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| name = Ritsuko Okazaki <br> 岡崎 律子
| name = Ritsuko Okazaki <br /> 岡崎 律子
| image = Ritsuko Okazaki 2005.png
| image = Ritsuko Okazaki 2005.png
| caption = Ritsuko Okazaki on the cover of her album ''Love & Life'' (2005).
| caption = Okazaki on the cover of her album ''Love & Life'' (2005).
| image_size = 180px
| image_size = 220px
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name =
| birth_name =
| alias = Ritz
| alias = Ritz
| birth_place =
| birth_place = [[Nagasaki|Takashima, Nagasaki]], Japan
| birth_date = December 29, 1959
| birth_date = {{birth date|1959|12|29}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2004|5|5|1959|12|19}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2004|5|5|1959|12|19}}
| origin = [[Hashima Island]], [[Nagasaki Prefecture]]
| death_place = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[piano]]
| instrument = {{flatlist|
* Vocals
* piano}}
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| genre = Pop
| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[lyricist]]
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Singer-songwriter
* lyricist}}
| years_active = 1993–2004
| years_active = 1993–2004
| label = [[King Records (Japan)|Starchild]]
| label = [[King Records (Japan)|Starchild]]
| associated_acts = [[Melocure]]
| associated_acts = [[Melocure]]
| website = http://www.ne.jp/asahi/okazaki/book/index.html
| website =
| notable_instruments =
}}
}}


{{nihongo|'''Ritsuko Okazaki'''|岡崎 律子|Okazaki Ritsuko|December 29, 1959 – May 5, 2004}} was a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[singer-songwriter]] born on [[Hashima Island]], [[Nagasaki Prefecture]]. She first made her professional debut with the single, ''Kanashii Jiyū / Koi ga, Kiete Yuku''. She is also known as the [[Shelby Flint]] of Japan.
{{nihongo|'''Ritsuko Okazaki'''|岡崎 律子|Okazaki Ritsuko|December 29, 1959 – May 5, 2004}} was a Japanese singer-songwriter born on [[Hashima Island]], [[Nagasaki Prefecture]]. She first made her professional debut with the single, ''Kanashii Jiyū / Koi ga, Kiete Yuku''. She is also known as the [[Shelby Flint]] of Japan.


==About==
==Biography==
===Early life===


⚫
Okazaki was born in Hashima Island, Nagasaki Prefecture on December 29, 1959. She was born [[Handedness|left-handed]]. During her childhood, she was forced by her mother to use her right hand. However, after hearing that it was bad to force her to use her right hand, her mother quickly advised her to use her natural hand. During her school days, she spent time in the bakery where she worked part-time, and practiced with her band, ''Eleanor''. She was then in charge of the chorus and piano.<ref name="Personal">{{cite web
===Personal===
⚫
| title= PROFILE
⚫
Ritsuko Okazaki was born in Hashima Island, Nagasaki Prefecture on 29 December 1959. She was born [[southpaw|left-handed]]. During her childhood, she was forced by her mother to use her right hand. However, after hearing that it was bad to force her to use her right hand, her mother quickly advised her to use her natural hand. During her school days, she spent time in the bakery where she worked part-time, and practiced with her band, ''Eleanor''. She was then in charge of the chorus and piano.<ref name="Personal">{{cite web
⚫
| title = PROFILE
| url= http://www.ne.jp/asahi/okazaki/book/profile/profile.html
| url= http://www.ne.jp/asahi/okazaki/book/profile/profile.html
| language= Japanese
| language= Japanese
| publisher= 岡崎律子 BOOK
| publisher= 岡崎律子 BOOK
| accessdate = 2009-08-24}}</ref>
| access-date= August 24, 2009
| archive-date= August 30, 2009
| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090830033340/http://www.ne.jp/asahi/okazaki/book/profile/profile.html
| url-status= live
}}</ref>


===Career===
===Career===
Okazaki made her debut as a [[singer-songwriter]] in 1993. During the nineties, she continued singing and also wrote songs for various voice actors. As she became more involved with [[anime]] she composed songs for [[Wedding Peach]], [[Fruits Basket]], [[Princess Tutu]], [[Symphonic Rain]], [[Say "I love you."]], and [[Love Hina]]. She formed the duo, [[Melocure]] in 2002 with singer-songwriter [[Megumi Hinata]].
Okazaki made her debut as a singer-songwriter in 1993. During the nineties, she continued singing and also wrote songs for various voice actors. As she became more involved with [[anime]] she composed songs for ''[[Wedding Peach]]'', ''[[Fruits Basket]]'', ''[[Princess Tutu]]'', ''[[Symphonic Rain]]'', and ''[[Love Hina]]''. She formed the duo [[Melocure]] in 2002 with singer-songwriter [[Megumi Hinata]].


In the following two years, the duo released several singles and an album, ''Melodic Hard Cure''. Okazaki also produced songs during these years for artists such as [[Megumi Hayashibara]], [[Mayumi Iizuka]], and [[Yui Horie]]. According to her fans, the lyrics of Okazaki's songs are characterized by poetic imagery, depth of emotion, gentle optimism and simplicity.
In the following two years, the duo released several singles and an album, ''Melodic Hard Cure''. Okazaki also produced songs during these years for artists such as [[Megumi Hayashibara]], [[Mayumi Iizuka]], and [[Yui Horie]]. According to her fans, the lyrics of Okazaki's songs are characterized by poetic imagery, depth of emotion, gentle optimism and simplicity.
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She was diagnosed with [[stomach cancer]] in 2003 but still continued with her work. During this time there was little information released about her. The news was revealed to the public in the liner notes of the CD soundtrack re-release of the visual novel ''[[Symphonic Rain]]'', which was released a year after her death.
She was diagnosed with [[stomach cancer]] in 2003 but still continued with her work. During this time there was little information released about her. The news was revealed to the public in the liner notes of the CD soundtrack re-release of the visual novel ''[[Symphonic Rain]]'', which was released a year after her death.


On May 5, 2004, Ritsuko Okazaki died suddenly at the age of 44 from [[septic shock]] as a result of [[septicemia]].<ref>[http://ritzmail.nk2.org/ Announcement of her death on "Ritsuko Okazaki Mailing List 'Ritzmail'"]</ref> She was unable to speak any last words, and left her work unfinished.
On May 5, 2004, Okazaki died suddenly at the age of 44 from [[septic shock]] as a result of [[sepsis]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ritzmail.nk2.org/ |title=Announcement of her death on "Ritsuko Okazaki Mailing List 'Ritzmail'" |access-date=March 31, 2008 |archive-date=March 21, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080321095512/http://ritzmail.nk2.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She was unable to speak any last words, and left her work unfinished.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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| <small>The opening and ending themes for ''[[Princess Tutu]]''.</small>
| <small>The opening and ending themes for ''[[Princess Tutu]]''.</small>
|-
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| '''Friendship ~For Suki-tte Ii na yo~'''
| {{nihongo||Friendship ~for 好きっていいなよ。|'''Friendship ~For Suki-tte Ii na yo~'''|Friendship ~for Say I Love You.}}
|November 2012
|November 2012
| <small>Opening song for anime ''[[Say I Love You (manga)|Suki-tte Ii na yo.]]''</small><ref>{{Cite web|script-title=ja:好きっていいなよ。|url=http://king-cr.jp/special/sukinayo/news/|access-date=2021-05-21|script-website=ja:好きっていいなよ。|language=ja|archive-date=July 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722093506/http://king-cr.jp/special/sukinayo/news/|url-status=live}}
| <small>Opening song for anime ''[[Suki-tte Ii na yo.]]''
*{{cite web |title=The Late Anime Singer Okazaki Ritsuko's Song Selected for OP Theme of Sukitte Ii na yo |url=https://myanimelist.net/news/16682241 |website=MyAnimeList |access-date=May 21, 2021 |archive-date=August 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814025243/https://myanimelist.net/news/16682241 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| Contains Okazaki's cover of the songs from ''[[Symphonic Rain]]''.
| Contains Okazaki's cover of the songs from ''[[Symphonic Rain]]''.
|-
|-
| '''''Love & Life: private works 1999-2001'''''
| '''''Love & Life: private works 1999–2001'''''
| May 5, 2005
| May 5, 2005
| Includes songs from 3 promotional CDs previously exclusive for her fan club members.
| Includes songs from 3 promotional CDs previously exclusive for her fan club members.
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<small>'''Source:'''<ref name="Discography">{{cite web
<small>'''Source:'''<ref name="Discography">{{cite web
| title = DISCOGRAPHY
| title= DISCOGRAPHY
| url= http://www.ne.jp/asahi/okazaki/book/disco/disco.html
| url= http://www.ne.jp/asahi/okazaki/book/disco/disco.html
| language= Japanese
| language= Japanese
| publisher= 岡崎律子 BOOK
| publisher= 岡崎律子 BOOK
| access-date= August 24, 2009
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| accessdate = 2009-08-24}}</ref></small>
| archive-date= August 6, 2009
| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090806090251/http://www.ne.jp/asahi/okazaki/book/disco/disco.html
| url-status= live
⚫
}}</ref></small>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{wikiquote}}
* [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/okazaki/book/ Okazaki Ritsuko's official homepage] {{ja icon}}
* [http://love.life.coocan.jp/ Okazaki Ritsuko's official homepage] {{in lang|ja}}
* [http://www.starchild.co.jp/artist/okazaki/ Official site @ Star Child] {{ja icon}}
* [http://www.starchild.co.jp/artist/okazaki/ Official site @ Star Child] {{in lang|ja}}
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/okazaki_ritsuko/disco.html Official site @ Universal Music] {{ja icon}}
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/okazaki_ritsuko/disco.html Official site @ Universal Music] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403075902/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/okazaki_ritsuko/disco.html |date=April 3, 2009 }} {{in lang|ja}}
* [http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/SCR_CATALOG/095.html Ritsuko Okazaki @ King Records] {{ja icon}}
* [http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/SCR_CATALOG/095.html Ritsuko Okazaki @ King Records] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110081604/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/SCR_CATALOG/095.html |date=January 10, 2009 }} {{in lang|ja}}
* [http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/anime/essentials/ritsuko_okazaki/ Memorial page @ CDJapan]
* [http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/anime/essentials/ritsuko_okazaki/ Memorial page @ CDJapan]


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Latest revision as of 21:52, 28 November 2024

Ritsuko Okazaki
岡崎 律子
Okazaki on the cover of her album Love & Life (2005).
Okazaki on the cover of her album Love & Life (2005).
Background information
Also known asRitz
Born(1959-12-29)December 29, 1959
Takashima, Nagasaki, Japan
DiedMay 5, 2004(2004-05-05) (aged 44)
Tokyo, Japan
GenresPop
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • lyricist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1993–2004
LabelsStarchild

Ritsuko Okazaki (岡崎 律子, Okazaki Ritsuko, December 29, 1959 – May 5, 2004) was a Japanese singer-songwriter born on Hashima Island, Nagasaki Prefecture. She first made her professional debut with the single, Kanashii Jiyū / Koi ga, Kiete Yuku. She is also known as the Shelby Flint of Japan.

Biography

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

Okazaki was born in Hashima Island, Nagasaki Prefecture on December 29, 1959. She was born left-handed. During her childhood, she was forced by her mother to use her right hand. However, after hearing that it was bad to force her to use her right hand, her mother quickly advised her to use her natural hand. During her school days, she spent time in the bakery where she worked part-time, and practiced with her band, Eleanor. She was then in charge of the chorus and piano.[1]

Career

[edit]

Okazaki made her debut as a singer-songwriter in 1993. During the nineties, she continued singing and also wrote songs for various voice actors. As she became more involved with anime she composed songs for Wedding Peach, Fruits Basket, Princess Tutu, Symphonic Rain, and Love Hina. She formed the duo Melocure in 2002 with singer-songwriter Megumi Hinata.

In the following two years, the duo released several singles and an album, Melodic Hard Cure. Okazaki also produced songs during these years for artists such as Megumi Hayashibara, Mayumi Iizuka, and Yui Horie. According to her fans, the lyrics of Okazaki's songs are characterized by poetic imagery, depth of emotion, gentle optimism and simplicity.

Death

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She was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2003 but still continued with her work. During this time there was little information released about her. The news was revealed to the public in the liner notes of the CD soundtrack re-release of the visual novel Symphonic Rain, which was released a year after her death.

On May 5, 2004, Okazaki died suddenly at the age of 44 from septic shock as a result of sepsis.[2] She was unable to speak any last words, and left her work unfinished.

Discography

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Singles

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Title Release date Notes
Kanashii Jiyū / Koi ga, Kiete Yuku (悲しい自由 / 恋が、消えてゆく, Sad Freedom / Love has Disappeared) March 3, 1993
Sai'ai / Jūnigatsu no Yuki no Hi (最愛 / 12 月の雪の日, Beloved / The Snowy Day of December) February 23, 1994
Chōkyori Denwa / Girlfriend (長距離電話 / Girlfriend, Long Distance Call / Girlfriend) September 15, 1994
Riguretto ~Koibito Nara~ / Shigatsu no Yuki (リグレット～恋人なら～ / ４月の雪, Regret ~If as Lovers~ / The Snow in April) April 25, 1996
A Happy Life / Hamingu (A Happy Life / ～ハミング～, A Happy Life / Humming) August 25, 1996 "A Happy Life" sung by Megumi Hayashibara as the opening theme for Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!.
Rain or Shine -Futte mo Harete mo- / White Land (Rain or Shine －降っても晴れても－ / White Land) October 25, 1997
L'aquoiboniste (Muzōsa Shinshi) / Moonshadow (L'aquoiboniste (無造作紳士) / Moonshadow, L'aquoiboniste (Trouble-free Gentleman) / Moon Shadow) December 8, 1999 Japanese cover of "L'aquoiboniste" by Jane Birkin
For Furutsū Basuketto / Chiisana Inori (For フルーツバスケット / 小さな祈り, For Fruits Basket / A Small Prayer) July 25, 2001 The opening and ending themes for Natsuki Takaya's anime adaptation, Fruits Basket.
Morning Grace October 23, 2002 The opening and ending themes for Princess Tutu.
Friendship ~For Suki-tte Ii na yo~ (Friendship ~for 好きっていいなよ。, Friendship ~for Say I Love You.) November 2012 Opening song for anime Suki-tte Ii na yo.[3]

Albums

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Title Release date Notes
Sincerely yours March 24, 1993
Joyful Calendar March 23, 1994
A Happy Life May 25, 1996
Ritzberry Fields August 21, 1997
Rain or Shine October 25, 1997
Ohayō (おはよう, Good Morning) November 6, 1998
Love Hina Okazaki Collection December 15, 2001
Love Hina Self Cover Album December 16, 2001
Life is lovely. February 5, 2003
Sister Princess RePure Twelve Angels 12 Characters Ending Songs February 5, 2003
For Ritz December 29, 2004 Contains Okazaki's cover of the songs from Symphonic Rain.
Love & Life: private works 1999–2001 May 5, 2005 Includes songs from 3 promotional CDs previously exclusive for her fan club members.

Source:[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "PROFILE" (in Japanese). 岡崎律子 BOOK. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. Retrieved August 24, 2009.
  2. ^ "Announcement of her death on "Ritsuko Okazaki Mailing List 'Ritzmail'"". Archived from the original on March 21, 2008. Retrieved March 31, 2008.
  3. ^ 好きっていいなよ。. 好きっていいなよ。 (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 22, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "DISCOGRAPHY" (in Japanese). 岡崎律子 BOOK. Archived from the original on August 6, 2009. Retrieved August 24, 2009.
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