Mariko Tone

Mariko Tone 刀根麻理子
Birth name	Mariko Tone 刀根 万里子
Born	March 3, 1960
Origin	Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Genres	Post-disco, J-pop, electropop
Occupation(s)	Singer, composer, actress
Labels	Tokuma
Website	www.mariko-tone.com/

Mariko Tone (刀根麻理子 Tone Mariko, born March 3, 1960 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress and essayist.^[1][2] Tone also covers children's songs under pseudonym Hanako Nohara. Tone's ability is to sing in Japanese and, to a limited extent, in English.

One of her songs titled "Derringer" became an opening theme to anime series Cat's Eye.

Personal life

Since September 2004, Tone is married to Hiroshi Hirose, a hair stylist.

Discography

Albums

• 1985: WITTY
• 1985: PURPLE ROSE
• 1986: Naturally
• 1987: JUST MY TONE
• 1987: FOR YOU… (No. 75 JP)
• 1988: PURELY
• 1990: Vois d L'ame (No. 96 JP)
• 1991: TRUE LOVE
• 1993: TRENTAINE

Compilation albums

• 1985: Mariko Brand
• 1986: LADY M -MARIKO BEST-
• 1988: Mariko Brand II Ballad Collection
• 1989: DANCE MIX
• 1989: BALLAD MIX
• 1990: 刀根麻理子ベストセレクション (Tone Mariko Best Collection)
• 2004: ゴールデン☆ベスト (Golden☆Best)

References

1. "刀根麻理子 > 刀根麻理子のリリース一覧at Oricon (オリコン)". Kabushiki-gaisha Oricon (株式会社オリコン). Retrieved 2012-01-27.
2. ((( Mariko Tone ))) - Discography at Allmusic (Rovi Corp). Retrieved 2012-27-01