Leo Ieiri


Leo Ieiri is a Japanese singer and songwriter. Her song "Sabrina" was used as the third ending song of the anime television series Toriko and her song "Silly" was used as the theme song for the television adaption of popular novel "Nのために".

Biography

Ieiri was born in Kurume and grew up in Fukuoka. She wanted to be a singer at the age of 13 and came to study under Ongaku-juku Voice presided over by record producer Yoshihiko Nishio. Her stage name comes from the movie Léon: The Professional, and also comes from Leo of Kimba the White Lion because her eyes resemble a lion.
In the spring of 2011, she left home and went to Tokyo alone, leaving her parents. She continued doing musical activities while going to the high school in Tokyo and made her debut on 15 February 2012.
On 18 February 2014, a music video for the song "A Boy", which has an animated part made by Tezuka Productions, features an anime version of the singer which meets other characters from the Kimba the White Lion series.
She sung the theme song for the Japanese version of The Secret Life of Pets called "Brand New Tomorrow".

Discography

Albums

Live albums

TitleAlbum details
Leo: 1st Live Tour
A Boy: 3rd Live Tour
  • Released: 14 March 2015
  • Label: Victor
  • Formats: Digital download
  • Awards

    Japan Record Awards

    The Japan Record Awards is a major music awards show held annually in Japan by the Japan Composer's Association.

    Mnet Asian Music Awards

    The Mnet Asian Music Awards is a major annual Korean Awards ceremony.