as members of the Super Monkey's along with lead vocalist Namie Amuro. They branched out on their own in 1995, becoming stars in their own right with selling several million albums and a string of consecutive top 20 singles from 1996 to 2000. Their lead singer, Mina, left the group in 2002 due to pregnancy and was replaced by Aki Maeda who assumed the stage name Aki. Aki left the group in August 2008 to pursue a solo career. Original member Mina returned to the group on October 28, 2008 ushering in the group's comeback after a two-year hiatus. Since their debut MAX has sold over 10 million records. They are behind only Morning Musume for female group with the most consecutive top 10 singles, tying with Wink at 15. Members When the group debuted all members used their real names. Once they became popular they used s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spilt Milk (Jellyfish Album)
''Spilt Milk'' is the second and last studio album by American rock band Jellyfish, released on February 9, 1993, by Charisma Records. It features a harsher and more ornate sound than their previous, ''Bellybutton'' (1990). As with ''Bellybutton'', ''Spilt Milk'' was written and co-produced by founding members Andy Sturmer and Roger Manning. Albhy Galuten and Jack Joseph Puig also returned as producers. Named for the hard work and turmoil surrounding its making, ''Spilt Milk'' was recorded after the departure of bassist Chris Manning (who was replaced by Tim Smith) and lead guitarist Jason Falkner. Guitar duties were instead handled by session musicians Jon Brion and Lyle Workman. Production lasted several months due to the record's complicated orchestrations, and ultimately ran over-budget. The album was supported with a yearlong tour that introduced guitarist Eric Dover into the band's line-up. ''Spilt Milk'' performed below commercial expectations, peaking at number 164 on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fan Club (Jellyfish Album)
''Fan Club'' is a box set of demos, rarities and live performances by American power pop band Jellyfish. The box set was released in limited quantity by Not Lame Recordings in August 2002. ''Fan Club'' contains demos from the band's 1990 debut '' Bellybutton'' and their 1993 sophomore follow-up '' Spilt Milk''. The box set also contains recordings of live performances, rehearsals, compilation track appearances, and interview snippets. Label owner Bruce Brodeen worked on the project for over 15 months, and to complete it, sought a bank loan that exceeded $100,000 (equivalent to $ in ). The remastering alone cost over $10,000. Not Lame amassed over 1,600 advance orders from fans, while another 3,400 advance orders came from distributors. Three pressings (8,000 copies) sold out by the end of the year. The set went out of print within months due to the expiration of the label's rights to the Jellyfish catalog, making it a collector's item. Track listing Disc One: The Bellybutton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jellyfish (band)
Jellyfish was an American rock band that formed in San Francisco in 1989. Led by songwriters Andy Sturmer (drums, vocals) and Roger Manning (keyboards, vocals), the group was known for their blend of 1970s classic rock and XTC-style power pop. They released two albums, ''Bellybutton'' (1990) and '' Spilt Milk'' (1993), that proved influential to many subsequent acts in a similar vein. Sturmer and Manning met in high school and shared an admiration for jazz, post-punk, and British pop music. Following a stint as members of Beatnik Beatch, they quit the group to continue songwriting with one another and formed Jellyfish. They were initially supported by Jason Falkner (guitar) and Roger's brother Chris (bass). After the tour for ''Bellybutton'', those musicians were replaced by Tim Smith (bass) and Eric Dover (guitar). The group viewed ''Spilt Milk'' as their "masterpiece" and the fulfillment of their original grandiose vision for the band, emphasizing bombasticity, vocal harmonies, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Pop
Power pop (also typeset as powerpop) is a form of pop rock based on the early music of bands such as the Who, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Byrds. It typically incorporates melodic hooks, vocal harmonies, an energetic performance, and cheerful sounding music underpinned by a sense of yearning, longing, or despair. The sound is primarily rooted in pop and rock traditions of the early to mid-1960s, although some acts have occasionally drawn from later styles such as punk, new wave, glam rock, pub rock, college rock, and neo-psychedelia. Originating in the 1960s, power pop developed mainly among American musicians who came of age during the British Invasion. Many of these young musicians wished to retain the "teenage innocence" of pop and rebelled against newer forms of rock music that were thought to be pretentious and inaccessible. The term was coined in 1967 by the Who guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend to describe his band's style of music. However, power pop bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
