Signed to the Avex label in 2000, misono debuted as the main vocalist and lyricist of day after tomorrow in 2002. The band achieved a fair amount of success in their three-year career, charting two singles and two albums at the number 2 position in the Oricon charts. However, after the group disbanded in 2005, it would be a full year before misono would reappear as a solo artist under the same label.
All four of her first singles as a solo artist charted in the top 20, with her debut single VS getting the most recognition. A debut album called never+land was released soon after, with a collection of fairy tale-inspired pop-rock tracks. However, the album was not a success, due in part to lack of promotion by her label, and partially because of the significantly low number of new songs on the album. Out of a total 12 tracks on the album, only 4 of them had not been previously released.
The relative failure of her debut album hasn't put a stop to misono's activities, however, as she continues to release singles with the same trademark upbeat pop-rock sound she's become known for. She is also an aspiring actress, and has already graced the silver screen in the lead role of the movie Obochan Chips.
Misono is the younger sister of J-pop singer Koda Kumi. She started her solo career in 2006, a year after the disbanding of day after tomorrow, for which she was the lead vocalist.
Though her solo career is still in its infancy, several of her singles have already had tie-ins with various video games and commercials. Only a year after her solo debut, she has already released one full album and seven singles of catchy pop-rock tunes.
