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Takei Shiori is a Japanese pop singer under [[GIZA Studio]]. Although relatively unknown in the Japanese music industry, she's unique for her soothing and relaxing voice on her jazz-influenced songs. Before her major debut, she had released an indie album, The note of my eighteen years and released 2 more within her career.
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'''Takei Shiori''' was a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer under the [[GIZA studio]] label. Although relatively unknown in the Japanese music industry, she's unique for her soothing and relaxing voice on her jazz-influenced songs. Before her major debut, she had released an indie album, The note of my eighteen years and released 2 more within her career. Various songs have been covered by Takei in her indie albums.
  
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
 
*'''Name:''' Takei Shiori (竹井詩織里)
 
*'''Name:''' Takei Shiori (竹井詩織里)
 
*'''Birthdate:''' February 6th, 1985
 
*'''Birthdate:''' February 6th, 1985
*'''Birthplace:''' Osaka, Japan
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*'''Birthplace:''' [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]
*'''Blood type:''' AB  
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*'''[[Blood Type]]:''' AB
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*'''Height:''' 163cm
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*'''Strong Point:''' Cheerful, my pace
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*'''Weak Point:''' Very forgetful
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*'''Favourite Artists:''' [[Wikipedia:Carole King|Carole King]], [[Wikipedia:João Gilberto|João Gilberto]], [[Wikipedia:Joyce (singer)|Joyce]], [[Wikipedia:Norah Jones|Norah Jones]], [[Port of Notes]] ([[Hatakeyama Miyuki]])
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*'''Favourite Foods:''' Ice cream, meat, crab
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*'''Favourite Actress:''' [[Nakama Yukie]]
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*'''Favourite Movies:''' [[Wikipedia:I Am Sam|I Am Sam]], [[Wikipedia:Life Is Beautiful|Life Is Beautiful]]
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==Information==
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While attending high school, Takei Shiori took part in [[GIZA studio]]'s "SUPER STARLIGHT CONTEST" and won the second place (winner was [[Shizukusa Yumi]]). She made her debut in February 2004 with the single [[Shizukanaru Melody]].
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After releasing three more singles and one album, Takei had a smash hit. Her fifth single, [[Sekai Tomete]], was used as an ending theme for the [[Anime|anime]] [[Meitantei Conan]]. It became her best selling and best ranked single, charting at #27 on the [[Oricon]]. A month later, her second album was released, titled [[Second Tune ~Sekai Tomete~|second tune ~Sekai Tomete~]] and ranking at #49.
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Takei's next single also had a tie-up with anime, with [[Sakurairo (Takei Shiori)|Sakurairo]] being used as an ending theme for [[MÄR HEAVEN]]. However, the single wasn't as successful as the previous one, charting at #56.
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She continued releasing, although none was able to reflect or surpass the success of Sekai Tomete. Takei also worked in the chorus in [[ZARD]]'s album [[Kimi to no Distance]]; [[B'z]]' [[Monster (B'z)|MONSTER]] and [[Hayakawa Emi]]'s [[You and Me and Jazz]].
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Shortly after the release of her best album, [[Takei Shiori Best]], in February 2008, her contract came to an end and she retired from singing. She now works as a normal company employee.
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
 
 
===Albums===
 
===Albums===
 
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* [2004.09.15] [[My Favorite Things]]
* [2004.09.15] My Favorite Things
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* [2005.09.28] [[Second Tune ~Sekai Tomete~|second tune ~Sekai Tomete~]] (second tune ~世界 止めて~)
* [2005.09.28] second tune ~Sekai Tomete~ (second tune ~世界 止めて~)
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* [2007.04.18] [[Diary (Takei Shiori)|Diary]]
* [2007.04.18] Diary  
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* [2008.02.06] [[Takei Shiori Best]] (竹井詩織里 ベスト) (Best Album)
  
 
===Mini-Albums===
 
===Mini-Albums===
 
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* [2003.12.03] [[The Note of My Eighteen Years|The note of my eighteen years]] (released under TENT HOUSE)
* [2003.12.03] The note of my eighteen years (released under TENT HOUSE)
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* [2005.01.19] [[The Note of My Nineteen Years|The note of my nineteen years]] (released under TENT HOUSE)
* [2005.01.19] The note of my nineteen years (released under TENT HOUSE)
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* [2006.02.01] [[The Note of My Twenty Years|The note of my twenty years]] (released under TENT HOUSE)
* [2006.02.01] The note of my twenty years (released under TENT HOUSE)
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* [2007.09.12] [[Documentary|documentary]]
* [2007.09.12] documentary  
 
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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* [2004.02.18] [[Shizukanaru Melody]] (静かなるメロディー)
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* [2004.05.19] [[Kimi ni Koishiteru]] (君に恋してる)
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* [2005.01.19] [[Kimi wo Shiranai Machi e]] (君を知らない街へ)
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* [2005.07.06] [[Tsunagari]] (つながり)
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* [2005.08.10] [[Sekai Tomete]] (世界 止めて)
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* [2006.02.21] [[Sakurairo (Takei Shiori)|Sakurairo]] (桜色)
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* [2006.08.30] [[Kitto Mou Koi ni wa Naranai]] (きっともう恋にはならない)
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* [2006.11.08] [[Like a Little Love|Like a little Love]]
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* [2007.02.28] [[Yume no Tsuzuki (Takei Shiori)|Yume no Tsuzuki]] (夢のつづき)
  
* [2004.02.18] Shizukanaru Melody (静かなるメロディー)
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===Compilations / Other===
* [2004.05.19] Kimi ni Koishiteru (君に恋してる)
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* [2003.11.26] [[The Hit Parade (Matsumoto Tak)|THE HIT PARADE]] (#13 ''Purple Town'')
* [2005.01.19] Kimi wo Shiranai Machi e (君を知らない街へ)
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* [2003.12.17] [[GIZA studio Masterpiece Blend 2003|GIZA studio Masterpiece BLEND 2003]] (Disc 2 #11 ''Natsu no Koibito'')
* [2005.07.06] Tsunagari (つながり)
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* [2007.03.14] [[Mar Heaven Theme Song Best|MÄR HEAVEN THEME SONG BEST]] (#6 ''Sakurairo'')
* [2005.08.10] Sekai Tomete (世界 止めて)
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* [2008.08.06] [[The Best of Detective Conan 3|THE BEST OF DETECTIVE CONAN 3]] (Disc 2 #4 ''Sekai Tomete'')
* [2006.02.21] Sakura Iro (桜色)
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* [2008.12.24] [[GIZA studio 10th Anniversary Masterpiece Blend ~Love Side~|GIZA studio 10th Anniversary Masterpiece BLEND ~LOVE Side~]] (#13 ''Sekai Tomete'')
* [2006.08.30] Kitto Mou Koi ni wa Naranai (きっともう恋にはならない)
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* [2011.10.12] [[GIZA Studio Presents -Girls-|GIZA studio presents -Girls-]] (Disc 2 #9 ''Sekai Tomete'')
* [2006.11.08] Like a little Love
 
* [2007.02.28] Yume no Tsuzuki (夢のつづき)  
 
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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*[http://shiori-takei.com/ Official Website]
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*[http://blog.livedoor.jp/shiori_takei/ Official Blog]
  
* Official Website
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[[Category:Artists]]
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[[Category:J-Pop]]
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[[Category:1985 Births]]
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[[Category:Blood Type AB]]
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[[Category:Osaka Artists]]
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[[Category:GIZA]]

Latest revision as of 16:36, 8 September 2015

Takei Shiori

Takei Shiori was a Japanese pop singer under the GIZA studio label. Although relatively unknown in the Japanese music industry, she's unique for her soothing and relaxing voice on her jazz-influenced songs. Before her major debut, she had released an indie album, The note of my eighteen years and released 2 more within her career. Various songs have been covered by Takei in her indie albums.

Profile

Information

While attending high school, Takei Shiori took part in GIZA studio's "SUPER STARLIGHT CONTEST" and won the second place (winner was Shizukusa Yumi). She made her debut in February 2004 with the single Shizukanaru Melody.

After releasing three more singles and one album, Takei had a smash hit. Her fifth single, Sekai Tomete, was used as an ending theme for the anime Meitantei Conan. It became her best selling and best ranked single, charting at #27 on the Oricon. A month later, her second album was released, titled second tune ~Sekai Tomete~ and ranking at #49.

Takei's next single also had a tie-up with anime, with Sakurairo being used as an ending theme for MÄR HEAVEN. However, the single wasn't as successful as the previous one, charting at #56.

She continued releasing, although none was able to reflect or surpass the success of Sekai Tomete. Takei also worked in the chorus in ZARD's album Kimi to no Distance; B'z' MONSTER and Hayakawa Emi's You and Me and Jazz.

Shortly after the release of her best album, Takei Shiori Best, in February 2008, her contract came to an end and she retired from singing. She now works as a normal company employee.

Discography

Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Compilations / Other

External Links