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Riko Azuna

Riko Azuna (安月名 莉子, Azuna Riko, born December 3, 1993) is a Japanese singer and songwriter who was affiliated with Kadokawa until 2023, when she officially joined F.M.F/Flyingpan Record.[2] She made her major debut in 2018 with the song "Kimi ni Furete" (君にふれて, "Touched By You"), which was used as the opening theme to the anime series Bloom Into You.[3] Her music has also been featured in Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World, Boogiepop and Others, Astra Lost in Space, Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious, Isekai Quartet, So I'm a Spider, So What?, Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose, Police in a Pod, Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs and Made in Abyss. She officially announced her debut as a voice actress on April 1, 2022 and signed a contract with EARLY WING agency.[4] On April 3, 2024 it was announced that she left EARLY WING to join CAT entertainment.[5]

Riko Azuna
安月名 莉子
Born (1993-12-03) December 3, 1993 (age 30)
Japan
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • voice actress
Instruments
  • Vocals[1]
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Labels
  • Kadokawa (2018 – 2023)
  • Flyingpan Record[2] (2023 – present)
Websiteazuna-riko.com

Career

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Azuna was born on December 3, 1993.[3] She had an interest in music and performing since her youth, and she participated in musicals from her second year of elementary to her third year of high school.[6] While performing in musicals, she engaged in singing, dancing, and acting, but enjoyed singing the most out of the three. Because of this, she decided to focus on singing, and upon entering university, she began performing at various live venues in Tokyo.[6]

Azuna's professional music career began after she first learned of an audition to perform a song for the anime television series Bloom Into You. At the time, she only knew that the series was about love between two girls, and only read the original manga series later.[6] She passed the audition, and the resulting song "Kimi ni Furete" (君にふれて, "Touched By You"), which was used as the series' opening theme song,[7] was released as her 1st single on November 28, 2018.[8] She also performed the song "Memories", which was used as an insert song in the original video animation Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: Memory Snow.[9] Her 2nd single "Whiteout" was released on February 27, 2019;[10] the title track was used as the ending theme song to the anime series Boogiepop and Others.[11] Her 3rd single "Glow at the Velocity of Light" was released on August 21, 2019; the title track was used as the ending theme song to the anime series Astra Lost in Space.[12] Her 4th single "be perfect, plz!" was released on November 6, 2019; the title track was used as the ending theme song to the anime series Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious.[13] Her 5th single "keep weaving your spider away" was released on January 27, 2021;[14] the title track was used as the first opening theme song to the anime series So I'm a Spider, So What?.[15][16] Her 6th single "Chance! & Revenge!" was released on April 28, 2021; the title track was used as the opening theme song to the anime series Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won't Lose.[17] Her 7th single "Shiranakya" (知らなきゃ, "I Have to Know") was released on January 26, 2022; the title track was used as the opening theme song to the anime series Police in a Pod.[18] Her 8th single "selfish" was released on May 11, 2022; the title track was used as the ending theme song to the anime series Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs.[19] Her 9th single "Katachi" (かたち, "Shape") was released on August 24, 2022; the title track was used as the opening theme song to the anime series Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun,[20] while its coupling track "Tomoshibi" (灯火, "Light") was used as the ending theme song to the video game Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness.[21]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
[22] 		JPN
Hot
[23]
Blue Moon 141 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Sales Album
JPN
[24] 		JPN
Hot
[25]
"Kimi ni Furete" (君にふれて, Feeling You) 2018 39 — Blue Moon
"Whiteout" 2019 91 —[a]
"Glow at the Velocity of Light" 79 —[b]
"be perfect, plz!" 128 —
"keep weaving your spider way" 2021 56 —[c]
"Chance! & Revenge!" 62 —
"Shiranakya" (知らなきゃ, I Have to Know) 2022 83 —[d]
"selfish" 89 —[e]
"Katachi" (かたち, The Shape Of) 30 66
  • JPN: 2,120 (phy.)[31]
  • JPN: 25,123 (dig.)[32]
"Azu is" 2023 — — Non-album singles
"Silver Floworld" (シルバーフラワールド) 2024 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Digital singles

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Title Year Peak chart
positions 		Sales
(digital) 		Album
JPN
DS
[33] 		JPN
DL
[34]
"Hana" (花, Flower) 2019 — — Blue Moon
"Horizon" 2024 — — Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Other appearances

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List of guest appearances that feature Riko Azuna
Title Year Album Peak
Memories 2018 Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu OVA: Memory Snow OST by Kenichiro Suehiro 134
Snow Globe 2020 Kinetic Novel robot trilogy arrange "Jukemata" —
Via Lactea 2022 Over The Galaxy 2 Trilogy by Asami Imai, Riko Azuna, Jin Ogasawara
Over The Galaxy Trilogy Union Song - ver. Al Di La with Asami Imai, Jin Ogasawara
Over The Galaxy Trilogy Union Song - ver. Will go on with Asami Imai, Jin Ogasawara
Dream to you... -original fu11 length- 2024 Apo11o program Rhythm Game Music Selection Vo.2 by Apo11o program

Notes

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  1. ^ "Whiteout" did not enter the Japan Hot 100 but peaked at number 95 on Download Songs chart.[26]
  2. ^ "Glow at the Velocity of Light" did not enter the Japan Hot 100 but peaked at number 34 on Download Songs chart.[27]
  3. ^ "keep weaving your spider way" did not enter the Japan Hot 100 but peaked at number 73 on Download Songs chart.[28]
  4. ^ "Shiranakya" did not enter the Japan Hot 100 but peaked at number 98 on Download Songs chart.[29]
  5. ^ "selfish" did not enter the Japan Hot 100 but peaked at number 84 on Download Songs chart.[30]

References

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  1. ^ "Riko Azuna joins new record label "Flyingpan Record"". Riko Azuna. July 13, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Riko Azuna joins new record label "Flyingpan Record"". Riko Azuna. July 13, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "「ふと、その声が聴きたくなる」シンガーソングライター安月名莉子、2018年10月放送TVアニメ『やがて君になる』主題歌でデビュー" (in Japanese). LisAni!. September 7, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  4. ^ "Riko Azuna voice acting profile" (in Japanese). EARLY WING!. April 1, 2022. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  5. ^ "Riko Azuna joins CAT entertainment" (in Japanese). Riko Azuna. April 3, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "安月名莉子インタビュー アニメ『やがて君になる』オープニングテーマでデビューするシンガーソングライターの素顔" (in Japanese). LabelGate Co., Ltd. November 28, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  7. ^ "Bloom Into You Yuri TV Anime Unveils More Cast, Theme Songs Artists". Anime News Network. August 26, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  8. ^ "君にふれて" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  9. ^ "『Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活 Memory Snow』イメージソング＆EDテーマはnonocさん、挿入歌は安月名莉子さんが担当！ アーティスト情報公開" (in Japanese). Animate. October 6, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  10. ^ "Chance! & Revenge!" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  11. ^ "Anime Spotlight - Boogiepop and Others". Anime News Network. December 28, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  12. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 17, 2019). "nonoc, Riko Azuna Perform Astra Lost in Space Anime's Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  13. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 21, 2019). "MYTH&ROID, Riko Azuna Perform 'The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious' Anime's Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  14. ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (April 1, 2021). "Watch Behind-the-Scenes of So I'm a Spider, So What? OP Theme's Mysterious Music Video". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  15. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 19, 2020). "'So I'm a Spider, So What?' Anime's Promo Video Reveals Cast, Staff, Theme Songs, January 8 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  16. ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (April 1, 2021). "Let's Take A Look Back at So I'm a Spider, So What? 1st Cour Story in AnimeJapan 2021 Special MV". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  17. ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (April 14, 2021). "Riko Azuna Plays Dual Role in Osamake TV Anime OP Theme "Chance! & Revenge!"". Crunchyroll. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  18. ^ Harding, Daryl (October 15, 2021). "Police in a Pod TV Anime's Newest Trailer Previews OP Theme, Reveals January 2022 Broadcast". Crunchyroll. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  19. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 21, 2022). "Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  20. ^ Loo, Egan (May 5, 2022). "Made in Abyss Anime Season 2's 2nd Video Reveals New Characters & Their Cast, Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  21. ^ Hazra, Adriana (July 8, 2022). "Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness Game's System Trailer Reveals Ending Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  22. ^ 安月名莉子の作品: アルバム [Riko Azuna's work: Albums]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  23. ^ "Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  24. ^ "Rika Azuna's work: Singles" 安月名莉子の作品: シングル. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  25. ^ Peaks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
    • "Katachi": "Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). September 9, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  26. ^ "Download Songs". Billboard Japan. March 11, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  27. ^ "Download Songs". Billboard Japan. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  28. ^ "Download Songs". Billboard Japan. February 15, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  29. ^ "Download Songs". Billboard Japan. February 14, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  30. ^ "Download Songs". Billboard Japan. May 30, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  31. ^ 週間 CDシングルランキング [Weekly CD single ranking]. Oricon (in Japanese). September 3, 2022. Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  32. ^ 週間 デジタルシングル（単曲）ランキング [Weekly digital singles ranking]. Oricon (in Japanese). September 5, 2022. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  33. ^ 安月名莉子デジタルシングル売上TOP3作品 [Riko Azuna's Top 3 digital singles sales]. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  34. ^ "Download Songs". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). October 16, 2024. Archived from the original on October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
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