Nomico
Nomico (Nomiko) (stylized in all-lowercase) is a Japanese singer.[1] She is known for her viral cover single "Bad Apple!!" which she released with Alstroemeria Records in 2007. She is signed to the Lantis record label, and has released works which have been used in both anime and visual novels.
Nomico | |
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Born | February 18 Tokushima Prefecture, Japan |
Television | Renkin 3-kyū Magical? Pokān |
Musical career | |
Genres | J-pop, electronic, doujin |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Lantis |
Website | https://ameblo.jp/nomico-honey/ |
Career
Nomico debuted in 2004 as the lead singer of the musical circle LOOPCUBE.[2] They released their debut album, entitled "Nomico no Ōzora" (のみこの大空) in 2004.[3]
In 2006, she left LOOPCUBE to pursue a solo career; her debut single, "Shichaimashou" was used as the ending theme in the anime Renkin 3-kyū Magical? Pokān,[2] in which she also acted, providing the voices of Keimi, an invisible woman who serves as a chaperone of the protagonists, and Jun, a talking rabbit.[4][5][6] She released her solo debut album, Nomico no Mi in 2006.[7]
Nomico has sung "Koisora Recycling" for Akikan!, "Skip!" for Moetan, "Randoseling" for Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu!, "Karakuri Nemuri Dan" for Katanagatari, "Hoshikaze no Horoscope" for Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi.
Although she has worked extensively in the visual novel and song cover scenes, nomico is known for her single "Bad Apple!!"[8] which was a collaboration with Alstroemeria Records.[9] Released in 2007, the song went viral both on YouTube and Nico Nico Douga, and spawned a massive number of remixes and fanworks.[10][11] As of March 2023, the music video has gained over 70 million views on YouTube.[12] The song also charted on Nico Nico Douga's rankings around the time of its release.[13]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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2006 | Renkin 3-kyū Magical? Pokān | Keimi, Jun | Anime series, main voice role |
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album Title | Notes |
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2006 | Nomico no Mi | |
2009 | Nomical Hystery Hour! | |
2010 | Twinkle Show! |
Singles
- "Bad Apple!!" (with Alstroemeria Records)
- "Hoshikaze no Horoscope"
- "Karakuri Nemuri Dan"
- "Koikora Recycling"
- "Randoseling"
- "Shichaimashou"
References
- "のみこ discography". RateYourMusic. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- "Nomico biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- のみこの大空 on OTOTOY Music Store (in Japanese), retrieved 6 June 2019
- "Nomico". IMDb. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- "TouhouCon to Host Voice Actress, Singer Nomico". Anime News Network. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- "TouhouCon Announces Seiyuu and Bad Apple!! Singer Nomico as a Guest of Honor". Anime News Network. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- のみこの実 [Nomico no Mi] by のみこ [Nomico], retrieved 6 June 2019
- "nomico – Videos, Songs, Discography, Lyrics". RadioVolna.net. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- "JOYSOUNDでも歌える!「Bad Apple!! feat.nomico」が、影絵MV付きでカラオケに!人気サークル・Alstroemeria Recordsの楽曲を大量配信!". プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES. 19 March 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- "Bad Apple!!". Know Your Meme. 14 August 2010. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- "『Bad Apple!!』の影絵を『けもフレ』キャラで再現した「Bad Friends!!」 ダークなフレンズたちに「いつ見ても最高」". ニコニコニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- 【東方】Bad Apple!! PV【影絵】, retrieved 9 March 2023
- "【東方】Bad Apple!! PV【影絵】 (sm8628149) [動画記事]". ニコニコ大百科 (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 June 2019.