Maon Kurosaki (黒崎真音 Kurosaki Maon, January 13, 1988 - February 16, 2023) i… Read Full Bio ↴Maon Kurosaki (黒崎真音 Kurosaki Maon, January 13, 1988 - February 16, 2023) is a female Japanese singer-songwriter from Tokyo signed to Geneon Universal Entertainment.

Maon Kurosaki began her singing career in Akihabara at the performance venue and bar Dear Stage, where she had been singing since at least January 2008. Music producer Akihiro Tomita noticed her singing talent, and he subsequently became her producer when she made her major debut signed to Geneon Universal Entertainment. Kurosaki first announced her major debut to her fans in January 2010. Her first music release was her debut album H.O.T.D. on September 22, 2010, which contains the ending theme songs used in the 2010 anime series Highschool of the Dead. To commemorate the album and the broadcast of the anime, she performed songs from the album once a week at Deer Stage from July 7 to September 22, 2010. Another event to commemorate the album was held at Animate in Yokohama on October 16, 2010.

Her debut single "Magic∞World" was released on November 24, 2010, and she performed at Deer Stage on that day to commemorate the release. Kurosaki's second single "Memories Last" (メモリーズ・ラスト?) was released on March 2, 2011. Both "Magic∞World" and "Memories Last" were used as ending theme songs to the 2010 anime series Toaru Majutsu no Index II. Kurosaki had her first solo live event called "Maon Kurosaki Live 2011 Spring: Memories First" on March 4–5, 2011 in Harajuku. She made her North American debut at Anime Expo 2011 in Los Angeles, California where she performed on July 1 and July 3. She released the mini-album Goshiki Uta: Immortal Lovers on August 10, 2011, which contains the ending theme songs used in the 2011 original video animation series Hakuōki Sekkaroku. She made her first appearance at the 2011 Animelo Summer Live on August 28. Kurosaki released her second studio album Butterfly Effect on November 30, 2011. In 2011, Kurosaki formed the band Altima with Move's Mototaka "Motsu" Segawa and fripSide's Satoshi "Sat" Yaginuma. Kurosaki released three more singles in 2012: "Hell:ium" on May 9, "Reimei" (黎鳴?) on August 8, and "Under / Shaft" on October 17. "Reimei" is used as the opening theme for the 2012 Hakuōki Reimeiroku anime series, and "Under / Shaft" is used as the opening theme for the 2012 Jormungand: Perfect Order anime series.

Before she had her major debut, Kurosaki posed as a gravure model for the cover of Yūsaku Kitano's novel Maid Road Reload sold on April 26, 2010 by ASCII Media Works under their Media Works Bunko imprint. Kurosaki has been a regular host for the Thursday broadcast of the radio program A&G Artist Zone 2h since October 7, 2010.

Kurosaki's music was influenced by her love of anime and lolita fashion. Her songs have been featured in various anime series such as Jormungand, Tokyo Ravens, and The Fruit of Grisaia. She collaborated with artists such as Mami Kawada, Kotoko, and Trustrick for her music releases. She performed twice at Anime Expo 2011 in Los Angeles, California, and was a regular performer at Japanese anime events such as LisAni, Animelo Summer Live, and Animax Musix. She also appeared at Anime Festival Asia, Bangkok Comic Con, and CharaExpo. From 2011 to 2016, she was singer of the synthpop band Altima, together with Motsu of the band Move.

She died on February 16, 2023 following a period of declining health, after being diagnosed with an epidural hematoma in 2021.

On September 22, 2023, the day Kurosaki had debuted, a memorial event had been held with the name Maon Kurosaki Memorial Days Event "Future & Past", at Shirokane Takanawa Selene.

On September 30, 2023, a crowdfunding project was launched by Art One Entertainment to finish the documentary Maon Kurosaki: The Movie "If You Become Me That Day", which was scheduled to be released in Q2 2023, but was left in a state of uncertainty after Kurosaki's death. The documentary was aiming to follow the artist's path from the collapse in 2021, to the reemergence with the live event in July 31, 2022. To provide an insight into the film, a trailer was also released with the crowdfunding announcement, which was originally suggested by Kurosaki herself during a production meeting for the documentary.

Lisianthus
Maon Kurosaki Lyrics

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凍り付いた歪(ゆが)んだ心に
一輪の紫の花
君がくれた光が
今も私を照らしてる
Lisianthus 希望の証
それなのに何故だろう君は
悲しげに俯(うつむ)いてる
冷たい雨花弁(はなびら)に

零(こぼ)れ落ちる
'coz I'm the one for you.
君の為に私には何が出来るかな
この両手で君に触れたい
その涙拭えるように

歩き出す遠い距離へ
信じてる傷だらけでも
花は何度も目を覚ます
消えはしない地上の輝き
Lisianthus 永久の疑問
命は何故生まれてくるの
答え探し終わらないけど
存在が導いてくれた
生きる道
'coz I'm the one for you.
もしこの地球(ほし)が
暗闇に沈んだとしても
静かな空でただ君だけは
美しく咲いていて欲しい

Lisianthus 希望の証
それなのに何故だろう君は
悲しげに俯(うつむ)いてる
冷たい雨花弁(はなびら)に
零(こぼ)れ落ちる
ずっと願ってた
ずっと祈ってた
こんな私でもいつかきっと
誰かの為の光になれる
Lisianthus 君に誓うよ
'coz I'm the one for you.
君の為に私には何が出来るかな

この両手で君に触れたい
その涙拭えるように

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Lisianthus" by Maon Kurosaki. The song reflects on a frozen and distorted heart, symbolized by a single purple flower given by someone. Despite the hope that the Lisianthus represents, the person who gave the flower is now seen looking sad and downcast. The cold rain falls on the flower petals, indicating the pain and sadness experienced by both individuals.

The lyrics express the singer's desire to help and comfort the person who gave them the flower. They question what they can do for that person and yearn to touch them with their own hands in order to wipe away their tears. This shows the singer's deep emotional connection and their willingness to be there for the person they care about.

As the song progresses, the lyrics convey a belief in the resilience of the flower as a metaphor for life's challenges. Despite being covered in scars, the flower continues to bloom repeatedly, representing the continuous awakening of hope. The beauty and shine of the flower on the ground reflect the eternal light that guides their existence.

The singer ponders the eternal question of why life exists and acknowledges that they may never find the answer. However, they find solace in the fact that the person they care about has guided them to their path in life. They express a desire for that person to always bloom beautifully, even if the world around them sinks into darkness. The singer's love and admiration for this person are apparent as they wish for their happiness and resilience in the face of hardships.

In the final part of the lyrics, the singer makes a vow to the person they care about, reaffirming their commitment to them. They still question what they can do for them but believe that even with their flaws, they can eventually become a guiding light for someone else. The lyrics end by emphasizing the singer's desire to touch the person, to be a source of comfort, and to wipe away their tears. It showcases the depth of their love and dedication to the well-being and happiness of the person who gave them the Lisianthus flower.

Line by Line Meaning

凍り付いた歪(ゆが)んだ心に
In my frozen and distorted heart

一輪の紫の花
There's a single purple flower

君がくれた光が
The light you gave me

今も私を照らしてる
Still shines upon me

Lisianthus 希望の証
Lisianthus, a symbol of hope

それなのに何故だろう君は
Yet why do you

悲しげに俯(うつむ)いてる
Lower your head in sadness

冷たい雨花弁(はなびら)に
The cold rain falls upon the flower petals

零(こぼ)れ落ちる
They cascade down

'coz I'm the one for you.
'coz I'm the one for you.

君の為に私には何が出来るかな
What can I do for you?