Akira Fuse, born Akira Fuse on 18 December 1947 in Mitaka, Tokyo, is a Japanese
singer and actor. He began his career in music with the release of his debut
single "Kimi ni Namida to Hohoemi o" (君に涙とほほえみを; "Tears and Smiles to You"). in
1965. His breakthrough came with notable hits such as 1975's "Cyclamen no
Kahori" and 1979's "Kimi wa Bara Yori Utsukushii". Throughout his career, he
released numerous albums, including Akira Fuse Deluxe Koi (1967), Aisuru Tame ni
Umare Aisuru Tme ni Iki Wakare no Tame ni Shindeyuku Boku ni Naritai (1969), and
When Akira Fuse Meets Burt Bacharac...