Sakaki Izumi

Sakaki Izumi is a Japanese singer and songwriter. As of 2006, she has been going by her real name.

Profile

• Name: Tachibana Izumi (橘いずみ)
• Real name: Sakaki Izumi (榊いずみ)
• Birthdate: December 11th, 1968
• Birthplace: Hyougo Prefecture, Japan

Information

Izumi debuted in 1992 with the single "Kimi Nara Daijoubu da yo" produced by Sudo Akira, and later an album of the same name was released. She gained popularity in 1993 with the single "Shikkaku", and the singles that followed contributed to this. The single "Eien no Puzzle" was used as the theme song for the anime Kono Ai ni Ikite; this single was her greatest hit. She was even dubbed the "female Ozaki Yutaka".

After releasing her essay collection in 1994, she turned to acting and appeared in a handful of dramas and stage productions. Izumi has since provided lyrics and compositions for many artists, including Suzuki Sarina.

Works

Note: All releases are credited to Tachibana Izumi, unless noted.

Albums

• [1992.06.21] Kimi Nara Daijoubu da yo
• [1993.04.01] Donna ni Uchi no Mesarete mo
• [1994.01.12] Taiyou ga Miteru kara
• [1994.06.22] Kobore Ochirumono
• [1995.02.22] Juujika no Coin
• [1996.03.21] Goran, Are ga Orion Za da yo
• [1997.05.21] Tough
• [2002.06.19] Golden Best
• [2007.04.02] Family Tree (Sakaki Izumi)

Mini-Albums

• [2001.09.27] Berry Button
• [2002.03.06] Super Sunny Days
• [2002.07.31] Shinjo

Singles

• [1992.06.21] Kimi Nara Daijoubu da yo
• [1993.03.10] Mata Kakerukara
• [1993.03.10] Shikkaku
• [1993.09.22] Vanilla
• [1993.11.21] Saru no Uta
• [1994.04.25] Eien no Puzzle
• [1994.07.21] Shanghai Band Neon
• [1994.11.21] Gold
• [1995.02.22] Spicy Red
• [1995.09.01] Shinkuu Bakkujou
• [1996.02.21] Amaryllis
• [1997.04.21] Window

Compilations

• [2004.04.22] The Night A Tribute to Yutaka Ozaki
• [2004.04.25] Blue ~ A Tribute to Yutaka Ozaki
• [2006.10.25] Tribute to Avril Lavigne ~Master's Collection~ (#8 "I'm with you")

External Links

• Official Site