Shihori
SHIHORI is an international J-pop singer/songwriter based in LA who composes and
performs solo work, as well as music for film, TV, anime, and games.
She’s best known for her collaborations with Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in The
Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Kohei Tanaka (One Piece). She has written and
composed over 130 songs for her home country’s best known contemporary artists such
as Nana Mizuki, Momoiro Clover Z, and for such famed shows as Fairy Tail, My Little
Pony, Tomodachi Game, Macross Frontier, Ultraman, and The Irregular at Magic High
School besides her original works.
Many of her releases have made the Oricon Chart in Japan with 13 of her hits having
attained Gold Disc Certification. Her 3 rd single “Never End Wonderland” which released
after her debut in 2007 under the pseudonym “Sena,” is her most personally meaningful
achievement and ranked #5 and #8 on the Oricon Singles Daily and Weekly charts, in
2009.
Born deaf in one ear (but with perfect pitch in the other) and with Asperger Syndrome,
she serves as both an inspiration and ambassador for people struggling with disabilities.
Her main mission through her music and life is, “to spread love” since it’s her belief all
problems and solutions in life connect to this core value.
In 2018 she moved to the U.S. where she’s performed extensively and has recently
enjoyed international success performing lead vocals on composer Mason Lieberman’s
charity single “The Real Folk Blues” (#6 on the Billboard World Digital Chart). She also
composed and performed the “Battle Queens 2020” theme song for the popular
game League of Legends (over 2.4 million Spotify streams). Also, "Holy Steel," the fan
theme song she co-released with Nico Bellisario for "Jojo 's Bizarre Adventure," Part 7:
“Steel Ball Run,” the world-popular comic book, has received a total of 7.4M views on
YouTube and over 2.8M views on Spotify.
Shihori has released one EP and multiple singles in America and her music video
“Invisible” was awarded “Best Dance Music Video,” “Best Actress” and “Honorable
Mention Best Love Song Music Video” at the Rome Music Video Awards. Other awards
include “Best Music Video” at the Auber International Film Festival and “Honorable
Mention Best Asian Music Video” at the Euro Music Video Song Awards.
She recently released her first full album “Mutation” (2021) represents her journey of
personal change and transcendence in her next evolution of herself.
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