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'''Akimoto Yasushi''' (秋元康) is a Japanese lyricist, broadcaster, and producer for some of the most famous [[Idol|idol]] groups, including [[AKB48]], [[Checkicco]], and [[Onyanko Club]]. Akimoto started to write lyrics in 1981 for [[THE ALFEE]] song, [[Kotoba ni Shitakunai Tenki]].  He was made popular a year later when he wrote lyrics for [[Inagaki Junichi]]'s [[Dramatic Rain]]. He later went on to be a television and radio producer for program like Yuuyake Nyan Nyan and All Night Fuji. And then in 1988, he married former [[Onyanko Club]] member [[Takai Mamiko]].  
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'''Akimoto Yasushi''' (秋元康) is a Japanese lyricist, broadcaster, and producer for some of the most famous [[Idol|idol]] groups, including [[AKB48]], [[Checkicco]], and [[Onyanko Club]]. Akimoto is also currently the vice president of [[Kyoto Zoukei Geijutsu Daigaku]].<ref name=">"[http://www.kyoto-art.ac.jp/en/about/vpresident.html A Message from the Vice President]". ''Kyōto Zoukei Geijutsu Daigaku"''. 2002. Retrieved 2012-08-14.</ref> He is third all-time best selling lyricist as he sold 45 million copies singles and albums that has his lyrics.<ref name=">"[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A7%8B%E5%85%83%E5%BA%B7#cite_note-1 SPACE SHOWER's "The Producers]". ''Japanese Wikipedia: 秋元康"''. 2011-09-17. Retrieved 2012-08-14.</ref>
  
 
== Profile ==
 
== Profile ==
 
* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1956|05|02|mf=yes}}
 
* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1956|05|02|mf=yes}}
 
* '''Birthplace:''' Meguro, [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
 
* '''Birthplace:''' Meguro, [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
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* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' O
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* '''Favorite Baseball Team:''' [[Yomiuri Giants]]
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== Information ==
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Akimoto Yasushi was born on May 2nd, 1956 in Meguro, Tokyo. When he entered first grade, Akimoto and his family moved to Hoya, Tokyo. Akimoto dreamed on becoming a bureaucrat when he was an elementary student. During elementary and junior high school, Akimoto studied hard in order to get into [[University of Tokyo]]'s law school.<ref name=">"[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A7%8B%E5%85%83%E5%BA%B7 秋元康]". ''Japanese Wikipedia: 秋元康''. 2004-03-28. Retrieved 2012-08-14.</ref>  However, he didn't get the right score on his high school entrance exam to get into the right high school. Instead, he went to [[Chuuou Daigaku Fuzoku High School]].
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Akimoto got inspired to write after listening to radio program ''[[Senda Mitsuo no Ashikake Futsuka Daishingeki!]]'' during his high school years. He wrote a twenty page parody of the show's main character to help him study for a test. He then sent it to [[Nippon Housou]], the station that broadcast the radio program, on the his classmates' recommendation. The writing caught the attention of the employees at Nippon Housou and they invited Akimoto to come for a visit. He eventually worked part-time for them as a broadcast writer during high school.<ref name=">"[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A7%8B%E5%85%83%E5%BA%B7 秋元康]". ''Japanese Wikipedia: 秋元康''. 2004-03-28. Retrieved 2012-08-14.</ref>
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After graduating from high school in 1974, Akimoto Yasushi went to [[Chuuou Daigaku]] for college to become a broadcast writer. Akimoto was at Chuuou Daigaku for about five years when he decided that college was too hard and left school during term. Until the age of 26, Akimoto was unemployed and lived with his parents. During that time, Akimoto wanted to be like his father, who had a high-paying job. He got depressed over the idea as he felt the only thing he could do was be a broadcast writer but wasn't good at it.<ref name=">"[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A7%8B%E5%85%83%E5%BA%B7 秋元康]". ''Japanese Wikipedia: 秋元康''. 2004-03-28. Retrieved 2012-08-14.</ref>
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However, luck changed when Akimoto signed a contract with [[Fuji Pacific Music]] to become a lyricist.  Akimoto started to write lyrics in 1981 for [[THE ALFEE]] song "[[Kotoba ni Shitakunai Tenki]]".  He become a popular lyricist a year later when he wrote the lyrics to [[Inagaki Junichi]]'s "[[Dramatic Rain]]".
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In early 1985, Akimoto create the super-idol group [[Onyanko Club]]. The group was the first large idol group as Onyanko Club had fifty-three members during it's run. Onyanko Club was an overnight sensation as Akimoto produced the group's music and television show ''[[Yuuyake Nyan Nyan]]''. He also produced other groups in the late 1980s, including [[Onyanko Club]]'s brother group [[Musukko Club]], [[Shojotai]], and [[Tunnels]].
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In 1988, he married former [[Onyanko Club]] member [[Takai Mamiko]]. During the same time, he lived in New York for a year. He came back to Japan in 1989 and wrote books. He tried to get back into the idol business by producing the group [[Nezumikko Club]]. However, the group only lasted for one year. In 1995, he produced his first anime, ''[[Nurse Angel Ririka SOS]]'', as he also wrote the storyline for the anime.
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Before the end of the 90s, Akimoto tried one more to produce an idol group that was suppose to be the Heisei Era's Onyanko Club. The result was [[Checkicco]], an idol group with twenty-one members. The group had it's own TV show, music releases, and appeared in a lot of Dreamcast-related promotions and releases due to a deal that Dreamcast and Akimoto had. However, the group only last one year and wasn't successful. Many speculated that Checkicco wasn't popular due to fierce competition from other idol groups, like [[SPEED]] and [[Morning Musume]].
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In 2001, he produced the idol group [[Suitei Shojo]]. The group was moderate successful and was around for five years. A little before the breakup of Suitei Shojo, Akimoto wanted to produce an idol group that fans could meet and be involved with theatre.<ref name=">"[http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/07/28/idUS219130+28-Jul-2009+BW20090728 Japanese Idol Group AKB48 to Perform at MIPCOM]". ''Reuters: Japanese Idol Group AKB48 to Perform at MIPCOM''. 2009-07-28. Retrieved 2012-08-14.</ref>  In early 2005, Akimoto announced an audition for a new idol group. 24 girls out of 7,924 girls passed the audition and became [[AKB48]]. Since then, AKB48 has become Akimoto's highest selling group as AKB48 has sold over $200 million in record sales and sold  over 15,130,000 singles.<ref name=">"[http://aramatheydidnt.livejournal.com/3968226.html Music Station ranking] TOP30 IDOL ★ Total Single sales Showa Vs Heisei]". ''aramatheydidnt! Music Station ranking] TOP30 IDOL ★ Total Single sales Showa Vs Heisei''. 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2012-08-14.</ref>
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From 2009 to 2012, he served as the board chairman for the [[Nihon Housou Kyoukai Sakka Kyoukai]].
  
 
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== External Links ==
 
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* [https://plus.google.com/113474433041552257864/posts Official Google+]
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* [http://www.fujipacific.co.jp/artists/songwriters.html#akimoto Fuji Pacific Music Profile]
 
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/秋元康 Japanese Wikipedia: 秋元康]
 
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/秋元康 Japanese Wikipedia: 秋元康]
  

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Akimoto Yasushi

Akimoto Yasushi (秋元康) is a Japanese lyricist, broadcaster, and producer for some of the most famous idol groups, including AKB48, Checkicco, and Onyanko Club. Akimoto is also currently the vice president of Kyoto Zoukei Geijutsu Daigaku.[1] He is third all-time best selling lyricist as he sold 45 million copies singles and albums that has his lyrics.[1]

Profile

Information

Akimoto Yasushi was born on May 2nd, 1956 in Meguro, Tokyo. When he entered first grade, Akimoto and his family moved to Hoya, Tokyo. Akimoto dreamed on becoming a bureaucrat when he was an elementary student. During elementary and junior high school, Akimoto studied hard in order to get into University of Tokyo's law school.[1] However, he didn't get the right score on his high school entrance exam to get into the right high school. Instead, he went to Chuuou Daigaku Fuzoku High School.

Akimoto got inspired to write after listening to radio program Senda Mitsuo no Ashikake Futsuka Daishingeki! during his high school years. He wrote a twenty page parody of the show's main character to help him study for a test. He then sent it to Nippon Housou, the station that broadcast the radio program, on the his classmates' recommendation. The writing caught the attention of the employees at Nippon Housou and they invited Akimoto to come for a visit. He eventually worked part-time for them as a broadcast writer during high school.[1]

After graduating from high school in 1974, Akimoto Yasushi went to Chuuou Daigaku for college to become a broadcast writer. Akimoto was at Chuuou Daigaku for about five years when he decided that college was too hard and left school during term. Until the age of 26, Akimoto was unemployed and lived with his parents. During that time, Akimoto wanted to be like his father, who had a high-paying job. He got depressed over the idea as he felt the only thing he could do was be a broadcast writer but wasn't good at it.[1]

However, luck changed when Akimoto signed a contract with Fuji Pacific Music to become a lyricist. Akimoto started to write lyrics in 1981 for THE ALFEE song "Kotoba ni Shitakunai Tenki". He become a popular lyricist a year later when he wrote the lyrics to Inagaki Junichi's "Dramatic Rain".

In early 1985, Akimoto create the super-idol group Onyanko Club. The group was the first large idol group as Onyanko Club had fifty-three members during it's run. Onyanko Club was an overnight sensation as Akimoto produced the group's music and television show Yuuyake Nyan Nyan. He also produced other groups in the late 1980s, including Onyanko Club's brother group Musukko Club, Shojotai, and Tunnels.

In 1988, he married former Onyanko Club member Takai Mamiko. During the same time, he lived in New York for a year. He came back to Japan in 1989 and wrote books. He tried to get back into the idol business by producing the group Nezumikko Club. However, the group only lasted for one year. In 1995, he produced his first anime, Nurse Angel Ririka SOS, as he also wrote the storyline for the anime.

Before the end of the 90s, Akimoto tried one more to produce an idol group that was suppose to be the Heisei Era's Onyanko Club. The result was Checkicco, an idol group with twenty-one members. The group had it's own TV show, music releases, and appeared in a lot of Dreamcast-related promotions and releases due to a deal that Dreamcast and Akimoto had. However, the group only last one year and wasn't successful. Many speculated that Checkicco wasn't popular due to fierce competition from other idol groups, like SPEED and Morning Musume.

In 2001, he produced the idol group Suitei Shojo. The group was moderate successful and was around for five years. A little before the breakup of Suitei Shojo, Akimoto wanted to produce an idol group that fans could meet and be involved with theatre.[1] In early 2005, Akimoto announced an audition for a new idol group. 24 girls out of 7,924 girls passed the audition and became AKB48. Since then, AKB48 has become Akimoto's highest selling group as AKB48 has sold over $200 million in record sales and sold over 15,130,000 singles.[1]

From 2009 to 2012, he served as the board chairman for the Nihon Housou Kyoukai Sakka Kyoukai.

Works

Books

  • [1988] 35 m/m no Genkouyoushi. (35m/mの原稿用紙。)
  • [1988] Saraba, Mercedes (さらば、メルセデス)
  • [1991] Koi ni Tsuite Boku ga Hanasou (恋について僕が話そう)
  • [1991] OH! MY Kombu (OH!MYコンブ)
  • [1993] Karaoke Senshi Mike Jirou (カラオケ戦士マイク次郎)
  • [1994] Rooms
  • [1995] Azukichan (あずきちゃん)
  • [1995] Nurse Angel Ririka SOS (ナースエンジェルりりかSOS)
  • [2001] Ashita ga Aru sa (明日があるさ)
  • [2003] Naru Hodo ne, Sooyuu Kotoka (なるほどね、そーゆーことか)
  • [2003] Chakushin Ari Trilogy
  • [2004] Zeitaku na Yuigon (贅沢な遺言)
  • [2006] Sou no Senaka (象の背中)

Credits

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "A Message from the Vice President". Kyōto Zoukei Geijutsu Daigaku". 2002. Retrieved 2012-08-14. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "" defined multiple times with different content

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