Kanon Wakeshima

Quick Facts: Who was Kanon Wakeshima?

Subject:

Kanon Wakeshima

Known for:

Japanese musician and singer known for her cello performances and anime theme songs.

Born:

1988-06-28

Century / Era:

1988s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Kanon Wakeshima (分島 花音, Wakeshima Kanon; born June 28, 1988) is a Japanese musician and singer. Originally produced by musician and fashion designer Mana, Wakeshima debuted under the DefStar Records label on May 28, 2008, with the single "Still Doll", the ending theme for the anime adaptation of the manga series Vampire Knight. She also provided the voice for a maid that appears in the eighth episode of the series. Wakeshima's second single "Suna no Oshiro", released on November 12, 2008, was used as the ending theme for the series' second season (subtitled Guilty). She was nominated for a Best Newcomer award for 2008 in the fourth annual Shōjo Beat Music Awards, nominees of which are determined by surveying "record companies, music journalists, music experts, and music fans".

Pivotal Works & Achievements

At the age of three, she began learning cello, marking her entry into the world of music. In junior high school she formed her own ensemble group. At the age of fifteen, she transited from her former classical ensembles into playing in the baroque section. Appearing in a variety of recitals and concerts throughout her school years, she began writing her own music and combining singing with her cello playing at the age of sixteen. As she transited from junior high school to high school, she began writing her own music and singing.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She gave her first vocal performances during a high school festival. Wakeshima auditioned at Sony Music Entertainment as a singer, originally not intending to include her cello playing with her demo tape, but later changed her mind after experimenting with performing with the piano. She became a finalist at the audition, contracting with the Sony subsidiary DefStar Records and debuting on May 28, 2008, with her first single, "Still Doll". The single was chosen as the ending theme for the first season of the anime adaptation of Vampire Knight. Wakeshima released her second single, "Suna No Oshiro", on November 12, 2008.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1988 (1988-06-28): Birth of Kanon Wakeshima — Japanese musician and singer known for her cello performances and anime theme songs.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Originally produced by musician and fashion designer Mana, Wakeshima debuted under the DefStar Records label on May 28, 2008, with the single "Still Doll", the ending theme for the anime adaptation of the manga series Vampire Knight.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kanon Wakeshima

True or False: “Kanon Wakeshima debuted as a professional singer without incorporating her cello playing into her initial demo tape.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She initially did not intend to include her cello playing, but she changed her mind after experimenting with performing alongside the piano.

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