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Japanese-American pop singer (born 1989) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Akino Kawamitsu (川満 愛希信, Kawamitsu Akino), known mononymously as Akino, is a Japanese-American singer.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Akino Kawamitsu (川満 愛希信, Kawamitsu Akino) |
| Also known as | AKINO |
| Born | December 31, 1989 Utah, U.S.[1] |
| Origin | Okinawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Victor (2005) flying dog (2007) |
| Member of | bless4 |
| Website | http://bless4.jp/ |
Originally debuting in 2003 with her brothers Akashi and Aiki and her sister Kanasa in the band bless4, Akino made her solo debut in 2005 with the singles "Genesis of Aquarion" and "Go Tight", the opening themes of the anime series Genesis of Aquarion composed by Yoko Kanno.[2][3]
In 2006, Akino released "A Chance to Shine", the opening theme for the anime series Oban Star-Racers.
In 2012, she released other singles under Yoko Kanno's composition, including "Kimi no Shinwa ~ Aquarion Dai 2 Shou" and "Paradoxical ZOO", the opening themes for the anime series Aquarion Evol.
In 2014, Akino and bless4 released "Extra Magic Hour", the opening theme for the anime series Amagi Brilliant Park, and in 2015, released "Miiro", the opening theme for the anime series Kantai Collection, based on the game of the same name by Kadokawa Games.
In 2016, Akino and bless4 released "Golden Life", the first opening theme for the anime series Active Raid, and "Cross the Line" the opening theme for the anime series Izetta: The Last Witch.
In 2022, Akino was featured as the vocalist for the song "Scream" which was released as BGM for two fights in the Pandemonium Abyssos raid series of Final Fantasy XIV.[4]
In 2024, Akino provide the vocals for Final Fantasy XIV:Dawntrail's ending theme Smile.
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