Biography
Zarame (ざらめ) is a Japanese singer-songwriter known for her emotive vocals, major anime theme songs, and street performance roots.
Zarame (born April 24, 2003) is a Japanese female singer-songwriter who began her music career performing street live shows in Tokyo, particularly around Shinjuku, after moving to the city in 2022. She gained early recognition by winning the Red Bull Jukebox 2023 competition, where she was selected by the singer Yuuri. Her debut single, Swimmy, was released in April 2023, marking her entry into the professional music scene.
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Major Career Milestones.
Major Label Debut: In July 2024, Zarame made her major debut under Sony Music's BEAT SEEKER MUSIC with the song Rokutousei (六等星), which served as the ending theme for the 7th season, second cour of the anime My Hero Academia.
Band Formation: In April 2024, she formed the girl band Ao, expanding her musical expression and performing in joint tour events.
TV Drama Theme Song: In October 2024, her song Mazu wa Kyou kara was selected as the theme for the TV Asahi Friday night drama Munou no Taka, marking her first drama theme contribution.
THE FIRST TAKE Appearance: Zarame appeared on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE in October 2024, performing Rokutousei in a single-take acoustic rendition, showcasing her powerful and emotional vocals
ZARAME has released two notable anime theme songs:
Rokutousei (六等星) / Sixth Magnitude Star – Ending theme for My Hero Academia Season 7 Part 2 (2024).
Tada Hitotsu (ただひとつ) / Just one – Ending theme for Rurouni Kenshin: The Kyoto Disturbance (2024)
In addition to anime, ZARAME recently sang the Netflix drama Glass Heart’s theme song Heart Beat (鼓動).
A high-profile drama tie-up and has been released as part of the Glass Heart (Super Deluxe Edition) album by TENBLANK, co-produced with ONE OK ROCK’s Taka. Composed by MEG.
Musical Style and Influence.
Zarame is recognized for her emotive and heartfelt singing, blending delicate and powerful vocal expressions. Her lyrics often capture everyday emotions and experiences, resonating with a wide audience.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.