Mariko Tone (刀根 麻理子, Tone Mariko, born March 3, 1962 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actor and essayist.[1][2] Tone also covers children's songs under the pseudonym Hanako Nohara. Tone sings in Japanese and, to a limited extent, in English.
Mariko Tone 刀 | |
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| Birth name | Mariko Tone 刀根 万里子 |
| Born | March 3, 1962 |
| Origin | Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Genres | Post-disco, J-pop, electropop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, actor |
| Labels | Tokuma |
| Website | www.mariko-tone.com/ |
One of her songs titled "Derringer" became an opening theme to anime series Cat's Eye.
Personal life
editSince September 2004, Tone has been married to Hiroshi Hirose, a hair stylist.
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 1985: WITTY
- 1985: PURPLE ROSE
- 1986: Naturally
- 1987: JUST MY TONE
- 1987: FOR YOU… (No. 75 JP)
- 1988: PURELY
- 1990: Vois d L'ame (No. 96 JP)
- 1991: TRUE LOVE
- 1993: TRENTAINE
Compilation albums
edit- 1985: Mariko Brand
- 1986: LADY M -MARIKO BEST-
- 1988: Mariko Brand II Ballad Collection
- 1989: DANCE MIX
- 1989: BALLAD MIX
- 1990: 刀根麻理子ベストセレクション (Tone Mariko Best Collection)
- 2004: ゴールデン☆ベスト (Golden☆Best)
References
edit- ^ "刀根麻理子 > 刀根麻理子のリリース一覧at Oricon (オリコン)". Kabushiki-gaisha Oricon (株式会社オリコン). Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- ^ ((( Mariko Tone ))) – Discography at Allmusic (Rovi Corp). Retrieved 2012-27-01