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| − | '''miwa''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer-songwriter. She made her major debut under [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Records]] in 2010 | + | '''miwa''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer-songwriter. She is managed by [[Tristone Entertaiment Inc.]] and made her major debut under [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Records]] in 2010. |
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
* '''Stage Name:''' miwa | * '''Stage Name:''' miwa | ||
| − | * '''Birthday:''' | + | * '''Birthday:''' {{bda|1990|06|15|mf=yes}} |
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Hayama]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]] | * '''Birthplace:''' [[Hayama]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]] | ||
* '''Raised:''' [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] | * '''Raised:''' [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
| − | miwa was influenced by music from her father at a young age. When she entered high school at 15 years old, she started writing her own music and learning how to play the guitar. miwa was prohibited from having a job, but she secretly worked to save money and bought her first guitar, a [[Wikipedia:Gibson J-45|Gibson J-45]].<ref>"[http://www.miwa-web.com/bio/ miwa | Biography]". Retrieved | + | miwa was influenced by music from her father at a young age. When she entered high school at 15 years old, she started writing her own music and learning how to play the guitar. miwa was prohibited from having a job, but she secretly worked to save money and bought her first guitar, a [[Wikipedia:Gibson J-45|Gibson J-45]].<ref>"[http://www.miwa-web.com/bio/ miwa | Biography]". Retrieved 2010-01-25.</ref> Soon, she started performing live shows with a friend at places such as Shimokitazawa Loft and Shibuya 7th floor. Eventually, she was noticed by producer [[Yamamoto Mataichiro]] who began coaching her.<ref>"[http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/p-et-tp0-20100107-583288.html 慶大生歌手ｍｉｗａ連ドラ主題歌デビュー]". ''Nikkan Sports''. 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-01-25.</ref> She released two indie singles under [[N Cube Entertainment Inc.]]: "[[Song for You / Today|Song for you / TODAY]]" and "[[Soba ni Itai Kara]]".<ref>ぶぁる (2008-06-28). "[http://ameblo.jp/digicame/entry-10121137255.html miwa]". Retrieved 2010-04-22.</ref><ref>"[http://modsshop.jp/miwa.html miwa]". MOD'S SHOP. Retrieved 2010-04-22.</ref><ref>[http://www.n-3.jp/ N Cube Entertainment Inc.]. Retrieved 2010-04-24.</ref> |
| − | Currently, miwa is attending [[Wikipedia:Keio University|Keio University]].<ref>"[http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000057385 慶応大学在学中の19歳miwa、ドラマ主題歌で鮮烈でビュー]". ''BARKS''. | + | Currently, miwa is attending [[Wikipedia:Keio University|Keio University]].<ref>"[http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000057385 慶応大学在学中の19歳miwa、ドラマ主題歌で鮮烈でビュー]". ''BARKS''. 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2010-01-25.</ref> Her major debut single, "[[Don't Cry Anymore|don't cry anymore]]", was released under [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Records]] on March 3, 2010. The title track was used as the theme song for the [[Fuji TV]] [[Dorama|drama]] ''[[Nakanai to Kimeta Hi]]'', starring [[Eikura Nana]]. The single reached #11 on the [[Oricon]] weekly chart and sold over 22,000 copies in its chart run of ten weeks. |
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| − | + | miwa's second major single, "[[Little girl (miwa)|Little Girl]]", was released on June 23, 2010. The title track was used as the July 2010 opening theme for TBS show ''[[CDTV]]''. The single reached #10 on the [[Oricon]] weekly chart. During the summer, miwa performed at the events [[GIRL POP FACTORY]] and [[ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL]]. | |
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| + | miwa released her third major single on September 1, 2010, titled "[[Change (miwa)|chAngE]]". It was used as the twelfth opening theme for the [[Anime|anime]] ''[[BLEACH (manga)|BLEACH]]''.<ref>"[http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/SR/miwa/m_info.html#338511 アニメ「BREACH」オープニングが13日からスタート！]". Sony Music. 2010-04-12. Retrieved 2010-04-22.</ref> | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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* [http://ameblo.jp/miwa-guitar Official Blog] | * [http://ameblo.jp/miwa-guitar Official Blog] | ||
* [http://www.tristone.co.jp/singers/miwa/ Tristone Entertaiment Inc. Profile] | * [http://www.tristone.co.jp/singers/miwa/ Tristone Entertaiment Inc. Profile] | ||
| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miwa_(singer) English Wikipedia: Miwa (singer)] | ||
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/miwa_%28%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%29 Japanese Wikipedia: miwa (シンガーソングライター)] | * [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/miwa_%28%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%29 Japanese Wikipedia: miwa (シンガーソングライター)] | ||
Revision as of 23:20, 6 August 2010
miwa promoting "chAngE" (2010)
miwa is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter. She is managed by Tristone Entertaiment Inc. and made her major debut under Sony Music Records in 2010.
Contents
Profile
- Stage Name: miwa
- Birthday: June 15, 1990
- Birthplace: Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Raised: Tokyo, Japan
- Blood Type: A
- Height: 149 cm
- Instruments: Guitar, piano
- Favorite Saying: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." (千里の道も一歩から)
- Cherished Things: Family, friends
Information
miwa was influenced by music from her father at a young age. When she entered high school at 15 years old, she started writing her own music and learning how to play the guitar. miwa was prohibited from having a job, but she secretly worked to save money and bought her first guitar, a Gibson J-45.[1] Soon, she started performing live shows with a friend at places such as Shimokitazawa Loft and Shibuya 7th floor. Eventually, she was noticed by producer Yamamoto Mataichiro who began coaching her.[2] She released two indie singles under N Cube Entertainment Inc.: "Song for you / TODAY" and "Soba ni Itai Kara".[3][4][5]
Currently, miwa is attending Keio University.[6] Her major debut single, "don't cry anymore", was released under Sony Music Records on March 3, 2010. The title track was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Nakanai to Kimeta Hi, starring Eikura Nana. The single reached #11 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold over 22,000 copies in its chart run of ten weeks.
miwa's second major single, "Little Girl", was released on June 23, 2010. The title track was used as the July 2010 opening theme for TBS show CDTV. The single reached #10 on the Oricon weekly chart. During the summer, miwa performed at the events GIRL POP FACTORY and ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL.
miwa released her third major single on September 1, 2010, titled "chAngE". It was used as the twelfth opening theme for the anime BLEACH.[7]
Discography
Singles
- [2007.12.24] Song for you / TODAY (indie)
- [2008.05.03] Soba ni Itai Kara (そばにいたいから; Because I Want to Be with You) (indie)
- [2010.03.03] don't cry anymore
- [2010.06.23] Little Girl (リトルガール)
- [2010.09.01] chAngE
Works
Radio
- [2010.04.17 - present] miwa no All Night Nippon R (miwaのオールナイトニッポンR)
References
- ↑ "miwa | Biography". Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "慶大生歌手ｍｉｗａ連ドラ主題歌デビュー". Nikkan Sports. 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ ぶぁる (2008-06-28). "miwa". Retrieved 2010-04-22.
- ↑ "miwa". MOD'S SHOP. Retrieved 2010-04-22.
- ↑ N Cube Entertainment Inc.. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- ↑ "慶応大学在学中の19歳miwa、ドラマ主題歌で鮮烈でビュー". BARKS. 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "アニメ「BREACH」オープニングが13日からスタート！". Sony Music. 2010-04-12. Retrieved 2010-04-22.
External Links
- Official Website
- Official Blog
- Tristone Entertaiment Inc. Profile
- English Wikipedia: Miwa (singer)
- Japanese Wikipedia: miwa (シンガーソングライター)
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