Akiko Yano

Akiko Yano

Akiko Yano (矢野 顕子, Yano Akiko, born Akiko Suzuki (鈴木 顕子, Suzuki Akiko); February 13, 1955) is a Japanese pop and jazz musician and singer born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori and later began her singing career in the mid-1970s. She has been called "one of the major musical talents of the Japanese popular music world", and her vocals and singing style have been compared to English singer Kate Bush.

Known For

Ponyo

as Ponyo's Sister (voice)

My Neighbors the Yamadas

as Teacher Fujihara (voice)

Cast Credits

Ponyo

as Ponyo's Sister (voice)

House Hunting

as (Voice)

Mon Mon the Water Spider

as Mon Mon / Miss Pond Skater / Water flea (voice)

My Neighbors the Yamadas

as Teacher Fujihara (voice)

Crew Credits

Bread of Happiness

Theme Song Performance

YANOYA

Original Music Composer

Portrait of the Wind

Original Music Composer

My Neighbors the Yamadas

Original Music Composer

Rebirth of Mothra

Original Music Composer

Take the X Train

Theme Song Performance