Akiko Ikuina

**Akiko Ikuina** (born July 7, 1968) is a Japanese singer, actress, and former idol who rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the iconic girl group **Onyanko Club**. Known affectionately as "Akko," she joined the massive 52-member ensemble in 1986 and quickly became a standout personality with her bubbly charm and signature bowl-cut hairstyle. After Onyanko Club disbanded in 1987, Ikuina launched a successful solo career, dropping playful pop tracks like *Virgin Shonen ni Kuchizuke wo* (1987) and *Japanese Girl* that leaned into her retro-Showa era aesthetic.

Beyond music, she became a TV variety show regular and radio host, leaning into her quirky, energetic persona. Decades later, Ikuina’s music still charms nostalgia-loving fans—recent compilations like *Nihon "Ikuina" Kikou + Single Collection* (2021) and seasonal drops like *Akko no X’mas Calendar* keep her legacy alive. While she’s scaled back public appearances, her status as a beloved “idol of idols” from Japan’s bubble-era pop culture remains unshaken!

Genres

City Pop

J-pop

Latest Release

Nihon "Ikuina" Kikou + Single Collection

Akiko Ikuina

Album - 18 Tracks - Released November 1, 2017