Riko Ishino

is a Japanese singer from Hiroshima Prefecture, affiliated with . She has served as a former member of Idol Renaissance, as well as vocalist for Akai Ko-en and Aooo. Biography Riko Ishino, a native of Hiroshima Prefecture, was born on 29 October 2000.

Ishino was part of Idol Renaissance from its formation in 2014 until its disbandment in February 2018. During her time with the group, she would commute from her native Hiroshima to Tokyo every weekend. In 2016, she starred in 's movie First Album. In 2017, she performed "Sanche Taisō", the theme song for Sanfrecce Hiroshima's mascot character Sanche.

On 4 May 2018, it was revealed at 2018 that Ishino became part of Akai Ko-en as their new vocalist, replacing . Akihiro Watanabe of called the change an unprecedented one, citing her vocal talents, her "status as a Hello! Project fan and ability to view the idol scene objectively", and Koide's involvement. In August 2023, she formed the band Aooo as the vocalist.

Ishino was vocalist for Misty Tone's songs "Hitohira" and "Nukumori", the theme song and insert song (respectively) for the 2023 TBS drama , as well as for 's song "Yoruwazurai", the ending theme of the 2023 MBS TV drama If It's with You. She was part of Studio April, formed for the 2025 Spring FM802 Access! Campaign to perform its campaign song "Sekiharuka".

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