Sora Izumikawa
Encyclopedia
, is a Japanese artist, singer-songwriter
, seiyū
, composer and producer currently based on Japan. Also Ex-CEO for Dog-Rights Co.,Ltd.
, Japan
to a chorister father and mother who taught electronic organ, Sora started playing the piano at the age of two. She won a grand prix in the Hiroshima
regional stage of the "Yamaha Popular Song Contest
" (known as POPCON) when she was four, and went on to win a prize in the national competition. She was a prize winner in the "Yamaha
Junior Original Concert" while still at her elementary school, where she discovered her interest in song writing. She is a graduate of Doshisha University
.
She released her debut single 'Toushindai no Chikyugi' on February 14, 1998 and has produced various songs since.
She formed DAUGHTER
, a duo group with her real sister named marhy
. She was a member of Spiral Spiders
. The group toured in Japan and the U.S., and performed live concerts at Anime Central in Chicago. She is a well-known singer-songwriter for anime
and manga
and produces music for 'Binzume Yōsei' (Bottle Fairy
). She uses the name Kumoko when writing theme songs for the anime
and manga
series 'Rave Master
'. She is also a member of duo Hitomi Sora for 'Wagaya no Oinari-sama.
', opening song. Sora (Avatar name: Solary Clary) also got called to compose a three series of ballet music for the fifth production "Shuzenji" for the world first virtual ballet group Ballet Pixelle (formerly Second Life Ballet) created by the director and founder Inarra Saarinen in Second Life
(R). Also the ex-CEO of Dog-Rights Co.,Ltd, by which publishing of free magazines called "Dog-Rights", to appeal better Japanese dogs' situations. Sora started a career as a Executive Producer by producing several music albums.
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...
, seiyū
Seiyu
Voice acting in Japan has far greater prominence than in most other countries. Japan's large animation industry produces 60% of the animated series in the world; as a result, Japanese voice actors, or , are able to achieve fame on a national and international level.Besides acting as narrators and...
, composer and producer currently based on Japan. Also Ex-CEO for Dog-Rights Co.,Ltd.
Biography
Born in HiroshimaHiroshima
is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chūgoku region of western Honshu, the largest island of Japan. It became best known as the first city in history to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon when the United States Army Air Forces dropped an atomic bomb on it at 8:15 A.M...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
to a chorister father and mother who taught electronic organ, Sora started playing the piano at the age of two. She won a grand prix in the Hiroshima
Hiroshima
is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chūgoku region of western Honshu, the largest island of Japan. It became best known as the first city in history to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon when the United States Army Air Forces dropped an atomic bomb on it at 8:15 A.M...
regional stage of the "Yamaha Popular Song Contest
Yamaha Popular Song Contest
The , officially known as was a popular Japanese song contest that ran from 1969 to 1986. and held annually from Yamaha Resort Tsumagoi in Kakegawa, Shizuoka.- Winners :*Akiko Kosaka *Kyoko Kosaka *Chewing Gum...
" (known as POPCON) when she was four, and went on to win a prize in the national competition. She was a prize winner in the "Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
Junior Original Concert" while still at her elementary school, where she discovered her interest in song writing. She is a graduate of Doshisha University
Doshisha University
, or is a prestigious private university in Kyoto, Japan. The university has approximately 27,000 students on three campuses, in faculties of theology, letters, law, commerce, economics, policy, and engineering...
.
She released her debut single 'Toushindai no Chikyugi' on February 14, 1998 and has produced various songs since.
She formed DAUGHTER
Daughter
A daughter is a female offspring; a girl, woman, or female animal in relation to her parents. The male equivalent is a son. Analogously the name is used on several areas to show relations between groups or elements.-Etymology:...
, a duo group with her real sister named marhy
Marhy
, is a Japanese artist, singer-songwriter, and arranger based on Japan.- Biography :marhy showed a talent for song and dance from the age of 2.At 4 years of age, she began to take keyboard lessons...
. She was a member of Spiral Spiders
Spiral Spiders
Spiral Spiders were a Japanese rock group formed by a number of studio musicians .-Members:The group perform under pseudonyms;* Vocalist: YOSK * Lead Guitarist: PAGE* Bassist: TAKA6* Drummer: MAENY...
. The group toured in Japan and the U.S., and performed live concerts at Anime Central in Chicago. She is a well-known singer-songwriter 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....
and manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
and produces music for 'Binzume Yōsei' (Bottle Fairy
Bottle Fairy
is an anime series about four fairies who discover the secrets of the world from inside their little house. The show originally aired from October to December 2003 on UHF syndication in Japan, and each episode has a run time of only 12 minutes. It has been licensed in North America by Geneon and...
). She uses the name Kumoko when writing theme songs for the 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....
and manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series 'Rave Master
Rave Master
, is a manga series written and illustrated by Hiro Mashima. The manga was serialized in Shōnen Magazine from July 1999 through July 2005, and published in thirty-five tankōbon by Kodansha. The manga series was licensed for an English release in North America by Tokyopop until Kodansha allowed...
'. She is also a member of duo Hitomi Sora for 'Wagaya no Oinari-sama.
Wagaya no Oinari-sama.
is a Japanese light novel series by Jin Shibamura, with illustrations by Eizō Hōden. The first novel was released on February 10, 2004, and as of October 10, 2007, seven volumes have been published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint...
', opening song. Sora (Avatar name: Solary Clary) also got called to compose a three series of ballet music for the fifth production "Shuzenji" for the world first virtual ballet group Ballet Pixelle (formerly Second Life Ballet) created by the director and founder Inarra Saarinen in Second Life
Second Life
Second Life is an online virtual world developed by Linden Lab. It was launched on June 23, 2003. A number of free client programs, or Viewers, enable Second Life users, called Residents, to interact with each other through avatars...
(R). Also the ex-CEO of Dog-Rights Co.,Ltd, by which publishing of free magazines called "Dog-Rights", to appeal better Japanese dogs' situations. Sora started a career as a Executive Producer by producing several music albums.
Singles
- 1998: Toushindai no Chikyugi
- 1998: Yahoo!
- 1998: Time Capsule
- 1998: tu-la-la
- 1999: Zutto Motto
- 1999: Rocket de
- 2000: Futsu Densha ni Notte
- 2002: Higher and Higher for Rave(Rave MasterRave Master, is a manga series written and illustrated by Hiro Mashima. The manga was serialized in Shōnen Magazine from July 1999 through July 2005, and published in thirty-five tankōbon by Kodansha. The manga series was licensed for an English release in North America by Tokyopop until Kodansha allowed...
) as Kumoko - 2003: Cibimimi (for Ponkickies21 as Chibi Mimi)
- 2005: Scene Vol.1 CD and DVD
- 2007: Ubugoe (as a member of Spiral SpidersSpiral SpidersSpiral Spiders were a Japanese rock group formed by a number of studio musicians .-Members:The group perform under pseudonyms;* Vocalist: YOSK * Lead Guitarist: PAGE* Bassist: TAKA6* Drummer: MAENY...
) - 2008: Wagaya no Oinari-sama.Wagaya no Oinari-sama.is a Japanese light novel series by Jin Shibamura, with illustrations by Eizō Hōden. The first novel was released on February 10, 2004, and as of October 10, 2007, seven volumes have been published by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko imprint...
(opening 'KI-ZU-NA' and c/w 'Kiseki' (lyrics/music-Sora Izumikawa)-singer as Hitomisora with Hitomi Yoshida)
Albums
- 1998: Sorae
- 1999: Hajimaruyo-1 sainari
- 2001: Ukare Beat Chika Ikkai
- 2002: Hagane Machine
- 2003: Tokyo Flamingo
- 2003: TRIBUTE TO FLIPPER'S GUITAR FRIENDS AGAIN
- 2004: DAUGHTER
- 2006: Sora Best-incl. New single Ningyohime
- 2007: 1981 PROJECT”THEME OF ROCKY”TOUR FINAL SHIBUYA AX (as a member of Spiral SpidersSpiral SpidersSpiral Spiders were a Japanese rock group formed by a number of studio musicians .-Members:The group perform under pseudonyms;* Vocalist: YOSK * Lead Guitarist: PAGE* Bassist: TAKA6* Drummer: MAENY...
) - 2007: SHANGHAI SWING - 1950 SWING COVER JAZZ (Compilation Album - Shanghai/Get Out and Get Under the Moon)
- 2008: aMERICAN SWING - Rock meets Jazz (sora&marhy=DAUGHTER feat. the fascinations)
- 2009: 11 ("juuichi" as eleven in Japanese)- debut 11th anniversary, concept album
- 2010: Smiles - concept album, for Label Dog-Rights, as Executive Producer, singer, composition, lyrics (arranger Masaki Narita)
Works for Others
- Bottle FairyBottle Fairyis an anime series about four fairies who discover the secrets of the world from inside their little house. The show originally aired from October to December 2003 on UHF syndication in Japan, and each episode has a run time of only 12 minutes. It has been licensed in North America by Geneon and...
-Oshiete Sensei San (composition) , Bottle Fairy (Nana MizukiNana Mizukiis a popular Japanese singer-songwriter and voice actress. She was born and raised in Niihama, Ehime, Japan, Mizuki was trained as an enka singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1998; however, she released her debut single "Omoi", under the King Records label on December 6, 2000...
, Kaori NazukaKaori Nazukais a freelance voice actress and singer. She is a graduate of the Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music. She also announced that she got married in February 2011.-TV anime:1999:*Ojarumaru...
, Yui HorieYui Horieis a popular Japanese singer and voice actress. She is sometimes affectionately nicknamed by her Japanese fans.She hosts a radio show called and is the founding member of the singing group, Aice5. She is also a member of the band Kurobara Hozonkai, with the name YUIEL...
, Ai NonakaAi Nonakais a Japanese voice actress. She currently works for Aoni Production and was formerly a member of the voice actor unit DROPS, which included fellow voice actor Akemi Kanda, Tomoko Kaneda, Mariko Kōda, and Ryōko Shiraishi...
) - Hitomi Mieno -Yahoo!
- Mariko KodaMariko Kodais a seiyū, J-Pop singer and radio personality born on September 5, 1969 in Miyashiro, Minami Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She graduated from Kasukabe Kyōei High School and went on to major in Communications at Tamagawa University in Machida City, Tokyo, graduating in 1990...
-Kokoro no Yajirushi, Sekaijuu no Post, Tomato (lyrics・composition) Ta・ra・ra"" (composition) etc. - Megumi HayashibaraMegumi Hayashibarais a Japanese voice actress, singer, radio personality, and lyricist from Tokyo. She is currently affiliated with Aksent. Her nicknames include: Megu-san, Megu-nee, Bara-san, Kakka, and Daijin...
-Rumba Rumba (lyrics・composition) Kirameku Kakera (lyrics) - Mayumi IizukaMayumi Iizukais a Japanese voice actress and J-pop singer who was born in Tokyo and grew up in Taiwan and Yokohama. Iizuka is a member of Gekidan Wakakusa and Tokuma Japan Communications....
-Itsumo no Kaerimichi, Soyokaze to cafe au lait, Duet de La La La, Drive Shiyou yo! (composition) in SMILE×SMILESMILE×SMILESmile×Smile is J-pop artist Mayumi Iizuka's seventh album and was produced by Tore Johansson, who is a Swedish musician.- Exposition :...
, Mini Album 23degrees (composition), Akai kutsu no Cowboy in 10LOVE10Love10Love is J-pop artist Mayumi Iizuka's tenth album. The disc contains, literally, ten songs.- Exposition :This album is severally composed by ten people included in HoshiMai , who is the pen name of Mayumi Iizuka....
, Baby, dance with me♪ in Crystal DaysCrystal Daysis J-pop artist Mayumi Iizuka's 11th album.- Exposition :* The first released CDs have a rhinestone made by Swarovski.* Song #1, #3, #5, #6 and #7 are lyrics by Mayumi Iizuka, and Song #6 is composed by HoshiMai , who is the pen name of Mayumi Iizuka....
, Stories, Fight!!Fight!!is J-pop artist Mayumi Iizuka's 13th album.- Exposition :* This, Mayumi Iizuka's 13th album, was released with love and thanks for the fans. This work mainly consists of up-tempo numbers that would cheer her listeners up....
and Kimi e...Kimi e...is J-pop artist Mayumi Iizuka's 14th album.- Exposition :* This, Mayumi Iizuka's 14th album, is centering on the theme of "Winter," and consists of many ballads...
etc. - Yui HorieYui Horieis a popular Japanese singer and voice actress. She is sometimes affectionately nicknamed by her Japanese fans.She hosts a radio show called and is the founding member of the singing group, Aice5. She is also a member of the band Kurobara Hozonkai, with the name YUIEL...
-Happy happy * rice shower-type yui- (composition) etc. - YeLLOW Generation -Lost Generation (composition) etc.
- K Matsumura (Kunihiro Matsumura) -Sorede Iinoda, Tomodachi to Shite (Producing for a project for Nippon Broadcasting SystemNippon Broadcasting System, or JOLF, is a Japanese radio station in Tokyo. Together with Nippon Cultural Broadcasting it is a flagship station of the National Radio Network...
) - Masaki Toriyama -Kawaita Mune (composition) etc.
- Sanpei -Sanpei no Everyday (composition)
- Miwako OkudaMiwako Okudais a Japanese solo ballad, pop, and rock singer signed to BMG JAPAN INC.Miwako started singing when she was a child and has always expressed a passion to become a singer. After graduating from junior high, Miwako was discovered at a live performance with her friend's band and traveled to Tokyo to...
-Utau Riyu, Nichiyoubi no Asa (composition) - Yui IchikawaYui Ichikawa, is an actress and model from Tokyo, Japan. She is also known by her nickname, Yui-nyan. As an actress she has appeared in several dramas , and in recent years she has concentrated more on her film career. She played a minor role in the movie Ju-on: The Grudge and reprised her character for a...
-Pure (lyrics・composition) - Otoha-Hatsukoi -Koi no Hane (lyrics) etc.
- Mayuko Omimura -Shiawasena Takusan Juice no Shigeki (composition)
- Seiko Ishii -Ima mo Itsumo (composition)
- Tomoe ShinoharaTomoe Shinoharais a Japanese singer, actress, fashion designer, producer and artist. She is notable for her flamboyant fashion sense and bubbly personality, as well her distinctive squealing speaking voice. She is also a close friend of singer Eiko Matsumoto.- Career :In October 1996, Shinohara began as a...
-Sutekina Nichiyoubi (lyrics・composition) - KEN-JIN BAND -Rocket (composition)
- Ballet Pixelle (formerly Second Life Ballet) -Shuzenji (Ballet music 3 Acts), Living Goddess (Ballet music 3 Acts)
- Emiri KatoEmiri Katois a female Japanese voice actress working for 81 Produce.-Anime:*Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka *Angel Beats! *Arc Rise Fantasia *Ad Lib Anime Kenkusho is a female Japanese voice actress working for 81 Produce.-Anime:*Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka (Karen Ayanokouji)*Angel Beats! (Sekine)*Arc Rise Fantasia...
-Shiroi Kumo Oikakete (lyrics・composition),migite to hidarite (1st Single update) (lyrics・composition) - Yoshimoto Gravure Agency (YGA) -Chiisana Happy Agemasho (lyrics・composition)
- ROCORocoRoco, based in Salzburg, Austria, is a manufacturer of model railway equipment.-History:The company was founded in 1960 by Ing. Heinz Rössler and started with a plastic Minitanks series. After export to the USA became successful, the model line was expanded with model trains in H0 scale and the...
-Sayonara Darling (lyrics)
TV
- Songra Series (TV TokyoTV Tokyois a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
) - Ponkickies, Ponkickies21 (Fuji TelevisionFuji Televisionis a Japanese television station based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX, based on the station's callsign "JOCX-DTV". It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network and the ....
) CG Character SeiyuSeiyuVoice acting in Japan has far greater prominence than in most other countries. Japan's large animation industry produces 60% of the animated series in the world; as a result, Japanese voice actors, or , are able to achieve fame on a national and international level.Besides acting as narrators and...
as "Chibi Mimi" - Tokyo Kids Club (Fuji Satellite Broadcasting) CG Character SeiyuSeiyuVoice acting in Japan has far greater prominence than in most other countries. Japan's large animation industry produces 60% of the animated series in the world; as a result, Japanese voice actors, or , are able to achieve fame on a national and international level.Besides acting as narrators and...
as "Chibi Mimi"
Radio
- Izumikawa Sora no Doremifa Sorajio (RCC Broadcasting CompanyRCC Broadcasting CompanyRCC Broadcasting Company is a Japanese broadcaster which serves the Hiroshima region.- TV :*Analog** Hiroshima JOER-TV 4CH** Onomichi JOEE-TV 10CH** Fukuyama 7CH** Miyoshi, Kure, Higashihiroshima-Saijo 9CH...
) - Doremifa Sorando (FM Ehime)
- Izumikawa Sora no Ya-hoo! Station (FM Ehime)
- MIDNIGHT KISS Part2- Izumikawa Sora no Hochi-Kiss (Kiss-FM KOBEKiss-FM KOBEKiss-FM KOBE.Co.Ltd is a Radio Station in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.-Summary:The network was first launched under the name FM Oita in October, 1990. When the office opened, it was called ....
)
External links
- sorasora - Sora Izumikawa's solo website
- DAUGHTER - Official Website
- SPIRAL SPIDERS - Official Website
- Dog-Rights Co.,Ltd - Official Website
- Dog-Rights Co.,Ltd - Official Website (English)