Akino

, known mononymously as Akino, is a Japanese-American singer.

Career Originally debuting in 2003 with her brothers Akashi and Aiki and her sister Kanasa in the band bless4, Akino made her solo debut in 2005 with the singles "Genesis of Aquarion" and "Go Tight", the opening themes of the anime series Genesis of Aquarion composed by Yoko Kanno.

In 2006, Akino released "A Chance to Shine", the opening theme for the French-Japan anime series Oban Star-Racers.

In 2012, she released other singles under Yoko Kanno's composition, including "Kimi no Shinwa ~ Aquarion Dai 2 Shou" and "Paradoxical ZOO", the opening themes for the anime series Aquarion Evol.

In 2014, Akino and bless4 released "Extra Magic Hour", the opening theme for the anime series Amagi Brilliant Park, and in 2015, released "Miiro", the opening theme for the anime series Kantai Collection, based on the game of the same name by Kadokawa Games.

In 2016, Akino and bless4 released "Golden Life", the first opening theme for the anime series Active Raid, and "Cross the Line" the opening theme for the anime series Izetta: The Last Witch.

In 2022, Akino was featured as the vocalist for the song "Scream" which was released as BGM for two fights in the Pandemonium Abyssos raid series of Final Fantasy XIV.

In 2024, Akino provide the vocals for Final Fantasy XIV:Dawntrail's ending theme Smile.

Discography

Singles - April 27, 2005 "Go Tight!" - August 24, 2005 "Genesis of Aquarion" & "Go Tight!"- August 24, 2011 (re-release) - February 15, 2012 "Extra Magic Hour" - 2014 "Jet Coaster Ride" - 2014 "Miiro" - 2015 "Just Moving On Now" - 2015 "Golden Life" - 2016 "Cross the Line" - 2016

Albums Lost in Time - November 7, 2007 Includes "Chance To Shine" (Ōban Star-Racers Japanese opening) and Decennia - March 25, 2015 your ears, our years - March 24, 2021 Album spans 3 discs and has 37 songs. There is also an edition that comes with a Blu-ray Disc.

Genesis of Aquarion soundtracks Genesis of Aquarion: Original Soundtrack - June 8, 2005 Includes & Genesis of Aquarion: Original Soundtrack 2 - September 22, 2005 Includes the insert songs and "Genesis of Aquarion" (English version of "Sōsei no Aquarion")

Aquarion Evol soundtracks Aquarion Evol: Psalms of Eve - May 23, 2012 Includes and Aquarion Evol: Love@New Dimension - July 25, 2012 Includes and