Discover Ado
Ado has made her mark–both in the Japanese and global music scene. In 2024, the J-pop star went on her first world tour, Wish. With over 70,000 attendees, the fully sold-out tour covered 11 countries across Asia, Europe, and America.
This article answers the most frequently asked questions about the Japanese singer Ado.
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Who is Ado?
Ado is a Japanese singer. She started sharing her music in 2014 as an utaite (歌い手), a Japanese term for people who cover previously released Vocaloid and J-pop songs, posting them online on the Japanese sharing service, Niconico. She debuted in 2020 at the age of 17, with the chart-topping “Usseewa.” Since then, she has continued to release many viral hits.
How do you pronounce Ado’s name?
Ado’s name can be pronounced as “AH-doh” (/əˈdoʊ/).
What is the origin of Ado’s name?
Ado’s name comes from kyōgen, a type of comedic play that originated alongside Noh drama in the 14th century. Within kyōgen, Ado (アド) is used to refer to the supporting role for the main character, known as shite (シテ).
She decided to make this her stage name after learning about the roles in elementary school, thinking that the name sounded cool and memorable. It also comes from her desire to be a supportive figure in the lives of those who are listening to her songs.
Her first studio album, Kyougen, plays homage to the interesting origin of her name.
Is Ado a real person?
While her full name and most personal information have not been revealed, Ado is a real person. She frequently performs in various music shows and at her concerts.
How did Ado become famous?
Ado immediately became well-known in the Japanese music scene with her debut digital single “Usseewa” (うっせぇわ). Released in October 2020, the song climbed to the top of many Japanese music charts, including Billboard Japan Hot 100, as well as both the Oricon Singles and Streaming Chart. With “Usseewa,” Ado is the second youngest Japanese solo artist (the first at the time) to reach over 100,000 million streams on the Billboard charts.
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“Usseewa” helped Ado swiftly gain recognition as a rising star in Japan.
How did Ado become popular globally?
Ado’s global success emerged through the song “New Genesis” (新時代), the theme song for One Piece Film: Red. The song was released in June of 2022. “New Genesis” was such by Uta, whom Ado was the singing voice for. The song climbed to the top of Apple Music’s Top 100: Global Chart, becoming the first Japanese song to do so.
In addition to her work in the One Piece movie, many attribute Ado’s global success to social media. Notably, her songs have gone viral on various platforms, helping her gain further global recognition.
Has Ado revealed her face?
Like much of her personal information, Ado has decided not to reveal her face publicly.
This is not an uncommon choice, as many top Japanese musicians today have followed this “faceless” trend. These artists actively engage in various media opportunities and live performances to connect with fans. To maintain their anonymity, they often use creative methods to hide their actual appearance.
In Ado’s concerts, you’ll frequently notice her silhouette, amid various stage arrangements and unique lighting effects. Her illustrations are created by ORIHARA, her image director.
Which character does Ado sing for in One Piece?
Ado is the singing voice of Uta, Shank’s adopted daughter and the main character in the ONE PIECE FILM RED. Kaori Nazuka is the speaking voice of Uta in Japanese.
YouTuber AmaLee, also known as Amanda Lee, is the speaking voice in the English dub, while Ado sings in Japanese.
Which song does Ado sing in SPYXFAMILY?
Ado sings Kura Kura (クラクラ), the anime opening for season 2 of the hit TV series, SPYXFAMILY. The song was released in October of 2023.
What are some anime songs by Ado?
Learn about every Ado anime song from a TV series or movie.
When did Ado go on her World Tour?
Ado first world tour, Wish, covering 14 cities across Asia, Europe, and America. The tour commenced in Bangkok in February 2024 and concluded in Austin in April of that year.
Is Ado on the radio?
Ado was a weekly radio personality on the late-night radio program, All Night Nippon. Ado held the weekly Monday time slot from April 2023 to April 2024.
Ado’s “All Night Radio” is the theme song for Ano Yoru wo Oboeteru (あの夜を覚えてる), a live-streamed stage play commemorating All Night Nippon’s 55th anniversary.
What K-pop group did Ado collaborate with?
Ado is featured in the Japanese version of popular K-pop group LE SSERRAFIM’s song, “UNFORGIVEN.” Ado’s image director, ORIHARA, created an image featuring Ado and the LE SSERRAFIM members.
Does Ado have an official fan club?
Ado has an official fan club, “Ado no doki doki himitsu kichi” (Adoのドキドキ秘密基地), which loosely translates to Ado’s Heart-Pounding Secret Base. This paid membership offers various perks, including exclusive content and pre-lottery registration for upcoming concerts.
Please note that fans outside of Japan may not have access to all of the membership benefits. Additionally, the fan club is unavailable in some countries.
Given Ado’s global popularity, there are great unofficial fan clubs and websites from international fans dedicated to sharing more about Ado – learn more below.
Where can I learn more about Ado?
Thanks to her strong global following, there are many places to learn more about Ado. This YouTube video, for example, provides an impressive amount of information about Ado’s journey and music, available in English and other languages.
There are also various online communities and fan sites where you can connect with other Ado fans. Ado’s Reddit community is one of the largest on the platform. It is partnered with the Ado Hangout Discord server, a great way to meet other Ado fans (and participate in some good giveaways).
Where can I follow Ado?
You can follow Ado through her social media accounts below:
Official website
https://www.universal-music.co.jp/ado/
X (Formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/ado1024imokenp
TikTok
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSpNboQf/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/Ado1024
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