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Ichirou Mizuki

Ichirou Mizuki
水木 一郎
Mizuki performing in 2007
Mizuki performing in 2007
Background information
Birth nameToshio Hayakawa (早川俊夫, Hayakawa Toshio)
Also known asAniki, Aniking, Ichiro Mizuki
"Emperor of Anime Songs"
Born(1948-01-07)January 7, 1948
Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
DiedDecember 6, 2022(2022-12-06) (aged 74)
GenresAnison, J-pop, rock, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor, actor
Years active1968–2022
LabelsNippon Columbia, First Smile Entertainment, Victor Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment
WebsiteIchirou Mizuki Official Website

Toshio Hayakawa (早川 俊夫, Hayakawa Toshio, January 7, 1948 – December 6, 2022), better known by his stage name Ichirou Mizuki (水木 一郎, Mizuki Ichirō), was a Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor and actor best known for his work on theme songs for anime and tokusatsu. For over 50 years, he had recorded over 1,200 songs for Japanese film, television, video and video games. He was referred to by fans and fellow performers alike as the Aniki (アニキ, "big brother") of the anison, or anime music genre. He produced the singing duo Apple Pie since 1990 and created the Anison band JAM Project in 2000.


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