Vickeblanka

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Vickeblanka
Birth nameJunya Yamaike
Also known as
  • Vickeblanka
  • Vicke Blanka
Born (1987-11-30) November 30, 1987 (age 36)
Toyoyama, [1] Japan
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • musician
  • singer
  • composer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2014–present
Website vickeblanka.com

Vickeblanka (also stilized as Vicke Blanka) is a Japanese singer and composer born on November 30, 1987. His real name is Junya Yamaike. [2]

Since the beginning of his career, in 2014, he has created songs for anime, such as Black Clover [3] and the Fruits Basket 2019 remake. [4] He has released two studio albums, Wizard (2018) [5] and Fate (2021) [6] and a compilation album, BEST ALBUM SUPERVILLAIN. In 2023, he did his first Japan tour, called "Vicke Blanka Live House Tour 2023". [7] In the same year, he released the EP Worldfly, which includes a documentary about his performances in Europe and in the Middle East, in addition to scenes from an important concert of the Japanese tour. [8]

In 2024, he performed for the first time in Brazil at Anime Friends. [9]

Songs in anime

Source: [10]

Lucky Ending (first ending of Fruits Basket )

Black Rover (third opening of Black Clover )

Black Catcher (tenth opening of Black Clover )

Buntline Special (ending of Double Decker! Doug & Kirill )

Walk (ending of Shiki Oriori )

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