Natsuko Aso (麻生 夏子, Asō Natsuko) (born August 6, 1990 in Tokyo) is a Japanese musician and actress.
Natsuko Aso 麻生 夏子 | |
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 Natsuko Aso at Japan Expo 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 6, 1990 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Actress |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Piano |
| Labels | Lantis |
| Website | lantis |
Biography
editAso began her career playing the role of Chisame in the Negima drama and as a member of the band pRythme. Later, she has appeared in a number of TV dramas and began a solo music career. Her single "Perfect Area Complete" was chosen as the opening song for the Baka to Test to Shōkanjū anime; the first of many to use her music. At one point she presented Japan In Motion, a show broadcast on the French TV network Nolife as well as Zip, a show broadcast on Japanese television.
In 2010 she was a music guest for the Paris Japan Expo 2010.[1]
In 2011, she made an appearance in the PV for Hyadain's Kakakata Kataomoi-C where she played the role of Hyadain's female counterpart Hyadaruko
In 2012 she graduated university and was a guest at the London Hyper Japan event. She then performed in the United States for the first time at Otakon Music Festival in Baltimore with Faylan and JAM Project.[2]
In 2014 she announced her retirement from musical performance to focus on other passions. Her legacy as a noteworthy anime singer and J-Pop star of the early 2010s can be seen in an extensive discography, which includes solo piano performance and numerous live concerts in Japan. These include Ani-Uta Kitakyushu, the Lantis Anniversary Show and appearances at Sunshine City. A recurring theme in her music videos is the use of bright rainbow colours and French motifs.
Filmography
editDramas
edit- Black Sun (Hiromi)
- Negima! Magister Negi Magi (Chisame Hasegawa)
- Saito (gyaru)
- The Tears Kiss (Meg)
- Cat Street (Misaki)
- Kamen Rider W (Himeka Yukimura)
Stage play
edit- Persona 4 The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena Stageplay (Rise Kujikawa)
Discography
editSingles
edit- "Brand-New World" released on May 27, 2009, Shin Mazinger Shōgeki! Z-Hen ending theme[3]
- "Programming For Non-Fiction" released on July 23, 2009, Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahō opening theme,[4] peak rank No. 83 at Oricon singles charts[5]
- "Perfect Area Complete!" released on January 27, 2010, Baka to Test to Shōkanjū opening theme,[6] peak rank No. 18 at Oricon singles charts[5]
- "Everyday Sunshine Line!" released on May 12, 2010, Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaō ending theme,[7] peak rank No. 72 at Oricon singles charts[5]
- "More-more Lovers!!" released on November 10, 2010, MM! ending theme
- "Diamond Star" (ダイヤモンドスター☆) released on February 9, 2011, Cardfight!! Vanguard ending theme
- "Ren'ai Kōjō Committee" (恋愛向上committee) released March 9, 2011, Baka to Test to Shōkanjū Matsuri opening theme
- "Eureka Baby" (エウレカベイビー) released July 20, 2011, Baka to Test to Shōkanjū 2! ending theme
- "Lovely Girls Anthem" released on February 8, 2012, Tantei Opera Milky Holmes 2 ending theme
- "Fighting Growing Diary" released on July 25, 2012, Cardfight!! Vanguard Asia Circuit Hen ending theme
- "Parade!" released on October 24, 2012, Ragnarok Online RWC2012 cheer song
- "Never Ending Voyage" released on July 24, 2013.
- "MoonRise Romance" released on November 27, 2013, Walkure Romanze ending theme
Albums
edit- Movement of Magic released on August 4, 2010
- Precious Tone released on October 26, 2011
- My Starlit Point released on March 5, 2014
References
edit- ^ "Natsuko ASO" (in French). Japan Expo. Archived from the original on June 10, 2010. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
- ^ "Otakon Music Festival". Otakorp, Inc.
- ^ 音楽 - 真マジンガー衝撃！Ｚ編 (in Japanese). shin-mazinger.com. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
- ^ よくわかる現代魔法 [select CD to view] (in Japanese). gendaimahou.com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2010. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
- ^ a b c "麻生夏子のCD・DVDリリース情報、麻生夏子のプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
- ^ あにてれ：バカとテストと召喚獣 (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
- ^ いちばんうしろの大魔王 マーベラスエンターテイメント (in Japanese). Marvelous Entertainment. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
External links
edit
- 麻生夏子 オフィシャルブログ「あっ、そーです。私が麻生夏子です。」 (in Japanese)
- 麻生夏子(Natsuko Aso) on Twitter (in Japanese)
- Natsuko Aso on Facebook (in Japanese)
- Natsuko Aso at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Natsuko Aso on Last.fm
