Yanagi Nagi: The Ethereal Voice of Anime

Japanese singer-songwriter renowned for her delicate, ethereal vocals and prolific contributions to anime theme songs.Born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Yanagi Nagi began uploading vocal covers to Nico Nico Douga under the name 'nagi', gaining significant online popularity. Her breakthrough came collaborating with the music group Supercell on the song 'Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari' for the anime Bakemonogatari (2009). She formally debuted as a solo artist in 2012 under Geneon Universal Entertainment. Known for her clear, emotive voice and songwriting skills, she has performed numerous opening and ending themes for major anime series like Nagi no Asukara, Sora no Method, and Fate/Zero. She continues to be a prominent figure in the Japanese anime music scene.
  • Her rendition of 'Last Night, Good Night' (originally by Hatsune Miku) became a massive viral hit on Nico Nico Douga, significantly boosting her early online fame.
  • She maintained anonymity for years, known only by her online handle 'nagi' and her distinctive vocal style, before revealing her identity upon her major solo debut.
  • Despite her major label success, she continues to self-produce music and release covers under her 'nagi' persona online, maintaining a connection with her roots.
  • Graduated from Kyoto University with a degree in Environmental Studies before fully committing to her music career.