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| − | '''Kagami Seira''' (加賀美セイラ) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer under the [[VAP]] record label, fashion model with Now Fashion Agency and actress. | + | '''Kagami Seira''' (加賀美セイラ) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer under the [[VAP]] record label, fashion model with [[Now Fashion Agency]] and actress. |
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
| − | * '''Name:''' Kagami Seira (加賀美セイラ) | + | * '''Name:''' Sarah Arbour |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Stage name:''' Kagami Seira (加賀美セイラ) |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Birth date:''' 1987.13.06 |
| − | * ''' | + | * '''Birth place:''' [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] |
| + | * '''Ethnicity:''' Japanese/ [[Wikipedia:French Canadian|French-Canadian]] | ||
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' O | * '''[[Blood Type]]:''' O | ||
* '''Height:''' 170 cm | * '''Height:''' 170 cm | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
| − | '''Seira | + | <div align="justify"> |
| + | '''Kagami Seira''' was born Sara Arbour to a [[Wikipedia:French Canadian|French-Canadian]] father (who is half French and half Polish) and a Japanese mother on June 13, 1987. She grew up in [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] with her two younger sisters and currently holds [[Wikipedia:Multiple citizenship|Dual Citizenship]] to [[wikipedi:Canada|Canada]] and Japan. Kagami has stated that though she is fluent in English, she first learned the language in an International School in [[Japan]]. | ||
| − | + | In the year 2000, Kagami signed with the [[Now Fashion Agency]], and began her career as a Fashion Model. She began modeling in teen magazines such as [[CUTiE]], [[Seventeen]], and [[Zipper]]. Her sister has also modeled with her current agency, and Kagami is friends with fellow Japanese / [[Wikipedia:French Canadian|French-Canadian]], [[Marie]], who is also a fashion model. In 2001 Kagami appeared in her first [[CM]] for a Wedding magazine called [[Zekushii]], which was followed by adding a voice over to a [[CM]] for [[J-Phone]]. Kagami then began to appear in various [[CM]]'s , but she decided to enroll in [[Wikipedia:University of Toronto|University of Toronto]]. In 2007, Kagami returned to Japan to continue her career. Since her return she has steadily appeared in various [[CM]]'s, promoting for products such as [[Freeplus]]. | |
| − | Kagami began her music career on a compilation album titled [[A Piece of Water|a piece of water]] released by [[a-head records]] in 2006. She contributed two songs titled | + | |
| + | Kagami began her music career on a compilation album titled [[A Piece of Water|a piece of water]] released by [[a-head records]] in 2006. She contributed two songs titled "Loose" and "Don't Leave", and was featured along side artist's like [[Lisa Cristobal Miyake]] and [[Kawabata Megumi]] with the final track "Christmas is...". | ||
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| + | The next year Kagami signed with the [[VAP]] record label and debuted with the double A-side "[[Kaleidoscope / Kodoku no Hikari]]". The single debuted on [[Oricon]] at #160 and charted for one week. The second A-side was used as the ending theme song for [[wikipedia:Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro|Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro]]. Kagami's second single was "[[Roundabout / Kokoro ni Colorful|roundabout / Kokoro ni Colorful]]". The 1st a-side was used as the ending theme for the [[Anime|anime]] [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=8891 Noramimi], while the second A-side, "[[Kokoro ni Colorful]]", was used for the ending theme of the [[Dorama|drama]] [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Guren_Onna Guren Onna]. Kagami then contributed two songs titled "[[Carry Me Away]]" and "[[Never (Kagami Seira)|Never]]" to the anime series [[Wikipedia:Kaiba|Kaiba]]. "[[Never (Kagami Seira)|Never]]" was used as the opening theme, while "[[Carry Me Away]]" was the ending theme to the series. Kagami released both songs under her first name '''Seira''', and they were available digitally on iTunes Japan. After her contribution to [[Wikipedia:Kaiba|Kaiba]], Kagami released her third single "[[Summer Day & Night / Star Sand]]". "[[Summer Day & Night]]" was written and sung in English by Kagami and was composed by [[Wikipedia:Sound Around|Sound Around]] while [[Jazztronik]] remixed "[[Star Sand]]". Like her second single, it failed to chart on [[Oricon]], but the following year Kagami released her fourth single "[[First Sight]]" featuring [[Ryohei]]. "[[First Sight]]" was used as the ending theme to the anime [[Wikipedia:Chaos;Head|CHAOS;HEAD]] and it is her highest charting single to date peaking at #98 and charting for two weeks. | ||
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| + | The following year Kagami released her first mini-album [[Ide Animation|IdeAnimation]]. The mini-album failed to chart, but Kagami then released her debut album [[Celebration]] which peaked at #141 on [[Oricon]] and charted for three weeks. | ||
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| + | Kagami has recently participated in a collaboration single with [[369]] titled [[I Love You (369 + Kagami Seira)|I LOVE YOU]], which will be released on February 10, 2010. | ||
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==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
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* [2009.04.22] [[Celebration]] | * [2009.04.22] [[Celebration]] | ||
| − | * [2009.04.24] [[Celebration EP]] (Analog Record) | + | * [2009.04.24] [[Celebration|Celebration EP]] (Analog Record) |
| + | * [2010.08.04] [[Flower Shower|FLOWER SHOWER]] <small>('''cargo×seira''')</small> | ||
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| + | ===Mini-Album=== | ||
| + | * [2009.01.21] [[Ide Animation|IdeAnimation]] | ||
===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
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* [2008.11.21] [[First Sight]] feat. [[Ryohei]] | * [2008.11.21] [[First Sight]] feat. [[Ryohei]] | ||
| − | ===Digital | + | ===Digital Singles=== |
| − | * [2008.06.25] [[Never (Kagami Seira)|Never]] ('''Seira''') | + | * [2008.06.25] [[Never (Kagami Seira)|Never]] <small>('''Seira''')</small> |
| − | * [2008.06.25] [[Carry Me Away]] ('''Seira''') | + | * [2008.06.25] [[Carry Me Away]] <small>('''Seira''')</small> |
===Compilation / Other=== | ===Compilation / Other=== | ||
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* [2008.09.24] [[Noramimi Orginal Soundtrack]] (#28 ''Roundabout (TV Size)'') | * [2008.09.24] [[Noramimi Orginal Soundtrack]] (#28 ''Roundabout (TV Size)'') | ||
* [2009.04.22] [[Sound Track of CHAOS;HEAD the Animation|sound track of CHAOS;HEAD the animation]] (#38 ''Super Special (TV-size)'') | * [2009.04.22] [[Sound Track of CHAOS;HEAD the Animation|sound track of CHAOS;HEAD the animation]] (#38 ''Super Special (TV-size)'') | ||
| + | * [2010.02.17] [[369]] - [[Ballad / I Love You|Ballad / I LOVE YOU]] {#2 ''I LOVE YOU'' <small>('''[[369]]×Kagami Seira''')</small>) | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [http://www.vap.co.jp/seira/ | + | * [http://www.vap.co.jp/seira/ Official Website] |
| − | * [http://ameblo.jp/seira-kagami/ | + | * [http://ameblo.jp/seira-kagami/ Official Blog] |
| − | * [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=1000780405 | + | * [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=1000780405 Official MySpace] |
| − | * [http://www.nowfashion.co.jp/cgi-bin/cgi/models.cgi?ct=5 | + | * [http://www.nowfashion.co.jp/cgi-bin/cgi/models.cgi?ct=5 Now Fashion Agency Profile] |
[[Category:Artists]] | [[Category:Artists]] | ||
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[[Category:1987 Births]] | [[Category:1987 Births]] | ||
[[Category:Blood Type O]] | [[Category:Blood Type O]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Model]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Tokyo Artists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:2007 Debut]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:24, 28 April 2013
Kagami Seira (加賀美セイラ) is a Japanese pop singer under the VAP record label, fashion model with Now Fashion Agency and actress.
Contents
Profile
- Name: Sarah Arbour
- Stage name: Kagami Seira (加賀美セイラ)
- Birth date: 1987.13.06
- Birth place: Tokyo, Japan
- Ethnicity: Japanese/ French-Canadian
- Blood Type: O
- Height: 170 cm
- Favorite Musicians: Backstreet Boys
Information
Kagami Seira was born Sara Arbour to a French-Canadian father (who is half French and half Polish) and a Japanese mother on June 13, 1987. She grew up in Tokyo, Japan with her two younger sisters and currently holds Dual Citizenship to Canada and Japan. Kagami has stated that though she is fluent in English, she first learned the language in an International School in Japan.
In the year 2000, Kagami signed with the Now Fashion Agency, and began her career as a Fashion Model. She began modeling in teen magazines such as CUTiE, Seventeen, and Zipper. Her sister has also modeled with her current agency, and Kagami is friends with fellow Japanese / French-Canadian, Marie, who is also a fashion model. In 2001 Kagami appeared in her first CM for a Wedding magazine called Zekushii, which was followed by adding a voice over to a CM for J-Phone. Kagami then began to appear in various CM's , but she decided to enroll in University of Toronto. In 2007, Kagami returned to Japan to continue her career. Since her return she has steadily appeared in various CM's, promoting for products such as Freeplus.
Kagami began her music career on a compilation album titled a piece of water released by a-head records in 2006. She contributed two songs titled "Loose" and "Don't Leave", and was featured along side artist's like Lisa Cristobal Miyake and Kawabata Megumi with the final track "Christmas is...".
The next year Kagami signed with the VAP record label and debuted with the double A-side "Kaleidoscope / Kodoku no Hikari". The single debuted on Oricon at #160 and charted for one week. The second A-side was used as the ending theme song for Majin Tantei Nogami Neuro. Kagami's second single was "roundabout / Kokoro ni Colorful". The 1st a-side was used as the ending theme for the anime Noramimi, while the second A-side, "Kokoro ni Colorful", was used for the ending theme of the drama Guren Onna. Kagami then contributed two songs titled "Carry Me Away" and "Never" to the anime series Kaiba. "Never" was used as the opening theme, while "Carry Me Away" was the ending theme to the series. Kagami released both songs under her first name Seira, and they were available digitally on iTunes Japan. After her contribution to Kaiba, Kagami released her third single "Summer Day & Night / Star Sand". "Summer Day & Night" was written and sung in English by Kagami and was composed by Sound Around while Jazztronik remixed "Star Sand". Like her second single, it failed to chart on Oricon, but the following year Kagami released her fourth single "First Sight" featuring Ryohei. "First Sight" was used as the ending theme to the anime CHAOS;HEAD and it is her highest charting single to date peaking at #98 and charting for two weeks.
The following year Kagami released her first mini-album IdeAnimation. The mini-album failed to chart, but Kagami then released her debut album Celebration which peaked at #141 on Oricon and charted for three weeks.
Kagami has recently participated in a collaboration single with 369 titled I LOVE YOU, which will be released on February 10, 2010.
Discography
Albums
- [2009.04.22] Celebration
- [2009.04.24] Celebration EP (Analog Record)
- [2010.08.04] FLOWER SHOWER (cargo×seira)
Mini-Album
- [2009.01.21] IdeAnimation
Singles
- [2007.10.24] Kaleidoscope / Kodoku no Hikari (カレイドスコープ / 孤独のヒカリ)
- [2008.01.23] roundabout / Kokoro ni Colorful (roundabout / 心にカラフル)
- [2008.06.25] Summer Day & Night / Star Sand
- [2008.11.21] First Sight feat. Ryohei
Digital Singles
- [2008.06.25] Never (Seira)
- [2008.06.25] Carry Me Away (Seira)
Compilation / Other
- [2006.12.06] a piece of water (#5 Loose, #6 Don't Leave, #10 Christmas is...)
- [2007.12.21] Majin Tantei Nougami Neuro Orginal Soundtrack (#33 Kodoku no Hikari (TV Long Ver.))
- [2008.09.24] Noramimi Orginal Soundtrack (#28 Roundabout (TV Size))
- [2009.04.22] sound track of CHAOS;HEAD the animation (#38 Super Special (TV-size))
- [2010.02.17] 369 - Ballad / I LOVE YOU {#2 I LOVE YOU (369×Kagami Seira))
