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'''Asaka Yui''' (浅香唯) is a Japanese singer and taranto. She was made famous in the 1980s for her hit singles and her role as Kazama Yui in the television dorama [[Sukeban Deka]].
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'''Asaka Yui''' (浅香唯) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer, actress, and [[Talento|talento]]. She was made famous in the 1980s for her hit singles and her role as Kazama Yui in the television [[Dorama|dorama]] ''[[Sukeban Deka]]''.
  
 
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* '''Real Name:''' Kawasaki Aki (川崎亜紀)
 
* '''Real Name:''' Kawasaki Aki (川崎亜紀)
 
* '''Married Name:''' Nishikawa Aki (西川亜紀)
 
* '''Married Name:''' Nishikawa Aki (西川亜紀)
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* '''Birthdate:''' Decemeber 4, 1969
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* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1969|12|04|mf=yes}}
 
* '''Birthplace:''' Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture
 
* '''Birthplace:''' Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture
 
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A
 
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A
  
 
== Information ==
 
== Information ==
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[[Image:Asakayui.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Asaka Yui]]
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Asaka Yui got her start in show business when she won the grand prix for Girls Comics Orgazation's "The Scout Audition '84". When she won the award, Kawasaki Aki, her birth name, took on the stage name Asaka Yui due it being the name of her character in the comic published by the magazine Shooting Star.
  
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Asaka Yui got her start in show business when she won the grand prix for Girls Comics Orgazation's "The Scout Audition '84". When she won the award, Kawasaki Aki, her birth name, took on the stage name Asaka Yui due being the name of her character in the comic published by the magazine Shooting Star.  
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In 1985, she became a regular assistant for the TBS television program EXPO Scramble. Later that year, she released her first single, "[[Natsu Shoujo]]", with the catch phrase "Phoenix Kara Kita Shoujo". She continued to release singles until her fifth single, "[[10gatsu no Christmas|10-gatsu no Christmas]]", broke the [[Oricon]] Top 100, thus indicating that her popularity was on the rise.  
  
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In 1985, she became a regular assistant for the TBS television program EXPO Scramble. Later that year, she released her first single, [[Natsu Shoujo]], with the catch phrase "Phoenix Kara Kita Shoujo". She continued to release singles until her fifth single, [[10gatsu no Christmas]], broke the [[Oricon]] Top 100, thus indicating that her popularity was on the rise.  
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During the same time as her music career, Asaka would go onto start an acting career. At the end on 1986, she landed the lead role for the third series of the popular dorama show ''[[Sukeban Deka]]''. For her role as Kazama Yui, her character was suppose to talk a Kyushu dialect but Asaka couldn't do it, so the casting director fixed the dialect. Her sixth single, "[[Star (Asaka Yui)|Star]]", would also be used as the opening theme for the television show. The single shot up to #9 on the [[Oricon]] charts, indicating even more that Asaka Yui was getting more popular. This was case when the dorama theme song single, "[[Niji no Dreamer]]", reached the top of the [[Oricon]] charts. By the end of the dorama, she was the main vocals of the idol unit [[Kazama San Shimai]] with [[Onishi Yuka]] and [[Nakamura Yuma]], releasing the chart topping single "[[Remember (Kazama San Shimai)|Remember]]".
  
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During the same time as her music career, Asaka would go onto start an acting career. At the end on 1986, she landed the lead role for the third series of the popular dorama show [[Sukeban Deka]]. For her role as Kazama Yui, her character was suppose to talk a Kyushu dialect but Asaka couldn't do it, so the casting director fixed the dialect. Her sixth single, [[Star (Asaka Yui)|Star]], would also be used as the opening theme for the television show. The single shot up to #9 on the [[Oricon]] charts, indicating even more that Asaka Yui was getting more popular. This was case when the dorama theme song single, [[Niji no Dreamer]], reached the top of the [[Oricon]] charts. By the end of the dorama, she was the main vocals of the idol unit [[Kazama San Shimai]] with [[Onishi Yuka]] and [[Nakamura Yuma]], releasing the chart topping single [[Remember (Kazama San Shimai)|Remember]].
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In 1988, Asaka continued to have major hit songs and become one of the most popular idols of her decade. She began to act in various product commercials that used her songs and started her concerts, including the sold-out YUI ASAKA SUMMER TOUR '89 ROCK'N ROLL CIRCUS that went to 24 cities in Japan. She was also in the popular movie ''[[YAWARA!]]'' as the main character and provide the theme song to the movie. Before the decade was over, Asaka Yui was named one of the four Queens of [[J-Pop]] along with [[Nakayama Miho]], [[Kudo Shizuka]], and [[Minamino Yoko]].
  
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In 1988, Asaka Yui continued to have major hit songs and become one of the most popular idols of her decade. She began to act in various product commercials that used her songs and started her concerts, including the sold-out YUI ASAKA SUMMER TOUR '89 ROCK'N ROLL CIRCUS that went to 24 cities in Japan. She was also in the popular movie [[YAWARA!]] as the main character and provide the theme song to the movie. Before the decade was over, Asaka Yui was named one of the four Queens of Jpop along with [[Nakayama Miho]], [[Kudo Shizuka]], and [[Minamino Yoko]].
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However, the 1990s was a cruel decade for Asaka Yui. She wanted to shed her idol image a bit in 1990 and wanted to have more rock in her music. This was reflected in her 10th single, "[[Self Control (Asaka Yui single)|Self Control]]", that only reached #13 on the Oricon charts. She would also start to compose her music and write her lyrics starting in 1992 with the album ''[[Joker|joker]]''.  
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However, the 1990s was a cruel decade for Asaka Yui. She wanted to shed her idol image a bit in 1990 and wanted to have more rock in her music. This was reflected in her 10th single, [[Self Control]], that only reached #13 on the Oricon charts. She would also start to compose her music and write her lyrics starting in 1992 with the album [[Joker|joker]].  
 
  
 
In February 1993, her contract with [[Hummingbird Records]] was expired and Asaka didn't renew it, thus resigning from the company. A month later, she stop doing lives and she was axed from a local radio program, leading many to believe that Asaka Yui was retiring from show business. It was reported that Asaka Yui has some troubles with her company, including the use of her stage name.
 
In February 1993, her contract with [[Hummingbird Records]] was expired and Asaka didn't renew it, thus resigning from the company. A month later, she stop doing lives and she was axed from a local radio program, leading many to believe that Asaka Yui was retiring from show business. It was reported that Asaka Yui has some troubles with her company, including the use of her stage name.
  
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She came back from retirement in 1997, under a new management and a new name, YUI. She released her first single, [[Ring Ring Ring]], in more then four years with some success. She also had her comeback live tour in 1998, entitled Well, Well, Well '98, and started to act in various stage productions. She also closed up her fanclub years later to give a chance of restarting.
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She came back from retirement in 1997, under a new management and a new name, YUI. She released her first single, "[[Ring Ring Ring]]", in more then four years with some success. She also had her comeback live tour in 1998, entitled ''[[Well, Well, Well '98]]'', and started to act in various stage productions. She also closed up her fanclub years later to give a chance of restarting.
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
  
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[[Image:Asakayui_cecile.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Asaka Yui performing her single [[Cecile]] (1988)]]
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[[Image:Asakayui_cecile.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Asaka Yui performing her single "[[Cecile]]" (1988)]]
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[[Image:Ay_sukebandeka3.png|250px|thumb|Asaka Yui promoting the dorama ''[[Sukeban Deka III Shoujo Ninpou Chou Denki]]'' (1986)]]
  
 
===Original Albums===
 
===Original Albums===
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* [1986.02.21] [[Crystal Eyes (Asaka Yui)|Crystal Eyes]]
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* [1986.02.21] [[Crystal Eyes]]
 
 
* [1987.02.28] [[Star Lights]]
 
* [1987.02.28] [[Star Lights]]
 
* [1987.09.23] [[Rainbow (Asaka Yui)|Rainbow]]
 
* [1987.09.23] [[Rainbow (Asaka Yui)|Rainbow]]
 
* [1988.06.01] [[Candid Girl]]
 
* [1988.06.01] [[Candid Girl]]
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* [1988.12.01] [[Herstory|HERSTORY]]
 
 
* [1989.03.01] [[Melody Fair|MELODY FAIR]]
 
* [1989.03.01] [[Melody Fair|MELODY FAIR]]
 
* [1989.11.21] [[Pride (Asaka Yui)|PRIDE]]
 
* [1989.11.21] [[Pride (Asaka Yui)|PRIDE]]
 
* [1990.02.28] [[Nude Songs]]
 
* [1990.02.28] [[Nude Songs]]
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* [1990.07.04] [[Open your Eyes - Nude Songs vol. 2|OPEN YOUR EYES - Nude Songs vol. 2]]
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* [1990.07.04] [[Open Your Eyes -Nude Songs Vol. 2-|OPEN YOUR EYES -Nude Songs vol. 2-]]
 
* [1990.12.05] [[No Lookin' Back|NO LOOKIN' BACK]]
 
* [1990.12.05] [[No Lookin' Back|NO LOOKIN' BACK]]
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* [1991.08.21] [[Miyako no Garasu|Miyako no Garasu]]
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* [1991.08.21] [[Garasu no Miyako]] (硝子の都)
 
* [1992.02.26] [[Stay (Asaka Yui)|STAY]]
 
* [1992.02.26] [[Stay (Asaka Yui)|STAY]]
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* [1992.08.21] [[Joker|joker]]
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* [1992.08.21] [[Joker (Asaka Yui album)|joker]]
 
* [1993.02.24] [[Contrast (Asaka Yui)|CONTRAST]]
 
* [1993.02.24] [[Contrast (Asaka Yui)|CONTRAST]]
  
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=== Best Of Albums ===
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=== Best Albums ===
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* [1987.12.01] [[Present (Asaka Yui)|Present]]
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* [1987.12.01] [[Present]]
 
 
* [1991.02.27] [[Thanks A Lot|Thanks a lot]]
 
* [1991.02.27] [[Thanks A Lot|Thanks a lot]]
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* [1992.11.25] [[Single Collection]] (シングル・コレクション)
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* [1992.11.25] [[Single Collection (Asaka Yui)|Single Collection]] (シングル・コレクション)
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* [1993.07.21] [[Asaka Yui Daizenshuu The Complete Box|Asaka Yui Daizenshuu THE COMPLETE BOX]] (浅香唯大全集 THE COMPLETE BOX)
 
 
* [2005.06.22] [[Kyoukyoku no Best! Asaka Yui]] (究極のベスト! 浅香唯)
 
* [2005.06.22] [[Kyoukyoku no Best! Asaka Yui]] (究極のベスト! 浅香唯)
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* [2008.09.26] [[Asaka Yui Super Best Collection|Asaka Yui SUPER BEST COLLECTION]] (浅香唯 SUPER BEST COLLECTION)
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* [2010.06.09] [[Crystals ~25th Anniversary Best~|CRYSTALS ~25th Anniversary Best~]]
  
 
=== Other Albums ===
 
=== Other Albums ===
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* [1988.12.01] [[Herstory|HERSTORY]] (Mini-Album)
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* [1989.05.19] [[Yawara! Original Soundtrack|Yawara! Original Soundtrack]]
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* [1993.05.01] [[Anniversary 2824|ANNIVERSARY 2824]] (Live Album)
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* [1993.05.01] [[Anniversary 2824|ANNIVERSARY 2824]]
 
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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* [1985.06.21] [[Natsu Shoujo]] (夏少女)
 
* [1985.06.21] [[Natsu Shoujo]] (夏少女)
 
* [1985.09.21] [[Futari no Moon River]] (ふたりのMoon River)
 
* [1985.09.21] [[Futari no Moon River]] (ふたりのMoon River)
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* [1986.01.21] [[Yappatsu...H!]] (ヤッパシ…H!)
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* [1986.01.21] [[Yappatsu...H!|Yappashi...H!]] (ヤッパシ…H!)
 
* [1986.05.21] [[Complex Banzai!!|Complex BANZAI!!]] (コンプレックスBANZAI!!)
 
* [1986.05.21] [[Complex Banzai!!|Complex BANZAI!!]] (コンプレックスBANZAI!!)
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* [1986.09.21] [[10gatsu no Christmas]] (10月のクリスマス)
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* [1986.09.21] [[10gatsu no Christmas|10-gatsu no Christmas]] (10月のクリスマス)
 
* [1987.01.21] [[Star (Asaka Yui)|STAR]]
 
* [1987.01.21] [[Star (Asaka Yui)|STAR]]
 
* [1987.05.27] [[Hitomi ni Storm|Hitomi ni STORM]] (瞳にSTORM)
 
* [1987.05.27] [[Hitomi ni Storm|Hitomi ni STORM]] (瞳にSTORM)
 
* [1987.09.09] [[Niji no Dreamer]] (虹のDreamer)
 
* [1987.09.09] [[Niji no Dreamer]] (虹のDreamer)
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* [1987.10.14] [[Remember (Kazama San Shimai)|Remember]] (with [[Onishi Yuka]] and [[Nakamura Yuma]])
 
 
* [1988.01.27] [[Believe Again]]
 
* [1988.01.27] [[Believe Again]]
 
* [1988.04.20] [[C-Girl]]
 
* [1988.04.20] [[C-Girl]]
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* [1989.09.27] [[Dream Power|DREAM POWER]]
 
* [1989.09.27] [[Dream Power|DREAM POWER]]
 
* [1990.02.07] [[Chance! (Asaka Yui)|Chance!]]
 
* [1990.02.07] [[Chance! (Asaka Yui)|Chance!]]
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* [1990.05.31] [[7 Days Girls|7 days Girls]]
 
* [1990.06.06] [[Boyfriend wo Tsukurou]] (ボーイフレンドをつくろう)
 
* [1990.06.06] [[Boyfriend wo Tsukurou]] (ボーイフレンドをつくろう)
 
* [1990.10.31] [[Self Control]]
 
* [1990.10.31] [[Self Control]]
 
* [1991.06.26] [[Koi no Upside-Down]] (恋のUpside-Down)
 
* [1991.06.26] [[Koi no Upside-Down]] (恋のUpside-Down)
 
* [1992.01.29] [[Itoshii Hito to Nemuritai]] (愛しい人と眠りたい)
 
* [1992.01.29] [[Itoshii Hito to Nemuritai]] (愛しい人と眠りたい)
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* [1993.02.24] [[Hitori (Asaka Yui)|Hitori]]
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* [1993.02.24] [[Hitori (Asaka Yui)|Hitori]] (ひとり)
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* [1997.09.26] [[Ring Ring Ring]]
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* [1997.09.26] [[Ring Ring Ring]] <small>('''YUI''')</small>
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* [1998.08.26] [[Bukiyou na Tenshi]] (不器用な天使)
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* [1998.08.26] [[Bukiyou na Tenshi]] (不器用な天使) <small>('''YUI''')</small>
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* [2000.12.24] [[Shiro no Tobira]] (白の扉)
 
* [2005.12.16] [[Egao no Watashi]] (笑顔の私)
 
* [2005.12.16] [[Egao no Watashi]] (笑顔の私)
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* [2009.05.20] [[Maji? Maji! Magical*Jewel|Maji? Maji! Magical☆Jewel]] (マジ?マジ!マジカル☆ジュエル)
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* [2009.05.20] [[Maji Maji! Magical Jewel|Maji? Maji! Magical☆Jewel]] (マジ?マジ!マジカル☆ジュエル)
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=== Compilations / Others ===
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* [1987.11.01] ''[[Sukeban Deka III ~Shoujo Ninpou Jou Denki~ Kanketsuhen|Sukeban Deka III ~Shoujo Ninpou Chou Denki~ Kanketsuhen]]'' (スケバン刑事Ⅲ～少女忍法帖伝奇～完結編)
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* [1988.02.21] ''[[Sukeban Deka Kazama San Shimai Kyakushuu Original Soundtrack|Sukeban Deka Kazama San Shimai no Gyakushuu Original Soundtrack]]'' (劇場版・スケバン刑事 風間三姉妹の逆襲 オリジナル・サウンドトラック)
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* [1989.05.19] ''[[Yawara! Original Soundtrack|YAWARA! Original Soundtrack]]''
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* [1995.07.21] ''[[Kisuji Takao Songs|Kisuji Takao SONGS]]'' (来生たかおSONGS)
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* [2002.11.27] ''[[Zoku Seishun Uta Nenkan 1988]]'' (続・青春歌年鑑 1988)
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* [2002.11.27] ''[[Zoku Seishun Uta Nenkan 1989]]'' (続・青春歌年鑑 1989)
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* [2004.05.19] ''[[Katamari Soundtrack "Katamari Fortissimo Kan"]]'' (塊魂サウンドトラック「塊フォルテッシモ魂」)
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* [2004.11.17] ''[[Idol Miracle Bible Series Idol Christmas]]'' (アイドル・ミラクルバイブルシリーズ アイドル・クリスマス)
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* [2006.09.20] ''[[Sukeban Deka Last Memorial ~Asamiya Saki yo Eien ni~]]'' (スケバン刑事 ラスト・メモリアル 〜麻宮サキよ永遠に〜)
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* [2009.08.05] ''[[2009 Happyou Kai 3 Let's Fresh Precure]]'' (2009 はっぴょう会(3)Let’s フレッシュプリキュア)
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* [2010.04.21] ''[[Jewelpet Happoi Music|Jewelpet Happoi♪Music]]'' (ジュエルペット　はっぴぃ♪ミュージック)
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* [2010.06.02] ''[[TV Kids Songs (Onna no Ko)|TV☆KIDS☆SONG (Onna no Ko)]]'' (TV☆KIDS☆SONG (女の子))
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* [2010.12.01] ''[[Jewelpet Kira Pika Song|Jewelpet Kira Pika☆Song]]'' (ジュエルペット きらぴか☆ソング)
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=== Special Releases ===
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* [1993.07.21] [[Asaka Yui Daizenshuu The Complete Box|Asaka Yui Daizenshuu THE COMPLETE BOX]] (浅香唯大全集 THE COMPLETE BOX)
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* [2010.07.07] [[Kami Jacket CD-Box|Kami Jacket CD-BOX]] (紙ジャケットCD-BOX)
  
 
=== Videos ===
 
=== Videos ===
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* [1987.07.03] [[Only Yui|ONLY YUI]]
 
* [1987.07.03] [[Only Yui|ONLY YUI]]
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* [1988.07.01] [[Candid Girl]]
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* [1988.07.01] [[Candid Girl -Asaka Yui in Australia-]] (Candid Girl -浅香唯 in Australia-)
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* [1988.11.xx] [[Vinbo Vol.06 1988|VINBO vol.06 1988]]
 
* [1989.01.01] [[Fun!Fan!Fun! Yui Graffiti]] (Fun!Fan!Fun! Yuiグラフィティ)
 
* [1989.01.01] [[Fun!Fan!Fun! Yui Graffiti]] (Fun!Fan!Fun! Yuiグラフィティ)
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* [1989.12.16] [[Rock 'n' Roll Circis '89 Asaka Yui Sparkling Live]] (ロックンロール・サーカス'89 浅香唯スパークリング・ライブ)
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* [1989.04.01] [[YAWARA! & Asaka Yui Making]] (YAWARA! & 浅香唯Making)
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* [1989.12.16] [[Rock 'n' Roll Circus '89 Asaka Yui Sparkling Live]] (ロックンロール・サーカス'89 浅香唯スパークリング・ライブ)
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* [1990.03.01] [[Asaka Yui no Ikkyuu-san]] (浅香唯の一休さん)
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* [1990.03.31] [[Yui Asaka in 7days Girl]]
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* [1990.10.26] [[Noru Soru Making|NORU SORU Making]] (NORU SORU メイキング)
 
* [1990.11.18] [[Self Control]]
 
* [1990.11.18] [[Self Control]]
  
 
=== Books ===
 
=== Books ===
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* [1986] YUI Dream (YUI・ドリーム)
 
* [1986] YUI Dream (YUI・ドリーム)
 
* [1987] Choudo Suishou (ちょうど水晶)
 
* [1987] Choudo Suishou (ちょうど水晶)
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* [1991] Thanx Kisses
 
* [1991] Thanx Kisses
 
* [1994] FAKE LOVE
 
* [1994] FAKE LOVE
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== Filmography ==
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=== Doramas ===
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* [1986] [[Ikkyuu-san]]
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* [1986] [[Sukeban Deka III Shoujo Ninpou Chou Denki]] (スケバン刑事III 少女忍法帖伝奇)
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* [1988] [[Kinta Jyuuban Shoubu]] (太十番勝負!)
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* [1991] [[Yo ni mo Kimyou na Monogatari]]
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* [1991] [[AD Boogie]]
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* [1992] [[AD Boogie|AD Returns]]
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* [1992] [[Nakinagara Triangle]]
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* [1992] [[Nani mo Ienakute]] (何も言えなくて)
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* [2000] [[Kyoto Gion Irimugo Keiji Jiken]]
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* [2000] [[QUIZ]]
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* [2000] [[Tadaima Manshitsu]]
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* [2001] [[Handoku!!!]]
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* [2002] [[Kamai-tachi no Yoru]]
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* [2003] [[Satsujin Roke]]
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* [2004] [[Rikon Yoteibi|Joudan Deshoo! Rikon Yoteibi]]
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* [2005] [[Mama! I Love You]]
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* [2006] [[Virus Panic 2006 Natsu ~Machi wa Kansen Shita~]]
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=== Movies ===
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* [1987] [[Sukeban Deka]]
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* [1988] [[Sukeban Deka Kazama San Shimai no Gyakushuu]]
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* [1989] [[YAWARA!]]
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* [2001] [[Dose Ken Majan Jigoku]]
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* [2010] [[Kurosawa Eiga]]
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=== Radio ===
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* [1985.04 - 1987.09] [[Idol! Jajauma Land]]
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* [1985.08 - 1986.03] [[Tsurukou no Daida Gyakuten Sayonara Manrui Home Run Hana to Ojisan]]
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* [1987.10 - 1992.06] [[Asaka Yui Sukoshi Otona no Sihouette]]
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* [1988.10 - 1990.03] [[Asaka Yui Chotto Warui Ko]]
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* [1990.04 - 1993.04] [[Super FM Magazine Asaka Yui no NORU SORU]]
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* [1996] [[Asaka Yui no Twilight Shower]]
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
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* [http://www.yui-asaka.com/ Official Site]
 
* [http://www.yui-asaka.com/ Official Site]
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* [https://www.instagram.com/yui_asaka_official/ Official Instagram]
 
* [http://www.teichiku.co.jp/pop_classic/artist/asaka/ Teichiku Records: Asaka Yui]
 
* [http://www.teichiku.co.jp/pop_classic/artist/asaka/ Teichiku Records: Asaka Yui]
 
* [http://www.wmg.jp/artist/asakayui/ Warner Music Group: Asaka Yui]
 
* [http://www.wmg.jp/artist/asakayui/ Warner Music Group: Asaka Yui]
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* [http://idollica.com/asaka/AsakaYui.html Encyclopedia Idollica: Asaka Yui]
 
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B5%85%E9%A6%99%E5%94%AF Japanese Wikipedia: 浅香唯]
 
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B5%85%E9%A6%99%E5%94%AF Japanese Wikipedia: 浅香唯]
  
  
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Latest revision as of 15:48, 2 August 2023

Asaka Yui (2023)

Asaka Yui (浅香唯) is a Japanese pop singer, actress, and talento. She was made famous in the 1980s for her hit singles and her role as Kazama Yui in the television dorama Sukeban Deka.

Profile

  • Real Name: Kawasaki Aki (川崎亜紀)
  • Married Name: Nishikawa Aki (西川亜紀)
  • Birthdate: December 4, 1969 (1969-12-04) (age 54)
  • Birthplace: Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture
  • Blood Type: A

Information

Asaka Yui

Asaka Yui got her start in show business when she won the grand prix for Girls Comics Orgazation's "The Scout Audition '84". When she won the award, Kawasaki Aki, her birth name, took on the stage name Asaka Yui due it being the name of her character in the comic published by the magazine Shooting Star.

In 1985, she became a regular assistant for the TBS television program EXPO Scramble. Later that year, she released her first single, "Natsu Shoujo", with the catch phrase "Phoenix Kara Kita Shoujo". She continued to release singles until her fifth single, "10-gatsu no Christmas", broke the Oricon Top 100, thus indicating that her popularity was on the rise.

During the same time as her music career, Asaka would go onto start an acting career. At the end on 1986, she landed the lead role for the third series of the popular dorama show Sukeban Deka. For her role as Kazama Yui, her character was suppose to talk a Kyushu dialect but Asaka couldn't do it, so the casting director fixed the dialect. Her sixth single, "Star", would also be used as the opening theme for the television show. The single shot up to #9 on the Oricon charts, indicating even more that Asaka Yui was getting more popular. This was case when the dorama theme song single, "Niji no Dreamer", reached the top of the Oricon charts. By the end of the dorama, she was the main vocals of the idol unit Kazama San Shimai with Onishi Yuka and Nakamura Yuma, releasing the chart topping single "Remember".

In 1988, Asaka continued to have major hit songs and become one of the most popular idols of her decade. She began to act in various product commercials that used her songs and started her concerts, including the sold-out YUI ASAKA SUMMER TOUR '89 ROCK'N ROLL CIRCUS that went to 24 cities in Japan. She was also in the popular movie YAWARA! as the main character and provide the theme song to the movie. Before the decade was over, Asaka Yui was named one of the four Queens of J-Pop along with Nakayama Miho, Kudo Shizuka, and Minamino Yoko.

However, the 1990s was a cruel decade for Asaka Yui. She wanted to shed her idol image a bit in 1990 and wanted to have more rock in her music. This was reflected in her 10th single, "Self Control", that only reached #13 on the Oricon charts. She would also start to compose her music and write her lyrics starting in 1992 with the album joker.

In February 1993, her contract with Hummingbird Records was expired and Asaka didn't renew it, thus resigning from the company. A month later, she stop doing lives and she was axed from a local radio program, leading many to believe that Asaka Yui was retiring from show business. It was reported that Asaka Yui has some troubles with her company, including the use of her stage name.

She came back from retirement in 1997, under a new management and a new name, YUI. She released her first single, "Ring Ring Ring", in more then four years with some success. She also had her comeback live tour in 1998, entitled Well, Well, Well '98, and started to act in various stage productions. She also closed up her fanclub years later to give a chance of restarting.

Discography

Asaka Yui performing her single "Cecile" (1988)
Asaka Yui promoting the dorama Sukeban Deka III Shoujo Ninpou Chou Denki (1986)

Original Albums

Best Albums

Other Albums

Singles

Compilations / Others

Special Releases

Videos

Books

  • [1986] YUI Dream (YUI・ドリーム)
  • [1987] Choudo Suishou (ちょうど水晶)
  • [1987] Aa Hajikesou (あッ弾けそう)
  • [1987] Yasashiku Mitsumete (やさしく見つめて)
  • [1988] C-GIRL
  • [1989] AMANECER (アマネセール)
  • [1991] Thanx Kisses
  • [1994] FAKE LOVE

Filmography

Doramas

Movies

Radio

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