Mariko Tone

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Mariko Tone
Birth nameMariko Tone
刀根 万里子
Born (1962-03-03) March 3, 1962 (age 62)
OriginKawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
GenresPost-disco, J-pop, electropop
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, actor
LabelsTokuma
Websitewww.mariko-tone.com/

Mariko Tone (刀根 麻理子, Tone Mariko, born March 3, 1962 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actor and essayist.[1][2] Tone also covers children's songs under the pseudonym Hanako Nohara. Tone sings in Japanese and, to a limited extent, in English.

One of her songs titled "Derringer" became an opening theme to anime series Cat's Eye.

Personal life

Since September 2004, Tone has been married to Hiroshi Hirose, a hair stylist.

Discography

Albums

  • 1985: WITTY
  • 1985: PURPLE ROSE
  • 1986: Naturally
  • 1987: JUST MY TONE
  • 1987: FOR YOU… (No. 75 JP)
  • 1988: PURELY
  • 1990: Vois d L'ame (No. 96 JP)
  • 1991: TRUE LOVE
  • 1993: TRENTAINE

Compilation albums

  • 1985: Mariko Brand
  • 1986: LADY M -MARIKO BEST-
  • 1988: Mariko Brand II Ballad Collection
  • 1989: DANCE MIX
  • 1989: BALLAD MIX
  • 1990: 刀根麻理子ベストセレクション (Tone Mariko Best Collection)
  • 2004: ゴールデン☆ベスト (Golden☆Best)

References

  1. ^ "刀根麻理子 > 刀根麻理子のリリース一覧at Oricon (オリコン)". Kabushiki-gaisha Oricon (株式会社オリコン). Retrieved January 27, 2012.
  2. ^ ((( Mariko Tone ))) – Discography at Allmusic (Rovi Corp). Retrieved 2012-27-01