Akiko Noma

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Akiko "Akko" Noma (野間亜紀子, maiden name: Akiko Hamada) was born February 13th, 1980, in Kagoshima, Japan. While in high school she met Yuu, who formed Jellyfish, a JUDY AND MARY cover band made-up of five girls including Akiko.^[1] When Jellyfish broke up a few years later, Yuu and Akiko would remain together and in 1998 form the rock band GO!GO!7188. Although Yuu is the lead vocalist of the group her style of performance is somewhat reserved. This goes in sharp contrast to Akiko's energetic dancing and bass playing, making Akiko the most visible personality during the live performances, despite their drummer, Turkey, garnering the label of "leader."

She is most famous for being the bassist, back-up vocalist, and lyricist of GO!GO!7188, but she has also released two albums under her maiden name Akiko Hamada (浜田亜紀子). In 2003 she released キラリ (kirari) on the BM Label and in 2005 あるようでないようで、あるもの (aru you denai you de, aru mono) under EMI Japan.^[2] In GO!GO!7188, she seems to be the most outspoken member; she does most of the talking during their interviews and live shows.^[3]

After getting married in October, 2006 she changed her surname from Hamada to Noma (野間).