Noriko Ogawa (singer)
Birth nameShigemi Tanimoto
Also known asShigemi Yoshida
Born(1973-07-20)20 July 1973
Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
GenresPop, kayokyoku
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, idol
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1979-
LabelsTaurus Records
Websitenoriko-ogawa.com

Noriko Ogawa (小川範子, Ogawa Noriko), born Shigemi Tanimoto (谷本重美, Tanimoto Shigemi), is a Japanese actress and J-pop singer born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan on 20 July 1973. In 1979, she made acting debut as a child-actress in television drama series Tetsudou Kouankan and in 1987 singing debut with the single Namida o Tabanete under Taurus Records. She has alma matter of Waseda University.[1]

Biography

At the age of 6, she made appearance on the ominous photobook Little Angels Shoujo no Uta published under Hoei TV Production under the real name Shigemi Tanimoto.[2] During the same time, she made acting debut as a child actress in the television drama series Tetsudou Kouankan. At age 7, she made acting debut as child stage actresses in theaters. In 1986, her acting in the television drama Ai no Arashi has been in the centre of attention from both audience and critics.[2][3] In 1987, she changed her stage to Noriko Ogawa, whom on the same year she made singing debut with single Namida o Tabanete under Taurus Records.[4][3] In 1992, she held her first summer concert tour 92 Dix Neuf Ans.[1] The footage has been recorded into live album and released on the same year. In 1997, she graduated from Waseda University of department sociology.[1]

After the marriage in 2005, her activities of both actress and singer has decreased. On her 30th singing debut anniversary in 2017, she released compilation album 30th Anniversary Best which includes re-recorded debut songs.[5][6] In 2020, it was reported that Ogawa is in the charge of the acting audition under hew own private agency.[7]

Personal life

In 2005, she married Japanese actor Akio Yoshida. The announcement was wade through official website.[8]

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Year Single Peak chart positions Formats
JPN
Oricon
[9]
1987 "Namida o Tabanete"
 13 CD, LP, Cassette
1988 "Eien no Utatane"
 12 CD, LP, Cassette
"Kowareru"
 6 CD, LP, Cassette
"Glass no Mekakushi"
 6 CD, LP, Cassette
1989 "Hitohira"
 8 CD, LP, Cassette,
"Natsuiro no Tenshi"
 8 CD, LP, Cassette
"Mujitsu no Tsumi"
 10 CD, LP, Cassette
1990 "Hitomishiri Angel—Tenshi-tachi no Lesson"
 15 CD
"Bathroom no Gensō"
 38 CD
"Marionette wa Nemuranai"
 37 CD
1991 "Netako o Okosu Komoriuta"
 61 CD
"Hachigatsu no Calendar"
 48 CD
1992 "Sunao ni Jealousy"
 - CD
1993 "Koi o Shiyō to Omou"
 - CD
"Ai Saresugite"
 - CD
1994 "Requiem"
 - CD
1995 "Shinjite Ii yo ne"
 - CD
"Sorezore no Ai"
 - CD
1996 "Aitai to Omoetanara Ii ne"
 - CD
"Guru Guru Suru Yoru"
 - CD
1999 "Shitchitai to Kingyo"
 - CD
2004 "Nami no Toriko ni Naru yō ni"
 - CD
2005 "Hika Shukumei"
 - CD
"—" denotes items which did not chart.

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon
[9]
Kowareru: Suki to Tsutaete Suki to Kotaete
  • Released: 24 July 1988
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape
 21
Sono Toki
  • Released: 26 July 1989
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape
 23
Kare to Kanojo 21
Omocha Bako Akenai
  • Released: 27 September 1991
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, Cassette tape
 83
Doushite Kon'nani Suki Nandarou
  • Released: 12 August 1992
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, Cassette tape
 -
Koi wo Shiyou to Omou
  • Released: 29 September 1993
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD
 -
Hito Kui hi to ku I (as OGAWA)
  • Released: 20 July 2000
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD
 -
Hoozuki (as OGAWA)
  • Released: 7 October 2001
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD
 -
Tada Ai no Tame ni: Aimez-moi pour amour
  • Released: 30 November 2002
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD
 -
"—" denotes items which did not chart.

EPs

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon
[9]
Namida wo Tabanete: Anata e no Hitorigoto
  • Released: 25 December 1987
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape
 34
Glass no Mekakushi: Kiyoraka na Yoru Hitori de…
  • Released: 4 December 1988
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape
 18
Mujitsu no Tsumi: Aenai Yoru Anata ga Tooi
  • Released: 8 December 1989
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, Cassette tape
 45
Koukishin
  • Released: 5 December 1990
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, Cassette tape
 35
Request
  • Released: 5 December 1992
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, Cassette tape
 -
"—" denotes items which did not chart.

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon
[9]
Gin'yuu Shoujo 35
Remix Best Hachi-gatsu no Calendar
  • Released: 20 December 1991
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD, Cassette tape
 -
Super Value
  • Released: 19 December 2001
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: CD
 -
Golden Best Ogawa Noriko: Taurus Single Collection
  • Released: 1 March 2006
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 -
Ogawa Noriko Album Best Self Selection: Mahou no Recipe
  • Released: 21 November 2007
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD
 -
Kowareru+Sonotoki
  • Released: 13 November 2013
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 -
30th Anniversary Best
  • Released: 13 November 2013
  • Label: Universal Music Japan
  • Formats: CD
 121
"—" denotes items which did not chart.

Live albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
Oricon
[9]
Ogawa Noriko Summer Concert '92 Dix Neuf Ans
  • Released: 28 October 1992
  • Label: Taurus Records
  • Formats: VHS, LD
 35
"—" denotes items which did not chart.

Filmography

Television

Books

Game

References

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  2. ^ a b "小川範子　ソフトな水着オンリーだが…１０代とは思えない色っぽい表情も". zakzak.co.jp (in Japanese). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b "talk!talk!小川範子" (PDF). Official Nikkon Image (archive). Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  4. ^ "美少女・小川範子が歌う「桜桃記（ひとひら）」切ない想いが時を超え胸をしめつける". reminder.top (in Japanese). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  5. ^ "小川範子、本格活動再開に前向き 歌手デビュー30周年ベストに新録音源". oricon.co.jp (in Japanese). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  6. ^ "小川範子「ファンの皆さんに感謝を込めて」歌手デビュー30周年記念ベスト盤". natalie.mu (in Japanese). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  7. ^ "【小川範子】所属の事務所 有限会社ブルックカンパニー オーディション". audition-list.com (in Japanese). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  8. ^ "ファンのみなさまへ". 小川範子公式サイト（旧）.
  9. ^ a b c d e "小川範子のCD・DVDリリース一覧". Oricon. Retrieved 28 July 2018.

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