Mariko Tone (刀根 麻理子, Tone Mariko, born March 3, 1962 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actor and essayist.[1][2] Tone also covers children's songs under the pseudonym Hanako Nohara. Tone sings in Japanese and, to a limited extent, in English.

Mariko Tone
Birth nameMariko Tone
刀根 万里子
Born (1962-03-03) March 3, 1962 (age 62)
OriginKawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
GenresPost-disco, J-pop, electropop
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, actor
LabelsTokuma
Websitewww.mariko-tone.com/

One of her songs titled "Derringer" became an opening theme to anime series Cat's Eye.

Personal life edit

Since September 2004, Tone has been married to Hiroshi Hirose, a hair stylist.

Discography edit

Albums edit

  • 1985: WITTY
  • 1985: PURPLE ROSE
  • 1986: Naturally
  • 1987: JUST MY TONE
  • 1987: FOR YOU… (No. 75 JP)
  • 1988: PURELY
  • 1990: Vois d L'ame (No. 96 JP)
  • 1991: TRUE LOVE
  • 1993: TRENTAINE

Compilation albums edit

  • 1985: Mariko Brand
  • 1986: LADY M -MARIKO BEST-
  • 1988: Mariko Brand II Ballad Collection
  • 1989: DANCE MIX
  • 1989: BALLAD MIX
  • 1990: 刀根麻理子ベストセレクション (Tone Mariko Best Collection)
  • 2004: ゴールデン☆ベスト (Golden☆Best)

References edit

  1. ^ "刀根麻理子 > 刀根麻理子のリリース一覧at Oricon (オリコン)". Kabushiki-gaisha Oricon (株式会社オリコン). Retrieved January 27, 2012.
  2. ^ ((( Mariko Tone ))) – Discography at Allmusic (Rovi Corp). Retrieved 2012-27-01