Natcha Pongsupanee (Thai: ณัชชา พงศ์สุปาณี, born February 17),[1][2] better known by the stage name MindaRyn (/ˌmndəˈrɪn/[3]), is a Thai YouTuber and singer who is affiliated with Yoshimoto Entertainment Thailand and signed to Lantis.[4] Having started gaining attention after covering anime theme songs on YouTube, she made her debut as a solo artist with the release of her debut single "Blue Rose Knows" in 2020, the title track of which was used as the ending theme to the anime television series By the Grace of the Gods. Her music has also been featured in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest, Sakugan, Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Ultraman Blazar and Shy.

MindaRyn
ณัชชา พงศ์สุปาณี
Background information
Birth nameNatcha Pongsupanee
BornFebruary 17,1996 (28 years old)
Bangkok, Thailand
GenresAnison
Occupations
Years active2020–present
LabelsLantis
Websitemindaryn.com

Biography

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From an early age, MindaRyn had an interest in anime and Japanese music, having listened to the band X Japan, and watching anime series such as Doraemon, Pokémon, and Digimon on Thai television.[5] She studied Software and Knowledge Engineering at Kasetsart University, later taking a seven-month internship at the company Nimble during her senior year.[6]

In 2015, MindaRyn started a YouTube channel, where she would cover various Japanese and anime songs.[4] Her channel gained popularity, reaching 900,000 subscribers by May 2021.[7] Her performances caught the attention of the Japanese music label Lantis, who then signed her to a contract.[1] Her first single, "Blue Rose Knows", was released on November 18, 2020; being used as the ending theme to the anime series By the Grace of the Gods, alongside an English cover of the song "Sincerely" by True.[8][9] Her second single "Like Flames" was released on August 25, 2021;[10] being used as the second opening theme to the second season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.[11] Her third single "Shine!" was released on December 1, 2021;[12] being used as the ending theme to the anime series Sakugan.[13] Her fourth single "Daylight" was released on February 23, 2022;[14] being used as the opening theme to the second season of the anime series Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest.[15]

Discography

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Singles

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Title Single details Peak positions Note(s) Album
Release Label Formats JPN
"Blue Rose Knows" November 18, 2020 Lantis CD, streaming 85[8] Used as the ending theme song in the anime By the Grace of the Gods.[16][17] Non-album singles
"Like Flames" August 25, 2021 Lantis CD, streaming 45[10] Used as the opening theme song in the second season of the anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.[18]
"Shine!" December 1, 2021 Lantis CD, streaming 166[12] Used as the ending theme song in the anime Sakugan.[19]
"Daylight" February 23, 2022 Lantis CD, streaming 96[14] Used as the opening theme song in the second season of the anime Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest.[20]
"SURVIVE" April 11, 2023 Lantis CD, streaming N/A Used as the opening theme song in the anime Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion.[21]
"BLACK STAR" July 22, 2023 Lantis CD, streaming TBA Used as the ending theme song in the tokusatsu drama Ultraman Blazar.[22][23]
"Shiny Girl" November 22, 2023 Lantis TBA TBA Used as the opening theme song in the anime Shy.[24][25]

References

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  1. ^ a b "เพราะอนิเมะ เราจึงไม่ยอมแพ้ : MindaRyn ศิลปินไทยที่ฝึกหนักจนได้ร้องเพลงอนิเมะญี่ปุ่น" (in Thai). The Matter. January 24, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Pongsupanee, Natcha [@mindaryn_] (February 17, 2020). "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!! 🎂 🎁 今日は私の誕生日だけではなく、Ebbieちゃんの誕生日も今日です!(EbbieちゃんはMindaRyn Channelの音楽作成者です)、僕たちの誕生日が一緒で偶然ですよね!🥰🥰" (Tweet). Retrieved September 5, 2021 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Honey's Anime (December 9, 2020). "MindaRyn - Exclusive Interview with Honey's Anime". YouTube. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "MindaRyn YouTube channel". YouTube. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "Thai YouTuber MindaRyn Talks Debut as a J-Pop Anime Singer". Billboard. November 23, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Pongsupanee, Natcha (January 29, 2018). "My Internship at Nimble". NimbleHQ. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  7. ^ "MindaRyn Announces 2nd Single "Like Flames" 2nd Opening Theme Song for Season 2 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime". Anime News Network. May 21, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "TVアニメ『神達に拾われた男』エンディングテーマ「BLUE ROSE knows」" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "By the Grace of the Gods Anime Unveils More Cast, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. August 8, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  10. ^ a b "TVアニメ『転生したらスライムだった件 第2期』第2弾オープニング主題歌「Like Flames」" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  11. ^ "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Unveils New Cast, New Song Artists, July 6 Return". Anime News Network. May 16, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  12. ^ a b "Shine!". Oricon. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  13. ^ "Satelight's Sacks&Guns!! Sci-Fi Anime Reveals Theme Songs". Anime News Network. December 17, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Daylight". Oricon. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  15. ^ "Arifureta - From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 2's 2nd Video Reveals, Previews Opening Song". Anime News Network. October 7, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  16. ^ Tenshi, Sandra (October 11, 2020). "YouTube-Star MindaRyn veröffentlicht Musikvideo zu ihrer ersten Single "Blue Rose knows"" [YouTube Star MindaRyn Releases Music Video For Her First Single "Blue Rose Knows"]. Sumikai (in German). Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  17. ^ Loo, Egan (August 7, 2020). "By the Grace of the Gods Anime Unveils More Cast, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  18. ^ "MindaRyn Announces 2nd Single "Like Flames" 2nd Opening Theme Song for Season 2 of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime". Anime News Network. May 17, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  19. ^ "TVアニメ『サクガン』エンディング MindaRynのニューシングル「Shine」のジャケット写真公開" [TV anime "Sakugan" ending theme, MindaRyn's new single "Shine" cover photo released]. Spice (in Japanese). September 10, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  20. ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (March 20, 2022). "MindaRyn's Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 2 OP Theme MV Reaches One Million Views". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  21. ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (April 10, 2023). "MindaRyn Releases Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion Opening Theme MV". Crunchyroll. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  22. ^ "ULTRAMAN BLAZAR's Theme Song Artists Revealed to be Hiroshi Kitadani & MindaRyn!". Tsuburaya Productions. June 2, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  23. ^ "Ultraman Blazar's Theme Song Artists Announced". The Tokusatsu Network. June 17, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  24. ^ TVアニメ「SHY」キービジュ&本PV公開!キャストに東山奈央、杉田智和、能登麻美子ら(動画あり / コメントあり). Comic Natalie (in Japanese). June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  25. ^ "SHY Anime Reveals Promo Video, October Premiere, New Visual, Opening Theme Artist". Anime News Network. June 29, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
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