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Ayaka is listed as a singer-songwriter, composer and singer. Ayaka was born on December 18, 1987 in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. That works out to 38 years old in 2026. The listed height is 157 cm. Credited works include SCHOOL OF LOCK! (2008) and MUSIC FREAKS (2006).
My Take
Ayaka released her first single at eighteen and had a national hit with Mikazuki before she was out of her teens. What struck me was the voice itself: thick, centred, unhurried. It never sounded like a young singer reaching for gravity she had not earned - it sounded like the natural bottom of her range. Then, at the peak of that run, she disclosed a Graves' disease diagnosis and stopped. For a singer, resting the voice risks losing the audience for good, and choosing it took real nerve. She returned on her own terms, running her own label at her own tempo. That is the part I respect. Breaking through is hard; continuing on your own terms is much harder.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ayaka
- Name (Japanese)
- 絢香
- Reading
- あやか
- Born
- December 18, 1987 (age 38)
- Origin
- Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 157 cm
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / composer / singer / recording artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
- Agency
- * 研音（2006 - 2009） * A stAtion（2011 - ） * A stAtion/エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社エージェントユニット内（2019 - ）
- Active years
- 2011 -
2. Relationships
- Spouse
- 水島ヒロ
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 61 (2006–2023)
- By year
- 2006: 6, 2007: 6, 2008: 5, 2009: 3, 2010: 1, 2012: 4, 2013: 3, 2014: 3, 2015: 4, 2016: 2, 2017: 3, 2018: 3, 2020: 4, 2021: 6, 2022: 5, 2023: 2
- Debut work
- MUSIC FREAKS
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | SCHOOL OF LOCK! | 2008 |
| Appearance | MUSIC FREAKS | 2006 |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://room-ayaka.jp/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ayaka_official_jp/
- Xhttps://x.com/Ayaka_1218
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayaka
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%B5%A2%E9%A6%99
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q239348
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ayaka born?
Born December 18, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Ayaka from?
Ayaka is from Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Ayaka do?
Ayaka works as singer-songwriter, composer, singer, recording artist.
How tall is Ayaka?
Ayaka is 157 cm.
What agency is Ayaka with?
Ayaka is with A stAtion/エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社エージェントユニット内.
How long has Ayaka been active?
2011 -.
What is Ayaka known for?
Notable works include SCHOOL OF LOCK!, MUSIC FREAKS.
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