A Series of Facts and Career Journey of LiSA, the Most Popular Anisong Singer in Japan

Kapanlagi.com - Along with the development of the film industry, various types of films that we can enjoy have also emerged. One of them, which has become famous both in the East and the West, is anime.

Anime is a work that is an animation known to have originated from Japan. A film consisting of animation certainly requires voice actors who bring the characters to "life".

Anime is also known for its incredible opening songs that can touch your heart. Risa Oribe, or better known by her stage name, LiSA, is a singer and the most famous voice actor in Japan. Here are some facts about LiSA's career journey that you need to know:

1. Once Had a Band

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Becoming a top singer certainly doesn't happen overnight. LiSA also experienced the difficulties of pursuing a career in the music industry. Her first band, Chucky, was formed in 2005 but did not continue and had to disband in 2008.

After her first band disbanded, LiSA went to Tokyo to start her career as a singer and anime voice actress. There, she started pursuing a career as a singer and formed a new band called LiSA (Love is Same All), which later became her stage name after she started her solo career.

2. Starting Her Career as an Anime Voice Actress

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Risa Oribe, or better known as LiSA, is the most well-known Anime song singer in Japan. However, LiSA actually started her professional career as a singer in the anime ANGEL BEATS! in 2010.

LiSA sang her songs as a character in that anime. The anime, which was written by the famous author Jun Maeda, became the place where LiSA first gained recognition from many people because of her beautiful voice.

3. Her Song Becomes a Hit Anime OST

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After the success of her voice acting in the anime ANGEL BEATS!, LiSA started her solo debut with her mini-album titled "Letters to U". Her first album made LiSA invited to various anime events and her name became more famous.

After that, LiSA sang many anime songs that became iconic anime songs, such as Crossing Field and Oath Sign from the anime SWORD ART ONLINE, Gurenge, Homura from the anime KIMETSU NO YAIBA, and many more.

4. Her Latest Song Wins Prestigious Award

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LiSA's latest song, Homura, which serves as the theme song for the anime movie KIMETSU NO YAIBA: MUGEN TRAIN. This song won prestigious awards for anime songs and J-Pop songs, namely the 62nd Japan Record Awards in 2020, which is an extraordinary achievement for LiSA.

The Japan Record Awards itself is an award equivalent to the Grammy Awards, but only for Japanese musicians. Winning this award can be considered as public recognition of the musician's talent.

Written by: Rifki Muhammad Shofwani

(kpl/mag)