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My Take
I have such a soft spot for Angela Aki, because she's the rare artist who can sit at a piano and just quietly take the floor out from under you. She grew up between Japan and the States, studied over at George Washington University, and yet the lyrics she writes land in this deeply Japanese, lump-in-the-throat place that feels almost unfair. "Tegami: Haikei Juugo no Kimi e" is the obvious one, that letter-to-your-fifteen-year-old-self song every chorus class seems to sing at graduation, and the idea alone gets me every time. She doesn't belt to prove anything; she just plays like she's rubbing your back and telling you it'll be okay. For a kid from Tokushima to write something that became so many people's emotional crutch, honestly, hats off.
Story
Overview
Angela Aki is a Japanese singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist born on September 15, 1977, in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. She studied at George Washington University and built a career rooted in piano-driven pop, writing and performing in Japanese. She is best known for songs including "Tegami ~Haikei Juugo no Kimi e~," "Sakura-iro," "This Love," and "Kiss Me Good-Bye."
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Angela Aki
- Name (Japanese)
- アンジェラ・アキ
- Reading
- あんじぇら・あき
- Born
- September 15, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake (Mi)
- Origin
- Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 166 cm
- Occupation
- Singer-songwriter / Songwriter / Composer / Singer / Pianist
2. Background
- University
- George Washington University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Representative work | Tegami ~Haikei Juugo no Kimi e~ | — | Unknown |
| Representative work | Sakura-iro | — | Unknown |
| Representative work | This Love | — | Unknown |
| Representative work | Kiss Me Good-Bye | — | Unknown |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Angela Aki born?
Born September 15, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Angela Aki from?
Angela Aki is from Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
What does Angela Aki do?
Angela Aki works as Singer-songwriter, Songwriter, Composer, Singer, Pianist.
How tall is Angela Aki?
Angela Aki is 166 cm.
What is Angela Aki known for?
Notable works include Tegami ~Haikei Juugo no Kimi e~, Sakura-iro, This Love.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.