Shizuka Kudou

Shizuka Kudou, born 木村静香 on April 14, 1970, in Hamura, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese singer, actress, and former idol. She rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of Onyanko Club, then launched her solo career in 1987 with Pony Canyon. Her solo work spans idol kayō, J-pop, and pop, and her career has produced 11 number-one hits, including "Mugon... Iroppoi". She has also worked as an actress and has remained active in Japanese entertainment since the late 1980s. Her anime-related songs include "Blue Velvet", the ending theme for "Dragon Ball", and "Kimi ga Kureta Mono (キミがくれたもの)", the ending theme for "Fairy Tail".