Aina the End
Japanese singer and idol
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Aina the End (Japanese: アイナ・ジ・エンド, Hepburn: Aina ji Endo), stylized as AiNA THE END, is a Japanese singer, actress, and idol. She is a former member of the idol group Bish.[1]
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December 27, 1994
Aina the End アイナ・ジ・エンド | |
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Aina the End in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Aina Iitani (飯谷愛菜) December 27, 1994 Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop, rock |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Avex Trax, WACK |
| Formerly of | Bish |
| Website | ainatheend |
Career
Bish
Prior to joining Bish, Aina the End moved to Tokyo and first worked as a singer at a nightclub in Shibuya, then in a backup dancing unit named Parallel for the singer Yucat.[2][3] Following the disbandment of Bis, the manager of the group, Junnosuke Watanabe, began auditions for a new group named Bish in January 2015.[4] In March of the same year, Aina the End was revealed as one of the five members who passed the auditions.[5] Within the group, she is known for her husky voice, and has also choreographed songs for Bish and Empire.[1][6]
In December 2016, Bish briefly went on hiatus as she underwent surgery for vocal polyps.[6][7] She returned the next year for the release of the single "Promise the Star".[8] After the release of Wack & Scrambles Works, a joint album of groups under the management of WACK that included the reformed Bis and Gang Parade, a popularity contest was held for all participating members. The top two ranked members would release a single together under Avex Trax. Aina the End won second place behind fellow Bish member Cent Chihiro Chittiii.[9] The single titled "Yoru Ōji to Tsuki no Hime / Kienaide" was released on September 19, 2018, with Aina the End singing the second song.[10]
Solo work
Outside of Bish, Aina the End has appeared as the vocalist for other artists such as TeddyLoid,[11] Mondo Grosso,[12] Marty Friedman,[13] My First Story,[14] Dish//,[15] and Sugizo.[16] In 2018, she formed the duo SexFriend with UK from Moroha to cover Hide's song "Bacteria" for the Tribute Impulse album.[17] She also performed the outro of the 2020 television drama Shinitai Yoru ni Kagitte. The song, which is titled after the series, was the first song written entirely by Aina the End.[18]
She released her debut solo album, The End, on February 3, 2021.[19] Her first EP, Naisho (内緒), was released on March 2.[20] She released her second solo album, The Zombie, on November 24.[21]
In 2022, she performed the dubbing voice for Porsha Crystal in Sing 2.[22] She was also the lead actress in the Broadway musical A Night with Janis Joplin.[23]
In 2023, her singles "Red:birthmark" and "Ai Kotoba" were used in anime series' Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury's second season and The Apothecary Diaries, respectively, as the ending songs.[24][25] She also played the leading role in Kyrie.[26]
In March 2024, Aina the End created the theme song "Frail" for the film Hen na Ie.[27]
In July 2025, her single "Kakumei Dōchū" was used as the opening song in the second season of the anime series Dandadan. The song, written and composed by Aina, surpassed 6.5 million streams globally, made Spotify’s Viral Top 50 Global chart, and ranked in the Top 50 of Billboard Japan's Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks. On TikTok, the song surpassed 100 million plays.[28]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [29] |
JPN Billboard [30] | ||
| The End |
|
3 | 3 |
| The Zombie |
|
12 | 11 |
| Debut |
|
14 | 12 |
| Ruby Pop |
|
10 | 11 |
Live albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| 1st Solo Tour "The End" |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [29] | ||
| Naisho (内緒) |
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18 |
| Born Sick |
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| Dead Happy |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [31] |
JPN Hot [32] |
US World [33] |
WW [34] | |||
| "Kienaide" (きえないで) | 2018 | 10 | — | — | — | The End |
| "Shinitai Yoru ni Kagitte" (死にたい夜にかぎって) | 2020 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Dare Dare Dare" (誰誰誰) | 2021 | — | — | — | — | The Zombie |
| "Watashi wa Koko ni Imasu for Ame" (ワタシハココニイマス for 雨) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Romance no Chi" (ロマンスの血) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Ware wa Uminoko" (われは海の子) | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Otona ni Natte" (大人になって) | 2022 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Watashi no Magokoro" (私の真心) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Red:birthmark" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | Ruby Pop |
| "Hōseki no Hibi" (宝石の日々) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Namae no Nai Machi" (名前のない街) as Kyrie | — | — | — | — | Debut | |
| "Moetsukiru Tsuki" (燃え尽きる月) as Kyrie | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Ai Kotoba" (アイコトバ) | — | — | — | — | Ruby Pop | |
| "Kyashana Kokoro" (華奢な心) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Ho" (帆) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Takaramono" (宝者) | 2024 | — | 73 | — | — | |
| "Frail" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Love Sick" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Heart to Heart" (ハートにハート) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Kazeto kuchizuketo" (風とくちづけと) | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Kakumei Dōchū" (革命道中) | 2025 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 165 | TBA |
| "Luminous" (ルミナス) | 2026 | — | 36 | — | — | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Billboard [35] | ||||
| "To the End" TeddyLoid feat. Aina the End | 2017 | — | Silent Planet 2 Vol. 4 | |
| "Break the Doors" TeddyLoid feat. Aina the End | — | Silent Planet: Reloaded | ||
| "Wasted Tears" Marty Friedman feat. Aina the End, Cent Chihiro Chittiii | 2018 | — | B the Beginning: The Image Album | |
| "False Sympathy" (偽りのシンパシー) Mondo Grosso feat. Aina the End | 76 | Attune / Detune | ||
| "Sing-a-Long" Dish// feat. Aina the End | 2019 | — | Junkfood Junction | |
| "Hikari no Hate" (光の涯) Sugizo feat. Aina the End | — | Love & Tranquility | ||
| "Fubenna Kawaiige" (不便な可愛げ) Genie High feat. Aina the End | — | Genie High Story | ||
| "Fave" SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]: Aina the End | 2021 | — | iv | |
| "Margherita + Aina the End" (マルゲリータ + アイナ・ジ・エンド) Kenshi Yonezu feat. Aina the End | 2024 | — | Lost Corner | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Part of Your World" (パート・オブ・ユア・ワールド) | 2017 | Thank You Disney |
Video albums
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Directed by | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kyrie | Kyrie | Shunji Iwai | Lead role | [38] |
Japanese dub
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTV Video Music Awards Japan | 2021 | Best Cinematography | "Kinmokusei" (金木犀) | Won | [39] |
| Nikkan Sports Film Awards | 2023 | Best Newcomer | Kyrie | Nominated | [40] |
| Hochi Film Awards | 2023 | Best New Artist | Won | [41] | |
| Mainichi Film Awards | 2024 | Best New Actress | Nominated | [42] | |
| Blue Ribbon Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | [43] | ||
| Japan Academy Film Prize | Newcomer of the Year | Won | [44] | ||
| Kinema Junpo Awards | Best New Actress | Won | [45] | ||