Rin'

Rin’ are Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, Class of 2003 graduate trio - Mana, Tomoca, and Chie - who dramatically collaborates traditional Japanese musical instruments (Koto, Jushichi-gen, Biwa, Sangen, and Shakuhachi) with modern, pop-like musical elements, creating a unique traditional music & culture like never before. Their unit name comes from the English word ‘Ring' , the Japanese word ‘Wa’ (meaning ‘Ring’ and ‘Japanese-style‘), and their aspiration to create a ‘Ring’ (in other words, ‘Circle’) of music. April 2004, Rin’ made their proud debut with single “Sakitama” from avex trax.

Member Profiles

Mana

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Mana

• Name: Yoshinaga Mana (吉永真奈)
• Birthday: November 20th
• Birthplace: Tokyo
• Role: Vocals, Koto, Sangen, Jushichi-gen

Tomoca

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Tomoca

• Name: Nagasu Tomoka (長須与佳)
• Birthday: December 22nd
• Birthplace: Ibaraki
• Role: Vocals, Biwa, Shakuhachi

Chie

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Chie

• Name: Arai Chie (新井智恵)
• Birthday: May 10th
• Birthplace: Tokyo
• Role: Vocals, Koto, Sangen, Jushichi-gen

Discography

Albums

• [2004.05.12] Jikuu (時空)
• [2004.09.29] Asuka (飛鳥)
• [2004.11.17] ~Rin' Christmas Cover Songs~ Seiya (聖夜)
• [2005.03.30] Utage Uta / Sakura Sakura (宴歌 / さくら さくら)
• [2006.04.25] Inland Sea (Japan release 2006.08.30)

Singles

• [2004.04.07] Sakitama (Sakitama～幸魂～)
• [2004.06.30] Yachiyo no Kaze (八千代ノ風)
• [2005.04.20] Sakura Sakura (サクラ サクラ)
• [2005.08.31] Yume Hanabi (夢花火)

External links

• Official Website
• US Label Website