Etsuko Yakushimaru
Etsuko Yakushimaru やくしまる えつこ | |
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| Genres | Pop, ambient music, experimental music |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Mirai Records, King Records, Commmons |
| Website | yakushimaruetsuko |
Etsuko Yakushimaru (やくしまる えつこ, Yakushimaru Etsuko) is a Japanese singer, producer, and composer. She is known for her solo works including theme songs in several anime series, such as Arakawa Under The Bridge, Space Dandy, Sailor Moon Crystal, and Mawaru Penguindrum. As well as being the lead vocal of the rock band Sōtaisei Riron, she also works as an illustrator and narrator. Initially, she did not reveal her face to the public, until the artist and her band was featured in the July 2009 edition of Studio Voice magazine.[1] She also goes by the alias of Tika α (ティカ・α) when credited for lyrics and composing.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
- Blu-Day (2010) (as Etsuko Yakushimaru & D.V.D)
- Radio Onsen Eutopia (2013)
Singles
- 2009
- Oyasumi Paradox
- Jenny wa Gokigen Naname
- 2010
- Venus to Jesus
- Kamisama no Iutōri (as Junji Ishiwatari, Yoshinori Sunahara & Etsuko Yakushimaru)
- Cosmos vs Alien
- 2011
- Adaptation 05.1 - eyrs ~ Adaptation 05.2 Ballet Mécanique - eyrs (as Ryuichi Sakamoto & Etsuko Yakushimaru)
- Lulu/Tokimeki Hacker
- Nornir/Shōnen yo Ware ni Kaere (as Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra)
- 2012
- Kiri Kiri Mai
- Yami Yami
- Lonely Planet
- 2013
- Shōnen yo Ware ni Kaere (Radio Onsen Eutopia version)
- 2014
- X Jigen e Yōkoso/Absolute Monseiur
- 2016
- Flying Tentacles (as Yakushimaru Experiment)
References
- ^ ImoRe-Blog:やくしまるえつこ、「顔出し」が意味するコト - blog post noting the change in policy on publicity photos
- ^ Sound and Recording Magazine, May 2010 edition
External links
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