Born in the U.S., pop singer/songwriter nano—not a fan of capital letters—relocated to Japan, giving her work a unique outlook. Her edgy rocking sound, recalling Avril Lavigne and Red Hot Chili Peppers but with an intense Asian twist, gained attention online before her debut album Nanoir appeared in 2012. As a versatile writer she's contributed a steady stream of fast-paced songs to anime soundtracks, like the power hit “Born to Be”, while releasing albums of upbeat guitar work where disco often meets rock, showcasing her strong and charismatic vocals.