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=== Musical career ===
=== Musical career ===
Citing [[Etsuko Ichihara]] as her inspiration, in 1989, Shishido decided to audition for a contest hosted by [[Lotte (conglomerate)|Lotte]] through the encouragement of her mother.<ref name="interview1"/> At the age of 16, Shishido was selected as the winner out of 85,000 contestants<ref name="interview1"/> and appeared on their television commercial in the following year. Shishido's debut single, titled {{Nihongo|"Cosmic Rendezvous"|コズミック・ランデブー|Kozumikku Randebū}}, was released in 1990. Known by her idol nickname {{Nihongo|"Run Run"|るんるん|Run Run}}, Shishido also joined the members of [[Lip's]] and [[Rakutenshi]] to form the short-lived idol group Nanatsuboshi as a side project. During her time as an idol, she faced strict regulations during public appearances and was not allowed to speak out of turn, nor was she allowed to befriend other idols from rival managements.<ref name="interview1"/>
Citing [[Etsuko Ichihara]] as her inspiration, in 1989, Shishido decided to audition for a contest hosted by [[Lotte (conglomerate)|Lotte]] through the encouragement of her mother.<ref name="interview1"/> At the age of 16, Shishido was selected as the winner out of 85,000 contestants<ref name="interview1"/> and appeared on their television commercial in the following year. Shishido's debut single, titled {{Nihongo|"Cosmic Rendezvous"|コズミック・ランデブー|Kozumikku Randebū}}, was released in 1990. Known by her idol nickname {{Nihongo|"Run Run"|るんるん|Run Run}}, Shishido also joined the members of [[Lip's]] and [[Rakutenshi]] to form the project group Nanatsuboshi. During her time as an idol, she faced strict regulations during public appearances and was not allowed to speak out of turn, nor was she allowed to befriend other idols from rival managements.<ref name="interview1"/>


In 1992, Shishido terminated her contract, citing interest in other career paths such as acting and film.<ref name="interview1"/> Shishido continued her singing career as an [[Independent music|independent singer]].<ref name="indpt">{{cite web | url=http://rumi-shishido.com/profile.html | title=Rumi Shishido's profile | work=Rumi Shishido | accessdate=March 11, 2010}}</ref> Her first indie album, ''Set Me Free'', released in 1995 and had cost {{JPY|500,000}} to produce.<ref name="interview1"/> Shishido's album was positively received, and [[Neil Strauss]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' compared her "ripe, melodic voice" to [[Debbie Gibson]] and [[Liz Phair]].<ref name="nyt">{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/21/arts/the-pop-life-014995.html | first=Neil | last=Strauss | title=The Pop Life: Subtle Inroads | work=The New York Times | date=September 21, 1995 | accessdate=March 11, 2010}}</ref>
In 1992, Shishido terminated her contract, citing interest in other career paths such as acting and film.<ref name="interview1"/> Shishido continued her singing career as an [[Independent music|independent singer]].<ref name="indpt">{{cite web | url=http://rumi-shishido.com/profile.html | title=Rumi Shishido's profile | work=Rumi Shishido | accessdate=March 11, 2010}}</ref> Her first indie album, ''Set Me Free'', released in 1995 and had cost {{JPY|500,000}} to produce.<ref name="interview1"/> Shishido's album was positively received, and [[Neil Strauss]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' compared her "ripe, melodic voice" to [[Debbie Gibson]] and [[Liz Phair]].<ref name="nyt">{{cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/21/arts/the-pop-life-014995.html | first=Neil | last=Strauss | title=The Pop Life: Subtle Inroads | work=The New York Times | date=September 21, 1995 | accessdate=March 11, 2010}}</ref>

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Rumi Shishido
宍戸 留美
Born (1973-11-06) November 6, 1973 (age 51)
Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Other namesRun Run
Occupations
Years active1990–present
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Websiterumi-shishido.com

Rumi Shishido (宍戸 留美, Shishido Rumi, born November 6, 1973) is a Japanese singer, actress, and voice actress from Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.[1] Shishido debuted as an idol singer with Sony Records in 1990 with the single "Cosmic Rendezvous." In 1992, she left her management and began releasing music independently.

Around the same time Shishido left her management, she also debuted as a voice actress, with her breakthrough role being Mikako Koda from Neighborhood Story. Other notable roles she has played include Onpu Segawa from Ojamajo Doremi, Rosemary Applefield from Ashita no Nadja, Viper from Reborn!, MOMO from the Xenosaga series, Diana and Luna from the Jewelpet series, and June Amou from Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live and King of Prism.

Early life

Shishido was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan as the only daughter of an old Samurai family; her grandfather was a buddhist monk. When Shishido was two, she moved to Hiroshima with her mother after her parents divorced.[2] She was a cheerleader at school. Prior to being scouted, she was studying abroad in Seattle, Washington.[2]

Career

Musical career

Citing Etsuko Ichihara as her inspiration, in 1989, Shishido decided to audition for a contest hosted by Lotte through the encouragement of her mother.[2] At the age of 16, Shishido was selected as the winner out of 85,000 contestants[2] and appeared on their television commercial in the following year. Shishido's debut single, titled "Cosmic Rendezvous" (コズミック・ランデブー, Kozumikku Randebū), was released in 1990. Known by her idol nickname "Run Run" (るんるん, Run Run), Shishido also joined the members of Lip's and Rakutenshi to form the project group Nanatsuboshi. During her time as an idol, she faced strict regulations during public appearances and was not allowed to speak out of turn, nor was she allowed to befriend other idols from rival managements.[2]

In 1992, Shishido terminated her contract, citing interest in other career paths such as acting and film.[2] Shishido continued her singing career as an independent singer.[3] Her first indie album, Set Me Free, released in 1995 and had cost ¥500,000 to produce.[2] Shishido's album was positively received, and Neil Strauss of The New York Times compared her "ripe, melodic voice" to Debbie Gibson and Liz Phair.[4]

Since meeting guitarist Kohei Shigihara, most of Shishido's music has been composed by him.[5] The first song produced by the two was titled "Lion to Kyūka" (ライオンと休暇, Raion to Kyūka) in 2006,[6] which Shishido describes as the song "[seeming] to have been [her] image" and that "[t]hough [she is] refreshing, [she sings] the sense of the vanity of life of the man and woman".[6]

On May 9, 2010, Shishido celebrated her 20th anniversary in the music industry with a commemorative performance that was streamed live on Ustream. Shishido's performance set a record of having the most people view her video on the entire history of the website.[5]

Voice acting career

Shishido's first start at a voice acting career was in 1992, when she voiced Uni Charm Password from the OVA series of KO Beast. In 1995, she broke through with her first leading role as Mikako Koda from Neighborhood Story and was encouraged to audition after producer Hiromi Seki had heard her speaking voice through her album, Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do-Shi-Shi-Do-Ru-Mi.[2] Shishido auditioned for the role of Doremi in Ojamajo Doremi but did not get the part. Despite that, she was later cast as Onpu, a role that boosted her popularity as a voice actress.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Gokinjo Monogatari Mikako Kōda
2000 Ojamajo Doremi # The Movie Onpu Segawa
2001 Mōtto! Ojamajo Doremi: Kaeru Seki no Himitsu Onpu Segawa
2017 King of Prism: Pride the Hero June Amou
2019 King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars June Amou

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Gokinjo Monogatari Mikako Kōda
1996 Hana Yori Dango Sakurako Sanjō
1999 Ojamajo Doremi Onpu Segawa Voice
2000 Ojamajo Doremi # Onpu Segawa
2001 Mōtto! Ojamajo Doremi Onpu Segawa
2002 Ojamajo Doremi Dokkān! Onpu Segawa
2002 Digimon Frontier Lopmon
2003 Ashita no Nadja Rosemary Applefield
2003 Popotan Shizuku
2003 Zatch Bell! Laila Season 2
2004 Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho Onpu Segawa
2005 Xenosaga: The Animation M.O.M.O.
2005 Paradise Kiss Mikako Kōda
2006 Twin Princess of Wonder Planet Pearl
2006 Powerpuff Girls Z Sakurako Kintoki/Sedusa
2006 The Story of Saiunkoku Sa Shunki
2006 Welcome to the N.H.K. Nanako Midorikawa, Pururin, Torotoro
2006 Reborn! Viper/Mammon
2007 The Story of Saiunkoku: Second Series Sa Shunki
2009 Jewelpet Diana, Luna
2010 Jewelpet Twinkle Diana, Luna
2010 Highschool of the Dead Naomi Episode 3
2011 Jewelpet Sunshine Diana, Luna
2012 Jewelpet Kira Deco Luna
2013 Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live June Amō

OVA

Original Net Animation

Video games

CD Drama

Live-action films

Discography

References

  1. ^ "宍戸留美 – TOWER RECORDS ONLINE". tower.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Nelkin, Sarah (June 10, 2017). "Rumi Shishido Talks about Going from Underground Idol to Professional Voice Actress". Anime Now. Archived from the original on July 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "Rumi Shishido's profile". Rumi Shishido. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
  4. ^ Strauss, Neil (September 21, 1995). "The Pop Life: Subtle Inroads". The New York Times. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
  5. ^ a b "宍戸留美 – RUMI SHISHIDO". Majix. September 21, 1995. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
  6. ^ a b "ライオンと休暇". Majix. September 21, 1995. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
  7. ^ 宍戸留美、ニューアルバムで熟れた「女」の魅力歌う. Natalie.mu (in Japanese). March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
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