Final Fantasy Music Online -> Ritsuki Nakano

Vital Stats

Born: Amami Oshima, Japan
Date of Birth: 19th of January, 1975
First Collaboration with Square (Enix): 2001
Website: Official Site (English)

Ritsuki Nanako, or Rikki as she is commonly known, was born in Amami Oshima, Japan on the 19th of January 1975, and she started singing Folk music when she was only 4 years old. She continued this for many years, and at the age of 15 was rewarded a major honour at a very prestigious Japanese Folk Music awards, making her the youngest ever winner of the award.

Rikki didn't shoot to worldwide fame though, until she was asked by Nobuo Uematsu to sing the theme to Final Fantasy X, Suteki da Ne. The single was released on the 18th of July 2001 and was instantly deemed a hit. Nobuo claims that he picked her because he found her voice very soothing and because she has a very varied vocal range.

Since then, she has produced a picture album alongside Joe Hisashi for the film Spirited Away.

Discography

Final Fantasy X Original Soundtrack
Final Fantasy, 20020220 music from
Final Fantasy, 2005 More Friends music from