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[[Image:Hikoukigumo Promo.jpg|thumb|450px|My Little Lover promoting "[[Hikoukigumo (My Little Lover)|Hikoukigumo]]" (2011)]]
'''My Little Lover''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] unit under [[avex trax]] label. It was originally a three piece group, however after two members left, the vocalist akko kept the name of the group for her works as a soloist. [[Alice (My Little Lover)|ALICE]] is one of their better known songs.
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'''My Little Lover''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer currently under [[avex]] sub-label [[OORONG RECORDS]]. They originally debuted as a three-piece band in 1995 as '''MY LITTLE LOVER''': with '''akko''' on vocals, [[Fujii Kenji]] on guitar, and [[Kobayashi Takeshi]] acting as producer. The group rose to fame with songs such as "[[Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~]]" and "[[Alice (MY LITTLE LOVER)|ALICE]]". In 2002, Fuji left the group leaving them as a husband and wife duo, but Kobayashi would later retire from the group in 2006. akko carried on the group's name as a solo act, and changed the spelling to My Little Lover.
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
* [[akko]]
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=== akko ===
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* '''Real Name:''' Akamatsu Akiko (赤松亜希子)
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* '''Former Stage Name:''' AKKO
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* '''Birthdate:''' {{bda|1973|01|10|mf=yes}} 
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* '''Birthplace:''' Tokyo, Japan
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* '''Blood Type:''' AB
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* '''Family:''' Two daughters, husband [[Kobayashi Takeshi]] (1996-2008)
  
 
===Former Members===
 
===Former Members===
* [[Fujii Kenji]] (藤井謙二) (Guitar; left in 2002)
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* [[Fujii Kenji]] (藤井謙二) - Guitar; left in 2002
* [[Kobayashi Takeshi]] (小林武史) (Keyboard, producer; left in 2006)
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* [[Kobayashi Takeshi]] (小林武史) - Keyboards, producer; left in 2006
  
==History==
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==Information==
Akko and Fujii Kenji formed My Little Lover in 1995. They released their first single, [[Man & Woman / My Painting]] in May, and were quickly joined by Kobayashi Takeshi in December as they released their first album [[Evergreen (My Little Lover)|evergreen]]. Akko and Kobayashi married in 1996; the group's activities were then put on hiatus because Akko was pregnant. Fujii left the group in 2002, but the two other members went on with releasing music.
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AKKO and [[Fujii Kenji]] formed MY LITTLE LOVER in 1995 and released their first single, "[[Man & Woman / My Painting]]", in May. They were quickly joined by [[Kobayashi Takeshi]] in December as they released their first album, ''[[Evergreen (MY LITTLE LOVER album)|evergreen]]''. AKKO and Kobayashi married in 1996; the group's activities were then put on hiatus because AKKO was pregnant. Fujii left the group in 2002, but the two other members continued releasing music.
  
In 2006, My Little Lover signed under [[avex trax]] and Kobayashi decided to quit the group, Akko being the last remaining member. She changed her name into ''akko'' but decided to still release music under My Little Lover name.
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In 2006, MY LITTLE LOVER signed under [[avex trax]] and Kobayashi decided to quit the group, AKKO being the last remaining member. She changed her stage name to akko, but decided to still release music as '''My Little Lover'''.
  
In a January edition of [[Friday]] gossip magazine revealed that Kobayashi Takeshi was having an affair with [[Hitoto Yo]]. In May, akko announced their divorce. At the same time Kobayashi announced his intentions to marry Hitoto.
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In a 2007 edition of the gossip magazine ''[[Friday (magazine)|Friday]]'', it was revealed that Kobayashi Takeshi was having an affair with [[Hitoto Yo]]. In January 2008, akko announced their divorce; at the same time Kobayashi announced his intentions to marry Hitoto.
  
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In 2009 akko movied to the avex sub-label [[OORONG RECORDS]]
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
===Albums===
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:<small>''Note: all releases are credited to '''MY LITTLE LOVER''' until 2006 when it changed to '''My Little Lover'''.''</small>
* [1995.12.05] [[Evergreen (My Little Lover)|evergreen]]
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* [1998.03.04] [[Presents|PRESENTS]]
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[[Image:Shooting Star Promo.jpg|thumb|270px|MY LITTLE LOVER promoting "[[Shooting Star (MY LITTLE LOVER)|shooting star]]" (2001)]]
* [1998.09.02] [[New Adventure|NEW ADVENTURE]]
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[[Image:organic Promo.jpg|thumb|270px|MY LITTLE LOVER (AKKO) promoting ''[[Organic (MY LITTLE LOVER)|organic]]'' (2002)]]
* [1998.12.03] [[The Waters]]
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[[File:FANTASY Promo.jpg|thumb|270px|MY LITTLE LOVER promoting ''[[Fantasy (MY LITTLE LOVER album)|FANTASY]]'' (2004)]]
* [2001.05.16] [[Topics]]
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[[File:Ribbon (My Little Lover) Promo.jpg|thumb|270px|My Little Lover promoting "[[Ribbon (My Little Lover)|Ri.bbon]]" (2006)]]
* [2002.12.11] [[Organic (My Little Lover)|organic]]
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[[Image:Initial Promo.jpg|thumb|270px|My Little Lover promoting "[[Initial]]" (2008)]]
* [2004.01.21] [[Fantasy (My Little Lover)|FANTASY]]
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[[Image:My Little Lover - blue sky Promo.jpg|thumb|270px|My Little Lover promoting "[[Blue Sky (My Little Lover)|blue sky]]" (2009)]]
* [2006.12.06] [[akko (album)|akko]] (Original+Best album)
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[[Image:AcoakkodebutPROMO.jpg|thumb|270px|My Little Lover promoting ''[[Acoakko Debut|acoakko debut]]'' (2010)]]
* [2008.05.01] [[Identity (My Little Lover)|Identity]] (アイデンティティー)
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* [2009.11.18] [[Sora no Shirushi]] (そらのしるし)
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===Studio Albums===
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* [1995.12.05] [[Evergreen (MY LITTLE LOVER album)|evergreen]]  
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* [1998.03.04] [[Presents (MY LITTLE LOVER)|PRESENTS]]  
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* [1998.09.02] [[New Adventure (album)|NEW ADVENTURE]]  
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* [2001.05.16] [[Topics (album)|Topics]]  
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* [2004.01.21] [[Fantasy (MY LITTLE LOVER album)|FANTASY]]  
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* [2006.12.06] [[akko (album)|akko]] (Studio + Best Album)
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* [2008.05.01] [[Identity (My Little Lover album)|Identity]] (アイデンティティー)
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* [2009.11.18] [[Sora no Shirushi]] (そらのしるし; ''Signs of the Sky'')
  
 
===Best Albums===
 
===Best Albums===
* [2001.12.12] [[Singles (My Little Lover)|singles]]
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* [2001.12.12] [[Singles (MY LITTLE LOVER)|singles]]  
* [2004.04.28] [[Self Collection ~15 Currents~]]
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* [2004.04.28] [[Self Collection ~15 Currents~]]  
* [2006.12.06] [[akko (album)|akko]] (Original+Best album)
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* [2006.12.06] [[akko (album)|akko]] (Studio + Best Album)
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* [2010.05.05] [[Best Collection (My Little Lover)|Best Collection]]
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===Acoustic Albums===
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* [2008.10.15] [[Acoakko|acoakko]] (Digital Album)
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* [2010.11.10] [[Acoakko Debut|acoakko debut]]
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===Other Albums===
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* [1998.12.03] [[The Waters (album)|The Waters]] (Concept Album)
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* [2002.12.11] [[Organic (MY LITTLE LOVER)|organic]] (Live Self-Cover Album)
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
 
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* [1995.05.01] [[Man & Woman / My Painting]]  
* [1995.05.01] [[Man & Woman / My Painting]]
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* [1995.07.03] [[Shiroi Kite]] (白いカイト; ''White Kite'')  
* [1995.07.03] [[Shiroi Kite]] (白いカイト; White Kite)
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* [1995.08.21] [[Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~|Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~]] (昔からある場所; ''A Place from Old Times'')  
* [1995.08.21] [[Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~|HELLO,Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~]] (HELLO,Again ~昔からある場所~)
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* [1996.04.22] [[Alice (MY LITTLE LOVER)|ALICE]]  
* [1996.04.22] [[Alice (My Little Lover)|ALICE]]
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* [1996.10.28] [[Now And Then ~Ushinawareta Toki wo Motomete~|NOW AND THEN ~Ushinawareta Toki wo Motomete~]] (失われた時を求めて; ''Searching for Lost Time'')  
* [1996.10.28] [[Now and Then ~Ushinawareta Toki wo Motomete~|NOW AND THEN ~Ushinawareta Toki wo Motomete~]] (NOW AND THEN ~失われた時を求めて~)
 
 
* [1996.12.02] [[Yes ~Free Flower~|YES ~free flower~]]
 
* [1996.12.02] [[Yes ~Free Flower~|YES ~free flower~]]
* [1997.06.25] [[Animal Life|ANIMAL LIFE]]
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* [1997.06.25] [[Animal Life|ANIMAL LIFE]] featuring AKKO
* [1997.08.20] [[Shuffle (My Little Lover)|Shuffle]]
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* [1997.08.20] [[Shuffle (MY LITTLE LOVER)|Shuffle]]  
* [1997.11.12] [[Private Eyes|Private eyes]]
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* [1997.11.12] [[Private Eyes|Private eyes]]  
* [1998.01.21] [[Sora no Shita de]] (空の下で; ''Under the Sky'')
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* [1998.01.21] [[Sora no Shita de]] (空の下で; ''Under the Sky'')  
* [1998.05.13] [[Destiny (My Little Lover)|DESTINY]]
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* [1998.05.13] [[Destiny (MY LITTLE LOVER)|DESTINY]]  
* [1998.07.23] [[Crazy Love / Days|CRAZY LOVE / Days]]
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* [1998.07.23] [[Crazy Love / Days|CRAZY LOVE / Days]]  
* [2001.02.28] [[Shooting Star (My Little Lover)|shooting star]] (shooting star ~シューティングスター~)
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* [2001.02.28] [[Shooting Star (MY LITTLE LOVER)|shooting star]] (shooting star ~シューティングスター~)
* [2001.04.18] [[Higasa ~Japanese Beauty~|Higasa ~japanese beauty~]] (日傘 ~japanese beauty~)
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* [2001.04.18] [[Higasa ~Japanese Beauty~|Higasa ~japanese beauty~]] (日傘; ''Parasol'')
* [2002.09.04] [[Survival (My Little Lover)|Survival]]
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* [2002.09.04] [[Survival (MY LITTLE LOVER)|Survival]]  
* [2004.04.28] [[Kaze to Sora no Cream]] (風と空のキリム)
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* [2004.04.28] [[Kaze to Sora no Kilim]] (風と空のキリム; ''Wind and Sky [[Wikipedia:Kilim|Kilim]]'')
* [2006.11.08] [[Ri.bon]] (り・ぼん)
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* [2006.11.08] [[Ribbon (My Little Lover)|Ri.bbon]] (り・ぼん)
* [2007.03.07] [[Afureru (My Little Lover)|Afureru]] (あふれる)
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* [2007.03.07] [[Afureru (My Little Lover)|Afureru]] (あふれる; ''Overflow'')
 
* [2007.08.22] [[Dreamy Success|dreamy success]]
 
* [2007.08.22] [[Dreamy Success|dreamy success]]
 
* [2008.02.15] [[Labyrinth (My Little Lover)|Labyrinth]] (ラビリンス)
 
* [2008.02.15] [[Labyrinth (My Little Lover)|Labyrinth]] (ラビリンス)
 
* [2008.04.09] [[Initial]] (イニシャル)
 
* [2008.04.09] [[Initial]] (イニシャル)
* [2009.02.04] [[Oto no Nai Sekai / Toki no Bell]] (音のない世界 / 時のベル; Soundless World / Bell At)
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* [2009.02.04] [[Oto no Nai Sekai / Toki no Bell]] (音のない世界 / 時のベル; ''Soundless World / Bell of Time'')
 
* [2009.08.05] [[Blue Sky (My Little Lover)|blue sky]]
 
* [2009.08.05] [[Blue Sky (My Little Lover)|blue sky]]
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* [2011.10.12] [[Hikoukigumo (My Little Lover)|Hikoukigumo]] (ひこうき雲)
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===Other Singles===
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* [2010.04.15] [[Harmony (My Little Lover)|Harmony]] (ハーモニー) <small>(MY LITTLE LOVER x [http://shopkitson.jp/ kitson])</small>
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* [2011.02.02] [[Colorful (My Little Lover)|Colorful]] (カラフル)
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===Digital Singles===
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* [2010.04.14] [[Sekai no Tabibito]] (世界の旅人; ''World Traveler'')
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===VHS / DVDs===
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* [1998.12.03] [[Sign of Thursday Live Remix ~1997.11.20 (Thurs) at LIQUID Room~|Sign of Thursday Live Remix ~1997.11.20 (thurs) at LIQUID Room~]]
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* [2001.12.12] [[Clips (MY LITTLE LOVER)|clips]]
  
===VHS / DVD===
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===CD-ROM===
* [1998.12.03] [[Sign of Thursday|Sign of Thursday]]
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* [1996.10.31] [[Alice in Wonderland (MY LITTLE LOVER)|ALICE IN WONDERLAND]]
* [2001.12.12] [[Clips|clips]]
 
  
===Books / CD-Rom===
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==Works==
* [1996.10.31] [[Alice in Wonderland (My Little Lover)|ALICE IN WONDERLAND]]
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===Composed songs===
* [1997.09.05] [[Female Akko|female AKKO]]
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* [1994.12.12] [[Mr.Children (Japanese band)|Mr.Children]] - ''[[Everybody Goes -Chitsujo no Nai Gendai ni Drop-Kick-]]'' (#1 "Everybody Goes -Chitsujo no Nai Gendai ni Drop-Kick-") <small>(Chorus)</small>
* [1997.11.11] [[Little Lover no Sagashi Kata]] (リトルラヴァーの探し方)
 
* [1997.11.25] [[Private Eyes Rough Mix|Private eyes Rough Mix]]
 
  
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===Photobook===
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[[File:female AKKO.jpg|100px|female AKKO]]
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* [1997.09.05] female AKKO
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===Essay===
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[[File:Little Lover no Sagashi Kata.jpg|100px|Little Lover no Sagashi Kata]]
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* [1997.11.11] Little Lover no Sagashi Kata (リトルラヴァーの探し方)
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===Audio Book===
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[[File:Private eyes Rough Mix.jpg|100px|Private eyes Rough Mix]]
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* [1997.11.25] Private eyes Rough Mix
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.mylittlelover.jp/ Official Website]
 
* [http://www.mylittlelover.jp/ Official Website]
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* [http://ameblo.jp/mll-acoakko Official Blog]
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* [http://twitter.com/mllofficial Official Twitter]
  
 
{{My Little Lover}}
 
{{My Little Lover}}
 
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[[Category:Japanese Artists]]
[[Category:Groups]]
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[[Category:Japanese Bands]]
 
[[Category:J-Pop]]
 
[[Category:J-Pop]]
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[[Category:One-Member Bands]]

Latest revision as of 11:09, 10 September 2019

My Little Lover promoting "Hikoukigumo" (2011)

My Little Lover is a Japanese pop singer currently under avex sub-label OORONG RECORDS. They originally debuted as a three-piece band in 1995 as MY LITTLE LOVER: with akko on vocals, Fujii Kenji on guitar, and Kobayashi Takeshi acting as producer. The group rose to fame with songs such as "Hello, Again ~Mukashi Kara Aru Basho~" and "ALICE". In 2002, Fuji left the group leaving them as a husband and wife duo, but Kobayashi would later retire from the group in 2006. akko carried on the group's name as a solo act, and changed the spelling to My Little Lover.

Members

akko

  • Real Name: Akamatsu Akiko (赤松亜希子)
  • Former Stage Name: AKKO
  • Birthdate: January 10, 1973 (1973-01-10) (age 51)
  • Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
  • Blood Type: AB
  • Family: Two daughters, husband Kobayashi Takeshi (1996-2008)

Former Members

Information

AKKO and Fujii Kenji formed MY LITTLE LOVER in 1995 and released their first single, "Man & Woman / My Painting", in May. They were quickly joined by Kobayashi Takeshi in December as they released their first album, evergreen. AKKO and Kobayashi married in 1996; the group's activities were then put on hiatus because AKKO was pregnant. Fujii left the group in 2002, but the two other members continued releasing music.

In 2006, MY LITTLE LOVER signed under avex trax and Kobayashi decided to quit the group, AKKO being the last remaining member. She changed her stage name to akko, but decided to still release music as My Little Lover.

In a 2007 edition of the gossip magazine Friday, it was revealed that Kobayashi Takeshi was having an affair with Hitoto Yo. In January 2008, akko announced their divorce; at the same time Kobayashi announced his intentions to marry Hitoto.

In 2009 akko movied to the avex sub-label OORONG RECORDS

Discography

Note: all releases are credited to MY LITTLE LOVER until 2006 when it changed to My Little Lover.
MY LITTLE LOVER promoting "shooting star" (2001)
MY LITTLE LOVER (AKKO) promoting organic (2002)
MY LITTLE LOVER promoting FANTASY (2004)
My Little Lover promoting "Ri.bbon" (2006)
My Little Lover promoting "Initial" (2008)
My Little Lover promoting "blue sky" (2009)
My Little Lover promoting acoakko debut (2010)

Studio Albums

Best Albums

Acoustic Albums

Other Albums

Singles

Other Singles

Digital Singles

VHS / DVDs

CD-ROM

Works

Composed songs

Photobook

female AKKO

  • [1997.09.05] female AKKO

Essay

Little Lover no Sagashi Kata

  • [1997.11.11] Little Lover no Sagashi Kata (リトルラヴァーの探し方)

Audio Book

Private eyes Rough Mix

  • [1997.11.25] Private eyes Rough Mix

External Links