Daisy×Daisy
Vocal: MIKA
Birthday：10.4 / Blood：type O / Hobby：Illustrating / Favorite food : Sweet food / Worst Food：Isobe-yaki (seaweed rice cake)

Born into a musical family, MiKA was given a top notch musical education from a young age.
Daisy x Daisy is her own personal project. Skilfully weaving between different voices - from pop voice to fierce shout to emotional ballad...she is able to use her voice to express a wide range of emotions.
The opposing aspects of her strong expressions and slick dance moves on stage, and her cute body language, natural conversation and friendly smile have attracted many a fan.
Her appeal and possibilities are constantly evolving - and are endless.
Ryu Hirabayashi
Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts studying vocal studies.Studied abroad at the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. Member of La societe Faure du Japon.Conductor/Director of the Tsuchiura Mixed Voices Choir, The Rotary Voices. To date he has studied under Taikai Takahashi, Hideki Hofuku, Youji Hoshi, M.Reale , C.Calles , Akiko Ota, E.Selig .Studied conducting under Kazuaki Ogikubo. Graduated from Toho High School studying piano. Studied jazz piano and theory under Yasutoshi Inamori.
Passes 45th annual audition of the Shiki Theatre Company. Also studies on the advanced course at the Toho Musical Academy.
In opera, he plays Sylvio in "Pagliacci" in 2008 and in 2009, plays Count Almaviva in "Le Nozze di Figaro".
Though it wasn't for all the songs he also played Pelleas in "Pelléas et Mélisande" while in Paris.
Loves a broad range of music including rock, jazz and musicals.
Goes without saying that his specialty is classical music and has been performing shows and recitals tirelessly, while making a conscious effort to spread more knowledge and understanding about French music in Japan.
His debut CD album "Haru wa Kinu" will be released on the 4th August 2010.
Rika Tanaka
Born in Hiroshima, she moved to the Kansai area to attend university and started singing there. After graduating from university, she played shows at livehouses and hotels while working for a trading company. In 2001, she won 2nd place at the 'Kobe Jazz Vocal Queen Contest'. After this achievement she quit her job and pursued a career as a professional singer. In 2004, she released her first album 'On Green Dolphin Street' and went on a nationwide tour. After this, based back in Kansai, she performed across the country, from Kyushu to Hokkaido. Her major label debut came in July 2009 when she released the album "Colors" on Pony Canyon. Her brand new album "When She Flows" will be released on February 16th 2011 after which she will embark on a nationwide CD release tour from April until June. Word of the quality of her live performances has spread far and wide, leading livehouse tickets to often sell out - she is also known for being an artist with a very wide fanbase, stretching from young women to middle aged men. She is without doubt, one of the most sought after quality vocalists on the circuit.
manaminorisa
Members (from left to right) : Manami Tannino, Minori Okayama, Risa Matsumae,

All graduates of the Actors School in Hiroshima, they are widely known as the (little) sister group to popular 3 girl unit Perfume.
They appeared in the 12 hour tricycle challenge on the 2009 FNS26-Hour Fundraiser TV program and made a lasting impression among viewers at the emotional finale of the challenge.
The name of the group 'Manaminorisa' is a combination of the members' names, Manami, Minori and Risa.
Their (indie) debut came in August 2007 with the release of "IDOLDAMA☆C". They gained widespread exposure on the web and in magazines as the next generation of 'Locodol'(Local idol).
In November 2007 they were introduced as opening act at the Hiroshima show and immediately caught fans hearts outside of their hometown with their fanbase growing to Osaka, Fukuoka and other cities.
In January 2008, they appeared on local TV stations, cementing their local popularity.
In June 2008, they performed at their first event at Ishimaru Electronic Shop, Akihabara where they packed it to the maximum capacity of 250 people and sold every CD they brought.
In July 2008, they released their second single "Koi(Love) Of Music".
In March 2009, they released their 3rd single "Message of Love and Peace" as well as appearing in TV drama "Yorugata Ningen" on TSS as members of the sub regular cast. The episode that Manaminorisa appeared in clocked the highest viewer rate in the history of the station.
In July 2009, they appeared in the FNS 26 Hour TV fundraiser in the 12 hour Tricycle challenge and gained popularity among viewers nationwide as "Nakidol" (Crying Idols)
In September 2009, they released their new single "Possibility".
FLEET

Members【L→R】: Nakai,Sato,Ikeda

Spring of 2004, The group was formed by Junich Sato, who was active in the fie ld of design at the time, and Yuichi Ikeda, a widely known session guitarist w ho had supported artists spanning genres of Jazz to Soul to Rock.In 2005, Tomo ko Nakai, a songwriter that had been writing in the more academic circles of m odern and electronic music, joins the band. Before Myspace became popular,they released a track on their official website before they actually began performing, and this created a big buzz within the internet community. In 2006, their debut single "Brand new reason" was released. In 2007, their mini-album "pre view" and full length album "review" was releas ed.They received a reputation for their unique sense of melody and accurate co nstruction with the elements of post-rock,new-wave,electronica,alternative-roc k and guitar-pop, without belonging to a specific genre of music. Sato also directs the music for "NAKED WOLVES" the TV Animation program on FU JI TV ONE TWO NEXT. "We want to be particular on the "section of sound", but basically we just wan t to keep making music with heart and soul"(Sato).

Ensemble Planeta

Ensemble Planeta
Members: Misako Ito,Hanae Tomaru,Akiko Tano,Kazuyo Kitadume

Bach, Schubert, Chopin - all classical composers with pieces most know the melody to…’Greensleeves’, ‘Amazing Grace’ - traditionally popular European folk songs that most people are familiar with…it is this ‘a cappela’ group ‘Ensemble Planeta’ that breathe new life into these songs thorugh a truly contemporary stylish approach, creating a distinctive world that surpasses time or age.
There is one another person apart from the members of the ensemble that plays a key role in the creation of their sound - that is producer Nahoko Kakiage. In Japan, of recent years, the term/genre ‘classical crossover’ or ‘crossover classical’ has become a household name for that particular style of music and it would not be an overstatement to say that Nahoko Kakiage is the first recognized creator of this style of music. Her work has received critical appraisal not only in Japan but across the world and it is the immaculate combination of her talents and the angelic voices of the members of the group that creates the magic you hear in Ensemble Planeta’s music.

Ensemble Planeta have to date released 7 albums (their most recent being the album ‘Largo’ released in November 2006) and every record has been applauded by critics and fans alike - resulting in them appearing in the higher end of the classical charts every time a new album is released. They have also made countless TV/CM appearances over the years - most recently in the TV commercial for pharmaceutical company ARAX’s ‘Norshin’. They also sung the theme song for the Spanish movie ‘El Viaje De Carol’ and wrote the soundtrack for the Studio Ghibli animation movie ‘Taneyamagahara No Yoru’. They are also known for their breathtaking live performances and are constantly touring, playing concert halls all across Japan - in 2006 they performed at the Nagoya Expo, as well as performances in Korea and Hong Kong and following from these succeses.
Miki Ueno (Music Journalist/Lyricist)
Born on May 7.Joined“Rockin’on”in year 2000.
Worked for 2 years as the editor for “Rockin’on Japan” Then became freelance and writing for music magazines such as “Rockin’on Japan” “Ongaku-to-Hito” “Monthly Piano” “CD journal” but also fashion/female magazines such as “ Soup.” and”Hanako”.
She was a guest commentator for Nippon Broadcasting AM 1242 radio program “Mucom” for 3 years.
From February 2009 started a carrier as Lyricist too.