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majiko | |
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| Birth name | Unknown[Notes 1] |
| Also known as | まじ娘 (majiko) |
| Origin |  Japan ・ Tokyo |
| Genres | Rock, J-POP, R&B, Jazz, Electronica, Post-rock, Punk rock, Alternative rock, Loud rock, Hardcore |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Musician, Illustrator |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Exit Tunes (2014–2016) Pony Canyon (2017) Universal Music Japan (2018–present) |
| Website | majiko Official Website |
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| YouTube information | |||||||
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| Years active | 2014–present | ||||||
| Genre | Music | ||||||
| Subscribers | Approximately 553,000[1] | ||||||
| Total views | Approximately 114.16 million[1] | ||||||
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Last updated: June 22, 2024 | |||||||
majiko (まじこ, born October 28, 1992) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. Formerly known as まじ娘[Notes 2] (Maji Musume) (pronounced the same). She is affiliated with Pinups Artist[2] and signed to Universal Music Japan.
Biography
[edit]majiko was born and raised in Tokyo. Growing up in a musical environment due to her mother being a vocalist and vocal trainer, she was exposed to a variety of genres including rock, soul, jazz, and occasionally folk music.
In recent years, she has gained attention as a female singer-songwriter in the band scene, performing at numerous live events both domestically and internationally. In addition to writing lyrics, composing, and arranging, she also designs goods and album covers.
During high school, she played drums in a band. By the time she entered vocational school, she decided to focus solely on being a vocalist.
The stage name "まじ娘" (majiko) came about as a hobby when she consulted a friend about posting a cover video on Nico Nico Douga. She chose it by reversing her surname "Kojima". The spelling was later changed from "まじ娘" to "majiko" when she made her major debut.
She loves lemons so much that she eats them with rice. Her favorite drink is alcohol. She has five whirlpools on her crown. Additionally, her lifeline in palmistry is said to be very short. She participated as a choir member in Toshiki Kadomatsu's live performance.
She is a fan of Dr. STONE and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Career
[edit]2010
[edit]- In June, she posted her first song on the video sharing site Nico Nico Douga.[3]
2013
[edit]- In December, she made her first appearance at the live event ETA (EXIT TUNES ACADEMY).[4]
2014
[edit]- Participated in Toshiki Kadomatsu's "THE MOMENTO" recording and PV.[5]
- Participated in Toshiki Kadomatsu's Performance 2014 "THE MOMENT" tour.
- On December 22, she released the music video for "Amadeus", which would later become her debut song.[6]
2015
[edit]- On April 1, she released her first album "Contrast" under EXIT TUNES. The album includes songs like "Amadeus", arranged by Atsushi Horie (Stratner), and well-known VOCALOID songs such as "Kokoro Doshi", "Irony", and "Hitorinbo Envy".
- On June 13, she held her first solo live performance at Tokyo Kinema Club. Atsushi Horie (Stratner) and Mikito P appeared as special guests. Tickets were sold out.[7]
- On November 18, she released her first single "mirror".
2016
[edit]- On January 31, she held her first solo live performance in Osaka at Shinsaibashi Music Club JANUS.
- On February 6, she held her second solo live performance in Tokyo at LIQUIDROOM. After the live, she fell from the top of the stairs at her home and cracked her ribs.
- On December 8, she held her third solo live performance "Cloud 7" in Tokyo. It was at this time that she changed her stage name from "まじ娘" to "majiko".
2017
[edit]- On September 1, she participated in the "PAUSE ~STRAIGHTENER Tribute Album~" with the song "Fuyu no Taiyo".[8]
- On December 6, after about a year, she announced her transfer to Universal Music and the release of a new work "AUBE" on March 7 next year.[9]
2018
[edit]- On January 19, she participated as a vocalist in the PS4 new software lineup movie. H ZETTRIO was in charge of composing and playing the music for this movie, with Kouro, Dopeness, and majiko rapping to promote 22 new PS4 titles with a jazz sound concept of "Playin' Swingin'".[10]
- On March 5, she made her television debut on TV Tokyo's "Premiere MelodiX!" performing "Koe".[11]
- On March 7, she released the mini album "AUBE". Mobile FC "zikka" started on the same day. Also, she held a three-man release tour in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
- In April, she participated in the "Visible Rampage" live.
- At "ARABAKI ROCK FEST. 2018", she participated as a guest vocalist on Straightener's stage with "Fuyu no Taiyo".
- On July 4, she released her first major single "Cracked World", the theme song for the TV drama "Genkai Danchi".
- In November, she held the "majiko One Man Live -Come on, LIVE or Regret-" at Shibuya WWW, which sold out.
2019
[edit]- On January 23, she released the EP "COLOR". "Kuruoshii hodo Boku ni wa Utsukushii" (TV Tokyo "God Tan" February ending theme) was composed and produced by Micheal Kaneko, and collaborated with GAGLE on "Scratch the world". On the same day, she released the single "Egaonokanata" Chiho feat. majiko, the OP song for the anime "Egaonodaika".
- On January 26, she held "majiko presents 'new EP "COLOR" Release Party ~Come on, LIVE or Regret~'" at Umeda Zeela (SOLD OUT), Nagoya ell FITS ALL, and Tokyo Kinema Club.
- In March, she appeared as a secret guest at "ROCKIN' QUARTET vol.3 ~Horie Atsushi (Stratner) & NAOTO QUARTET~" (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka).
- On March 13, she collaborated with CIVILIAN's EP "Kaiko no Gozenrei" with "Bokura no Shonin Sensou feat. majiko", which was released.
- On April 17, she released the new song "Haru, Koi Sakura." as a distribution-limited release. She also designed the jacket in addition to writing and composing. In June, she was in charge of the ED theme song "WISH" for the Netflix anime "7SEEDS".
- On June 19, she released her third full album in 3 years and 5 months, "The Loneliest Person is the Greatest".
- In August, she held the acoustic tour "majiko PRESENTS 'The Loneliest Person is the Greatest' RELEASE TOUR ~SALUTE YOUR LONELINESS~" at 8 venues nationwide.
- In October, she held her first solo live tour in China, "majiko PRESENTS 'The Loneliest Person is the Greatest' RELEASE TOUR ~SALUTE YOUR LONELINESS~ in CHINA" at Shanghai Modern SKY LAB (SOLD OUT), Beijing Candy TANGO LIVE, Guangzhou MAO Livehouse (SOLD OUT).
- On December 11, she released the new song "Grim" as a distribution-limited release. (TBS "CDTV" January ending theme)
- On December 15, she held "majiko ONE MAN LIVE 'MAJIROOM'" at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM. On December 22, she held her first solo live in Taiwan, "majiko ONE MAN LIVE 'MAJISPACE' in TAIPEI".
2020
[edit]- March 4, 2 EP "MAJIGEN" released.
- June 24, digital-only single "I also cried" released.
- October 9, digital-only single "Angel Number" released.
- November 18, digital-only single "The Happiest Alone in the World" released.
- December 2, 4 full album "The Happiest Alone in the World" released.
- December 21, "majiko ONE MAN LIVE "The Happiest Alone in the World" held at Toyosu PIT.
2021
[edit]- August 18, digital-only single "White Semi" released.
- December 17, digital-only single "FANTASY" released.
2022
[edit]- April 13, digital-only single "Kokkuri no Etoile" released.
- June 29, digital-only single "Kousaten" released.
- July 2, held her first solo live show in about a year and a half, "Ai Wakaru," at Ebisu The Garden Hall.
- October 26, digital-only single "Princess" released.
- November 16, full album "Ai Amu" released.
2023
[edit]- From April, she will hold a Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka tour, "majiko Presents "Ai Amu" Release Tour ~Ai En Kien Hen~".
- In October, she will hold her first solo live tour in China in four years, "majiko ONEMAN LIVE "LOVE LOVE LOVE" CHINA TOUR," at Shanghai MODERN SKY LAB, Hangzhou Mao live house, Beijing Fulang live house, Shenzhen Nubond live house, and Guangzhou Taikukan live house.
- On November 19th, she held her first solo concert in Taiwan in about four years, "majiko ONE MAN LIVE "HEARTFELT" in TAIPEI" at Legacy Taipei.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| # | Release Date | Title | Songs Title | Format | Standard Part Number | Remarks |
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| 「まじ娘」名義 | ||||||
| 1st | April 1, 2015 | Contrast |
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CD | QWCE-00400 | |
| 2nd | January 20, 2016 | Magic |
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CD | QWCE-00558 | |
| 「majiko」名義 | ||||||
| 1st mini | February 15, 2017 | CLOUD 7[12] |
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CD | PCCA-04473 | |
| 2nd mini | March 7, 2018 | AUBE[13] |
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CD | UICZ-4416 | The limited edition (UICZ-9102) released at the same time includes a recording of the solo live performance "Décembre" held on December 6, 2017. |
| 3rd | June 19, 2019 | 寂しい人が一番偉いんだ |
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CD | UICZ-9119 | ＜Limited Edition A＞(CD+DVD+download card)
*The DVD includes footage of the solo concert held on February 11 at Tokyo Kinema Club and music videos (5 songs). *The music videos (5 songs) can also be downloaded for a limited time using the included card. ＜Limited Edition B＞ (CD+BonusCD) *The bonus CD contains seven acoustic versions of songs. |
| 4th | December 2, 2020 | 世界一幸せなひとりぼっち | All Songs Written By majiko
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CD | UICZ-4482 | [First press limited edition] (UICZ-9170) CD + DVD
Grimm [MV] / Escargot [MV] / I Cried Too [MV] / The Happiest Alone in the World [MV] / Saudade with NAOTO [COVER] / Behind-the-scenes footage |
| 5th | November 16, 2022 | 愛編む |
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CD | UICZ-4613 | [First press limited edition] (UICZ-9222) CD+Blu-ray (UICZ-9224) CD+DVD
The live video "majiko oneman Live 2022 "Ai Wakaru" at The Garden Hall" is recorded in its entirety. (18 songs) |
Live Album
[edit]| Release Date | Title |
|---|---|
| January 22, 2022 | Live 2017 |
| Live 2018 | |
| Live 2019 |
Singles
[edit]| # | Release Date | Title | Songs | Format | Standard Part Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under the name "Maji Musume" | ||||||
| 1st | November 18, 2015 | mirror |
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CD | QWCE-00528 | |
| Under the name "majiko" | ||||||
| 2nd | July 4, 2018 | ひび割れた世界 |
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CD | UICZ-5098 | |
| 1st EP | January 23, 2019 | COLOR |
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CD | UICZ-5102 | The limited edition (UICZ-9110) released at the same time includes footage from the solo live show -Come on, LIVE or Regret- held at Shibuya WWW on November 7, 2018! |
| 2nd EP | March 4, 2020 | MAJIGEN |
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CD | UICZ-5129 | [Limited Edition] (UICZ-9148) DVD
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Digital limited single
[edit]| # | Release Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | March 7, 2018 | 命に嫌われている。 | USM JAPAN |
| 2nd | April 17, 2019 | 春、恋桜。 | |
| 3rd | December 11, 2019 | グリム | |
| 4th | June 8, 2020 | 世田谷ナイトサファリ | |
| 5th | June 8, 2020 | アイロニ | |
| 6th | June 24, 2020 | 一応私も泣いた | |
| 7th | October 9, 2020 | エンジェルナンバー | |
| 8th | November 18, 2020 | 世界一幸せなひとりぼっち | |
| 9th | August 18, 2021 | 白い蝉 | |
| 10th | December 17, 2021 | FANTASY | |
| 11th | April 13, 2022 | 劫火のエトワール | |
| 12th | June 29, 2022 | 交差点 | |
| 13th | October 26, 2022 | Princess |
Collaborations
[edit]| Release Date | Title | Song Name |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2012 | 有形ランペイジ『有形世界リコンストラクション』 | カゲロウデイズ feat.majico |
| February 13, 2013 | じゅん☆じゅん『IMITATION α』 | 嗚呼、素晴らしきニャン生 feat.まじ娘 |
| December 18, 2013 | みきうた | SECRET DVD |
| March 18, 2015 | exit tunes academy best5 | 秘密基地 |
| October 18, 2017 | PAUSE 〜STRAIGHTENER Tribute Album〜 | 冬の太陽 |
| March 13, 2019 | CIVILIAN『邂逅ノ午前零時』 | 僕ラノ承認戦争 feat.majiko |
| May 19, 2021 | EXiNA『DiViNE』 | ERiCA feat.majiko |
| December 6, 2023 | けいちゃん『円人』 | 馬の耳ドロップ feat. majiko
夜行 feat. majiko 愛葬 feat. majiko |
Music provided by
[edit]- Lyrics and composition for "Hachijo Arashi" by Inui Toko (2020)
- EXiNA "ERiCA" (2021) Lyrics, composition, and arrangement
- Lyrics and composition for "Rokudo Gokan Sanpo" by Inui Toko (2023)
Tie-up list
[edit]| Song Title | Work |
|---|---|
| ひび割れた世界 | Tokai Television/Fuji Television Adult Saturday Drama "Genkai Danchi" Theme Song |
| WISH | Netflix Original Anime Series "7SEEDS Ending Theme |
| 狂おしいほど僕には美しい | TV Tokyo "God Tongue" Ending Theme for February 2019 |
| グリム | TBS Television "COUNT DOWN TV" Ending Theme for January 2019 |
| 世界一幸せなひとりぼっち | Nippon TV's "Buzz Rhythm 02" December 2020 opening theme |
| 劫火のエトワール | Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4 software "Battle Spirits Connected Battlers" theme song |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "About majiko / まじ娘 OFFICIAL CHANNEL". YouTube.
- ^ ピンナップスアーティスト 公式サイト
- ^ "ニコニコインフォ".
- ^ "スケジュール(名古屋：1223)｜Exit Tunes Academy Portal Site".
- ^ 角松敏生 『The Moment of 4.6 Billion Years～46億年の刹那～』 (in Japanese), retrieved 2018-06-08
- ^ "まじ娘 - アマデウス [Mv]". YouTube. 22 December 2014.
- ^ "まじ娘、充実の初ワンマンでみきとPやホリエアツシと共演".
- ^ "ストレイテナートリビュートにmajiko参加、曲当てクイズも開始".
- ^ "Majikoがユニバーサルに移籍、3月に新作「AUBE」リリース（動画あり）".
- ^ "PS4新作ラインナップムービーでH ZETTRIO、環ROY、鎮座DOPENESS、majikoがコラボ（動画あり / コメントあり）".
- ^ "Majikoがテレビ初出演、最新アルバムより「声」歌唱".
- ^ "Majiko「CLOUD 7」インタビュー - 音楽ナタリー 特集・インタビュー".
- ^ "Majiko新アルバムにホリエアツシ、バンアパ荒井、堀江晶太ら楽曲提供（動画あり）".
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