Tomoko Kawase

Tomoko Kawase (川瀬智子; born February 6, 1975, in Kyoto) is a Japanese singer and songwriter who has been active since 1995. She emerged in the late 1990s as the vocalist of The Brilliant Green, making her major debut with the band on September 21, 1997, with the single "Bye Bye Mr. Mug." In 2001, she began her solo career under the persona Tommy february6 with "EVERYDAY AT THE BUS STOP." She followed it with the album "Tommy february6" on February 6, 2002. Her solo work then developed in two contrasting directions. Tommy february6 centers on synthpop and a retro-styled pop image, while Tommy heavenly6, introduced in 2003, moves toward darker alternative rock and more dramatic pop. Alongside her work with The Brilliant Green and her solo releases, Kawase has remained closely associated with anime music through songs such as "Pray" for "Gintama," "PAPERMOON" for "Soul Eater," and "♥Lonely in Gorgeous♥" for "Paradise Kiss."