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genman
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My wife and I saw Kumiko Kato at Sakura-Con. It was an unexpected surprise, even as Japanese guest liason staff.
Initially, I heard she was working for Avex US. Avex is a large talent/recording agency in Japan known for Ayumi Hamazaki, among others. So, I expected mainly a pretty face and not a lot of musical talent behind it. She is extremely cute. She has a nice roundness to her face, a friendly and shy stage presence. I don't recall anything particular about her music, I was sort of enchanted by just watching her sing and pose. At the convention, she had no CDs but just photos for sale. I think she probably sold out of pictures. It does seem a bit odd to show up for a performance without an album. I'm not sure what to think. I don't think she would appeal necessarily to Japanese living in the U.S., and I wonder what the 'con otaku' think of her. She's not really a Japanese artist, so I'm not sure what particular interest your average anime fan would have. I wish her luck. |
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jmays
ANN Associate Editor
 Posts: 1390 Location: St. Louis, MO |
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No albums out yet--her debut single is this summer.
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ANN_Bamboo
ANN Contributor
 Posts: 3904 Location: CO |
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She kinda looks like a chubby-faced Jessica Alba.
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darkhunter
 Posts: 2992 Location: Los Angelas |
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LOL that's what I was going to say. |
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fxg97873
 Posts: 211 Location: Houston, TX |
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Absolutely Cute as a button.
Seen her twice at Kamikazecon and A-Kon Good singing ability and moves her body like Shakira. Speaks really cute English and is SOOO nice. I'm buying her album! mk2000 |
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biliano
Posts: 956 Location: Cleveland, OH |
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She actually looks sexier than Jessica Alba! 
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Seraph
Posts: 12 Location: Under the sakura tree, listing to the wind |
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I saw her at Acen. She put on a good performance.
After seeing her perform and going to the autograph session, I thaught that would be that. But Then I ran into her at the con, and of all things she remembered me from the autograph session! I wanted to pick up on of her CD's but none have been released. |
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holl.e.rama
Posts: 102 Location: California |
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Is there anyplace to pre-order her first CD right now?
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darkhunter
Posts: 2992 Location: Los Angelas |
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Not really, looks like a typical fob. |
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Seraph
Posts: 12 Location: Under the sakura tree, listing to the wind |
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I checked and Amazon is not doing preorders at this time, it comes. So I guess ya have to keep your eye out for it, it comes out this August. |
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TiredGamer
 Posts: 246 Location: Florida |
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She is definitely very cute and sounds like an incredibly nice person. I'll definitely be keeping my ears open for her debut.
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belly button lint
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i saw her at fanime, and she was super cute. she can really move too, very entertaining on stage.
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Ranmah
 Posts: 294 Location: Stomp'n on Tokyo Tower |
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Yeah she does look like Jessica Alba (a little cuter).
Its funny that a Japanese Girl would end up in the Hispanic area of the Bronx. I'd imagine a girl like that hanging out in Alphabet city downtown. It shows she has character. I'll give her song a listen. |
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RX-78
 Posts: 29 Location: B-More |
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has she done any anime openings or closings
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Zoe
 Posts: 898 Location: Austin |
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No, she hasn't done ANYTHING yet. |
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