Reona

Reona
Also known as Reopeko
Born (1998-10-20) October 20, 1998
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation(s) Musician, cosplayer
Years active 2018–present
Labels Sacra Music (2017–present)
Website www.reona-reona.com

Reona (Japanese: レオナ [ɾe.o̞.na̠]; stylized as ReoNa, born October 20, 1998)[1] is a Japanese musician and cosplayer who is signed to Sacra Music. Having been active as a cosplayer and independent musician, she made her major debut in 2018 as the singing voice of the character Elsa Kanzaki in the anime series Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online. Her first single under her own name was released in August 2018.

Career

Reona was born in Tokyo on October 20, 1998.[1] She became interested in becoming a cosplayer during her elementary school years, as she had been recommended to become one by a classmate.[2][3] Her interest in cosplay was boosted after ordering a costume of the Vocaloid Hatsune Miku.[2] She became active as a cosplayer while in junior high school, and went under the names Reopeko (れおぺこ) and ReoNa* while attending events such as Comiket 91 in 2016.[4] She had also dreamed of becoming a singer for anime, and had released covers of songs on YouTube.[2][5]

Reona had her break as a singer in 2017 when she became a finalist in an audition held by the music label Sacra Music.[6] She made her major debut as a singer the following year as the singing voice of the character Elsa Kanzaki in the anime series Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online.[1] She released the song "Pilgrim" (ピルグリム) on April 15, 2018; the song topped iTunes Japan's anime singles chart as well as Amazon Japan's digital music rankings.[7] This was followed by the release of the digital singles "Step, Step" and "Independence".[7] She released the mini-album Elza on July 4, 2018; the mini-album peaked at No. 8 on Oricon's weekly charts.[8] Her first single under her own name, "Sweet Hurt", was released on August 29, 2018;[9] the title track is used as the ending theme to the anime series Happy Sugar Life.[10]

Discography

As Elsa Kanzaki

Singles

List of singles
Title Year
"Pilgrim"[11][note 1] 2018
"Step, Step"[12][note 1]
"Independence"[13][note 1]
"Re(a)soN"[14][note 1]

Mini-albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
[15]
Elza 8

As Reona

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
JPN Oricon
[15]		 JPN Hot 100
"Sweet Hurt" 2018 26 82[16]

Notes

  • ^ These singles were released as digital downloads.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "SAO GGOの神崎エルザ歌手が判明！ 19歳の新人「ReoNa」が劇中歌アーティストに抜擢" (in Japanese). Kai-You Inc. May 6, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 "1.48m級巨人の6年目コスプレイヤーReoNa*の超高校級コスプレ道と人生" (in Japanese). Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  3. ↑ "ReoNaはコスプレ界のれおぺこ！？画像や楽曲もwiki調査！" (in Japanese). Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  4. ↑ "【写真】金髪JKコスプレイヤーReoNa*　コミケで会った可愛い子 Vol.1" (in Japanese). Kai-You Inc. December 29, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  5. ↑ "ReoNa YouTube channel". YouTube. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Sacra Music Hosts Anisong Newcomer Showcase!". Tokyo Otaku Mode. July 27, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  7. 1 2 "SAO GGOの神崎エルザ歌唱担当「ReoNa」が8月デビュー 『ハッピーシュガーライフ』ED曲に抜擢" (in Japanese). Kai-You Inc. May 20, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  8. ↑ "ELZA" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  9. ↑ "SWEET HURT" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  10. ↑ "ReoNa Performs Ending Theme for Happy Sugar Life Anime". Anime News Network. May 20, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  11. ↑ "神崎エルザによる劇中歌配信スタート！" (in Japanese). Aniplex. April 15, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  12. ↑ "神崎エルザ「step, step」配信開始！" (in Japanese). Aniplex. April 29, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  13. ↑ "神崎エルザ「Independence」配信スタート！" (in Japanese). Aniplex. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Rea(s)oN配信スタート！" (in Japanese). Aniplex. June 30, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  15. 1 2 "ReoNaの作品" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Japan Billboard Hot 100" (in Japanese). Billboard. September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
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