is a Japanese singer and

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. She is notable for singing most of the various theme songs for the

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television series ''

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'' along with Yumekojo. In 2008, she joined the fantasy band

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for the release of their 6th story CD Moira. However, she left the band for undisclosed reasons prior to the 6th Story Concert and was subsequently replaced by

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. She appeared in the No Laughing Hotel Man special of the popular variety show

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which took place in 2009, performing a new version of the song

with slightly altered lyrics.

Personal life

Her older sister

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is also a singer.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Filmography

*'' Belle'' (2021), Dr. Nakai (voice)

References

External links

*
JMDb profile

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