Mariko Nagai

Artist

A singer-songwriter active since the late 1980s. Closely tied to the judo anime 'YAWARA!', she sang the opening 'YOU AND I' and 'Miracle Girl', coloring the work's youthful drama with a fresh, pop voice. She also handled 'Manatsu no Eve', the ending of 'Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness', and 'Baton', an ending for the 'Patlabor EZY File' releases. Marked by an open, straightforward vocal style, she has brought bright color to many anime works through songs carrying positive messages.