Mami Kawada

Mami Kawada is a Japanese J-pop singer from Sapporo, Hokkaido, born on February 13, 1980. She became widely known through her work with I've Sound, the music production group associated with eroge games and anime soundtracks, and through releases on NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan LLC. A defining part of Mami Kawada's career has been her long-running collaboration with fellow I've Sound member KOTOKO. The two became especially well known for their work on anime series such as Onegai Teacher, Onegai Twins, Starship Operators, and Shakugan no Shana, with KOTOKO often performing the opening themes while Kawada provided the ending themes. Her voice is recognized for powerful vocals, strong emotional delivery, and a style that suits both energetic J-pop and dramatic anime songs. In 2026, she announced her retirement from music, closing a career that helped shape a distinctive corner of anime and anison history.