Junna Sakai (境 純菜 Sakai Junna, born November 2, 2000), better known by her stage name JUNNA (じゅんな), is a Japanese singer managed by Cube Inc. and signed to FlyingDog.

JUNNA
Junna and Nozomi Nishida in 2016
Junna and Nozomi Nishida in 2016
Background information
Birth name境 純菜 (Sakai Junna)
Born (2000-11-02) November 2, 2000 (age 24)
Aichi Prefecture, Japan
GenresJ-pop
OccupationSinger
Years active2016–present
LabelsFlyingDog
Websitejunnarockyou.com

Career

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JUNNA made her singing career debut as the singing voice of Mikumo Guynemer, the lead vocalist of the group Walküre from the anime Macross Δ. She was only 14 years old when she performed in the unit's digital single "Ikenai Borderline" released at the end of December 2015, making her the youngest singer to debut in the anime franchise's 35-year history.[1]

In March 2017, her solo debut was decided and she performed a live tour in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.[2] Her first mini album "Vai! Ya! Vai!" was released in June 2017.[3]

In 2017, she performed "Here", the first opening theme song for the anime The Ancient Magus' Bride. The single for "Here" was released in November 2017.[4]

In 2018, she performed a second live tour in Sendai, Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.[5] The tour was done to celebrate the release of her first single. During the tour, she also announced that a second single, which would include the ending theme song for the Lord of Vermilion anime, was to be released in July.[6]

In 2019, she performed "Kono Yubi Tomare", a theme song for the second season anime of Kakegurui.[7]

In 2021, she performed "Umi to Shinju", the opening theme song for the anime Fena: Pirate Princess.[8]

In 2022, she performed "Kaze no Oto Sae Kikoenai", used as the opening theme to Sabikui Bisco.[9] The following year, she sang "Dear", which was used as the opening theme to the second season of The Ancient Magus Bride.[10]

Discography

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Albums

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  • [2018.10.31] 17 Sai ga Utsukushi Nante, Dare ga Itta
  • [2020.12.09] 20x20
  • [2023.04.12] Dear

Mini albums

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  • [2017.6.21] Vai! Ya! Vai!

Singles

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  • [2017.11.01] Here
  • [2018.07.18] Akaku Zetsubou no Hana
  • [2019.01.23] Kono Yubi Tomare
  • [2019.07.24] Iru Imi
  • [2021.10.06] Umi to Shinjuu
  • [2022.02.16] Kazenootosae kikoenai

Digital singles

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  • [2021.12.22] the route of the sun
  • [2022.08.05] Aimai na Futari (曖昧な2人)

Walküre

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Digital singles

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  • [2015.12.31] Ikenai Borderline (いけないボーダーライン)
  • [2016.03.01] Koi! Halation THE WAR (恋! ハレイション THE WAR)

Singles

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  • [2016.05.11] Ichido Dake no Koi Nara / Rune ga Pikatto Hikattara (一度だけの恋なら / ルンがピカッと光ったら)
  • [2016.08.10] Zettai Reido θ Novatic / Hametsu no Junjou (絶対零度θノヴァティック / 破滅の純情)
  • [2017.01.25] Walküre ga Tomaranai (ワルキューレがとまらない)
  • [2018.02.14] Walküre ga Uragiranai (ワルキューレは裏切らない)

Studio albums

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  • [2016.07.06] Walküre Attack!
  • [2016.09.28] Walküre Trap!
  • [2021.10.13] Walküre Reborn!

Mini albums

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  • [2017.01.25] Walküre ga Tomaranai!

Live albums

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  • [2017.05.31] Walküre LIVE 2017 "Walküre ga Tomaranai" at Yokohama Arena (ワルキューレ LIVE 2017"ワルキューレがとまらない" at 横浜アリーナ)

References

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  1. ^ "マクロスシリーズ史上最年少歌姫が発表!". MACROSS PORTAL SITE マクロスポータルサイト (in Japanese). 21 March 2016. Retrieved 2017-05-28.
  2. ^ "JUNNA OFFICIAL SITE". junnarockyou.com. Retrieved 2017-05-28.
  3. ^ "JUNNA OFFICIAL SITE". junnarockyou.com. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  4. ^ "JUNNA Sings The Ancient Magus' Bride Anime's Opening". Anime News Network. August 19, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
  5. ^ "JUNNA OFFICIAL SITE". junnarockyou.com. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  6. ^ "CrunchyRoll Anime News". www.crunchyroll.com. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  7. ^ "JUNNA Performs Opening Theme for Kakegurui Anime's 2nd Season". Anime News Network. November 25, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "Fena: Pirate Princess Anime's 2nd Trailer Previews Opening, Ending Songs". Anime News Network. July 23, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "Rust-Eater Bisco Anime's Video Reveals Theme Song Artists, January 10 Debut". Anime News Network. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  10. ^ "Dear, the Title Track of JUNNA's 5th Anniversary Album, Announced as OP of The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2". Anime News Network. February 14, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
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