Cocco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cocco
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| Birth name | 真喜志 智子 (Makishi Satoko) |
| Born | January 19, 1977 Naha, Okinawa, Japan |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1996–2001 2006–present |
| Labels | Speedstar Records |
| Associated acts | Singer Songer |
Cocco (her real name is Makishi Satoko) is a talented Japanese singer and songwriter. She is known for her unique pop and folk rock music.
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Cocco's Early Life
Cocco dreamed of becoming a professional ballerina. She went to many ballet auditions. To help pay for her trip to a ballet audition in Tokyo, she also tried out for singing roles. Even though she didn't get the ballet part, her singing impressed the judges. Soon after, she signed a contract with Victor Entertainment, a big music company.
Cocco's Music Journey
Cocco started her music career in 1996. Her first music was an EP (a short album) called Cocko. A song from this EP, Sing a Song ~No Music, No Life~, was even used in a TV ad for Tower Records in Japan.
In 1997, she officially changed her name to "Cocco." She then released her first major single, Countdown. A full album quickly followed. Cocco became very popular in Japan in 1998 with her hit song Tsuyoku Hakanaimonotachi. This song sold over 250,000 copies!
Cocco released three more albums: Kumuiuta in 1998, Rapunzel in 2000, and Sangurōzu in 2001. Before Sangurōzu came out, Cocco announced she was taking a break from music. Later that year, her record label released a special collection of her best songs and some new ones.
Cocco's Return to Music
Cocco's break from music didn't last very long. In 2002, she released her first art book. In 2003, she organized a special concert to help clean up beaches in Okinawa. A documentary about this event, called Heaven's Hell, was released later that year.
In 2004, Cocco appeared on a cover album for another artist. She also released her second book, which came with a special song. In 2005, she worked with a photographer and singer named Nanaco on a project called The Bird.
Cocco also formed a band called Singer Songer in 2004. She teamed up with Shigeru Kishida from the band Quruli and other talented musicians. Singer Songer released a single and an album in 2005. Their music was often happier than Cocco's solo songs.
Cocco continued to write for newspapers and magazines. In 2007, she performed at the Live Earth concert in Japan. After releasing her album Kira Kira, she moved to the UK to study photography.
In 2010, Cocco published her first long novel. She also performed at a big music festival and released her own album, Emerald. She even wrote a theme song for a movie made by a 14-year-old director! Cocco decided to help the young director after he sent her a letter.
In 2011, Cocco and her friends released a film called Inspired movies. She also made her acting debut in the movie KOTOKO. She helped with the art and music for the film too. In 2018, she sang a cover song for a tribute album.
Cocco's Music Albums
Cocco has released many albums throughout her career. Here are some of her studio albums and special collections:
Studio Albums
| Year | Album details | Chart positions |
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| 1997 | Bougainvillea (ブーゲンビリア, Būgenbiria)
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33 | 122,000 |
| 1998 | Kumuiuta (クムイウタ, Lullaby)
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1 | 878,000 |
| 2000 | Rapunzel (ラプンツェル, Rapuntseru)
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1 | 380,000 |
| 2001 | Sangu Rose (サングローズ, Sang Rose)
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5 | 226,000 |
| 2006 | Zancyan (ザンサイアン, Mermaid Cyan)
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3 | 127,000 |
| 2007 | Kirakira (きらきら, Sparkling)
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6 | 91,000 |
| 2010 | Emerald (エメラルド, Emerarudo)
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5 | 39,000 |
| 2014 | Pas de Bourrée (パ・ド・ブレ, Pa Do Bure)
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| 2014 | Plan C (プランC, Puran C)
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| 2016 | Adan Ballet (アダンバレエ, Adan Barei)
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| 2019 | Star Shank (スターシャンク, Sutāshanku)
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14 | 6,403 |
| 2022 | Prom (プロム, Puromu)
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15 | |
| 2024 | Beatrice (ビアトリス, Biatorisu)
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19 | 3,375 |
Compilation Albums
| Year | Album details | Chart positions |
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| 2001 | Best + Ura Best + Mihappyōkyokushū (ベスト+裏ベスト+未発表曲集, "Best, B-side Best and Unreleased Songs Collection")
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1 | 504,000 |
| 2011 | The Best Ban (ザ・ベスト盤, The Best Disc)
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| 2017 | 20 Shuunen Request Best+Rare Tracks (20周年リクエストベスト＋レアトラックス, 20th Anniversary Request Best+Rare Tracks)
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Singles
Cocco has also released many singles, which are songs released on their own.
Major Label Singles
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| 1997 | "Countdown" (カウントダウン) | 98 | 2,200 | Bougainvillea |
| "Tsuyoku Hakanai Monotachi" (強く儚い者たち, The Strong and Ephemeral) | 18 | 361,000 | Kumuiuta | |
| 1998 | "Raining" | 17 | 128,000 | |
| "Kumoji no Hate" (雲路の果て, End of the Road Through the Clouds) | 6 | 144,000 | Rapunzel | |
| 1999 | "Jukai no Ito" (樹海の糸, Threads in the Deep Forest) | 3 | 182,000 | |
| "Plumeria" (ポロメリア, Poromeria) | 9 | 97,000 | ||
| 2000 | "Mizu Kagami" (水鏡, Water Reflection) | 10 | 68,000 | |
| "Kemono Michi" (けもの道, Animal Trail) | 10 | 37,000 | ||
| "Hoshi ni Negai o" (星に願いを, When You Wish Upon a Star) | 25 | 32,000 | Sangu Rose | |
| 2001 | "Hane: Lay Down My Arms" (羽根～ｌａｙ ｄｏｗｎ ｍｙ ａｒｍｓ～, Feathers: lay down my arms) | 16 | 38,000 | |
| "Fūka Fūsō" (風化風葬, Burial in the Elements) | — | — | ||
| "Yakeno ga Hara" (焼け野が原, Burnt Field) | 12 | 55,000 | ||
| 2006 | "Onsoku Punch" (音速パンチ, Speed of Sound Punch) | 5 | 80,000 | Zancyan |
| "Hi no Teri Nagara Ame no Furu" (陽の照りながら雨の降る, Rain Falls While the Sun Shines) | 4 | 48,000 | ||
| 2007 | "Dugong no Mieru Oka" (ジュゴンの見える丘, The Hill Where Dugong Can Be Seen) | 14 | 32,000 | — |
| 2009 | "Cocco-san no Daidokoro CD" (こっこさんの台所ＣＤ, Cocco's Kitchen CD) | 6 | 18,000 | Emerald |
| 2010 | "Nirai Kanai" | 20 | 12,000 | |
Music with Other Groups
Cocco has also worked with other music groups.
Cocco-chan to Shigeru-kun
This group was a first version of Singer Songer.
| Year | Album details |
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| 2004 | Sing a Song (No Music, No Love Life)
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Singer Songer
Singer Songer is a band with five musicians, and Cocco is the lead singer.
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| 2005 | Shoka Rin-Rin (初花凛々, The dignified first bloom of flowers)
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Barairo Pop (ばらいろポップ, Rose color Pop)
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Cocco's Videos
Cocco has released videos of her music and live concerts.
Music Video Collections
| Year | Album details | Notes |
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| 2001 | Otanoshimi Hizō Video + Zen Single Clip = Kei Jū Roku Kyokushū (お楽しみ秘蔵ビデオ+全シングルクリップ=計16曲集, Pleasure Treasure Video + All Single Clips = 16 Planned Song Collection)
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| 2011 | Cocco Inspired movies
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"The Best Clip Shū" (ザ・ベストクリップ集, The best clip collection)
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Concert Videos
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| 2008 | "Kira-Kira Live Tour 2007/2008 ~Final at Nippon Budokan 2 Days~" (きらきら Live Tour 2007/2008 〜Final at 日本武道館 2 Days〜)
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Documentaries
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| 2003 | Heaven's Hell
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| 2009 | Daijōbu de Aru Yōni: Cocco Owaranai Tabi (大丈夫であるように -Cocco 終らない旅-, So I Can Be Alright: Cocco's Endless Journey)
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Cocco in Movies
Cocco has also appeared in a few movies.
Movies
| Year | Film Name | Character Name | Film director |
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| 2008 | Daijōbu de Aru Yōni: Cocco Owaranai Tabi (大丈夫であるように -Cocco 終らない旅-, So I Can Be Alright: Cocco's Endless Journey) | (documentary) | Hirokazu Kore-eda |
| 2011 | Kotoko | Kotoko (琴子) | Shinya Tsukamoto |
| 2016 | A Bride for Rip Van Winkle | Mashiro Satonaka (里中 真白) | Shunji Iwai |
