LiSA
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, better known by her stage name
LiSA (an acronym of Love is Same All), is a Japanese singer-songwriter
from Seki
, Gifu
and is signed to Aniplex
under Sony Music Artists
. Initially a singer for an indie band, LiSA made her major debut in 2010 singing songs for the TV anime Angel Beats!
as one of two vocalists for the fictional band Girls Dead Monster. She performed at Animelo Summer Live
in August 2010. In April 2011, she made her solo debut with the release of her mini-album Letters to U. Her single "Oath Sign" is used as the opening theme to the 2011 anime Fate/zero
.
Angel Beats!
as one of two vocalists for the fictional in-story band Girls Dead Monster. LiSA was the vocalist for the character Yui, and the second vocalist, Marina, sung songs as the character Masami Iwasawa. As Girls Dead Monster, LiSA put out three singles and one album in 2010 on Key
's record label
Key Sounds Label
. The first single "Thousand Enemies" was released on May 12; the second single "Little Braver" came out on June 9; and the third single was sold on December 8. The album, Keep The Beats!, was released on June 30. LiSA made her first appearance at the 2010 Animelo Summer Live
on August 28.
LiSA made her solo debut on April 20, 2011 with the release of her mini-album Letters to U by Aniplex
under Sony Music Artists
. The songs on the album were composed by dōjin
and major artists, and LiSA composed the first song "Believe in Myself"; LiSA wrote all the lyrics for the album, too. On November 12, 2011, LiSA made her first appearance in Singapore at Anime Festival Asia
, South East Asia's largest anime and pop culture convention. LiSA released her solo debut single "Oath Sign" on November 23, 2011, which is used as the opening theme to the 2011 TV anime Fate/zero
.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
LiSA (an acronym of Love is Same All), is a Japanese singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
from Seki
Seki, Gifu
is a city located in Gifu, Japan.The city was founded on October 15, 1950.On February 7, 2005, the municipalities of Horado, Itadori, Kaminoho, Mugegawa and Mugi, all part of Mugi District, were merged into the present-day city...
, Gifu
Gifu Prefecture
is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.Located in the center of Japan, it has long played an important part as the crossroads of Japan, connecting the east to the west through such routes as the Nakasendō...
and is signed to Aniplex
Aniplex
, formerly known as Sony Pictures Entertainment Visual Works Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment Visual Works Inc., is a Japanese anime and music production and distribution enterprise owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan and established in January 1997...
under Sony Music Artists
Sony Music Entertainment Japan
is Sony's music arm in Japan. SMEJ is directly owned by Sony Corporation and independent from the United States-based Sony Music Entertainment due to its strength in the Japanese music industry....
. Initially a singer for an indie band, LiSA made her major debut in 2010 singing songs for the TV anime Angel Beats!
Angel Beats!
is a 13-episode Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works and Aniplex and directed by Seiji Kishi. The story was originally conceived by Jun Maeda, who also wrote the screenplay and composed the music with the group Anant-Garde Eyes, with original character design by Na-Ga; both Maeda...
as one of two vocalists for the fictional band Girls Dead Monster. She performed at Animelo Summer Live
Animelo Summer Live
Animelo Summer Live is the biggest annual anime songs concert in Japan managed by Animelo Mix. Animelo Summer Live has been held every summer since 2005.-Description:...
in August 2010. In April 2011, she made her solo debut with the release of her mini-album Letters to U. Her single "Oath Sign" is used as the opening theme to the 2011 anime Fate/zero
Fate/zero
is a prequel to Type-Moon's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a light novel by Gen Urobuchi, illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. The first volume was released on December 29, 2006, and is a collaboration between Type-Moon and fellow developer Nitroplus. The second volume was released on March 31,...
.
Career
LiSA began her singing career in 2005 while still in high school when she formed the indie rock band Chucky. After Chucky broke up in July 2008, LiSA formed the band Love is Same All with members from the indie band Parking Out; LiSA derived her stage name as an acronym of Love is Same All. In 2010, LiSA made her major debut singing songs for the TV animeAnime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
Angel Beats!
Angel Beats!
is a 13-episode Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works and Aniplex and directed by Seiji Kishi. The story was originally conceived by Jun Maeda, who also wrote the screenplay and composed the music with the group Anant-Garde Eyes, with original character design by Na-Ga; both Maeda...
as one of two vocalists for the fictional in-story band Girls Dead Monster. LiSA was the vocalist for the character Yui, and the second vocalist, Marina, sung songs as the character Masami Iwasawa. As Girls Dead Monster, LiSA put out three singles and one album in 2010 on Key
Key (company)
Key is a Japanese visual novel studio which formed on July 21, 1998 as a brand under the publisher Visual Art's and is located in Kita, Osaka, Japan. Key released their debut visual novel Kanon in June 1999, which combined an elaborate storyline, an up-to-date anime-style drawing style, and a...
's record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Key Sounds Label
Key Sounds Label
Key Sounds Label is a Japanese independent record label formed in 2001 as a brand of the publishing company Visual Art's. Key Sounds Label was formed to catalog and release music related to visual novels produced by the brand Key, also under Visual Art's, known for developing such titles as Kanon...
. The first single "Thousand Enemies" was released on May 12; the second single "Little Braver" came out on June 9; and the third single was sold on December 8. The album, Keep The Beats!, was released on June 30. LiSA made her first appearance at the 2010 Animelo Summer Live
Animelo Summer Live
Animelo Summer Live is the biggest annual anime songs concert in Japan managed by Animelo Mix. Animelo Summer Live has been held every summer since 2005.-Description:...
on August 28.
LiSA made her solo debut on April 20, 2011 with the release of her mini-album Letters to U by Aniplex
Aniplex
, formerly known as Sony Pictures Entertainment Visual Works Inc. and Sony Music Entertainment Visual Works Inc., is a Japanese anime and music production and distribution enterprise owned by Sony Music Entertainment Japan and established in January 1997...
under Sony Music Artists
Sony Music Entertainment Japan
is Sony's music arm in Japan. SMEJ is directly owned by Sony Corporation and independent from the United States-based Sony Music Entertainment due to its strength in the Japanese music industry....
. The songs on the album were composed by dōjin
Dojin music
, also called in Japan, is a sub-category of dōjin activity. Dōjin are basically non-official self-published Japanese works which can be based on official products or completely original creations...
and major artists, and LiSA composed the first song "Believe in Myself"; LiSA wrote all the lyrics for the album, too. On November 12, 2011, LiSA made her first appearance in Singapore at Anime Festival Asia
Anime Festival Asia
Anime Festival Asia is an anime convention that is organized by Sozo and Dentsu. It was first organized in 2008, during which singers Ichirou Mizuki and May'n were invited as the star highlights...
, South East Asia's largest anime and pop culture convention. LiSA released her solo debut single "Oath Sign" on November 23, 2011, which is used as the opening theme to the 2011 TV anime Fate/zero
Fate/zero
is a prequel to Type-Moon's visual novel Fate/stay night. It is a light novel by Gen Urobuchi, illustrated by Takashi Takeuchi. The first volume was released on December 29, 2006, and is a collaboration between Type-Moon and fellow developer Nitroplus. The second volume was released on March 31,...
.
Albums
| Year | Album details | Peak Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... chart positions |
Certifications Music recording sales certification Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,... (sales thresholds) |
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| 2010 | Keep The Beats!
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6 | JP Recording Industry Association of Japan The Recording Industry Association of Japan is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved the music industry... : Gold |
| 2011 | Letters to U
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14 |
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak Oricon chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Thousand Enemies" | 4 | Keep The Beats! |
| "Little Braver" | 2 | ||
| "Ichiban no Takaramono (Yui final ver.)" | 3 | ||
| 2011 | "Oath Sign" | 5 |
Videos
| Year | Video details | Peak Oricon chart positions |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Girls Dead Monster starring LiSA Tour 2010 Final: Keep The Angel Beats!
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Music videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Little Braver" | |
| "Day Game" | ||
| 2011 | "Oath Sign" | Tomoo Noda |
Other video album appearances
| Year | Song(s) | Video album | Artist(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Crow Song" "Brave Song" |
Animelo Summer Live 2010: Evolution 8.28 | Various artists | "Brave Song" was sung with Lia Lia (singer) Lia is a female Japanese singer-songwriter who is a former member of I've Sound. Lia has also participated in happy hardcore singing, producing four such albums with this style of singing; these albums have her name in all capital letters. She is notable as the singer for the opening and ending... and Marina. |