(Group) Sphere

[Marian]

The group Sphere (スフィア) is made up of Kotobuki Minako (寿美菜子), Takagaki Ayahi (高垣彩陽), Tomatsu Haruka (戸松遥), and Toyosaki Aki (豊崎愛生).

Sphere was formed in the spring of 2009, and they have released many CDs and peformed in many events and concerts.

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Sphere
http://www.planet-sphere.jp/main.php



Ayahi Takagaki

Ayahi Takagaki (高垣 彩陽, Takagaki Ayahi?, born October 25, 1985) is a Japanese seiyū and singer born in Tokyo, Japan.[1] She had her first major voice acting roles in 2007, voicing Jasmine in Deltora Quest and Lucia Nahashi in Venus Versus Virus.

Her career as a musician began with her performance of the opening themes of the anime series First Love Limited in April 2009. In the same month, she and three other voice actresses debuted as the musical group Sphere with their single "Future Stream".

Minako Kotobuki

Minako Kotobuki (寿 美菜子, Kotobuki Minako?, born September 17, 1991) is a Japanese seiyū and singer born in Hyogo, Japan.[1] She is best known for her role in K-On!. Her career as a musician began with her performance of the opening and ending themes of the anime series K-On! in April 2009. In the same month, she and three other voice actresses debuted as the musical group Sphere with their single "Future Stream".

Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu (戸松 遥, Tomatsu Haruka?, born February 4, 1990 in Ichinomiya, Aichi) is a seiyuu, employed by Music Ray'n (a Sony Music Entertainment Japan company).

Aki Toyosaki

Aki Toyosaki (豊崎 愛生, Toyosaki Aki?, born October 28, 1986) is a Japanese seiyū and singer born in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.[1] She had her first major voice acting roles in 2007, voicing Amuro Ninagawa in Kenkō Zenrakei Suieibu Umishō and Su in Shugo Chara!. She was later named as a "Best New Actress" at the 4th Seiyu Awards in 2010 for her role as Yui Hirasawa in K-On! and Kana Nakamachi in Kanamemo.

Her career as a musician began with her performance of the opening and ending themes of the anime series K-On! in April 2009. In the same month, she and three other voice actresses debuted as the musical group Sphere with their single "Future Stream". Later, K-On!'s ending theme was given Animation Kobe's "Best Song" award. She released her first solo single "love your life" in October 2009. She was awarded "Best Musical Performance" at the 4th Seiyu Awards for her performance on the K-On! mini-album Hōkago Tea Time with four other actresses.

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new Album:
Spring is here

2011年3月16日

   1. Spring is here [5:11]

          作詞・作曲：rino、編曲：虹音

   2. Now loading...SKY!! [4:21]

          作詞：畑亜貴、作曲・編曲：虹音

          * テレビアニメ『あそびにいくヨ!』オープニングテーマ
   3. キミが太陽 [4:29]

          作詞：こだまさおり、作曲・編曲：高田暁

   4. REALOVE:REALIFE [3:42]

          作詞：畑亜貴、作曲・編曲：黒須克彦

   5. Congratulations!! [5:18]

          作詞：こだまさおり、作曲・編曲：渡辺未来

   6. 手のひらに夢 [3:38]

          作詞：rino、作曲：瀬名、編曲：大野宏明

   7. 風をあつめて [5:19]

          作詞・作曲：rino、編曲：虹音

          * オンラインゲーム『ラグナロクオンライン』7thアニバーサリーソングス
   8. かってな成長期 [4:58]

          作詞：畑亜貴、作曲・編曲：黒須克彦

          * PS3・PSP用ゲームソフト『剣と魔法と学園モノ。3』オープニングテーマ
   9. MOON SIGNAL [4:14]

          作詞：畑亜貴、作曲・編曲：虹音

          * テレビアニメ『おとめ妖怪 ざくろ』オープニングテーマ
  10. By MY PACE!! [4:48]

          作詞：こだまさおり、作曲・編曲：安岡洋一郎

  11. Brave my heart [3:44]

          作詞：畑亜貴、作曲：村井大、編曲：虹音

          * オンラインゲーム『ラグナロクオンライン』7thアニバーサリーソングス
  12. クライマックスホイッスル [3:58]

          作詞：こだまさおり、作曲：三浦誠司、編曲：齋藤真也

          * パチスロ『シスタークエスト2 〜魔剣の騎士と白銀の巫女〜』オープニングテーマ
  13. 夢奏レコード [5:44]

          作詞：rino、作曲：村井大、編曲:虹音

          * パチスロ『シスタークエスト2 〜魔剣の騎士と白銀の巫女〜』エンディングテーマ
  14. 虹を駆ける旋律 [1:36]

          作詞・作曲・編曲:rino

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[Deaglezero]

Seeing as this thread hasn't been updated in quite a while, one of Sphere's more recent singles "Hazy" came out a couple of months ago. For me, this is like one of the top anime theme songs. The girls' 'pure' singing style and the nice guitar instrumental makes it a special song for me.

The PV is a bit meh although the song is great. I think the Hanasaku Iroha anime ending animation does it more justice (2nd video).

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For those interested, Sphere released a new single, here's the PV:



The girls are very energetic I guess.

And btw, you should watch Hanasaku Iroha, it's a nice touching anime. With awesome, realer-than-real graphics (especially for scenery).