Masami Mitsuoka is a Japanese j-pop singer and solo artist from Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, born on August 14, 1986. She is best known for her anime theme song work and for building her career around solo releases that reached anime audiences.
Before starting her solo career, Mitsuoka was a member of Sister Q. After leaving the group, she released four singles, including Hana (2007), Distance/I am,届... and Last Cross, and worked under the Pony Canyon label. Hana was used as the ending theme for Blue Dragon, while Last Cross was featured as an opening theme for Katekyo Hitman Reborn, two credits that define her reputation in anime music. Her background in j-pop and her connection to anison make her a recognizable name for listeners searching for anime songs and solo Japanese singers.
