Vickeblanka (also stilized as Vicke Blanka) (November 30, 1987) is a Japanese singer and composer signed on the Avex Trax label. His real name is Junya Yamaike.[2]

Vickeblanka
Birth nameJunya Yamaike
Also known as
  • Vickeblanka
  • Vicke Blanka
Born (1987-11-30) November 30, 1987 (age 36)
Toyoyama,[1] Japan
Genres
Occupations
  • musician
  • singer
  • composer
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2014–present
LabelsAvex Trax
Websitevickeblanka.com

Career

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Since the beginning of his career, in 2014, he has created songs for anime, such as Black Clover[3] and the Fruits Basket 2019 remake.[4] He has released two studio albums, Wizard (2018)[5] and Fate (2021)[6] and a compilation album, BEST ALBUM SUPERVILLAIN. In 2023, he did his first Japan tour, called "Vicke Blanka Live House Tour 2023".[7] In the same year, he released the EP Worldfly, which includes a documentary about his performances in Europe and in the Middle East, in addition to scenes from an important concert of the Japanese tour.[8]

In 2024, he performed for the first time in Brazil at Anime Friends.[9]

Songs in anime

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Source:[10]

Lucky Ending (first ending of Fruits Basket)

Black Rover (third opening of Black Clover)

Black Catcher (tenth opening of Black Clover)

Buntline Special (ending of Double Decker! Doug & Kirill)

Walk (ending of Shiki Oriori)

References

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  1. ^ "ビッケブランカ、出身地の愛知・豊山町PRアンバサダーに「街の魅力を学んで広く伝えていきたい」". Chunichi Shimbun. June 16, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  2. ^ "Vicke Blanka opens up about shifting musical influences and life as a 'Supervillain'". May 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Anime Friends 2024 contará com ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D, Vickeblanka, WASUTA e mais atrações musicais". crunchyroll.com. January 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ending Theme for New Fruits Basket Anime to be Performed by Vickeblanka". March 18, 2019.
  5. ^ "Vicke Blanka". May 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "Asia Spotlight: Japanese singer-songwriter Vicke Blanka on finding inspiration, soundtracking anime, and his latest album 'FATE'". September 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "Vicke Blanka – Convidats 30 Manga Barcelona [2024]".
  8. ^ "Novo single digital de Vicke Blanka". September 2, 2023.
  9. ^ "Vickeblanka, Rookiez is PUnk'd, Hiroto do A9 e mais shows no Anime Friends 2024". January 21, 2024.
  10. ^ Vickeblanka animesongs.org