Mariko Tone

Mariko Tone (刀根 麻理子) is a Japanese singer, actor and essayist. Tone also covers children's songs under the pseudonym Hanako Nohara. Tone sings in Japanese and, to a limited extent, in English.

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

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

Albums

 * 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

 * 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)