Yasushi Akimoto
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Yasushi Akimoto (秋元 康, Akimoto Yasushi, born May 2, 1956) is a Japanese television writer, lyricist, record producer, professor and vice president at Kyoto University of Art and Design.[1] He also created some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise.
Career
When Akimoto was a high school student, he became a television writer. He produced a lot of television programs such as Utaban.
Akimoto started as a lyricist with The Alfee in 1981; he has written lyrics for various artists such as Kinki Kids, Tunnels, Onyanko Club, AKB48, SKE48 and SDN48. He also wrote Hibari Misora's last single during her lifetime, "Kawa no Nagare no Yō ni", and Jero's debut single "Umi Yuki".
Akimoto is planning to launch a Taiwanese version of AKB48 in summer 2011. The group is temporarily named Taiwan48. [2]
Personal life
In 1988, Akimoto got married to Onyanko Club member Mamiko Takai.
References
- ^ A Message from the Vice President
- ^ "Taiwan48 idol group to launch in summer". Asia Pacific Arts. 03/01/2011.
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