Manish (band)

Manish (マニッシュ Manisshu) were a Japanese power-pop band formed in 1992 by vocalist and lyricist, Misuzu Takahashi and composer and keyboardist, Mari Nishimoto. The band's name comes from spelling member name MA(ri)NISH(imoto). Manish disbanded in 1998.

Manish
Also known asDali
Origin Japan
GenresJapanese pop
Power pop
Years active1992–1998
LabelsZain Records
Associated actsMaki Ohguro
Wands
Seiichiro Kuribayashi
Tetsurō Oda
Hirohito Furui
Masao Akashi
WebsiteBeing's Official Website
Past membersMisuzu Takahashi (高橋 美鈴)
Mari Nishimoto (西本麻里)

Biography

In early 1992, Misuzu and Mari were part of the Japanese idol group "DALI" who debuted with their only single "Moonlight Densetsu", which was used as opening theme for anime television series Sailor Moon.[1] Soon after release of the single, the group disbanded.

During the same year in December, Misuzu and Mari formed the band and debuted with single Koibito to Sakebenai (恋人と呼べない). Their second single, Koe ni Naranaihodo ni Itoshii (声にならないほどに愛しい) was written by vocalist and lyricist of Japanese rock band Wands, Uesugi Show which he later self-covered in their studio album Little Bit. This became one of their earlier hits and first single awarded by RIAJ with Golden Disk.

Sunao no Mama ni Kiss Shiyou (素顔のままKISSしよう) was written by popular singer-songwriter Maki Ohguro, who later wrote several other songs and participated in recording production as a backing vocalist. Some fans refer to them as the "female version" of Japanese hard-rock band B'z due to their similar power-pop melody in theirs songs and having same musical producer, Masao Akashi.

In 1995, their single Kirameku Toki ni Torawarete (煌めく瞬間に捕われて) was used as third ending theme for the anime television series Slam Dunk.[2][3] The single has been awarded by RIAJ with platinum disk.

As one of the rare Being Inc. artist, they've made multiple media appearances on Music Station.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

In 1998 after releasing their compilation album Manish Best -Escalation-, they disbanded.[16] In 2002, during the release of "complete at the being studio" compilation album series, the album includes two unreleased songs from their career which were exclusively added in the album. According to the liner notes, the songs were previously recorded during production of their second studio album Individual.[17]

Some of their music videoclips were released in 2012 at 2-disc DVD set Legend of 90's J-Rock Best Live & Clips.[18][19][20]

Members
  • Misuzu Takahashi (高橋美鈴)- vocalist, lyricist
  • Mari Nishimoto (西本麻里)- keyboardist, composer, backing-vocals

Discography

During their career they have released three studio, one compilation albums and twelve singles.[21]

Studio albums

Compilation albums
  • Manish Best -Escalation (1998)
  • complete "Manish" at the Being Studio (2002)
  • Best of Best 1000 Manish (2007)

Singles

RIAJ Certifications
  • Koe ni Naranaihodo Itoshii: Golden Disk[22]
  • Manish (album): Golden Disk[23]
  • Mou Daremo Me wo Kinishinai: Golden Disk[24]
  • Individual: Golden Disk[25]
  • Kirameku Toki ni Torawarete: Golden Disk,[26] Platinum Disk[27]

Magazine appearances

From Music Freak Magazine:

  • Vol.03: 1995/February[28]
  • Vol.15: 1996/February[29]
  • Vol.21: 1996/August[30]
  • Vol.28: 1997/March[31]
  • Vol.47: 1998/October[32]

References
  1. "セーラームーンのあゆみ　1992年" (in Japanese). Naoko Takeuchi - PNP - TV Asahi - Toei Animation. Archived from the original on 2010-03-06. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  2. "Archived copy". Toei-Anim.com (archived). Archived from the original on 2009-05-12. Retrieved 2017-10-20.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Slam Dunk compilation albums". Beinggiza.com (in Japanese).
  4. "1993/01/08 声にならないほどに愛しい/MANISH". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  5. "1993/01/29 声にならないほどに愛しい/MANISH". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  6. "1993/02/12 声にならないほどに愛しい/MANISH". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  7. "1993/04/16 素顔のままKISSしよう/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  8. "1993/08/13 眠らない街に流されて/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  9. "1993/11/26 だけど止められない/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  10. "1994/06/24 明日のStory/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  11. "1994/08/19 走り出せ Lonely Night/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  12. "1995/02/24 眩しいくらいに/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  13. "1995/03/17 煌めく瞬間に捕らわれて/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  14. "1996/01/26 この一瞬という永遠の中で/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  15. "1996/06/07 君の空になりたい/Manish". TV Asahi/Music Station (in Japanese).
  16. "永遠のポップスたる宿命的サウンドを具現化した、MANISH". Barks.com (in Japanese).
  17. Complete Manish at the being studio (2002). Manish (CD Album; Liner Notes). Manish. Japan: B-Gram Records. JBCJ-5004.
  18. "LEGEND OF 90's J-ROCK BEST LIVE & CLIPS". Beinggiza.com (in Japanese).
  19. "DVD「BEST LIVE & CLIPSシリーズ」-CLIPS編-". Being Inc. Official YouTube Channel (in Japanese).
  20. "1990年代ビーイング・アーティスト秘蔵ミュージック・ビデオ、一挙公開". Barks.com (in Japanese).
  21. "MANISHのランキング". Oricon Charts (in Japanese).
  22. "月次認定作品　認定年月：1993年 4月 (声にならないほど愛しい: Manish)". RIAJ.
  23. "月次認定作品　認定年月：1993年 5月 (Manish: Manish)". RIAJ.
  24. "月次認定作品　認定年月：1994年 2月 (もう誰の目も気にしない: Manish)". RIAJ.
  25. "月次認定作品　認定年月：1994年 11月 (Individual: Manish)". RIAJ.
  26. "月次認定作品　認定年月：1995年 2月 (煌めく瞬間に捕らわれて: Manish)". RIAJ.
  27. "月次認定作品　認定年月：1995年 7月 (煌めく瞬間に捕らわれて: Manish)". RIAJ.
  28. "Music Freak Magazine 1995 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
  29. "Music Freak Magazine 1996 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
  30. "Music Freak Magazine 1996 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
  31. "Music Freak Magazine 1997 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
  32. "Music Freak Magazine 1998 Releases". Official Website of Music Freak Magazine (in Japanese).
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