Mami Kawada

Mami Kawada (川田 まみ, Kawada Mami; born February 13, 1980) is a Japanese retired pop singer and lyricist who was signed to NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan and also a member of I've Sound, a musical group which produces soundtracks for eroge (erotic games) and anime. Born and raised in Sapporo, Japan, Kawada was discovered by her music teacher Eiko Shimamiya and joined the trance group I've Sound in 2001. She released her first single, a split-single with musician Kotoko, in 2002, and her first solo single in 2005. Her first album, Seed, was released the following year. She released four more albums throughout the remainder of her career. Kawada's songs have been featured as theme music for various anime shows such as the Shakugan no Shana and A Certain Magical Index series. She has performed theme songs for various eroge such as Love, Election and Chocolate and Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue. She has also written songs for other musicians. During the LisAni 2016 event, Kawada announced her retirement from singing activities following a final concert in May 2016.