Halca Explained

Halca
Birth Date:July 7
Origin:Japan
Genre:Anison
Years Active:2018–present
Label:Sacra Music
Occupation:Singer
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Years Active:2019 -
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[1] is a Japanese musician affiliated with Music Ray'n and signed to Sacra Music. She was the opening act for the Chico with HoneyWorks 2017 tour. In 2018, she released her first single "Kimi no Tonari", the title track of which was used as the closing theme for the anime series . Her music has been featured in Ace Attorney, Rent-A-Girlfriend, and .

Biography

Halca had an interest in music from early childhood. She was inspired when she received a CD copy of the song "Again" by Yui. While in junior high school, she became familiar with anime music when she discovered that her home's cable TV had an anime channel, which she would then watch on a daily basis. Although series such as Cardcaptor Sakura and Toradora! left an impact on her, it was "Kiss Kara Hajimaru Miracle" from Steel Angel Kurumi that became her favorite anime song. She joined her school's choir club and broadcast theater club to hone her vocal skills.[2]

After deciding to pursue a career as a musician, Halca considered various singing auditions. After discovering Utakatsu! Audition, which focused on anime songs, she decided to participate in it; she won the grand prize in 2013. After winning the audition, she continued training while waiting to make her major debut.[3] In 2017 she was invited by the singer Chico, known for her involvement with the music group HoneyWorks, to participate in the latter's live tour as their opening act. Following this, she performed the song, which was included in a compilation album released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the online novel publisher Noichigo.[4] She also performed the song "Resonator", which was used in the soundtrack of the anime series Beatless, and made a mini-album titled White Disc, which was sold at the Honeyworks tour.

Halca made her major debut in 2018 with the release of her first single ; the title track of which was used as the closing theme for the anime series .[5] To commemorate the release of the single, White Disc was made available for sale during the single's release event.[6] Her second single was released in October 2018, with the title track being used as the closing theme for the second season of the Ace Attorney anime television series.[7] [8] Her third single was released in February 2019; the title track is used as the closing theme for the anime series .[9] Her fourth single was released on November 13, 2019; the title track is used as the closing theme to the second season of We Never Learn. Her fifth single was released in September 2020; the title track is used as the closing theme for the anime series Rent-A-Girlfriend.[10] Her sixth single was released on May 19, 2021; the title track is used as a closing theme for the anime series .

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
YearSinglePeak chart positionsFormats
JPN
Physical

201844CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming
40
201926
39
202023
202134
202224
202332
2024"Good Luck Waker"25

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak positions
JPN
Oricon

[11]
Assortrip 39
Nolca Solca
  • Released: January 25, 2023
  • Label: Sacra Music
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming
31

EP

Notes and References

  1. Web site: halca オフィシャルサイト . . April 16, 2019 . Japanese.
  2. Web site: halcaが語る、シンガーとしての目標 「アニメが好きな人が増えるきっかけになれたら」. June 9, 2018. Japanese. April 16, 2019.
  3. Web site: halca「スターティングブルー」インタビュー|アニメ好きの少女がアニソンアーティストになったワケ - 音楽ナタリー 特集・インタビュー. Natalie. Japanese. April 16, 2019.
  4. Web site: 音楽×小説コラボラインナップ. Noichigo. Japanese. April 16, 2019.
  5. Web site: Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Anime's Ad Unveils Ending Song, April 12 Debut. March 8, 2019. Anime News Network. April 16, 2019.
  6. Web site: 【event】「キミの隣」リリース記念イベント会場にてインディーズ盤の販売決定!. June 15, 2018. Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Japanese. April 16, 2019.
  7. Web site: halcaの作品. Oricon. Japanese. April 16, 2019.
  8. Web site: Ace Attorney Anime's Season 2 Reveals New Visual. August 25, 2018. Anime News Network. April 16, 2019.
  9. Web site: Kaguya-sama: Love is War Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Ending Song. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. April 16, 2019. Anime News Network. November 22, 2018.
  10. Web site: 夏アニメ『彼女、お借りします』ミニアニメ企画で歌手・halcaさんが声優初挑戦、雨宮天さんと共演! halcaさんのコメントも到着. Animate Times. Japanese. August 21, 2020. August 26, 2020.
  11. Web site: HalcaのCD・DVDリリース一覧. Oricon. July 28, 2018.