Shouta Aoi

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Shouta Aoi
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Shouta Aoi in May 2015
Background information
Native name 蒼井 翔太
Also known as Showta (2006-2009)
Born (1987-08-11) August 11, 1987 (age 36)
Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Genres Ballad,Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, musical actor, voice actor
Years active 2006–present
Labels King Records[1] (2006-2009, 2016-Present), B-Green (2013-2016)
Website shouta-aoi.jp

Shouta Aoi (蒼井 翔太 Aoi Shōta?, born August 11, 1987) is a Japanese singer, song writer,[2] voice actor and musical actor,[3][4] previously known as Showta.[1][5] He is represented by S Inc for voice acting, and King Records on the King Amusement Creative for singing.[6]

Predebut

Before debuting, Aoi played tennis from elementary school to high school, receiving many trophies.[7] In 2004, he competed in the Yamaha Teens' Music Festival, and won the Grand Prix for the Tokai Ibaraki Region and a place at the final of the national competition.[8] He attended the final along with Ataru Nakamura.[8]

Career as "Showta"

In 2005, he signed a contract with King Records, and debuted under the name Showta with the single "Negaiboshi" on July 26, 2006.[5][9]

In 2008, he also debuted as a musical actor in the stage play Fruits Basket.[10] as Saki Hanajima.

In 2009, he decided to pursue his career as an anime song singer and voice actor, so in January 14, 2010, he chose not to renew his contract with King Records.[11]

Career as "Shouta Aoi"

In 2010, he started his career as an indie singer under the name Noboru Ryugaki (柳ヶ木 昇?).[12]

In 2011, he returned as "Shouta Aoi" represented by the agency S, and debuted as a voice actor for a minor character in the game Black Robinia.[13] In October, he voiced Ryunosuke Matsushita in the anime Kimi to Boku in which he also sang the soundtracks "Sora" and "Tomorrow".[14][15]

In 2012, he gained popularity as voice actor after played the role of Ai Mikaze in Uta no Prince-sama, in which he also sang several songs for both the game and anime soundtrack.[16][17]

In 2013, he released the mini-album Blue Bird on the music label B-Green under Broccoli,[18][19] and in January 2014, he released his first single, "Virginal", which peaked at number 8 on the Oricon Weekly Single's chart.[20]

In 2014, he returned to musical theater as Sakuya Shiomi for stage play Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3.[21][22]

In 2016, he decided to not renew his contract with Broccoli and returned to King Records to continue his career as a singer.[6] He closed his contract with Broccoli with his 1st Budokan concert in March 13.[23] It has been announced that he will be re-releasing his Showta songs in a best album, Showate. Best, on 6 July.[24] It will include 5 music video from his SHOWTA era and this is his first album after returning to King Records.[25]

Discography

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Showta albums

Year Album information Track listing
2008 Eve[26] <templatestyles src="Template:Hidden begin/styles.css"/>
Track listing
  1. Negaiboshi (願い星)
  2. Gozen Niji no Angel (午前2時のエンジェル)
  3. Haru na no ni (春なのに)
  4. Tameiki Button (ため息ボタン)
  5. Watashi no Haru ga Hajimaru (私の春がはじまる)
  6. Yubikiri (ゆびきり)
  7. Ichikōnen (一光年)
  8. Sausage (ソーセージ)
  9. Trans-winter: Fuyu no Mukōgawa
  10. Kimi ni, Kaze ga Fukimasu Yō ni (君に、風が吹きますように)
  11. Hitoshizuku (ひとしずく)
  12. Kokuhaku (告白)
  13. Negaiboshi (winter version) (願い星 (winter version))
2016 Showta. Best
  • Released: 06 July 2016
  • Label: King Records
  • Oricon Chart : N/A
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Track listing
  1. Negaiboshi
  2. Hotaru
  3. Trans-winter: Fuyu no Mukōgawa
  4. Yuki no oto
  5. Hitoshizuku
  6. Reality
  7. Kimi ni, Kaze ga Fukimasu Yō ni
  8. Harunanoni
  9. Samidare no uta
  10. Gozen 2-ji no Angel
  11. Tameiki botan
  12. Watashi no haru ga hajimaru
  13. Yubikiri
  14. Sausage
  15. Hikari no gen-chan
  16. Ekubo (first CD release)

Shouta Aoi albums

Year Album information Track listing
2015 Unlimited[28]
  • Released: 22 April 2015
  • Label: B-Green
  • Oricon Chart : 7 [29]
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Track listing
  1. Unlimited
  2. Virginal
  3. Himitsu no Kuchizuke (秘密のクチヅケ)
  4. Sora wa Tomei na Chikai (空は透明な誓い)
  5. Setsuna Drop
  6. Spilt Memories
  7. Heaven!
  8. Touch tsu Take Toriko (タッチ ツー テイク トリコ)
  9. True Hearts
  10. No Weak - Yes Weak
  11. Tenshi no Inori (天使の祈り)
  12. Melodia
2016 S
  • Released: 18 May 2016
  • Label: B-Green
  • Oricon Chart : N/A
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Track listing
  1. Blue Bird (ブルーバード)
  2. Virginal
  3. True Hearts
  4. Murasaki
  5. Brilliant Moon~Tsuki Kagerou~(Brilliant Moon~月つき白炎かげろう~)
  6. Zessei Stargate (絶世スターゲイト)
  7. START!
  8. Kimi no Kotoba (汝の言霊)
  9. Kimi no Kotoba (汝の言霊) Ballad Ver,

Shouta Aoi mini albums

Year Album information Track listing
2013 Blue Bird
  • Released: 15 January 2013
  • Label: B-Green
  • Oricon Chart : 20[30]
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Track listing
  1. Blue Bird (ブルーバード)
  2. Gekka no Hana (月下の華)
  3. Ai no Sasameki Goto (愛のささめきごと)
  4. Shot a Love!
  5. Kimi no Tonari de (君のとなりで)

Soundtracks

Year Network Film / TV title Music title
2006 TV Asahi Damens Walker (だめんず・うぉ~か~) Trans-winter: Fuyu no Mukōgawa (Trans-winter ~冬の向こう側~)
2007 TBS Aichiteru! (アイチテル!) Kimi ni, Kaze ga Fukimasu Yō ni (君に、風が吹きますよに)
2008 BS11 Ijuin Hikaru no Bangumi (伊集院光のばんぐみ) Haru na no ni (春なのに)
NHK Minna no Uta (みんなのうた) Hikaru no Gen-chan (光のゲンちゃん)
2009 Movie 200 Pounds Beauty (カンナさん大成功です!) Ekubo (えくぼ)
2011 Drama CD Sangokushi Lovers (三国志LOVERS) Ai no Sasameki Goto (愛のささめきごと)
2012 Drama CD Ikemen ōku (イケメン大奥) Gekka no Hana (月下の華)
2014 OVA Kono Danshi Sekika ni Nayandemasu (この男子、石化に悩んでます。) glitter wish
2015 Musical theatre Marugarīta ~sengoku no tenshi-tachi ~ (マルガリータ〜戦国の天使たち〜) Tenshi no Inori (天使の祈り)
Musical theatre Prince Kaguya Murasaki
2016 TBS Phantasy Star Online 2 the animation Zessei Stargate (絶世スターゲイト)
OVA Kono Danshi Mahou ga Oshigoto (この男子、魔法がお仕事です。) Kimi no Kotoba (汝の言霊)

Filmography

Music video

Year Title Starring
2006 Negaiboshi (願い星) Masaki Okada
2006 Trans-winter: Fuyu no Mukōgawa (Trans-winter ~冬の向こう側~)
2007 Hitoshizuku (ひとしずく)
2007 Kimi ni, Kaze ga Fukimasu yō ni (君に、風が吹きますよに)t
2008 Haru na no ni (春なのに)
2013 Blue Bird (ブルーバード)
2014 Virginal
2014 True Hearts
2014 Himitsu no Kuchizuke (秘密のクチヅケ)
2015 Unlimited
2015 Murasaki
2016 Zessei Stargate (絶世スターゲイト)

Variety shows

Year Network Title Remarks
2014-2016 Television Saitama Motefuku Member
2014 TV Tokyo The Karaoke Battle Guest: 17 September & 19 November
2014 NTV Soreyuke! Game Panther!! Guest: ep.80
2014 TV Tokyo Animemashite Guest: 13 and 20 May
2016 NHK Naomi Room Guest

Anime

Television anime

Year Title Role
2011 Kimi to Boku Ryunosuke Matsushita
2012 Kimi to Boku 2 Ryunosuke Matsushita
2013 Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love 2000% (Season 2) Mikaze Ai
2014 Shonen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 49 Daiki Tomii
Rage of Bahamut: Genesis Michael
2015 Shonen Hollywood: Holly Stage for 50 Daiki Tomii
Ace of Diamond Hideaki Tōjō[31]
Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love Revolutions (Season 3) Mikaze Ai
Ace of Diamond: Second Season Hideaki Tōjō
Q Transformer: Saranaru Ninkimono e no Michi Cliff
2016 Phantasy Star Online 2 The Animation Tachibana Itsuki
Prince of Stride: Alternative Natsunagi Touya
Buddyfight DDD Kurouzu Gaido
Hatsukoi Monster Renren
Tsukiuta The Animation Minaduki Rui
Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love 2000% (Season 4) Mikaze Ai

Original video animation (OVA)

Year Title Role
2014 Kono Danshi, Sekka ni Nayandemasu Ayumu Tamari

Movie

Year Title Role
2016 King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm Kisaragi Rui

Video games

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Year Title Role
2011 Black Robinia Crime Lab
Uta no Prince-sama Repeat chairman person
2012 Uta no Prince-sama Debut Mikaze Ai
2013 Uta no Prince-sama All Star Mikaze Ai
Uta no Prince-sama Music 2[32] Mikaze Ai
Okami no Kimi ni Houjou Shin
2014 Ayakashi Gohan Kai
Granblue Fantasy[33] Eruta
Rage of Bahamut[34] Eruta
Sky・lore[35] Travelling Prince
Dynamic Chord feat.[reve parfait] NaL
Binary Star Sakurai Nachi
Voice Meets Girl 〜Luck of Cinderella〜[36] Kiriya Shouta
2015 Uta no Prince-sama♪ All Star After Secret Mikaze Ai
Cafe Cuillere[37] Sakuma Minato
Genji koi emaki Mujō no kimi
Kobayashi ga kawaii sugite tsurai! !

Gēmu demo kyun moe MAX ga tomaranaitsu (*´ェ`*)[38]

Uesugi Chinaga
Thousand Memories[39] Lizard and Dennis
Rage of Bahamut[40] Baron Doublefeel
Taishō × taishō Arisu[41] Show White
Voice Meets Girl 〜Luck of Cinderella〜 Kiriya Shouta
Ninmu suikō[42] Tsuzuki Shou
Believer! Kiriya Shou
Prince of stride[43] Natsunagi Touya
Boyfriend[44] Hoshou Mizuki
Maple Story Su
Yume ōkoku to nemureru 100-ri no ōji-sama[45] Sai and Michiru
Love Quiz Hadzuki

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