Riko Ishino
Japanese singer (born 2000)
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Riko Ishino (石野 理子, Ishino Riko; born 29 October 2000) is a Japanese singer from Hiroshima Prefecture, affiliated with SML Management.[1] She has served as a former member of Idol Renaissance, as well as vocalist for Akai Ko-en and Aooo.
Riko Ishino | |
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| Born | 29 October 2000 |
| Origin | Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Genre | J-pop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Member of | Aooo |
| Formerly of | |
Biography
Riko Ishino, a native of Hiroshima Prefecture, was born on 29 October 2000.[1] She was educated at Actor's School Hiroshima and was part of their 20th graduating class.[2] She graduated from Rikkyo University in 2023.[3]
Ishino was part of Idol Renaissance from its formation in 2014 until its disbandment in February 2018.[4][5] During her time with the group, she would commute from her native Hiroshima to Tokyo every weekend.[2] In 2016, she starred in Yūsuke Koroyasu's movie First Album.[6] A fan of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team, she sang the national anthem at the team's 22 September 2016 game at the Mazda Stadium.[7] In 2017, she performed "Sanche Taisō", the theme song for Sanfrecce Hiroshima's mascot character Sanche.[8]
On 4 May 2018, it was revealed at Viva La Rock 2018 that Ishino became part of Akai Ko-en as their new vocalist,[9] replacing Chiaki Satō.[10] Yūsuke Koide, as he confirmed on the 8 May 2018 episode of After 6 Junction , had recommended Ishino to Akai Ko-en leader Maisa Tsuno for consideration for the job.[10] Akihiro Watanabe of Real Sound called the change an unprecedented one, citing her vocal talents, her "status as a Hello! Project fan and ability to view the idol scene objectively", and Koide's involvement.[10] The band disbanded on 28 May 2021 due to Tsuno's death.[11] In August 2023, she formed the band Aooo as the vocalist.[12]
Ishino was vocalist for Misty Tone's songs "Hitohira" and "Nukumori", the theme song and insert song (respectively) for the 2023 TBS drama Brother Trap ,[13] as well as for Osage's song "Yoruwazurai", the ending theme of the 2023 MBS TV drama If It's with You.[14] On 15 November 2023, Ishino released her first solo song, "Bricolage", which she wrote herself as a collaboration with composer A.G.O. and, according to Music Natalie, "explore[s] the meaning of her continued solo singing and her thoughts on her path to success".[15] She was part of Studio April, formed for the 2025 Spring FM802 Access! Campaign to perform its campaign song "Sekiharuka".[16]
Discography
Singles
Other songs
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2016 | First Album | [6] |