Nomico
Japanese singer
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Nomico (stylized as nomico, Japanese: のみこ; born 18 February)[1] is a Japanese singer. She is known for featuring on the 2007 single "Bad Apple!!" by Alstroemeria Records, which became viral and earned popularity in internet culture. She has performed songs for a number of anime series and visual novels.
Nomico | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 February[year missing] Tokushima Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-pop, electronic, doujin |
| Label | Lantis |
| Website | https://ameblo.jp/nomico-honey/ |
Career
Nomico debuted in 2004 as the lead singer of the musical circle LOOPCUBE.[2] They released their debut album, entitled Nomico no Ōzora in 2004.[3]
In 2006, Nomico signed to the Lantis record label—named Mellow Head at the time—and released her debut studio album Nomico no Mi that same year.[4][5] Also in 2006, she made her voice acting debut with the anime series Renkin 3-kyū Magical? Pokān, providing the voices of Keimie, an invisible woman who serves as a chaperone of the protagonists, and a pair of talking rabbits named Jun and Tan.[6][7][8] She performed the song "Shichaimashō" for the series, which served as her debut single.[citation needed]
In 2007, Nomico featured on the Alstroemeria Records single "Bad Apple!!", which was the sole track to feature vocals on their album Lovelight.[9] The song appeared on the Nico Nico Douga charts.[10] A fanmade shadow art music video of the song went viral both on YouTube and Nico Nico Douga that same year, and is the catalyst for the song's enduring popularity in internet culture;[11][12][13] as of January 2025, the music video has gained over 100 million views on YouTube.[14] That same year, she also performed "Skip!" for Moetan, and "Onnanoko Fantasy" and "Yumeiro Hanabi" for Nee Pon? × Rai Pon!.[15][16]
In 2008, Nomico performed "For Your Yell" for Just ask Nostradamus!.[17]
In 2009, Nomico released her second studio album, Nomical Hystery Hour!.[18] Also in 2009, she performed "Koikora Recycling" for Akikan!.[19]
In 2010, Nomico performed "Karakuri Nemuridan" for Katanagatari.[20]
In 2011, Nomico performed "Randosering" for Mitsudomoe and "Hoshikaze no Horoscope" for Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi.[21][22]
In 2023, Nomico featured with several artists on the single "Gyakyū☆Fuwaku☆Fraction", which was the opening theme for My Life as Inukai-san's Dog.[23]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Renkin 3-kyū Magical? Pokān | Keimie, Jun and Tan | Anime series; main voice role |
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Nomico no Mi (のみこの実)[5] |
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| Nomical Hystery Hour! (のみこの)[18] |
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Singles
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "Shichaimashō" (しちゃいましょう) | 2006 | Ending theme for Renkin 3-kyū Magical? Pokān |
| "Skip!" (スキップ!)[15] | 2007 | Ending theme for Moetan |
| "Onnanoko Fantasy" (女の子ファンタジー)[16] | 2007 | Opening theme for Nee Pon? × Rai Pon! |
| "Yumeiro Hanabi" (夢色花火)[16] | Ending theme for Nee Pon? × Rai Pon! | |
| "For Your Yell"[17] | 2008 | Opening theme for Just ask Nostradamus! |
| "Koikora Recycling" (恋空リサイクリング)[19] | 2009 | Opening theme for Akikan! |
| "Karakuri Nemuridan" (からくり眠り談)[20] | 2010 | Ending theme for Katanagatari |
| "Randosering" (ランドセリング☆)[21] | 2011 | Ending theme for Mitsudomoe |
| "Hoshikaze no Horoscope" (星風のホロスコープ)[22] | Ending theme for Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi | |
| "Gyakyū☆Fuwaku☆Fraction" (逆境☆不惑☆フラクション)[23][a] | 2023 | Opening theme for My Life as Inukai-san's Dog |
As a featured artist
- "Bad Apple!!" by Alstroemeria Records (2007)