Avex Trax Profile: History, Artists, and Facts
Official Company Name: Avex Trax
Japanese: エイベックス トラックス
Owned by: Avex Inc.
Sub-labels: Sonic Groove (2000-), Motorod (2002-), LOVE LIFE RECORDS (2005-2011), 影別苦須 虎津苦須 (2009-)
Founder: Max Matsuura
Founding Date: September 1990
Address: Japan
Avex Trax Official Accounts:
Facebook: エイベックス株式会社
YouTube: avex
Website: avexnet.jp
Avex Trax Artists:
Groups:
Dead or Alive (1995-200)
Debut Date: November 30, 1980
Status: Disbanded
Members: Steve Coy, Pete Burns
Former Members: Julian Cope, Pete Wylie, Martin Healy, Mick Reid, Walter Ogden, Rob Jones, Paul Hornby, Phil Hurst, Pete Lloyd, Joe Musker, Sue James, Adrian Mitchley, Mike Percy, Wayne Hussey, Timothy Lever, Peter Oxendale, Jason Alburey, Dean Bright
Most Recent Release: “Birth Of A Nation: Inevitable Records – An Independent Liverpool 1979-1986” (2024)
Other company: Eric’s Records (1979-1980), Inevitable Records (1980), Epic Records (1983-1989), Sony Music Entertainment Japan (1990), Cleopatra Records (2000-2010), Bristar Records (2010), Edsel Records (2016)
Seikima-II
Debut Date: 1982
Status: disbanded
Members: Demon Kakka, Raiden Yuzawa, Xenon Ishikawa, Luke Takamura, Jail O’Hashi
Kuroyume (2009-2015)
Debut Date: August 29, 1992
Other Name: Black Dream
Status: Disbanded
Members: Kiyoharu, Hitoki
Former Members: Shin, Eiki, Hiro
Most Recent Release: “Kuroyume Respect Album: Revision Underwear” (2015)
Other companies: La†Miss (1991–1993), Haunted House Records (1992), Toshiba EMI (1993–1999), Eastworld (1994–1999)
18thDYE (1992–2009)
Debut Date: October 10, 1992
Status: Disbanded
Members: Shizuka, Aya, Ami
Former Members: Sebastian Büttrich, Heike Rädeker, Piet Breinholm-Bendtsen
Most Recent Release: “Amorine Queen” (2008)
Other companies: Matador Records (1994–1995), Cloudland Records (1995–1999), Crunchy Frog Records (2007–2009)
Dreamhouse (1997)
Debut Date: June, 3, 1995
Status: Disbanded
Members: Paul Barry, David Riley, Jules Tulley
Most Recent Release: “Dreamhouse” (1998)
Other companies: Trauma Records (1995–1998), Chase Records (1998–1999)
globe (1995–2025)
Debut Date: August 9, 1995
Status: Disbanded
Members: Tetsuya Komuro, Keiko, Marc Panther
Former Member: Yoshiki
Most Recent Release: “All Singles & Other Best 30 Selection” (2025)
Other company: Universal Records Japan
Deep White (1997-)
Debut Date: 1996
Status: Left Avex
Members: Chan Wah, Chan Jun Yang, Arys Chien
Former Member: Duān Yú
Most Recent Release: “逆火” (2022)
Every Little Thing (1996-)
Debut Date: August 7, 1996
Other Name: ELT
Status: Active
Members: Mochida Kaori, Ito Ichiro
Former Member: Igarashi Mitsuru
Most Recent Release: “For the moment” (2020)
D&D (1995-1999)
Debut Date: August 21, 1996
Status: Disbanded
Members: OLIVIA, Aya, Chikano
Most Recent Release: “D&D Megamix” (2004)
Other company: RISING PRODUCTION (1995–1999)
DA PUMP (1997-)
Debut Date: June 11, 1997
Status: Left Avex
Members: ISSA, KENZO, TOMO, KIMI, YORI, U-YEAH
Former Members: SHINOBU, YUKINARI, KEN, KAZUMA, DAICHI
Most Recent Release: “Back 2 da Unity” (2025)
Other companies: RISING PRODUCTION (1996-), SONIC GROOVE (1997-)
S.E.S
Debut Date: Nov 1, 1997
Status: Left Avex Trax
Members: Bada, Eugene, and Shoo
Website: –
Janne Da Arc (1999-2019)
Debut Date: April 17, 1998
Members: yasu, you, kiyo, shuji
Former Member: ka-yu
Most Recent Release: “Janne Da Arc MAJOR DEBUT 10th ANNIVERSARY COMPLETE BOX” (2009)
Other companies: cutting edge (1999–2019), motorod (1999–2019), Victor Entertainment (2000–2007)
8-Ball (2004–2008)
Debut Date: 1998
Status: Disbanded
Members: RAY, KEIICHI, Chris, LEON
Most Recent Release: “SPEED MASTER” (2007)
O-Zone
Debut Date: 1999
Status: Disbanded
Members: Dan Bălan, Arsenie Todiraș, Radu Sîrbu
Website: maiahi.com/index.html
web.archive.org/web/20100127040311/http://artists.universal-music.de/ozone
Do As Infinity (1999–)
Debut Date: September 29, 1999
Other Name: DAI
Status: Hiatus
Members: Van Tomiko, Owatari Ryo
Former Member: Nagao Dai
Most Recent Release: “Do The Complete” (2021)
Dream (1999-2009)
Debut Date: January 1, 2000
Other Name: DRM
Status: Left Avex
Members: Shizuka, Aya, Ami
Former Members: Matsumuro Mai, Hasebe Yu, Tachibana Kana, Ai Risa, Yamamoto Sayaka, Erie
Most Recent Release: “Blanket Snow” (2015)
Other companies: rhythm zone (2000-2017), Rhythm Republic (2008-2011), LDH JAPAN (2008-2017)
Folder5 (2000-2003)
Debut Date: May 10, 2000
Status: Disbanded
Members: ARISA, HIKARI, AKINA, NATSU, MOE
Most Recent Release: “BEST COLLECTION ALBUM” (2012)
Other company: RISING PRODUCTION (2000–2003)
Kishidan (2008–)
Debut Date: October 6, 2000
Status: Active
Members: Ayanocozey Show, Saotome Hikaru, Saionji Hitomi, Hoshi Grandmarnier, Shiratori Shouchikubai
Former Member: Ai Dokumamushi, Shiratori Yukinojou
Most Recent Release: “THE GIGS” (2023)
Other companies: Tinstar (2001), EMI Music Japan (2002–2008), Sony Music Artists (2009–)
Clazziquai Project
Debut Date: 2001
Status: Hiatus
Members: DJ Clazzi, Alex, Horan
Website: –
EXILE (2002-2003)
Debut Date: September 27, 2001
Status: Left Avex
Members: ATSUSHI, AKIRA, TAKAHIRO, Tachibana Kenchi, TETSUYA, NESMITH, SHOKICHI, NAOTO, Kobayashi Naoki, Shirahama Alan, Sekai, Sato Taiki
Former Members: HIRO, Matsumoto Toshio, ÜSA, MAKIDAI, SHUN, Kuroki Keiji, Sekiguchi Mandy, Iwata Takanori
Most Recent Release: “Get-go!” (2025)
Other companies: rhythm zone (2001–), LDH JAPAN (2001–)
Day after tomorrow (2001-2005)
Debut Date: August 7, 2002
Other Name: dat
Status: Disbanded
Members: misono, Kitano Masato, Suzuki Daisuke
Most Recent Release: “Selection Best Album” (2006)
Other companies: Power M
D (2008–2011)
Debut Date: July 18, 2003
Other Name: Night of the Children
Status: Left Avex
Members: ASAGI, Ruiza, HIDE-ZOU, Tsunehito, HIROKI
Former Members: Rena, SIN, tetsu
Most Recent Release: “愚かしい竜の夢” (2017)
Other companies: GOD CHILD RECORDS (2003–2013), Gan-Shin (2011–), Y YARD (2012–2014), CJ Victor Entertainment (2013–2017)
JS (2003)
Debut Date: July 29, 2003
Other Name: Johnson Sisters
Status: Disbanded
Members: Kim Johnson, Kandy Johnson
Former Member: Krystal Johnson
Most Recent Release: “Ice Cream” (2003)
Other companies: DreamWorks Records (2001–2004), Geffen Records (2004)
K ONE (2003–2007)
Debut Date: October 17, 2003
Status: Disbanded
Members: Gino, JR, Darren, Neo, Kido
Most Recent Release: “The King’s Way” (2007)
Other companies: J-Star (2003–2006), Corvette Entertainment (2003–2006), Jungiery (2004–2006), Wingman Entertainment (2006–2008)
Aural Vampire (2004-2012)
Debut Date: March 22, 2004
Status: Left Avex
Members: EXO-CHIKA, RAVEMAN, Wu-CHY, IZU, ZEN
Former Member: Higuchuuhei
Most Recent Release: “鰐 (Wani)” (2023)
Other companies: Gan-Shin, Bishi Bishi, Yottabyte Records (2012–)
BeForU (2006-2008)
Debut Date: November 18, 2004
Status: Left Avex
Members: Kosaka Riyu, Fukushita Megumi, Tachibana Ayano, Nishiuchi Hiromi
Former Members: Maehara Shiyuna, Komatsu Yoma, Shiraishi Noria, Arisawa Miharu, Sotohana Risa, Minami Sayaka
Most Recent Release: “シャングリラ (Shangrila)” (2008)
Other companies: Konami Media Entertainment (2000-2006), Toshiba-EMI (2000-2006), Gambit (2008-2009)
ASIA ENGINEER (1998-2012)
Debut Date: February 16, 2005
Status: Left Avex
Members: YOPPY, KZ, ZRO, SHUHEI
Most Recent Release: “あいかわらず 愛かわらず (Aikawarazu Ai Kawarazu)” (2011)
Other companies: Rhythm Zone (2020-)
Hinoi Team (2002–2007)
Debut Date: May 18, 2005
Status: Disbanded
Members: Hinoi Asuka, Koyama Hikaru, Takenaka Rina
Former Member: Matsuoka Keika
Most Recent Release: “Dancin’ & Dreamin’” (2007)
Other companies: Vision Factory (2002–2007), RISING PRODUCTION (2004–2007), SONIC GROOVE (2005–2007)
AAA (2005–2021)
Debut Date: September 14, 2005
Other Name: Attack All Around, Triple A
Status: Hiatus
Members: Nishijima Takahiro, Uno Misako, Hidaka Mitsuhiro, Atae Shinjiro, Sueyoshi Shuta
Former Members: Goto Yukari, Ito Chiaki, Urata Naoya
Most Recent Release: “Get チュー! (Get Chuu!)” (2020)
Other companies: avex Entertainment (pre–2005), Avex Group (2005–2021)
SUPER JUNIOR
Debut Date: November 6, 2005
Status: Active
Members: Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun
Website: superjunior.smtown.com
i.n.g. (2006)
Debut Date: May 5, 2006
Other Name: I-N-G
Status: Disbanded
Members: Ida, Nara, Gillian
Most Recent Release: “Lucky Star” (2006)
BIGBANG
Debut Date: August 19, 2006
Status: Hiatus
Members: G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung
Girls’ Generation
Debut Date: August 2nd, 2007
Status: Active
Members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun
Website: girlsgeneration.smtown.com
Super Junior-M
Debut Date: Apr 8, 2008
Status: hiatus
Members: Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Zhoumi, Donghae, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun
Website: superjunior-m.smtown.com
SHINee
Debut Date: May 25, 2008
Status: Hiatus
Members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin
Website: shinee.smtown.com/Intro
U-KISS
Debut Date: Aug 28, 2008
Status: Hiatus
Members: Soohyun, Eli, Kiseop, Hoon and Jun
Website: –
Girl Next Door (2008–2013)
Debut Date: September 9, 2008
Other Names: Garuneku, GND, GALNECO
Status: Disbanded
Members: Chisa, Yuji Inoue, Daisuke Suzuki
Most Recent Release: “girl next door THE LAST ~ALBUM COLLECTION~” (2013)
After School (2011-2020)
Debut Date: January 15, 2009
Other Name: AFTERSCHOOL
Status: Hiatus
Members: Raina, Nana, Lizzy, E-Young, Kaeun
Former Members: Kahi, Jung Ah, Soyoung, Jooyeon, UEE, Bekah
Most Recent Release: “Best” (2015)
Other companies: Pledis Entertainment (2007-2024), Yuehua Entertainment (2013), Kakao Entertainment (2016)
f(x) (2010-2020)
Debut Date: September 5, 2009
Status: Inactive
Members: Victoria, Amber, Luna, Krystal
Former Member: Sulli
Most Recent Release: “4 Walls/Cowboy” (2016)
Other companies: SM Entertainment (2009-2021), Media Asia, United Asia Management
BAReeeeeeeeeeN (2008)
Debut Date: October 1, 2008
Other Name: BAReeeeeeeeeeeN
Status: Disbanded
Members: HIDE, navi, 92, SOH, TEEDA, KENJI03, JIN
Most Recent Release: “足跡” (2011)
Dream5 (2009—2016)
Debut Date: November 4, 2009
Other Name: Dre5
Status: Disbanded
Members: Shigemoto Kotori, Hibi Mikoto, Ohara Yuuno, Takano Akira
Former Member: Tamakawa Momona
Most Recent Release: “COLORS” (2016)
Tokyo Girls’ Style
Debut Date: May 5, 2010
Status: Active
Members: Miyu Yamabe, Yuri Nakae, Mei Shyoji, Hitomi Arai
Website: tokyogirlsstyle.jp
Orange Caramel
Debut Date: June 17, 2010
Status: hiatus
Members: Raina, Nana and Lizzy
Website: –
Lights Over Paris
Debut Date: August 2010
Status: hiatus
Members: TaLLLLL, Devin Bronson, Mike Torres, Will Pepper, Dave Gentry, Shiny
Website: web.archive.org/web/20110603011705/http://lightsoverparis.com
SKE48
Debut Date: July 27, 2011
Status: Active
Members: Yuzuki Ishiguro, Ruka Inoue, Yuuki Otani, Ayuka Kamimura, Yoshino Kitagawa, Marin Sakamoto, Aika Sugiyama, Rika Tsuzuki, Izumi Nakamura, Kano Nojima, Miyo Nomura, Jurina Matsui, Chikako Matsumoto, Chikako Matsumoto, Shiori Aoki, Yuki Arai, Mikoto Uchiyama, Yuna Ego, Rinka Oshiba, Ayaka Ota, Mina Oba, Yuna Obata, Narumi Kataoka, Ruka Kitano, Kotono Shirai, Sarina Soda, Yumana Takagi, Akane Takayanag, Saki Takeuchi, Airi Nakano, Yuzuki Hidaka, Nao Furuhata, Kaori Matsumura, Airi Mizuno, Yukina Yahagi, Honoka Aikawa, Yuka Asai, Reona Ida, Natsuki Kamata, Haruka Kumazaki, Ami Kurashima, Rara Goto, Makiko Saito, Kaho Sato, Kohaku Shirayuki, Oka Suenaga, Maya Sugawara, Akari Suda, Yuki Takahata, Marika Tani, Marina Nishi, Miki Nonogaki, Shiina Hirata, Negai Fukai, Nao Fukushi
Website: ske48.co.jp
kannivalism (2001-2011)
Debut Date: July 29, 2001
Status: Left Avex
Members: Ryo, Kei, YUCHI
Former Member: Mitsuya, Kiri
Most Recent Release: “ユリカゴが揺れている (The Cradle Is Rocking)” (2011)
Other companies: Free-Will (2001–2019), ism (2005–2006), Sony, HPQ (2010-2011), FWD (2011–2019)
EXO (2015–)
Debut Date: April 8, 2012
Status: Active
Members: Suho, Lay, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun
Former Members: Xiumin, Baekhyun, Chen, Luhan, Kris, Tao
Most Recent Release: “Reverxe” (2026)
Other company: SM Entertainment (2011–)
Bridear (2019–2022)
Debut Date: March 16, 2013
Status: Left Avex
Members: KIMI, MISAKI, AYUMI, HARU, NATSUMI
Former Members: Misa, Mitsuru, KAI
Most Recent Release: “Born Again” (2024)
Other companies: MOVEment Records (2013–2015), Radtone Music (2016–2017), Bakuon! (2017), War Rock label (2018), Red Hill Recordings (2018), Zest talent agency (2019–), Setsuzoku Records (2021–2023), IYT Records (2024), Psychomanteum Records (2024–)
Wagakki Band
Debut Date: 2014
Status: Active
Members: Yuko Suzuhana, Kiyoshi Ibukuro, Daisuke Kaminaga, Beni Ninagawa, Kurona, Machiya, Asa, Wasabi
Website: wagakkiband.com
universal-music.co.jp/wagakkiband
Red Velvet
Debut Date: August 1, 2014
Status: Active
Members: Irene, Wendy, Seulgi, Joy and Yeri
Website: redvelvet.smtown.com
WINNER
Debut Date: Aug 17, 2014
Status: Active
Members: Yoon, Jinu, Hoony and Mino
Website: –
Kolme (2015–)
Debut Date: March 4, 2015
Other Name: callme
Status: Active
Members: Akimoto Ruuna, Tominaga Mimori, Hayasaka Koumi
Most Recent Release: “初めてのミニアルバム (Hajimete no Mini Album)” (2022)
Chō Tokimeki♡Sendenbu (2018-)
Debut Date: June 24, 2015
Other Name: ChoTokiSen, TOKISEN, Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
Status: Active
Members: Tsujino Kanami, Sakai Hitoka, Koizumi Haruka, Yoshikawa Hiyori, An Julia, Suda Aki
Former Members: Nagasaka Mako, Odaka Sara, Fujimoto Bambi
Most Recent Release: “世界でいちばんアイドル / ひみつのふふふ (Sekai de Ichiban Aidoru / Himitsu no Fufufu)” (2015)
Other companies: STARDUST PLANET (2015-2016), UNIVERSAL SIGMA (2016-2019)
iKON
Debut Date: Sep 15, 2015
Status: Active
Members: Bobby, Jay, Ju-ne, Song, DK and Chan
Website: ikonic.yg-ikon.com
NCT
Debut Date: Sep 15, 2015
Status: Active
Members: Taeyong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Kun, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun, WinWin, Jungwoo, Mark, Xiaojun, Hendery, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, YangYang, Chenle, and Jisung
Website: nct2018.com
nct2020official.com
NCT 127
Debut Date: July 7, 2016
Status: Active
Members: Taeil, Johnny, Taeyong, Doyoung, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan
Website: nct127.smtown.com
BLACKPINK
Debut Date: August 8, 2016
Status: Active
Members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa
Website: ygfamily.com/artist/main.asp?LANGDIV=K&ATYPE=2&ARTIDX=70
NCT Dream
Debut Date: Aug 25, 2016
Status: Active
Members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Chenle, Jaemin and Jisung
Website: nctdream.smtown.com
aespa
Debut Date: November 17, 2020
Status: Active
Members: Karina, Giselle, Winter and NingNing
Website: –
XG
Debut Date: March 18, 2022
Status: Active
Members: Jurin, Chisa, Cocona, Hinata, Maya, Juria, Amy
Co-company: YG Entertainment
Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora (2022-)
Debut Date: August 30, 2023
Other Name: BOKUAO
Status: Active
Members: Aoki Yuho, Akita Rian, Anno Aoi, Ito Yuzu, Imai Yuki, Iwamoto Riko, Kanazawa Ami, Kinoshita Ai, Kudo Yua, Shiogama Nana, Sugiura Eren, Sunaga Miuna, Nishimori Aya, Hagiwara Kokoka, Hasegawa Hitomi, Hayasaki Suzuki, Miyakoshi Yuria, Yaegashi Miisa, Yagi Toa, Yanagihori Karen, Yoshimoto Cocona
Former Members: Mochinaga Mana, Yamaguchi Yuan
Most Recent Release: “あれはフェアリー (That’s a Fairy)” (2015)
Other company: Ligareaz Management (2023–)
Duos:
TVXQ!
Debut Date: December 26, 2003
Status: Active
Members: Changmin, Yunho
Website: tvxq.smtown.com
BACK-ON (2002–)
Debut Date: October 27, 2004
Status: Active
Members: KENJI03, TEEDA
Former Members: MACCHIN, ICCHAN, SHU, GORI
Most Recent Release: “GRADUATIONS” (2025)
Other companies: FLY MUSIC (2004–2005), Cutting Edge (2005–2016), JPU Records (2021–)
SUPER JUNIOR-D&E
Debut Date: December 16, 2011
Status: Active
Members: Donghae and Eunhyuk
Website: superjunior-dne.smtown.com
Soloists:
Cheryl Lynn (1995–1996)
Debut Date: August 14, 1978
Status: Left Avex
Groups: The Wiz (1976), Toto (1978)
Survival show: The Gong Show (1976)
Most Recent Release: “Funky Four Plus One – Rappin’ and Rockin’ the House (Samples Got to Be Real)” (2007)
Most Recent Appearance: “Ivy League Exorcist: The Bobby Jindal Story” (2012)
Other companies: Columbia Records (1976–1996), Manhattan Records (1986–1989), Virgin Records (1989–1991), Sony Records (1996), Collectables Records (2006)
Elena Ferretti (1995)
Debut Date: 1983
Status: Left Avex
Group: Gipsy & Queen (1988–1991), King Kong & D. Jungle Girls (1999), ABeat Sisters (1997–2002), Go Go Girls (1998), King & Queen, Phil & Linda, Time All Stars
Survival show: The Voice Senior Italy (2020)
Most Recent Release: “Illusion” (2025)
Other companies: Lombardoni Publishings (1985), Media Records (1986), Discomagic Records (1987), Time Records (1988–2007), Victor Musical Industries (1989), Downtown Records (1990), Asia Records (1990), Gabrielli Roberto Eurosound (2000–2021), Delta, Eurogrooves, A-Beat-C, SinclaireStyle, SuganoMusic
Tetsuya Komuro (1991–2018)
Debut Date: December 21, 1985
Status: Left Avex
Groups: Hara Dada (1978), SPEEDWAY (1979–1984), TM NETWORK (1983–), V2 (1991), X JAPAN (1991–1992), TRF (1992), EUROGROOVE (1994–1995), Globe (1995–2018), dos (1996), Kiss Destination (1999–2003), tatsumaki (2000), GABALL (2001), Pandora (2017–)
Most Recent Release: “Trust On Me -Theme of E.T.E-” (2022)
Other companies: Jun & Kei (1975–1994), Office TIMEMACHINE (1975–1994), Epic (1984–1998), SMEJ (1984–2000), Opera Gig (1992–1994), Antinos Management (1992–2000), TK state (1993–2000), Sony Music Japan (1984–2001), Pioneer LDC (1995–1999), Geneon (1995–2001), TK NEWS, Pony Canyon (1998–2001), Rojam Entertainment (1998–2018), TRUE Kiss DiSC (1999), Orumok Label (2000–2002), Yoshimoto Kogyo (2001–2007), Tribal Kicks (2004–2007), TKCOM (2007–2008), a nine (2009–2018), Pavilions Tetsuya Komuro (2021–)
Yoji Biomehanika
Debut Date: 1990
Status: Active
Groups: –
Website: yojibiomehanika.net
Marty Friedman (2005-)
Debut Date: December 1, 1991
Status: Active
Groups: Deuce (1980), Hawaii (1980), Cacophony (1982–1989), Megadeth (1990–2000), Red Dye #2 (2000), Band with Aikawa Nanase (2003–2005), FANTA (2010–2011), Metal Clone X (2012–2013)
Most Recent Release: “ドラマ-軌跡- (Drama)” (2024)
Other companies: Shrapnel Records (1988–1990), EMI (1990), Prosthetic Records (2010), Gokukara (2010–), Universal
Lisa (1998–)
Debut Date: February 25, 1993
Status: Active
Groups: Ram Jam World (1993–1998), M-Flo (1998–), DALI, Home Grown, Los Kalibres
Most Recent Release: “ラストラブ (Last Love)” (2019)
Other companies: Tokuma Japan Communications (1993–2005), Universal Music Japan (1994–1995), Warner Music Japan (1998), Rhythm Zone (1999–), ARTIMAGE (2002–2014), LDH JAPAN (2017–)
hitomi (1993–2011)
Debut Date: November 21, 1994
Status: Left Avex
Group: TK PRESENTS Konetto (1997)
Most Recent Release: “Stand by…” (2026)
Other companies: Love Life Records (2005–2011), maximum10 (2011–), Cutting Edge (2012)
Amuro Namie (1995–2015)
Debut Date: April 26, 1995
Status: Retired
Group: SUPER MONKEY’S (1991–1996), Sister Rabbits (1994–1997), Suite Chic (2002–2003)
Most Recent Release: “Finally” (2017)
Other companies: Toshiba-EMI (1992–1995), Dimension Point (2013–2018), Stella88 (2015–2018), RISING PRODUCTION
Ayumi Hamasaki (1996–)
Debut Date: September 21, 1995
Status: Active
Most Recent Release: “mimosa” (2025)
Other companies: SOS Modeling Agency (1992–1994), Sun MusicTalent Agency (1993–1996), Nippon Columbia (1995–1996), Warner Music, Pt. Indo Semar Sakti
Vivian Hsu (2003–2007)
Debut Date: October 25, 1995
Status: Left Avex
Groups: Girls’ Team (1991–1993), Black Biscuits (1997-2023), Vivian or Kazuma (2000), The d.e.p (2001)
Survival show: Talented Beautiful Girl contest (1990)
Most Recent Release: “Natural Beauty” (2011)
Other companies: UFO Record (1991–1992), EASTWORLD (1995–1996), SKY agency, BMG JAPAN (1997–2000), BMG Taiwan (1998-2000), Sony Records (2000–2001), Virgin DCT (2001–2002), SME Records (2002–2003), EMI (2003), Warner Music Taiwan (2007–2010), Universal Music Japan (2010), Far Eastern Tribe Records (2010–2011), Wonderful Music Co. Ltd. (2014–2015), Rock Records (2018–2019), HY.Brothers, Sony Music Taiwan (2020–)
Namie Amuro
Debut Date: October 25, 1995
Status: Active
Groups: Super Monkey’s
Website: namieamuro.jp/index_pc
Aikawa Nanase (1995–)
Debut Date: November 8, 1995
Status: Active
Group: Crimson-FANG (2008), Rockstar Steady (2010)
Most Recent Release: “FIREWORKS” (2025)
Gackt (2010–2014)
Debut Date: December 10, 1995
Status: Left Avex
Groups: CAINS:FEEL (1993–1995), MALICE MIZER (1995-1999), FUMIHIKO KITSUTAKA’S “LOLA” (1997), S.K.I.N. (2006–2007), Yellow Fried Chickenz (2010–2012)
Most Recent Release: “GACKT’s -45th Birthday Concert- LAST SONGS” (2018)
Other companies: Gan-Shin, Nippon Crown (1999–2010), DEARS (2010), G&Lovers (2014–)
Fayray (2001-2003)
Debut Date: July 19, 1998
Status: Left Avex
Group: The Present (2007-2015)
Most Recent Release: “寝ても醒めても (Whether Awake or Asleep)” (2009)
Hiroko Shimabukuro (1996–2011)
Debut Date: August 18, 1999
Status: Left Avex
Groups: SPEED (1995–2025), ERIHIRO (2015)
Most Recent Release: “0” (2022)
Other companies: RISING PRODUCTION (1995–1996), TOYS FACTORY (1996–2001), SONIC GROOVE (1999–2025), Vision Factory
BoA (2001–)
Debut Date: August 25, 2000
Status: Active
Group: GOT the beat (2021–2023)
Most Recent Release: “Crazier” (2025)
Other company: SM Entertainment (2000–)
Koda Kumi (1999–)
Debut Date: December 6, 2000
Status: Active
Group: blank paper (2023)
Survival shows: Avex “Dream Audition” (1999), Morning Musume 2nd Tsuika Audition (1999), Morning Musume 3rd Generation Audition (1999–2000)
Most Recent Release: “De-CODE” (2025)
Other companies: rhythm zone (2000–), Orpheus Records (2001), SM Entertainment (2004–2006)
PSY
Debut Date: Jan 15, 2001
Status: Active
Groups:–
Website: –
Goto Maki (2008–)
Debut Date: February 14, 2001
Status: Active
Groups: Petitmoni (1999–2002), Morning Musume (1999–2002), Akagumi 4 (2000), 7nin Matsuri (2001), Sexy 8 (2002), Gomattou (2002–2003), H.P. All Stars (2004), Nochiura Natsumi (2003–2005), DEF.DIVA (2005–2006), Morning Musume Tanjou 10nen Kinentai (2007), Dream Morning Musume (2012), Hello! Project, Venus Mousse
Survival show: The Masked Singer Japan Season 2 (2022)
Most Recent Release: “COLLECTION” (2025)
Other companies: UP-FRONT AGENCY (1999–2008), zetima (1999–2007), PICCOLO TOWN, rhythm zone (2008-2011)
Kosaka Riyu (2006–2008)
Debut Date: October 27, 2001
Status: Left Avex
Group: BeForU (2000–2009)
Most Recent Release: “TEARED feat.小坂りゆ -NewMix-” (2020)
Other companies: Konami (2000–2009), Toshiba-EMI (2000–2001), 5pb. records (2010–)
Lia (2004)
Debut Date: December 24, 2001
Status: Left Avex
Groups: I’ve Sound (2001—2003), Veil
Most Recent Release: “Sagaribana” (2025)
Other companies: Key Sounds Label (2001—), Pony Canyon (2004—), queen’s label (2004—2011), Dex Entertainment (2005), Marvelous Entertainment (2006), 1st PLACE Co., Ltd. (2012)
Ai Otsuka
Debut Date: September 10, 2003
Status: Active
Groups: Rabbit
Website: avex.jp/ai/
Ana Johnsson (2007)
Debut Date: October 1, 2003
Status: Inactive
Groups: @groove, Soulcream, Excellence (2001–2002)
Survival show: Popstars (2000–2001)
Most Recent Release: “Break Through Time” (2007)
Other companies: Bonnier Amigo Music Group (2004–2007), Sony BMG (2004–2005), Epic Records (2004–2005), Columbia Tristar (2004–2005)
Asuka Hinoi (2002-)
Debut Date: November 19, 2003
Status: Inactive
Group: B.B.WAVES (2002), LOVE&PEACE (2002), mezzo piano (2003), HINOI team (2004-2008)
Most Recent Release: “睡蓮 (Water Lilies)” (2008)
Other companies: Caless Vocal & Dance School (2002–2005), Vision Factory (2002-2009), Pony Canyon (2002), Sonic Groove (2003-2007), GIFT
Kayo Aiko (2003–2007)
Debut Date: December 10, 2003
Status: Left Avex
Groups: ROYAL BLUE, Girl’s Box, Kingyo, a☆girls
Most Recent Release: “P♡P” (2007)
BENI (2004-2008)
Debut Date: June 9, 2004
Status: Left Avex
Group: Bishoujo Club 31 (2004–2008)
Survival show: Kokuminteki Bishōjo Contest (2002)
Most Recent Release: “SPEED SPIRITS” (2021)
Other companies: Oscar Promotion (2004-2008), NAYUTAWAVE RECORDS (2008-), Universal Music Japan (2008-)
alan (2006–2011)
Debut Date: August 15, 2005
Status: Left Avex
Survival shows: Intercontinental Song Contest 2, 9th Asia New Singer Competition (2006), The X-Factor China (2013), Sisters Who Make Waves Season 2 (2021)
Most Recent Release: “布达拉宫” (2020)
Other company: Yuehua Entertainment (2011-2014), National Rhyme Culture (2014-)
Ak’sent (2007–2009)
Debut Date: March 7, 2006
Status: Left Avex
Most Recent Release: “Gem-In-I” (2008)
Other company: Capitol Records (2003–2006)
DJ OZMA (2008–2011)
Debut Date: March 22, 2006
Status: Left Avex
Groups: Kishidan (1996–), DJ Ozma Family (2006–2008), Yazima Beauty Salon (2008–2009), FANTA
Most Recent Release: “珍魂歌 (Chinkonka)” (2011)
Other companies: EMI Music Japan (2006–2008), Universal Music Japan (2008)
Kazuki Kato (2007–2014)
Debut Date: April 26, 2006
Status: Left Avex
Group: Joker (2011–)
Survival show: 15th Junon Super Boy Contest (2002)
Most Recent Release: “Chocolate” (2025)
Other companies: Marvelous Entertainment (2005–2007), SR Promotion (2005–2010), J-ROCK (2005–2014), Pony Canyon (2009–2011), Team Entertainment (2014–2015), Assist (2014–), Imperial Records (2015–), Ki/oon Music
JONTE (2007)
Debut Date: March 7, 2007
Status: Left Avex
Groups: Dreamers (2007), Gekidan EXILE (2009–2011)
Survival show: EXILE VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2006 ~ASIAN DREAM~ (2006)
Most Recent Release: “Delight” (2017)
Other companies: LDH (2007–2015), rhythm zone (2007–2015), Billboard Records (2016), Tokuma Japan Communications (2017–)
Acid Black Cherry (1989–2017)
Debut Date: July 18, 2007
Status: Inactive
Groups: Omae Utae ya (1989), Puppy (1989), Ketsumakuen (1989–1990), Inter-Section (1990), Okyan Ti-su (1990–1991), Janne Da Arc (1991-2019), Halloween Junky Orchestra (2013), Acid Black Halloween (2014)
Most Recent Release: “Acid BLOOD Cherry” (2017)
Danson Tang (2007–)
Debut Date: August 17, 2007
Status: Active
Survival show: Call Me By Fire Season 3 (2023)
Most Recent Release: “想說 (Want to Say)” (2015)
Other companies: GTV (2004–2011), Comprise Boundless Entertainment (2011–), HKTV (2012), SETTV (2013–), United Entertainment Group (2024–), Bada Entertainment
Che’Nelle (2023–)
Debut Date: August 22, 2007
Status: Active
Groups: MAJOR MUSIC (2011), SONG for LIGHT UP NIPPON (2013)
Most Recent Release: “Everybody” (2025)
Other company: Virgin Records (2005–2017), EMI Music Group (2005–2010), Capitol Records, Monstercat, Uncaged, Universal Music Group, Mr. 305 Inc., Delicious Deli, SoundTown
Qiao Renliang (2005–2007)
Debut Date: October 15, 2007
Status: Inactive
Survival shows: Golden Star (2005), My Hero – Season 2 (2007)
Most Recent Release: “KIMI ” (2016)
Most Recent Appearance: “The Snow Queen” (2018)
Other company: Orange Sky Entertainment (2007), Warner Music China (2008–2016)
Mai Oshima
Debut Date: 2010
Status: Active
Groups: AKB48 Team A (2005-2007)
Website: N/A
Beverly (2016-)
Debut Date: March 30, 2015
Status: Active
Most Recent Release: “Just once again” (2025)
Other companies: GMA Records (2013-2015)
Choi Soo-young (2024–)
Debut Date: December 20, 2018
Status: Active
Group: route φ (2002–2003), Girls’ Generation (2007-)
Most Recent Release: “Unstoppable” (2024)
Other companies: SM Entertainment (2000–2017), Echo Global Group (2017–2019), SARAM Entertainment (2019–), Sony Music Korea (2026), RCA Records (2026)
Kalen Anzai (2019-)
Debut Date: May 1, 2019
Status: Active
Most Recent Release: “ちゃんと世界線 (Proper World Line)” (2018)
Keiko (2020–)
Debut Date: May 27, 2020
Status: Active
Groups: FictionJunction (2005–), Itokubo (2004–2007), Kalafina (2007–2019)
Most Recent Release: “夕闇のうた (Song of the Evening Dusk)” (2024)
Other company: Space Craft Produce (2005–2018), Tristone Entertainment (2020–)
Joy (2021–)
Debut Date: May 31, 2021
Status: Active
Groups: Red Velvet (2014–), SM Town
Survival shows: We Got Married (2015–2016), King of Mask Singer (2017)
Most Recent Release: “Love Condition” (2025)
Other company: SM Entertainment (2012–)
Actors/Actresses:
Aiba Hiroki (2004-2011)
Debut Date: December 4, 2004
Status: Left Avex
Group: BRIGHTS (2003–2004)
Most Recent Appearance: “Yokai! Hyakkiya-High School” (2018)
Other companies: TopCoat Co. (2011–2015), Gran Arts (2016–2021), Third Way Project (2022–)
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