Eiko Shimamiya

Eiko Shimamiya is a Japanese J-pop singer and songwriter born on April 20 in Chitose, Japan. Also credited as EIKO or PEKO, she is best known for her work with the production unit I've Sound, where her vocals are often associated with polished electronic arrangements and emotionally direct delivery. She is also listed with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan LLC. For anime listeners, Eiko Shimamiya is especially recognizable for performing the opening theme of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, a credit that strongly ties her name to anime soundtracks and the anison scene. Beyond that signature song, she has also been associated with Shimamiya Size (S-size) in Sapporo, Hokkaido, which extends her profile beyond a single anime hit and keeps her connected to Japanese music activity in her home country.