Ichiro Mizuki
King of Anime Songs
More affectionately known by fans as Aniki, meaning “big brother”, his Wikipedia entry was also translated into approximately 90 different languages, proving his position as an internationally acclaimed Japanese pop-icon and one of the world’s most famous Japanese personality.
As an anisong pioneer, he debuted in 1968 and released his first anime theme song for Genshi Shonen Ryu in 1971. Other notable releases include Mazinger Z, Captain Harlock, as well as the big TV hit, Kamen Rider, from its initial series right up till now. In 1999, Aniki even made history by singing 1000 songs within 24 hours! He also collaborated with French DJ Dimitri in 2003 while being ordained the “Anime Song Ambassador” in Paris in 2007. Recently, Aniki performed at the 2010 Shanghai International Exhibition’s CoFesta.
For over 40 years, Aniki has been raising the dreams and hopes of children with his charismatic singing. Today, he continues to pass on the magic of anisongs with his amazing passion and live performances all over the world.
[Core Works]
“Bokura no Barom 1” (1972. Theme song of “Chojin Barom 1”)
“Mazinger Z” (1972. Theme song of “Mazinger Z”)
“Babel ni sei” (1973. Theme song of “Babel ni sei”)
“Robot Keiji” (1973 .Theme song of “Robot Detective”)
“Ore wa Great Mazinger”(1974. Theme song of “Great Mazinger”)
“Ganbare Robokon “ (1974. Theme song of “ Ganbare Robokon”)
“Set up Kamen Rider X”(1974. Theme song of “Kamen Rider X”)
“Kamen Rider Stronger no Uta” (1975. Theme song of “Kamen Rider Stronger”).
“Tekkaman no Uta”（1975. Theme song of“Tekkaman”）
“Kotetsu Jeeg no Uta”(1975.Theme song of “Kotetsu Jeeg”)
“The them e of Combattler V” (1976. Theme song of “Cho denji Robot Combattler V”)
“Captain Harlock” (1978. Theme song of “Space Pirate Captain Harlock”)
“Lupin the Third - Theme of Love” (1978. Ending theme of “Lupin the Third”)
“Moero! Kamen Rider” (1979. Theme song of “Kamen Rider〈Sky Rider〉”)
“ZEBRAMAN no Uta” (2004. Theme song of “ZEBRAMAN”)
“Tao” (2007. Ending thema of “Jyuken sentai Gekiranger”)
and more……
Official Website: http://www.mizuki-spirits.com/
Ichiro Mizuki