, known professionally as , is a Japanese bass player and leader of the rock band

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. She has released two DVD instructional videos for her signature

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technique. Koga is also a former model and a founding member of the bands the Pink Panda and

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Career

The Pink Panda

Koga was the bass player for the band the Pink Panda, formed in 2002. The Pink Panda released 3 singles and 3 albums from 2004 to 2008 before Koga left the band after their final concert at Shibuya O-West on November 15, 2008.

Gacharic Spin

In 2009, Koga formed the band

with high school classmate Hana.

Doll$Boxx

In 2012, Koga and other members of Gacharic Spin joined with Light Bringer vocalist Fuki to create the band

. Koga had previously worked with Fuki when the singer filled in as Gacharic Spin's vocalist in 2012.

Instructional series

In 2010, Atoss International released Koga's first bass instructional DVD titled ''Zettai Hajikeru! Slap Bass Cho Nyuumo'' ("Let's Play! Slap Bass Super Introduction"). The promotional video for the release featured Koga with Gacharic Spin bandmate Hana on drums. In 2011, Koga's second instructional DVD was released, titled ''F Chopper Koga no Slap Bass Rakuchin Phrase Shu'' ("F Chopper Koga's Slap Bass Easy Phrasebook"). The promotional video featured Koga playing bass accompanied by Gacharic Spin's full lineup.

Other works

Television

In 2001, Koga performed a guest role as a school bully in the television drama ''Kids War 3''.

Film

In 2014, Koga and the other members of Gacharic Spin appeared as members of the fictional rock band Nosebleed in the film ''Metalca''.

Video

Before becoming a full-time musician, Koga starred in several

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ing videos: ''Petit Angel Michiko Koga'' (2002), ''Petit in Wonderland'' (2002), ''Punyu Punyu'' (2004), and ''Qutie Pistols'' (2005). Koga has also appeared as a frequent co-host of supplemental DVD talk program included with ''WeRocK!!'' Magazine.

References

External links

Gacharic Spin official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Koga, F Chopper 1986 births Living people Women bass guitarists Japanese rock bass guitarists Japanese gravure idols