Etsuko Yakushimaru

Etsuko Yakushimaru (やくしまる えつこ, Yakushimaru Etsuko) is a Japanese singer, producer, and composer. She is known for her solo works including theme songs in several anime series, such as Arakawa Under The Bridge, Space Dandy, Sailor Moon Crystal, and Mawaru Penguindrum. As well as being the lead vocal of the rock band Sōtaisei Riron, she also works as an illustrator and narrator. Initially, she did not reveal her face to the public, until the artist and her band was featured in the July 2009 edition of Studio Voice magazine.^[1] She also goes by the alias of Tika α (ティカ・α) when credited for lyrics and composing.^[2]

Discography

Studio albums

• Blu-Day (2010) (as Etsuko Yakushimaru & D.V.D)
• Radio Onsen Eutopia (2013)

Singles

2009

• Oyasumi Paradox
• Jenny wa Gokigen Naname

2010

• Venus to Jesus
• Kamisama no Iutōri (as Junji Ishiwatari, Yoshinori Sunahara & Etsuko Yakushimaru)
• Cosmos vs Alien

2011

• Adaptation 05.1 - eyrs ~ Adaptation 05.2 Ballet Mécanique - eyrs (as Ryuichi Sakamoto & Etsuko Yakushimaru)
• Lulu/Tokimeki Hacker
• Nornir/Shōnen yo Ware ni Kaere (as Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra)

2012

• Kiri Kiri Mai
• Yami Yami
• Lonely Planet

2013

• Shōnen yo Ware ni Kaere (Radio Onsen Eutopia version)

2014

• X Jigen e Yōkoso/Absolute Monseiur

2016

• Flying Tentacles (as Yakushimaru Experiment)

References

External links

• Official website (Japanese)