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Rina Aiuchi
Rikako Kakiuchi (垣内 里佳子, Kakiuchi Rikako; born 31 July 1980), professionally known by her stage name Rina Aiuchi (愛内 里菜) and formerly known as R, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, businesswoman, fashion model, and YouTube content creator. Born in Higashiōsaka, Japan, she won the first season of the audition Super Starlight Contest, winning a recording contract with Giza Studio. Her Eurobeat-influenced debut album, Be Happy (2001) was certified Gold in Japan and spawned a top-five single, "Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense," which served as the theme song to the anime series Case Closed. Aiuchi's second album Power of Words became her best-selling album. It sold over 419,000 copies nationwide and was certified Platinum in Japan.
In 2010, Kakiuchi announced her retirement from music, founding a dog clothing brand named Bon Bon Copine in September 2012. She later resumed her musical activities, appearing on several television shows in 2015 and releasing the single "Warm Prayer" in 2018 under the new stage name, R.
Kakiuchi was born on 31 July 1980, in Higashiōsaka, Osaka. She attended Tezukayama High School. In her high school years, Kakiuchi began working as a model, appearing on Cawaii!. In 1998, Kakiuchi attended Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts.[citation needed]
In July 1998, Kakiuchi's cover of "Desperado" by Nathalie Aarts was released as a part of the Eurobeat compilation album Eurobeat Flash Vol.19, via Cutting Edge. In the spring of 1999, she won the first season of the talent search show Super Starlight Contest and received a recording contract with Giza Studio.
In March 2000, Kakiuchi made her debut as Rina Aiuchi with her first single "Close to Your Heart," the theme song to the Japanese animated television series Monster Rancher. The single sold approximately 64,000 copies and peaked at number nineteen on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. Her second and third singles, "It's Crazy for You" and "Ohh! Paradise Taste!!" peaked in Japan at number sixteen and twenty-three, respectively. Her fourth single "Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense" reached number five and sold over 100,000 copies. The song served as a theme song to the Japanese animated television series Case Closed. On 24 January 2001, Kakiuchi's debut album Be Happy was released. The Eurobeat-influenced J-pop album peaked at number three and was certified Gold in Japan. In support of the album, Aiuchi embarked on her first concert tour, Rina Aiuchi Club Circuit 2001 "Be Happy". In March 2001, Kakiuchi earned a Japan Gold Disc Award for New Artist of the Year.
In April 2001, "Faith" was released as the lead single from her second album, Power of Words . To promote the song, Kakiuchi appeared on several television music shows, including CDTV. The song reached number eight on the Oricon chart. Power of Words was released in May 2002. The album has spawned three top-five singles: "Forever You ~Eien ni Kimi to~," "I Can't Stop My Love for You," and "Navy Blue," which was released as the third single from the album in October 2001. The J-pop ballad peaked at number two in Japan and sold over 127,000 copies. As of November 2020, "Navy Blue" has remained Kakiuchi's best-selling song. Power of Words topped the Oricon chart and became certified Platinum by RIAJ. The album was her best-selling album as of September 2018, with sales of over 419,000 copies. On 16 June 2002, Kakiuchi begain the Rina Aiuchi Live Tour 2002 "Power of Words" in support of the album.
The double A-side single, "Sincerely Yours"/"Can You Feel the Power of Words?" was released in August 2002. The former was the lead single from Aiuchi's third album, AIR, while the latter was the sixth single from her second album, Power of Words. The single sold approximately 82,000 copies in Japan and was certified Gold by RIAJ, peaking at number four on the Oricon chart.[citation needed]
Aiuchi released her first remix album, Rina Aiuchi Remixes Cool City Production Vol.5, in July 2003. The album sold over 70,000 copies and reached number four on the Oricon chart. Aiuchi's third studio album, AIR was released on 15 October 2003, along with the single "Kūki". The album became Aiuchi's second number-one hit in Japan and was certified Gold by RIAJ. "Deep Freeze" was released in November 2002 as the second single from the album. The third single, "Kaze no nai Umi de Dakishimete," was also the theme song to the Japanese drama Tsuribaka Nisshi. The fourth single, "Full Jump," was a success, peaking at number three on the Oricon chart and becoming certified Gold by RIAJ.
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Rina Aiuchi
Rikako Kakiuchi (垣内 里佳子, Kakiuchi Rikako; born 31 July 1980), professionally known by her stage name Rina Aiuchi (愛内 里菜) and formerly known as R, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, businesswoman, fashion model, and YouTube content creator. Born in Higashiōsaka, Japan, she won the first season of the audition Super Starlight Contest, winning a recording contract with Giza Studio. Her Eurobeat-influenced debut album, Be Happy (2001) was certified Gold in Japan and spawned a top-five single, "Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense," which served as the theme song to the anime series Case Closed. Aiuchi's second album Power of Words became her best-selling album. It sold over 419,000 copies nationwide and was certified Platinum in Japan.
In 2010, Kakiuchi announced her retirement from music, founding a dog clothing brand named Bon Bon Copine in September 2012. She later resumed her musical activities, appearing on several television shows in 2015 and releasing the single "Warm Prayer" in 2018 under the new stage name, R.
Kakiuchi was born on 31 July 1980, in Higashiōsaka, Osaka. She attended Tezukayama High School. In her high school years, Kakiuchi began working as a model, appearing on Cawaii!. In 1998, Kakiuchi attended Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts.[citation needed]
In July 1998, Kakiuchi's cover of "Desperado" by Nathalie Aarts was released as a part of the Eurobeat compilation album Eurobeat Flash Vol.19, via Cutting Edge. In the spring of 1999, she won the first season of the talent search show Super Starlight Contest and received a recording contract with Giza Studio.
In March 2000, Kakiuchi made her debut as Rina Aiuchi with her first single "Close to Your Heart," the theme song to the Japanese animated television series Monster Rancher. The single sold approximately 64,000 copies and peaked at number nineteen on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. Her second and third singles, "It's Crazy for You" and "Ohh! Paradise Taste!!" peaked in Japan at number sixteen and twenty-three, respectively. Her fourth single "Koi wa Thrill, Shock, Suspense" reached number five and sold over 100,000 copies. The song served as a theme song to the Japanese animated television series Case Closed. On 24 January 2001, Kakiuchi's debut album Be Happy was released. The Eurobeat-influenced J-pop album peaked at number three and was certified Gold in Japan. In support of the album, Aiuchi embarked on her first concert tour, Rina Aiuchi Club Circuit 2001 "Be Happy". In March 2001, Kakiuchi earned a Japan Gold Disc Award for New Artist of the Year.
In April 2001, "Faith" was released as the lead single from her second album, Power of Words . To promote the song, Kakiuchi appeared on several television music shows, including CDTV. The song reached number eight on the Oricon chart. Power of Words was released in May 2002. The album has spawned three top-five singles: "Forever You ~Eien ni Kimi to~," "I Can't Stop My Love for You," and "Navy Blue," which was released as the third single from the album in October 2001. The J-pop ballad peaked at number two in Japan and sold over 127,000 copies. As of November 2020, "Navy Blue" has remained Kakiuchi's best-selling song. Power of Words topped the Oricon chart and became certified Platinum by RIAJ. The album was her best-selling album as of September 2018, with sales of over 419,000 copies. On 16 June 2002, Kakiuchi begain the Rina Aiuchi Live Tour 2002 "Power of Words" in support of the album.
The double A-side single, "Sincerely Yours"/"Can You Feel the Power of Words?" was released in August 2002. The former was the lead single from Aiuchi's third album, AIR, while the latter was the sixth single from her second album, Power of Words. The single sold approximately 82,000 copies in Japan and was certified Gold by RIAJ, peaking at number four on the Oricon chart.[citation needed]
Aiuchi released her first remix album, Rina Aiuchi Remixes Cool City Production Vol.5, in July 2003. The album sold over 70,000 copies and reached number four on the Oricon chart. Aiuchi's third studio album, AIR was released on 15 October 2003, along with the single "Kūki". The album became Aiuchi's second number-one hit in Japan and was certified Gold by RIAJ. "Deep Freeze" was released in November 2002 as the second single from the album. The third single, "Kaze no nai Umi de Dakishimete," was also the theme song to the Japanese drama Tsuribaka Nisshi. The fourth single, "Full Jump," was a success, peaking at number three on the Oricon chart and becoming certified Gold by RIAJ.