Akino (singer)

Akino Kawamitsu (川満 愛希信), better known by her stage name AKINO, is an American-born Japanese pop singer, from Utah and Mesa, Arizona.

History
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 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.

Singles

 * "Genesis of Aquarion" (創聖のアクエリオン) - April 27, 2005
 * "Go Tight!" - August 24, 2005
 * "Genesis of Aquarion" & "Go Tight!"- August 24, 2011 (re-release)
 * "Kimi no Shinwa ~ Aquarion Dai 2 Shou" (君の神話 ～アクエリオン第二章) - 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 "Suashi" (素足)
 * 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 "Kōya no Heath" (荒野のヒース) & "Sōsei no Aquarion With My Brother" (創聖のアクエリオン お兄さまと)
 * Genesis of Aquarion: Original Soundtrack 2 - September 22, 2005
 * Includes the insert songs "Nike 15-sai" (ニケ15歳) and "Genesis of Aquarion" (English version of "Sōsei no Aquarion")

Aquarion Evol soundtracks

 * Aquarion Evol: Psalms of Eve - May 23, 2012
 * Includes "Paradoxical Zoo (パラドキシカルZOO) and "Eve no Danpen" (イヴの断片)
 * Aquarion Evol: Love@New Dimension - July 25, 2012
 * Includes "Zero Zero" (ZERO ゼロ) and "Genesis of Love ~ Ai no Kigen" (Genesis of LOVE～愛の起源)