Miho Komatsu

Miho Komatsu
Native name 小松 未歩
Born March 30, 1974[1]
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Genres Japanese Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, song writer
Instruments Electone, vocals
Years active 1997–2009
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 retired 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.[2] She also composed several songs for other artists, such as Arisa Tsujio, Wands, Field of View, Deen, and Rina Aiuchi. 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, Japan.[3] In 1997, she signed with ZAIN Records.[3]

1997 to 1999

Komatsu wrote Field of View's seventh single, titled "Kono Machi de Kimi to Kurashitai", released in April 1997. 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. In January 1998, she released her third single, "Negaigoto Hitotsu Dake". The song was used as the fifth ending theme for Case Closed.

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. She released two more singles before going on hiatus in 2005.

Discography

Singles

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

Remix albums

Year Title Peak position
2002 Miho Komatsu "Wonderful World": Single Remixes and More 20

Ballad selection albums

Year Title Peak position
2003 Lyrics 45

Anime soundtracks

References

  1. ↑ "誕生日データベース/1974年（昭和49年）生まれの人々". データ作成：ストローワラ.
  2. ↑ "Miho Komatsu". Sputnik Music.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Miho Komatsu Profile" (in Japanese).
  4. ↑ 氷の上に立つように [Standing on Ice] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2014-01-03.

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