Mariya Takeuchi is a Japanese singer and songwriter. Regarded as an influential figure in the city pop genre, she is one of the best-selling music artists in Japan, having sold over 16 million records, and has received several accolades. Her husband is Tatsuro Yamashita, a singer-songwriter and record producer.
Rikako Kakiuchi, professionally known by her stage name, Rina Aiuchi and formerly known as R, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, businesswoman, fashion model, and YouTuber. Born in Higashiōsaka, Japan, she won the first season of the audition Super Starlight Contest, winning a recording contract with Giza Studio. Her eurobeat-sounding debut album, Be Happy (2001) was certified gold in Japan and spawned a top-five single, "Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense", which served as the theme song to the Japanese anime television series Case Closed. Aiuchi's second album Power of Words became her best-selling album, selling over 419,000 copies nationwide and certificated platinum in Japan.
Be Happy is the debut studio album by Japanese singer and songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 24 January 2001 by Giza Studio. The eurobeat-sounded J-pop album has yielded four singles, including the Japan top 5 hit "Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense". The album reached number 3 on the Oricon albums chart in its first week and charted for seven weeks.
Delight is the fifth studio album by Japanese singer and songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on May 31, 2006, through Giza Studio. The album consists of four previous released singles: "Akaku Atsui Kodou (赤く熱い鼓動)", "Orange★Night", "Glorious/Mind Place" and "Miracle". The "Orange★Night" single version is not included in this album, instead it has received new mix under title "La La La Lovin' you Mix". The album charted at #4 on the Oricon charts in its first week. It charted for seven weeks.
Last Scene is the eighth studio album by Japanese singer and songwriter Rina Aiuchi, released on July 28, 2010 by Giza Studio. The album has yielded four singles, including a Japan top thirty hit single, "Hanabi". After the album release, she went into hiatus due to health issues.
"Run Up" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 27 June 2001 through Giza Studio, as the second single from her second studio album Power of Words. The song served as the theme song to the Japanese television show Koko ga Hen da yo Nihonjin. The song reached number seven in Japan and has sold over 71,840 copies nationwide.
"Sincerely Yours/Can You Feel the Power of Words?" is a double-A side single by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 1 August 2002 through Giza Studio. "Sincerely Yours" was released as the first single from her third studio album A.I.R. while "Can You Feel the Power of Words?" was released as the sixth single from her second studio album Power of Words. Both songs served as the theme song to the Japanese television show The Letters ~ Kazoku no Ai ni Arigato. The single reached number four in Japan and has sold over 81,910 copies nationwide.
"Deep Freeze" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 20 November 2002 through Giza Studio, as the second single from her third studio album A.I.R.. The song reached number three in Japan and has sold over 69,348 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme song to the Japanese television shows, Pro no Domyaku and Ax Music-TV.
"Dream×Dream" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 28 April 2004 through Giza Studio, as the lead single from her fourth studio album Playgirl. The song reached number six in Japan and has sold over 60,398 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme song to the Japanese animated film, Detective Conan: Magician of the Silver Sky.
"Boom-Boom-Boom" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 20 October 2004 through Giza Studio, as the third single from her fourth studio album Playgirl. The song reached number eleven in Japan and has sold over 22,030 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme song to the Japanese television series, Truth or Doubt and Ongaku Senshi Music Fighter.
"Bara ga Saku Bara ga Chiru" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 1 January 2007 through Giza Studio, as the lead single from her sixth studio album Trip. The single reached number fifteen in Japan and has sold over 15,732 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme songs to the Japanese anime television series, Fist of the Blue Sky.
"Mint" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 15 August 2007 through Giza Studio, as the second single from her sixth studio album Trip. The single reached number nineteen in Japan and has sold over 8,995 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme songs to the Japanese television shows, Super Chanpurū and Mu-Gen ~Music Generations~.
"Nemurenu Yo ni" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 19 December 2007 through Giza Studio, as a double A-side with "Party Time Party Up" and the third single from her sixth studio album Trip. The single was released in the four editions: two standard editions and two limited editions. Following the release, the single peaked at number eight in Japan and has sold over 18,413 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme songs to the Japanese television show, Kami Summers.
"I Believe You ~Ai no Hana~" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 7 May 2008 through Giza Studio, as the fourth single from her sixth studio album Trip. The single reached number seventeen in Japan and has sold over 8,303 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme songs to the Japanese television show, Koisuru Hanikami.
"Kimi to no Deai ~Good Bye My Days~" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 15 October 2008 through Giza Studio, as the lead single from her seventh studio album Thanx. The single reached number twenty in Japan and has sold over 8,256 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme songs to the Japanese television show, Nihonshi Suspense Gekijo.
"Ai no Kotoba" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 11 February 2009 through Giza Studio, as the third single from her seventh studio album Thanx. The single reached number seventeen in Japan and has sold over 5,506 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme songs to the Japanese morning television shows, The Sunday Next and Joho Paradise.
"Story" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 22 July 2009 through Giza Studio, as a double A-side with "Summer Light" and the lead single from her second compilation album All Singles Best: Thanx 10th Anniversary. The single was released in three editions: one standard edition and two limited editions. Following the release, the single peaked at number nine in Japan and has sold over 8,413 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme song to the Japanese television show All Japan High School Quiz Championship.
"Summer Light" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 22 July 2009 through Giza Studio, as a double A-side with "Story and the lead single from her second compilation album All Singles Best: Thanx 10th Anniversary. The single was released in three editions: one standard edition and two limited editions. Following the release, the single peaked at number nine in Japan and has sold over 8,413 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme song to the Japanese television shows Oguma no Bear Beya and Nittele Poshlet.
"Magic" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 21 October 2009 through Giza Studio, as the second single from her second compilation album All Singles Best: Thanx 10th Anniversary. The single reached number seventeen in Japan and has sold over 8,590 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme songs to the Japanese anime television series, Case Closed.
"Hanabi" is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Aiuchi. It was released on 28 July 2010 through Giza Studio, as the fourth single from her eighth studio album Last Scene. The single reached number twenty-eight in Japan and has sold over 6,152 copies nationwide. The song served as the theme music for the Japanese television show, Happy Music.
