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Yutaka Ozaki was listed as a singer-songwriter, singer and recording artist. Yutaka Ozaki was born on November 29, 1965 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Death is recorded on April 25, 1992, at the age of 26. Schooling on record includes Aoyama Gakuin Senior High School. The listed height was 178 cm.
My Take
Yutaka Ozaki occupies a sacred place in Japanese music for me. He gave voice to teenage rage, loneliness, and tenderness with a rawness that almost no one has matched, and he did it all before dying at just 26. That brevity is part of the tragedy, but it also froze him in honesty. Songs like I Love You endure because there was no pose in them, only a young man refusing to hide his weakness. I value him precisely for that clumsy, unguarded sincerity, the sense that he sang because he had no other way to survive.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yutaka Ozaki
- Name (Japanese)
- 尾崎豊
- Reading
- おざき ゆたか
- Born
- November 29, 1965 – April 25, 1992
- Origin
- Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / recording artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Active years
- 1983 - 1992
2. Background
- High school
- Aoyama Gakuin Senior High School
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 6 (1983–1992)
- By year
- 1983: 1, 1985: 2, 1988: 1, 1990: 1, 1992: 1
- Debut work
- 十七歳の地図
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | I Love You |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yutaka%20Ozaki
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B0%BE%E5%B4%8E%E8%B1%8A
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1193077
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 Yutaka Ozaki born?
Yutaka Ozaki was born on November 29, 1965.
When did Yutaka Ozaki die?
Yutaka Ozaki died on April 25, 1992, aged 26.
Where was Yutaka Ozaki from?
Yutaka Ozaki was from Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
What did Yutaka Ozaki do?
Yutaka Ozaki worked as singer-songwriter, singer, recording artist.
How tall was Yutaka Ozaki?
Yutaka Ozaki was 178 cm tall.
Which high school did Yutaka Ozaki attend?
Yutaka Ozaki attended Aoyama Gakuin Senior High School.
When was Yutaka Ozaki active?
Yutaka Ozaki was active from 1983 to 1992.
What was Yutaka Ozaki known for?
Yutaka Ozaki's notable works include I Love You.
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