826aska
826aska | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | Electric organist |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Electric organ performances, YouTube videos |
is an electric organist originating from Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Her initial album, DEPARTURE, released in 2019, along with her subsequent 2020 album, possible, both secured positions on the Oricon Albums Chart.
Early life
Hailing from Sabae in Fukui Prefecture, 826aska began her musical journey with piano lessons at the age of five before transitioning to the electric organ by eight years old. She gained early exposure by sharing her performances on YouTube.
Career
On December 31, 2015, 826aska uploaded a video to YouTube showcasing an electric organ medley of the Star Wars theme. This clip rapidly gained popularity, surpassing one million views within a month and drawing significant media coverage.
Her television appearances include features on the Japanese programs Miyaneya in May 2016 and Nakai kun no manabu switch, hosted by Masahiro Nakai, in September 2018.
In March 2019, she launched her debut album, DEPARTURE, followed by a nationwide tour throughout that year.
Albums
| Year | Information | Oricon weekly peak position |
Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Departure
|
33 | |
| 2020 | Possible
|
36 | |
| 2021 | Smile
|
24 | |
| 2023 | With You
|
38 |
|
| 2025 | Infinity
|
34 |
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Videography
| Year | Details | Highest Weekly Position on Oricon Blu-ray Chart | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 826aska 20th Anniversary Live Tour "Smile"
|
14 | |
| 2023 | 826aska Live Tour 2022/2023: SSS
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