is a Japanese guitarist, composer, arranger and the former member of the J-pop band

Garnet Crow Garnet Crow (stylized as GARNET CROW) was a Japanese pop/rock band formed in 1999 and associated with the Giza Studio record label. Members include Yuri Nakamura, Hitoshi Okamoto, Nana Azuki, and Hirohito Furui, with Nakamura leading on vocals. ...

in years 1999-2013, as well as some of his own solo releases.

Biography

Since the release of Okamoto's 2010 solo album "Now Printing...", he has used the stage name "Super Light" for his solo projects. As a solo artist, Okamoto writes the majority of his songs by himself, however, fellow Garnet Crow member

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has written lyrics for some of his songs. Okamoto is sometimes referred to with the nickname "Okamocchi" (おかもっち). He has created an alternate version of the "GARNET CROW" songs "Crystal Gauge" and "

Mysterious Eyes "Mysterious Eyes" is one of Garnet Crow's two debut singles that was released on March 29, 2000. The two release marks the signing of band with the Giza Studio record label. The other single that was a part of this release was " Kimi no uchi ni t ...

", the latter of which Okamoto had released under the "Super Light" name. During live performances as a solo artist, Okamoto sometimes plays "Garnet Crow" songs, or even invites the other Garnet members to appear as guest musicians. In "Garnet Crow" live performances, Okamoto provides back-up vocals in addition to playing the guitar. From 2002 until 2009 he was the host of the radio show "Pastime Paradise", which was regularly broadcast on Sunday on the Japanese radio station Alpha Station (FM Kyoto 89.4). In years 2004-2006 he occasionally performed as the lead singer in ''THURSDAY LIVE at hills Pan Koujou "Okamoto Night"'' where he sang his own solo and Garnet Crow songs. In years 2010-2013 he formed with the vocalist and composer of Garnet Crow, Yuri Nakamura subgroup "MINIQLO". They released four mini studio albums which were sold in limited copies, during their live performances. The albums consist of re-arranged songs from their previously release studio albums. After disband of the band, he regularly appeared in live performances of Doa and

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as guest musicians and sometimes provided music compositions for several

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artists.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Compilations album

Live DVD

List of provided works

Composer and arranger

Band-Maid Band-Maid (stylized as BAND-MAID® until 2016) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2013, consisting of singer Saiki Atsumi, guitarist/singer Miku Kobato, lead guitarist Kanami Tōno, bassist Misa, and drummer Akane Hirose. The band combines a rock ...

: Before Yesterday, Time *Grram: Kimi ja Nai! Watashi ja Nai!, Sora no you na hito *

Mai Kuraki (born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. After releasing her US debut single " Baby I Like" in 1999, Kuraki signed with Giza Studio and released her Japanese debut single " Love, Day After Tomorro ...

P.S My Sunshine "P.S My Sunshine" (stylized as "P.S♡MY SUNSHINE") a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Mai Kuraki from her fifth ''Fuse of Love'' (2005). The song was written by Kuraki and Hitoshi Okamoto, and produced by Kuraki herself and Kannonji. The song ...

, Juliet, Zutto... * Aiko Kitahara: Haru Saku Michi * Hayami Kishimoto: Air Mail..., Telepathy, reigning star *

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 ...

: Just take my heart, Are you happy now?, It's a beautiful day, I'm your side, Whenever you're gone Today, Yakusoku no Basho de, *

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 a ...

: Marmalade Love *

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*Uura Saeka: Kimi ga Ita, Genzai Shinkoukei *WAR-ED: Ikitakutemo Ikirarenai Seimei, Underworld

Composer

: A constellation, Ever so Sweet *

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: Yuunagi * Akane Sugazaki: Boyfriend, La la la ~ Yume wo Mitsumeta made~, Itsumademo Zutto * Aiko Kitahara: Cobalt blue *Uura Saeka: Koko janai Basho de *

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: Taiyou mo Hitoribocchi, I'm a Loser

Arranger

* Marie Ueda: Saphire, 210Go, Ookami Shounen *

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: Egao de Iyouyo *WAR-ED: Mou Ichido Kangaeyou, Owaranai Monogatari, Tatakawanai Sekai ni Ima Hana ga Saku *

: Sunday Morning, Summer Memories, Kimi Sarishi Yuuwaku * Hayami Kishimoto: Domino *

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: Sun and moon, Sha la la, Tokubetsu ni Naru hi, Oozora he, Itsuka wa Dial no Koi, Himawari no Komichi, Haru no Kioku * Saasa: Darling -Summer-, Dramatical, My Hero, *

: Sleep *

: Tell me what, I promise *

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 ...

: Sayonara Precious * Ai Takaoka: Kokoro wo Tsunaide, Forever my friend, Omoide no Natsu ga Kuru, Kimi no Egao wo Miru to Ureshiku naru Kimi no Namida wo Miru to Setsunaku naru, Anata no Kokoro Haremasuyouni *grram: Kanashii Hodo Kyou no Yuuhi Kirei da ne, Taisetsu Mono wa Kitto *Nilo Koizumi: Chuushinbu *

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: Yureru Omoi *

: Sunao ni Ienakute * Chicago Poodle: Naitara ee *Shiho: Junction *Sparkling Point: Key Room Sky *Hatchi/Hatch: Usotsuki wa Daikirai, Ai, Yume no Izumi *PINC INC: Kimi no Ichiban ni Naritai, Shuumatsu Daikirai *Moca: Tobenai Sora *Yuki Okazaki: Desperado

Magazine appearances

From J-Groove Magazine: *December 2000 Vol.2 *June 2001 Vol.8 *May 2002 Vol.19 From Music Freak Magazine: *November 2000 Vol.72: First Fine Day Interview *June 2001 Vol.79: Sweet×2 Summer Rain Interview *March 2002 Vol.88: Album A first fine day self liner notes *February 2003 Vol.99: Okamoto Hitoshi Player's rhapsody (short preview) *October 2004 Vol.119: Release information *November 2004 Vol.120: FF/REWIND Interview

References

External links

Official Website Super LightHitoshi Okamoto Oricon ProfileGarnet Crow Official WebsiteHitoshi Okamoto Musing Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Okamoto, Hitoshi 1976 births Being Inc. artists Japanese composers Japanese guitarists Japanese male composers Garnet Crow Living people