Ako
Ako (pronounced ay-ko) is a charismatic singer-songwriter who launched her career in 2020, quickly making an impact with her heartfelt and visually engaging songs and the signature whisper voice. The creative team “londog” led by Ako also plays a key role in producing music videos and pioneering diverse artistic projects.
In 2024, she made her major debut single “Planet” released by IRORI Records/PONY CANYON INC. and performed at SXSW ‘24 in Texas for three different showcases. Her first full album, GENE, dropped on July 10, 2024. Earlier in 2025, she completed her first headlining tour of the year, “Ako Live Tour 2025 ‘LOVE PROPHET.’” In May, she performed at the music festival “The Great Escape 2025” held in Brighton, UK. In October, she held a solo tour “Ako Live Tour 2025 ‘Odyssey,’” with two performances in Japan and one in Taipei. She’s now set to return with “Ako Live Tour 2026 ‘JUNO,’” a five-city tour in Japan starting next June that promises to thrill her ever-growing fan base with electrifying and raw performances.
NEW RELEASE
NEWS & EVENTS
Ako Releases Her 2nd Album “lovely moments”!
Ako’s 2nd album “lovely moments” has officially been released. The album features a total of 12 tracks, including 3 anime tie-in songs and 7 previously unreleased tracks, showcasing a wide variety of sounds and styles. Created around the concept of “Y2K,” this is an album you won’t want to miss. To celebrate the release, a special large-scale panel exhibition is currently being held at Tower Records Shibuya. Fans who purchase the album will also have a chance to win a signed panel through a special lottery campaign, so be sure to visit during the campaign period. In addition, the music video for the album track “Earl Gray” has also been released. Featuring unique characters and dance scenes from Ako, the MV is packed with highlights and is definitely worth watching. Earl Gray: MUSIC VIDEO [embed]https://youtu.be/ZkQoi5T4-Lo?si=Zuio24aoRMNPR2-m[/embed] Ako's 2nd album, “lovely moments,” is now on sale Click here to purchase the CD https://pony-canyon.lnk.to/ako_lovelymoments_CD Streaming links https://lnk.to/AKO_lovely_moments
