Mikuni Shimokawa
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese pop
singer and songwriter. She is best known for her songs used for anime
theme music
, particularly the opening and ending themes of the Full Metal Panic!
series. In addition to her vocal talents, Shimokawa can also play the piano
. She is a former member of the girl group
Checkicco
.
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
singer and songwriter. She is best known for her songs used for anime
Anime
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....
theme music
Theme music
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits...
, particularly the opening and ending themes of the Full Metal Panic!
Full Metal Panic!
is an ongoing series of light novels written by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Shiki Douji. The series follows Sousuke Sagara, a member of the covert anti-terrorist private military organization known as Mithril, tasked with protecting Kaname Chidori, a spirited Japanese high school girl.Individual...
series. In addition to her vocal talents, Shimokawa can also play the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
. She is a former member of the girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Checkicco
Checkicco
was an idol group formed by Yasushi Akimoto, who was also the producer of the group , along with Masahiro Mizuguchi, a producer for Fuji TV who had the idea of creating "an Onyanko Club for the Heisei era ". They debuted in 1998 with the single "Dakishimete"...
.
Albums
| # | Title | Number of Tracks | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 39 (サンキュ) 39 (album) is Mikuni Shimokawa's first album. It was released in 2000/03/01. It contains 12 tracks featuring several of her first singles. Most notable are "Believer," "If: Moshi Negai Ga Kanau Nara," "2000 Express," and "Surrender."-Track listing:# Surrender: Album Version... |
12 | 19 March 2000 |
| 2nd | 392: Mikuni Shimokawa Best Selection | 12 | 19 September 2002 |
| 1st cover album |
Review: Mikuni Shimokawa Seishun Anison Cover Album | 11 | 17 December 2003 |
| 3rd | Kimi No Uta Kimi No Uta is Mikuni Shimokawa's third album, released on 24 November 2004. The album features 13 songs; five are from anime theme performances.-Track listing:# # # # all the way # # # # Remember# Missing# #... "Your song" |
13 | 24 November 2004 |
| Best album |
Singles & Movies | 25 (Videos) | 18 May 2005 |
| 2nd cover album |
Remember: Seishun Anime Song House Album |
14 | 15 March 2006 |
| 4th | Sayonara mo Ienakatta Natsu | 11 | 4 July 2007 |
| 2nd Best Album |
Reprise: Shimokawa Mikuni Anime Song Best | 2 x 11 | 19 December 2007 |
| 1st Self Cover Album |
9 Que | 13 | 19 March 2008 |
| 3rd Best Album |
Heavenly - 10th Anniversary Album | 14 | 18 March 2009 |
Singles
| # | Information |
|---|---|
| 1st | Believer: Tabidachi No Uta
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| 2nd | If: Moshi Mo Negai Ga Kanau Nara
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| 3rd | 2000Express
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| 4th | Surrender
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| 5th | Naked
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| 6th | Alone
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| 7th | Tomorrow / Karenai Hana
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| 8th | True / Tatta Hitotsu No
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| 9th | All the Way All the way (Mikuni Shimokawa song) "all the way" is Mikuni Shimokawa's ninth single and was released on June 18, 2003. The title track was used as the opening theme for the Japanese animation adaptation of Kino's Journey.The CD's catalog number is PCCA-1902-Track listing:#all the way...
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| 10th | Sore Ga Ai Deshou / Kimi Ni Fuku Kaze
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| 11th | Kanashimi Ni Makenaide / Kohaku
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| 12th | Minami Kaze / Mou Ichido Kimi ni Aitai
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| 13th | Bird
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| 14th | Ijanai!?
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| 15th | Tsubomi
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| 16th | Kimi Ga Iru Kara
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