Reni specializes in Moe style performances, a genre that emphasizes the cute look of Japanese pop-culture with the hip appeal of Japanese animation.

Adorability, profound ideology and high-energy...

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 Maia Hirasawa was born in stockholm Sweden, her father is Japanese, and mother is Swedish. In 2007 she made her debut with the album "Though, I'm Just Me" was acclaimed as Gold...

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 cune is the 4-piece pop rock band formed by Ryouzo Kobayashi(Vo&Gtr), Kouji Ikuma(Gtr), Taizo Nakamura (Bs), Kimito Ookita(Dr) in1999. In 2001 They made their debut with the single “Hoshi...

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AKB48 is an all-female Japanese theater/idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. AKB48 is theater-based and has its own theater in Akihabara (a district in Tokyo) where the group...

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iLala is the RnB based pop unit formed with MC Takatsuki & Amy. the debut single"Primavera no akai hana" from 1st mini album was even introduced as a free download tune...

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Dataspeaker is a one-man electronica wonder, launched in 1999 by the artist known as Ainee, a seasoned, eclectic...

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One Ok Rock (stylized as ONE OK ROCK) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2005, composed of four members, Taka, Toru, Ryota, and Tomoya. It originally contained a fifth member, Alex, but...

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One very important fact about Mr. Merrill: He was the lead singer and songwriter of the first and original 1975 version of "I Love Rock N Roll" with his band, The Arrows. The song has become...

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Go! Go! 7188 are an alternative rock trio who have built up a strong following by writing strong melodic songs and delivering solid rockin’ live shows. Go! Go! 7188 (pronounced Go Go Nana Ichi...

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Camisama are a band born out of teenage rebellion, and a deep feeling that the world is damaged and needs to heal.  As a teen, founding member Elly found parental control and school stifling, often...

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Nishino Kana emerged as the winner from among 40,000 participants of the Miss Phoenix Audition held by Sony in 2005. She then signed with Sony Music Entertainment and started vocal...

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International recording artist Yukiko Matsuyama bridges eras and cultures. Her compositions for koto and western instruments delve into a joyous and celebrative blend of world and pop music.A 13-string...

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Kazz has taken the road less traveled.  His career path has slalomed thru some unusual twists and turns, all having added to his unique sound. Born Kazutaka Tsuji in Hokkaido, he grew up playing...

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Formed in Osaka in 1998, Red Bacteria Vacuum is a three member, all-girl band.  Their sound is heavy, placing them in the punk/garage category, but their keen melodic sense, harmonies, and smart...

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Based in Nagoya, Strawberry Machine is the solo vehicle of whispery-voiced Akira Okabe.   Okabe sings on top of electronic music generated primarily with synthesizers, also utilizing sound effects...

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Demi Semi Quaver plays a mix of avant-garde, punk, funk, and noise, topped off with the spattering vocal eruptions of unforgettable frontwoman and "female drag queen" Emi Eleonola.  Their...

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Bassist Haruhiko Higuchi and drummer Masumi Sakurai originally were members of the band Gorilla. In 2005, the band broke up so Higuchi and Sakurai decided to re-form as Moja with Higuchi taking over...

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Eastern Youth is a Japanese indie rock trio. Despite being primarily punk rock-influenced, their sound blends many different styles, and is especially complex for a three-piece band. Their lyrics, sung...

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No.9 is the musical works of multi-instrumentalist “sound designer” Takayuki Joe.  Growing up in Tokyo, Joe was interested in a wide range of music including Chicago blues, the jazz...

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Hitomi Kuroishi is a female singer-songwriter and composer, born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. While she is sometimes credited as Hitomi (with a capital H) for...

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Picasso was a Japanese rock trio which made its debut in 1984 with Honki! Tricky Lady. In 1986, they hit the jackpot with anime fans when their songs "Ci · ne · ma" and "Fantasy"...

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With song titles like "This Heat," "Pop Group" and "Sonic Youth", Tokyo all-girl instrumental trio Nisennenmondai gives out some pretty good hints about their influences. ...

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Sads were a Japanese post-punk and glam-rock band formed in 1999. The band made its debut with the single "Tokyo". The band released nine singles and...

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Alan was born to a government official father and a singer mother, although she grew up with her grandparents and her older brother in Danba, a place also known as 'Beauty Valley'. She started taking...

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Oblivion Dust (OD) is a Japanese rock band that incorporate elements of electronic music to an indie rock format. They stand out due to their original style and because also...

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Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shugo Tokumaru, in his own gentle and subtle way, has become somewhat of an indie sensation both at home in Japan and abroad.  With a full arsenal of...

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Lulu's Marble was one of a long line of Japanese girl bands.  Like so many others, they effectively worked the juxtaposition of cute looks and trashy garage rock, along with signature ear-splitting...

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 Porno Graffitti (ポルノグラフィティ ), also known as Porno (ポルノ ) is a Japanese male rock band from Innoshima, Hiroshima Prefecture,Japan....

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YUI is a Japanese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actress. She is currently signed to Studioseven Recordings and attached to the talent agency Stardust Promotion. ...

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In late 2000, after the disbandment of their bands After effect and Shiver respectively, vocalist Gara and guitarist Yuu, only briefly acquainted through a few live events,...

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Cool Spoon was a jazz funk outfit active in the first half of the 1990s.  Formed in 1990, the band took their cues from the London acid jazz scene, as well as Japanese acts including UFO and Modern...

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French pop cum jazz funk ensemble Les Cappuccino got going in Kobe in 1995 by Tommy (guitar) and Marie (organ, electri piano).  The group later added Chiggy (bass) and Swin-go (drums), finalizing...

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SIAM SHADE was a five-piece Japanese rock band. They broke onto the visual kei scene alongside a multitude of other artists in the early 1990's, enjoying a decade of relative popularity...

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Tetsuya Ogawa (born October 3, 1969, at Osaka in Kansai, Japan), known professionally as tetsu, is the leader and bassist of the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel....

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 Kuroyume (黒夢, lit. Black Dream) was a Japanese rock group that formed in Nagoya during May 1991, initially consisting of lead singer and founding...

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 Yoshiki Hayashi (林 佳樹, born November 20, 1965, in Tateyama, Japan) is a musician, songwriter and producer. Throughout his professional career...

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 Mai is pop singer form Hokkaido, Japan. On December 2002, she debuted as Ruppina, for the anime One Piece 9th ending theme "Free Will", although she only officially debuted as Ruppina...

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Ayaka was first introduced to public singing in her early years and throughout high school where she would sing song covers at school concerts. Her first solo concert was held in her second year of...

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 Miyavi (born Takamasa Ishihara (石原貴雅) on September 14 in Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese recording artist and entertainer. Currently the guitarist in supergroup S.K.I.N., he is...

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Kazuyuki Matsumoto (bassist from Janne Da Arc) born January 21, 1975 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, blood type A. Favorite artists include CRAZY COOL JOE (ex DEAD END bassist) and BOOWY. ka-yu is like a...

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LM.C was founded by maya, a support guitarist for musician Miyavi in the support band Ishihara Gundan (Ishihara being Miyavi's real last name, Gundan means 'brigade' or 'army' in Japanese) and a guitarist...

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Cool Joke is a Japanese rock band formed in 2004. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist Hiroya Ishikawa, guitarist Suguru Asabatake and drummer Hiroyuki Saitō. In addition to Ishikawa, Asabatake...

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Aya Hirano is a seiyū and J-pop singer who has had roles in several anime, visual novels, and TV commercials in Japan. She is contracted to Space Craft Produce, a branch of Space Craft Group for her...

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 Anna Tsuchiya (土屋 アンナ) is a Japanese singer, lyricist, actress, and semi-retired model. Anna was born to a Japanese mother and aRussian-American father....

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The GazettE is a Japanese visual kei[1] alternative metal band formed in early 2002, currently signed to PS Company, King Records and CLJ Records. In March 2002, Ruki, Uruha, and Reita (all former band...

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HYDE is the singer for the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. Hyde keeps his personal information secret. He confirmed his birthdate in an interview for the 2002 March issue of Rockin On Japan. ...

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Bennie K is a female duo consisting of singer Yuki and rapper Cico, who met while Yuki was in Los Angeles for voice training.  They made their debut in 2001 with...

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The Rodeo Carburettor is a three-piece Japanese Rock band that formed in 2001. The band is well-known for their live performances that blows the audience away with crazy guitar...

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Born in Kyoto, and currently based in Berlin, Midori Hirano straddles the line between classical and electronic music - a mix of richly orchestrated and organic components, delicate and graceful, at...

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Whiteberry was a all-girl pop band from Hokkaido. The band - vocalist Yuki Maeda, guitarist Aya Inatsuki, bassist Yukari Hasegawa, keyboardist Rimi Mizusawa, and drummer Erika Kawamura...

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