Mari Iijima

Singer-songwriter Mari Iijima celebrates the 42nd anniversary of her debut this year.
Before entering the music industry, she gained acclaim as the voice of Lynn Minmay
in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, with the film’s theme song “Do You
Remember Love?” becoming a major hit.
She debuted in 1983 with Rose, produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto, songs were all
written by Mari herself. This was the first time that Ryuichi Sakamoto has produced a
brand new upcoming artist. Songs such as “Love Sick” and “Cecile no Amagasa” in the
album continue to draw renewed attention in the global City Pop trend.
After moving to Los Angeles in 1989, Iijima founded her label marimusic and released
her first all-English album No Limit in 1999. Her activities have since expanded
internationally, including a sold-out City Pop concert at The Novo in 2022. She
continues to release new works, with recent albums charting in the indie album hit chart.
On February 21, 2026, she will perform at Billboard Live Yokohama for the 3rd time in
straight years. In advance, she will release a new album “Leftovers and Cherry
Blossoms on February 4, 2026. The album features a track “Sakura Sakukoro” which is
dedicated to her beloved Los Angeles Dodgers. 
This will be the first time for Mari to perform in the state of Utah.