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Singer

Yoko Takahashi

Best known for Singing 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis', the unforgettable theme song for Neon Genesis Evangelion

Born
1966
From
Japanese
Working since
1991
Also known as
Takahashi Yoko, YAWMIN

If you've spent any time in an anime circle or a Tokyo karaoke booth, you know her voice by heart. Yoko Takahashi didn't just sing the opening track for Neon Genesis Evangelion; she handed pop culture an absolute monster anthem that refuses to age. 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis' hit the charts in 1995 and turned her into instant anime royalty across the globe.

Before taking over the sci-fi world, she cut her teeth doing backing vocals and picked up major newcomer awards with smooth 90s pop ballads. Decades on, she's still touring global conventions, packing out concert halls, and hitting those soaring high notes without breaking a sweat.

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Yoko Takahashi in brief

  • —Sang 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis', widely ranked among Japan's most beloved karaoke hits of all time.
  • —Bagged the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist back in 1991 with 'P.S. I miss you'.
  • —Released 'Soul's Refrain', another massive chart smash written for the Evangelion film franchise.
  • —Worked as a backup singer for top Japanese pop acts before launching her solo career.

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