TAO (導凰) is a Japanese artist whose official name pairs a short Romanized stage name with Japanese characters, giving the project a clear visual identity across music listings and release credits. The full form TAO (導凰) reflects the preferred styling used across profiles and releases.
The Romanized name is easy to remember, while the Japanese characters add distinction for listeners in Japan and abroad. Keeping both parts together also helps the artist appear consistently across platforms, where short names can otherwise be listed in different forms.