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Japanese musicians born in 1981

Here are 50 famous musicians from Japan were born in 1981:

Eri Sendai

Eri Sendai (October 30, 1981 Tokyo-) also known as Sendai Eri or Sendai, Eri is a Japanese voice actor and actor.

She started her career in entertainment as a child actor, appearing in various commercials and TV dramas. However, it wasn't until her role as Koyori in the anime series "Burn-Up Excess" that she gained recognition as a voice actor. Since then, she has lent her voice to numerous anime series, video games, and drama CDs, including popular titles such as "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya," "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," and "Persona 5."

In addition to her voice acting work, Sendai has also acted in live-action TV dramas and films. Her filmography includes "The Raid 2" and "Tokyo Tribe."

Outside of her entertainment career, Sendai is known for her passion for cooking and has even written a cookbook titled "Eri Sendai's Home Cooking - Easy Recipes to Bring Smiles."

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Kou Shibasaki

Kou Shibasaki (August 5, 1981 Toshima-) also known as Shibasaki Kou , Yukie Yamamura, Kô Shibasaki, KOH+, Yamamura Yukie, Rui, Kō Shibasaki or Ko Shibasaki is a Japanese singer and actor.

Her albums: , , Trust My Feelings, Glitter, Sweet Mom, , , Ikutsukano Sora, and . Genres she performed include J-pop and Pop music.

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Kaori Iida

Kaori Iida (August 8, 1981 Muroran-) also known as Iida Kaori, Kaorin, Johnson, Kao-tan, Johnson Kaorin, Kaoru Iida, いいだかおる, 飯田芳, Iida Kaoru or Kaori Iida is a Japanese singer and actor.

Her albums: Osavurio: Ai wa Matte Kurenai, Paradinome ~Koi ni Mi wo Yudanete~, Aegean Ni Dakarete, Avenir: Mirai, , Plein d'Amour ~Ai ga Ippai~, あなたの髪の香り, Door no Mukō de Bell ga Natteta and Aegekai ni Dakarete. Her related genres: J-pop and Enka.

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Ai Nonaka

Ai Nonaka (June 8, 1981 Sawara-ku, Fukuoka-) also known as Nonaka Ai, Fuuru, Kafuka, Nonaka, Ai, Fuura, Kafuka or Ai-pon is a Japanese voice actor and singer.

Discography: , Airenjaa, Supplement, Ai No Uta, Namida No Kiseki, Shiawase No Iro, , , and .

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Chiwa Saitō

Chiwa Saitō (March 12, 1981 Saitama Prefecture-) a.k.a. Chiwa Saito, Chiwa Saitou, ChiwaChiwa, Saitō Chiwa or Chiwa-chan is a Japanese voice actor.

Discography: 「staple stable」& あとがたり, , , Rosario+Vampire CAPU2 Character Song 2 Kokoa Shuzen (CV:Chiwa Saito), , BEAUTIFUL SKY, and .

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Chieko Higuchi

Chieko Higuchi (January 30, 1981 Mitaka-) also known as Higuchi Chieko or Higuchi, Chieko is a Japanese singer, voice actor and actor.

Her albums include Azumanga Daioh Character CD Vol.4 Tomo Takino.

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Yurina Hase

Yurina Hase (December 9, 1981 Izu-) also known as Yurika, Chiaki Itô, Yurisii, Yurisyi, Ochiai, Yurika or YURIKA OCHIAI is a Japanese voice actor.

Her albums: , , , , , THE iDOLM@STER MASTERPIECE 01, THE iDOLM@STER MASTERPIECE 04, THE IDOLM@STER MASTER SPECIAL SPRING, THE iDOLM@STER MASTERPIECE 05 and .

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Yumi Adachi

Yumi Adachi (September 14, 1981 Taitō-) also known as Yumi Hasegawa, 安達祐実, あだちゆみ, Adachi Yumi or Hasegawa Yumi is a Japanese singer, actor, voice actor, model and tarento.

Her discography includes: I Have a Dream, and .

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Rina Satō

Rina Satō (May 2, 1981 Kitakyushu-) also known as Satō Rina, Rina Satou, Satou, Rina, Rina Sato or Sato Rina is a Japanese voice actor and singer.

Her discography includes: twin moon, きっと明日は…, , , , , , , Colorful DAYS and .

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Natsumi Abe

Natsumi Abe (August 10, 1981 Muroran-) also known as Abe Natsumi, 千, Sen, プリンちゃん, PURIN-chan, あべなつみ, Nacci, なっち or 安倍なつみ is a Japanese singer and actor.

Her most important albums: 22sai no Watashi, , Hitoribocchi, , Datte Ikitekanakucha, , Koi no Telephone GOAL, , Yume Naraba and . Genres she performed include J-pop and Pop music.

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Miz

Miz (March 6, 1981 Kitami-) is a Japanese singer.

Her albums include Story Untold, Story Untold - Second press, Say It's Forever, New Day, In the Sky, Dreams, Mizrock, Bittersweet, Waiting and Best Friend. Genres related to her: Music of Japan, J-pop, Rock music and Pop music.

Mai Aizawa

Mai Aizawa (August 21, 1981 Tokyo-) also known as Aizawa Mai is a Japanese voice actor and singer.

Her albums: TVアニメーション喰霊 - 零 - キャラクターソング Vol.2 神宮寺菖蒲&二階堂桐, ユメミタソラ, moi, , and .

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Maria Yamamoto

Maria Yamamoto (September 11, 1981 Meguro-) also known as Yamamoto Maria or Yamamoto, Maria is a Japanese voice actor, singer, actor and screenwriter.

Her albums: Kolla pa! ~Shiawase baizo keikaku~, Venus to chiisana Kamisama, Mitsuami, Dreamin' You, Objection, Osampo House and Maria TV.

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Ai

Ai (November 2, 1981 Los Angeles-) also known as あい, 植村愛 Carina, うえむらあいカリーナ, Ai Carina Uemura or AI is a Japanese singer.

Her albums: Story, Thank U, WATCH OUT! feat. AFRA + TUCKER, 最終宣告, MIC-A-HOLIC A.I., 2004 A.I., E.O., 365 feat. DELI, After The Rain and Crayon Beats. Genres she performed include Rhythm and blues, Urban contemporary, Pop music, Contemporary R&B, Hip hop music and Dance music.

Ryōko Shintani

Ryōko Shintani (March 31, 1981 Kanazawa-) also known as Shintani Ryoko, Shintani, Ryouko or Shintani, Ryoko is a Japanese singer and voice actor.

Her albums: , Pretty Good!, Happiest Princess, CANDY☆POP☆SWEET☆HEART, The Great bambi Pop Swindle, ピンクのバンビ, ファンシー☆フリル, 空にとける虹と君の声, and .

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Mai Hoshimura

Mai Hoshimura (April 18, 1981 Matsue-) otherwise known as 星村麻衣 or Hoshimura, Mai is a Japanese singer, songwriter and composer.

Her albums include Joyful, 桜日和, , Cherish, EVERY, GET HAPPY, Melodea, SOUP, Stay With You and かけがえのない人へ. Genres she performed include J-pop.

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Chiaki Ōsawa

Chiaki Ōsawa (November 19, 1981 Tokyo-) also known as Chiaki Osawa, Osawa Chiaki or Osawa, Chiaki is a Japanese voice actor.

She is affiliated with the talent agency Horipro. Ōsawa began her career in voice acting in 2001, and her notable roles include Kagerou in "Basilisk" (2005), Mamiko Senoue in "Yowamushi Pedal: New Generation" (2017), and Toki Onjouji in "Time Bokan 24" (2016). In addition to voice acting, she has also provided theme songs for anime series and has appeared in various stage plays. Outside of her entertainment career, Ōsawa is known to be passionate about cooking and frequently shares her recipes on social media.

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Hitoe Arakaki

Hitoe Arakaki (April 7, 1981 Okinawa Prefecture-) also known as HITOE is a Japanese singer.

Genres she performed include Rhythm and blues, J-pop and Pop music.

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Kazuki Watanabe

Kazuki Watanabe (April 7, 1981 Shibuya-October 31, 2000 Ebisu) was a Japanese , .

Genres he performed: Progressive rock and Symphonic rock.

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Takumi Saito

Takumi Saito (August 22, 1981 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Saitō Takumi or Takumi Saitoh is a Japanese actor, singer and model.

His discography includes: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Kokoro no Gururi and Musical Prince of Tennis The Best Actors Series 004.

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Rinko Kikuchi

Rinko Kikuchi (January 6, 1981 Hadano-) a.k.a. Yuriko Kikuchi, Kikuchi Rinko, Yukiko Kikuchi or Kikuchi Yuriko is a Japanese actor.

She was born in Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan, and began her acting career at the age of 15 with the Kanagawa-based theater troupe. She rose to international prominence with her role in the 2006 film "Babel", for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first Japanese actress to be nominated in 50 years. Kikuchi has since appeared in a number of Hollywood and Japanese movies and TV shows, including "Pacific Rim", "47 Ronin", and "The Brothers Bloom". She has won numerous awards for her acting, including Best Supporting Actress awards at the Japan Academy Prize and the National Board of Review. Kikuchi is also a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme.

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Sayaka Kinoshita

Sayaka Kinoshita (July 21, 1981 Chiba Prefecture-) is a Japanese voice actor.

She began her career in the entertainment industry in 2001 as a model and gravure idol. In 2003, she made her debut as a voice actor in the anime series Kino's Journey. Since then, she has voiced various characters in popular anime series such as The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Fate/stay night, and Durarara!!. She has also lent her voice to video games including Kingdom Hearts and Persona 4. In addition to her voice acting work, Kinoshita has appeared in several TV dramas and movies in Japan. She is affiliated with the talent agency 81 Produce.

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You Yokoyama

You Yokoyama (May 9, 1981 Osaka Prefecture-) also known as Kimitaka Yokoyama, Yu Yokoyama, Yuu Yokoyama, Yû Yokoyama, Yokoyama, Yuu, Yokoyama You, Yokoyama Yû or Yokoyama Kimitaka is a Japanese model, actor, singer, lyricist and radio personality.

Genres he performed: Pop music and Enka.

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Fumina Hara

Fumina Hara (May 22, 1981 Tokyo-) otherwise known as Hara Fumina, 原史奈, 原史奈 or Hara, Fumina is a Japanese actor and voice actor.

Related albums: .

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Yumiko Hosono

Yumiko Hosono (June 3, 1981 Saitama Prefecture-) also known as Hosono Yumiko is a Japanese actor, voice acting in japan, voice actor and singer.

She began her career in 2004 as a member of the music group Aice^5. She gained popularity through her role as Kanzaki Urumi in the live-action adaptation of the anime GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka.

Hosono has also lent her voice to various anime series and video games, including as Suzuha Amane in Steins;Gate and Princess Hibana in Fire Force. She has also acted in various TV dramas and films, including the live-action adaptation of the manga Kurosagi and the horror film Tales of Terror: Haunted Apartment.

In addition to her acting career, Hosono has released several solo albums and singles, showcasing her skills as a singer. She has been praised for her powerful and emotional performances on stage.

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Ayaka Kimura

Ayaka Kimura (October 30, 1981 Kobe-) also known as Kimura Ayaka, Ayaka, 木村絢香, Nagate Ayaka, Ayaka Nagate, Ayaka Tanihara or Tanihara Ayaka is a Japanese actor.

Genres related to her: J-pop and Pop music.

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Azusa Yamamoto

Azusa Yamamoto (April 24, 1981 Funabashi-) is a Japanese gravure idol, model and actor.

She started her career in 2002 after winning the Miss Magazine gravure idol contest, which catapulted her to fame in Japan. Azusa appeared in numerous magazines and television shows as a gravure idol, gaining popularity for her beauty and charm. In addition to her modeling career, she has also appeared in several Japanese films and TV dramas. Azusa is known for her fitness and healthy lifestyle, and has released several books on health and beauty. She is still active in the entertainment industry and continues to inspire her fans with her positive energy and enthusiasm.

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Misaki Sekiyama

Misaki Sekiyama (February 22, 1981 Hyōgo Prefecture-) also known as Sekiyama Misaki or 関山美沙紀 is a Japanese voice actor.

Her albums include .

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Shanti Snyder

Shanti Snyder (June 4, 1981 Kanagawa Prefecture-) also known as Shanti is a Japanese singer, lyricist, songwriter and presenter.

Her albums include Sunny and Blue ~J-pop'n Jazz~, ROMANCE WITH ME, Born to Sing and Cloud 9. Genres: Nu jazz.

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Nana Katase

Nana Katase (November 7, 1981 Tokyo-) also known as Katase Nana is a Japanese model and actor.

Her albums include GALAXY / TELEPATHY / FANTASY, ミ・アモーレ (Meu amor e'...) (Single), , EXTENDED and .

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Ui Miyazaki

Ui Miyazaki (August 23, 1981 Tokyo-) also known as Miyazaki Ui is a Japanese voice actor and singer.

Her albums: , Girl Meets Boy, エガオヲミセテ, , , , , , Happy Toy☆. and .

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Miyavi

Miyavi (September 14, 1981 Konohana-ku, Osaka-) a.k.a. MYV, Takamasa Ishihara, Ishihara Takamasa, Miyabi, 雅, 382, DJ 382, MYV 382 TOKYO, 石原貴雅 Ishihara Takamasa, Miyavi or 雅-miyavi- is a Japanese musician, guitarist, record producer, actor, dancer, singer-songwriter, music arranger and film score composer. He has two children, Lovelie Miyavi Ishihara and Jewelie Aoi Ishihara.

His albums include Coo quack cluck, Freedom Fighters, Tariraritarara, Kekkon Shiki Uta/Are you ready to Rock?, Dear my friend -手紙を書くよ- / 愛しい人(ベタですまん。), Jinguru Beru (Kari), POP is dead, あしタ、元気ニなぁレ。, Señor Señora Señorita/Gigpig Boogie and Rock no Gyakushuu -Super Star no Jouken-/21 Seikigata Koushinkyoku. Genres: Pop music, Rock music, Hip hop music, Heavy metal and Electronic music.

Shaura

Shaura (October 4, 1981 Yamaguchi-) otherwise known as Juka or Hiroki Fujimoto is a Japanese singer.

His most well known albums: , and . His related genres: Gothic metal, Symphonic metal, Alternative metal and Industrial metal.

Aira Yuhki

Aira Yuhki (August 28, 1981 Japan-) also known as Yuhki, Aira, 加藤あすか or Kato, Asuka is a Japanese singer.

Discography: colorless wind, セカイノナミダ, REFLECTION, Weeping alone, Blue sky, True sky, , Dominant space, , and . Genres: J-pop.

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Atsushi Abe

Atsushi Abe (March 25, 1981 Ashikaga-) also known as Abe Atsushi, Abeshi or Hidebu is a Japanese voice actor, singer and actor.

His albums: .

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Hitomi Saito

Hitomi Saito (October 31, 1981 Tsukigata, Niigata-) also known as Saito, Hitomi is a Japanese singer.

Genres she performed: J-pop.

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Megumi Murata

Megumi Murata (March 3, 1981 Miyagi Prefecture-) otherwise known as Murata Megumi or Murata, Megumi is a Japanese singer and tarento.

Genres she performed: J-pop.

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Ai Shimizu

Ai Shimizu (March 26, 1981 Tokyo-) also known as Shimizu, Ai or Shimizu Ai is a Japanese singer, voice actor and actor.

Her albums: , 記憶薔薇園, 針夢廃墟, , , , 舞-HiME キャラクターソング, Volume 3, Lucky Star Vocal Mini Album, 秘密ドールズ and Chronicle.

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Tsubasa Imai

Tsubasa Imai (October 17, 1981 Fujisawa-) also known as Imai, Tsubasa or Imai Tsubasa is a Japanese singer and actor.

His discography includes: . Genres he performed: J-pop.

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Aki Misato

Aki Misato (September 2, 1981 Saitama-) also known as Misato Aki or Misato, Aki is a Japanese singer.

Her most recognized albums: 君が空だった, Silent wing, ふたりが忘れない, 明日をとめないで, 少女迷路でつかまえて, UNLIMITED FIRE, くちびる白昼夢, BLOOD QUEEN, Sincerely and もう愛しかいらない. Genres she performed include Video game music and J-pop.

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Subaru Shibutani

Subaru Shibutani (September 22, 1981 Osaka Prefecture-) otherwise known as Shibutani, Subaru or Shibutani Subaru is a Japanese actor, singer and lyricist.

Genres he performed include J-pop, Enka, Pop music, Rock music and Blues.

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Hiroaki Yura

Hiroaki Yura (July 21, 1981 Tokyo-) is a Japanese musician and concertmaster.

He is best known as the founder and conductor of the Eminence Symphony Orchestra, a classical music ensemble that has performed for major video game and anime soundtracks. Yura began his music education at the age of four and went on to graduate from the Sydney Conservatory of Music. He has performed as a concertmaster with various orchestras, including the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work as a classical musician, Yura is also an entrepreneur and a video game developer. He founded the video game development company, Project Phoenix, and has worked on popular titles such as Diablo III and World of Warcraft.

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Hitomi Kurihara

Hitomi Kurihara (September 2, 1981 Ibaraki Prefecture-) a.k.a. Kurihara Hitomi is a Japanese actor.

She began her career in 2001 in the television drama "Psychometrer Eiji" and has since appeared in numerous TV dramas, movies, and stage productions. Kurihara is best known for her role as Yukiho Kosuge in the horror movie "The Ring 2." She has also starred in several popular Japanese TV dramas such as "Jiku Keisatsu" and "Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari." In addition to her acting career, Kurihara has lent her voice to various anime series and video games.

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Ayumi Tsunematsu

Ayumi Tsunematsu (September 26, 1981 Hyōgo Prefecture-) also known as Tsunematsu Ayumi is a Japanese voice actor.

Her albums: TOMORROW.

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Ayano Ahane

Ayano Ahane (January 6, 1981-) is a Japanese , .

Ayano Ahane (January 6, 1981-) is a Japanese contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to sculpture and installation art. She was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Tama Art University in 2003.

Ahane’s work often explores the relationship between humans and technology, highlighting the ways in which technology shapes and influences our lives. Her pieces are highly interactive, incorporating elements of sound, light, and movement to create immersive and thought-provoking environments.

In recent years, Ahane has gained international recognition for her work, and has exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Tate Modern in London, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. Despite her success, she remains dedicated to exploring new and innovative ways of creating art, and is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible within her medium.

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Kurumi Enomoto

Kurumi Enomoto (October 17, 1981 Nagoya-) also known as Kurumi is a Japanese singer-songwriter.

Her discography includes: Anata ni Tsutaetai, Notebook I: Mirai no Kioku, Notebook II: Bōken Note-chū, , NOTEBOOK Ⅰ ～未来の記憶～, リアル / She, 夕陽が丘 / みんな元気, 心のカタチ, 未来記念日 and . Her related genres: J-pop.

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Miho Sakuma

Miho Sakuma (October 5, 1981 Okayama Prefecture-) a.k.a. Sakuma, Miho is a Japanese , .

Miho Sakuma is a Japanese former synchronized swimmer. She competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Sydney, Australia, where her team finished in 5th place. She is a two-time gold medalist at the World Aquatics Championships, having won in both 1998 and 2001. Sakuma began her synchronized swimming career at the age of nine and rose to the top of her sport in the late 1990s. Since retiring from competition, she has worked as a synchronized swimming coach and choreographer.

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Yurin

Yurin (June 18, 1981 Kure-) also known as Naito Chiaki or Chiaki Naito is a Japanese singer, actor and voice actor.

He is best known as the lead vocalist of the Japanese pop rock band, T.M.Revolution. Yurin started his career as a solo artist in the late 1990s, but gained immense popularity after the release of T.M.Revolution’s debut single “Dokusai -monopolize-” in 1996. He has released numerous solo albums, as well as collaborated with other artists in the Japanese music industry.

Aside from his music career, Yurin has also ventured into acting and voice acting. He has appeared in various Japanese dramas and films, and has voiced characters in popular anime shows, including Mobile Suit Gundam Seed and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.

Yurin is known for his powerful vocals, high-energy performances, and unique fashion sense. He has won numerous awards for his contributions to the Japanese music industry, and continues to be a beloved figure in both the music and entertainment world.

Kanako Kondō

Kanako Kondō (June 26, 1981 Tokyo-) otherwise known as Kanako Kondou or 近藤佳奈子 is a Japanese voice acting in japan and voice actor.

She is best known for her voice role as Misuzu Kamio in the anime adaptation of the visual novel Air. Kondō started voice acting in 2003, and has since then voiced characters in popular anime series such as ToHeart2, Strike Witches, and Fate/Zero. Additionally, she has also performed theme songs for several anime series, including the opening theme for the anime adaptation of Kanon. In 2012, she announced that she would take a hiatus from voice acting due to health reasons, but returned to the industry in 2014. Besides her voice acting career, she also occasionally performs as a stage actress and has released several music albums.

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Ryūji Aoki

Ryūji Aoki (January 29, 1981 Kōnan-ku, Yokohama-) is a Japanese singer and impressionist.

He became interested in singing and impressionism at a young age and began performing in local talent shows. In 2003, Aoki auditioned for the popular Japanese talent show, "Manzai Kakuritsu 100%" and made it to the semi-finals. He later joined the comedy duo, Aoki & Shimizu, and became known for his ability to accurately mimic the voices of famous Japanese and international celebrities.

Aoki has released several singles and albums as a solo artist, and has also appeared on various television shows and commercials in Japan. In addition to his music and impressionist career, Aoki is also an avid soccer fan and has been known to incorporate his love for the sport into his performances.

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