Miho Komatsu

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Miho Komatsu
Native name 小松 未歩
Born (1974-03-30) March 30, 1974[1]
Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan
Genres Japanese Pop
Occupations Singer, song writer
Instruments Electone, vocals
Years active 1997–2005
Labels ZAIN Records (1997–1998)
Amemura-O-Town Record (1998–1999)
Giza Studio (1999–2005)
Associated acts Rina Aiuchi
Deen
Field of View
Website miho-komatsu.com

Miho Komatsu (小松 未歩 Komatsu Miho, born March 30, 1974), is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter. Four of her songs were included in The Best of Detective Conan, a soundtrack album for the anime Case Closed. She also composed several songs for other artists, such as Arisa Tsujio, Wands, Field of View, Deen, and Rina Aiuchi.[citation needed] So far, she has recorded 26 singles and 11 albums.

Early life and music career

Komatsu was born on March 30, 1974, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in Japan.[2] In 1997, she signed with ZAIN Records.[2]

1997 to 1999

Komatsu wrote Field of View's seventh single, titled "Kono Machi de Kimi to Kurashitai", released in April 1997.[citation needed] A month later, she debuted as a singer and released her first single, "Nazo". The song was used as an opening theme for the anime Case Closed and sold more than 300,000 copies.[citation needed] In January 1998, she released her third single, "Negaigoto Hitotsu Dake". The song was used as the fifth ending theme for Case Closed.[citation needed]

1999 until hiatus

Komatsu released her first single, titled "Saitan Kyori de". Her 24th single, "I Just Wanna Hold You Tight", was chosen as an ending theme for the anime MÄR.[citation needed] She released two more singles before going on hiatus in 2005.

Discography

Singles

No. Information Sales
1st "Nazo" (謎)
  • Released: May 28, 1997
 320,000
2nd "Kagayakeru Hoshi" (輝ける星)
  • Released: September 25, 1997
 48,000
3rd "Negai Goto Hitotsu dake" (願い事ひとつだけ)
  • Released: January 14, 1998
 294,580
4th "Anybody's Game"
  • Released: March 18, 1998
 99,000
5th "Chance" (チャンス)
  • Released: August 19, 1998
141,000
6th "Kōri no Ue ni Tatsu Yō ni" (氷の上に立つように)
  • Released: October 14, 1998
162,000
7th "Sayonara no Kakera" (さよならのかけら)
  • Released: March 3, 1999
59,000
8th "Saitan Kyori de" (最短距離で)
  • Released: May 8, 1999
37,000
9th "Kaze ga Soyogu Basho" (風がそよぐ場所)
  • Released: June 30, 1999
54,000
10th "Anata ga Iru kara" (あなたがいるから)
  • Released: June 21, 2000
56,000
11th "Kimi no Me niwa Utsuranai" (君の瞳には映らない)
  • Released: October 18, 2000
 20,000
12th "Love Gone"
  • Released: January 31, 2001
 23,000
13th "Todomaru Koto no Nai Ai" (とどまることのない愛)
  • Released: May 30, 2001
 16,000
14th "Saigo no Toride" (さいごの砦)
  • Released: August 8, 2001
 15,000
15th "Aishiteru" (愛してる)
  • Released: December 5, 2001
 12,000
16th "Dance"
  • Released: May 29, 2002
 11,000
17th "Mysterious Love"
  • Released: November 27, 2002
 11,800
18th "Futari no Negai" (ふたりの願い)
  • Released: March 19, 2003
8,000
19th "Watashi Sagashi" (私さがし)
  • Released: June 25, 2003
 7,000
20th "Tsubasa wa Nakutemo" (翼はなくても)
  • Released: November 26, 2003
 6,000
21st "Namida Kirari Tobase" (涙キラリ飛ばせ)
  • Released: April 28, 2004
 7,000
22nd "Suna no Shiro" (砂のしろ)
  • Released: July 7, 2004
 6,000
23rd "I~Dareka" (I～誰か)
  • Released: October 20, 2004
 7,000
24th "I Just Wanna Hold You Tight"
  • Released: May 18, 2005
 7,000
25th "Anata Iro" (あなた色)
  • Released: May 17, 2005
5,000
26th "Koi ni Nare" (恋になれ)
  • Released: December 7, 2005
 5,000

Albums

Original albums

No. Information Peak position
1st Nazo
  • Released: December 3, 1997
 5th
2nd Miho Komatsu 2nd: Mirai
  • Released: December 19, 1998
 3rd
3rd Miho Komatsu 3rd: Everywhere
  • Released: February 16, 2000
 5th
4th Miho Komatsu 4: A Thousand Feelings
  • Released: March 7, 2001
 9th
5th Miho Komatsu 5: Source
  • Released: September 25, 2002
23rd
6th Miho Komatsu 6th: Hanano
  • Released: September 25, 2003
27th
7th Miho Komatsu 7: Prime Number
  • Released: January 26, 2005
 30th
8th Miho Komatsu 8: A Piece of Cake
  • Released: April 26, 2006
35th

Best albums

Information Peak position
Miho Komatsu Best: Once More
  • Released: November 22, 2006
 21st

Remix albums

Information Peak position
Miho Komatsu "Wonderful World": Single Remixes and More
  • Released: November 27, 2002
 20th

Ballad selection albums

Information Peak position
Lyrics
  • Released: November 26, 2003
 45th

Anime soundtracks

  • "Nazo" - 3rd opening song for the anime Case Closed[3]
  • "Negai goto hitotsu dake" - 5th ending song for the anime Case Closed[4]
  • "Koori no Ue ni Tatsu Yō ni" - 6th ending song for the anime Case Closed[5]
  • "Anata ga Iru Kara" - ending song for the anime Case Closed The Movie
  • "Kagayakeru Hoshi" - 1st ending song for the anime Ninpen Manmaru
  • "Kaza ga Soyogu Basho" - 1st opening song for the anime Monster Farm
  • "I Just Wanna Hold You Tight" - 1st ending song for the anime MÄR

References

  1. ↑ "Miho Komatsu's Biography". Anime News Network. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Miho Komatsu Profile" (in Japanese). 
  3. ↑ "謎" [Mystery] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2014-01-03. 
  4. ↑ "願い事ひとつだけ" [Only One Wish] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2014-01-03. 
  5. ↑ "氷の上に立つように" [Standing on Ice] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2014-01-03. 

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