Ayane (singer)

Ayane (彩音) is a female Japanese singer from Saitama Prefecture, who is mainly known for having performed several songs used in video games and anime.

She has performed theme songs for numerous animated works, including Higurashi When They Cry, Kenkō Zenrakei Suieibu Umishō, Ayakashi, 11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo, the Memories Off series, and Steins;Gate, among others.

Biography
She studied piano, and began writing lyrics and dancing since early childhood.

In 2004, she released her debut single, entitled "Kizuna", which was used as opening theme for the TV anime series W Wish. Her first moderate success came in 2007 with her 5th single, "Nageki no Mori", which was used as the opening theme of the PlayStation 2 game Higurashi: When They Cry – Matsuri and became her first Top 30 entry on the Oricon charts.

In 2009, her 8th single "Lunatic Tears...", which was used as theme song for the computer game 11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo, received high acclaim and won the Gold Prize in the theme song category at the Bishojo Game Awards.

In 2014, she released her third studio album, Luminous Flux, and later released her 10th anniversary commemorative album Base Ten, for which she included re-arranged versions of previous singles, self-covers, and anime covers. This year she was also invited to numerous international anime-related events, and performed live in Russia, the United States and Taiwan.

In November 2016, her 23rd single “Soul Buster” was used as theme song of the Chinese-Japanese co-produced anime of the same name.

In 2019, she celebrated the 15th anniversary with the release of the EP for Dearest, whose leading song was used as theme song for the video game Memories off -Innocent Fille-, and also held her 15th anniversary concert Ayane 15th Anniversary Live -for Dearest- at Club Seata in Kichijoji, Tokyo.

In 2020, Ayane was appointed to perform the ending theme song for the Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou anime. She subsequently also performed the second ending theme of Gou, and the opening theme of the final season Higurashi: When They Cry – Sotsu in 2021.

Singles

 * 2000s


 * 2010s


 * 2020s

Other

 * カカシ (Kakashi) — crystal2 ~Circus Vocal Collection~ Vol.2
 * 月と夜空とホウキ星 (Tsuki to Yozora to Houkiboshi) — Yanezutai no Kimi he opening song
 * Fractal Tree — PS2 game Que -Fairy of ancient leaf- opening theme
 * デコトラ☆愛らんど～伝説の男達～ (Dekotora ☆ Airando ~Densetsu no Otokotachi~) — Wii game Zenkoku Dekotora Matsuri ~Yosakoi Bakusou Onban~ insert song
 * After Rain (Live ver.) — THE WORKS Chiyomaru Shikura Gakkyoku Shuu
 * 宵闇の月に抱かれて (Yoiyami no Tsuki ni Dakarete) — FAR EAST OF EAST / Tatsh Music Circle Touhou project Arrange ＣD
 * 旋風ノ舞 (Senpuu no Mai) — Wii game Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Do Don to 2 Daime
 * Close Your Eyes (kors k mix) - ULTRA RELOAD Vol.1 feat. AKABEi SOFT2
 * Lunatic Tears... (DJ Shimamura Remix) — SUPER SHOT3: Bishōjo Game Remix Collection
 * Red Rose Evangel — Arcade game Taiko no Tatsujin playable song
 * Purple Rose Fusion - Arcade game Taiko no Tatsujin playable song
 * 覚醒 - Fractional Vision (Kakusei - Fractional Vision) - Visual Novel SINCLIENT theme song
 * Divine Beast - Hatsukoi 1/1 character theme song
 * Re-Start - Aikomyu!! -IDOL Communication- ending theme
 * punitive justice～千年の錯綜～ (Sennen no Sakusou) - PC game Shoujo Shin'iki ~ Shoujo Tengoku -The Garden of Fifth Zoa- ending theme
 * いつもこの場所で (Symphonic Ver.) (Itsumo Kono Basho de) - STEINS;GATE SYMPHONIC REUNION
 * REALIZE (vocals) - Cytus

With

 * CARRY ON NIGHT (English Version) — "beatmania IIDX 10th Style"
 * PLATONIC-XXX — "beatmania IIDX 10th Style"
 * Don't be afraid myself — "beatmania IIDX 11: RED"
 * Under the Sky (with Sayaka Minami from BeForU) — "beatmania IIDX 12: HAPPY SKY" & "Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA 2"
 * Xepher (with Yumi Natori) — "beatmania IIDX 12: HAPPY SKY"
 * DOUBLE ♥♥ LOVING HEART (with Sayaka Minami from BeForU) — "beatmania IIDX 13: DistorteD"
 * CARRY ON NIGHT (Dub's Old Gamers Remix) — "V-RARE SOUNDTRACK 12"
 * Don't be afraid myself (trance edge mix) — "V-RARE SOUNDTRACK 14"

As Junko Hirata

 * Xepher (ver1.1) (with Tatsh and Yumi Natori) — "Bemani Top Ranker Ketteisen"
 * 月光 (ver0.99) (Gekkou (ver0.99)) — "Bemani Top Ranker Ketteisen"
 * Love Again... (with Tatsh) — "beatmania IIDX 11: RED CS"
 * With Your Smile (with Shoichiro Hirata) — "beatmania IIDX 14: GOLD"
 * 旅立ちの唄 (Tabidachi no Uta) (with Tatsh) — "pop'n music 14 FEVER!"
 * Love Again... 'Brand New Life Mix' - Tatsh album MATERIAL
 * 旅立ちの唄 'Graduation Mix' - Tatsh album MATERIAL

Songs written for other artists

 * GLORY DAYS (lyrics) — from W Wish, performed by Saeko Chiba
 * WONDERLAND (lyrics & composition) — performed by Maria Yamamoto
 * MOON PARTY (lyrics & composition) — performed by CoCo☆HONEYMOON (Atsuko Enomoto & Maria Yamamoto)
 * LOVE&HISTORY (lyrics & composition) — performed by Maria Yamamoto
 * Reijou Doll (lyrics) — PC game Reijou Trader opening theme, performed by Yuuri Nashimoto
 * Gekkou (lyrics) — "beatmania IIDX 12: HAPPY SKY" performed by Kanako Hoshino
 * Lunatic Tears... (lyrics) — "EXIT TRANCE PRESENTS SPEED ANIME TRANCE BEST ECSTASY" performed by xue
 * Next Relation (lyrics) — Xbox 360 game Memories Off 6 Next Relation opening song, performed by Velforest.