Akiko Noma (野間 亜紀子), best known as Akko, was the bassist, back-up vocalist, and lyricist of GO!GO!7188. She has also released two solo albums under her maiden name Akiko Hamada (浜田 亜紀子). She sings, writes lyrics, and composes music. After getting married in October 2006, she changed her surname from Hamada to Noma (野間).

Early life

While in high school she met Yumi Nakashima, who formed Jellyfish, a JUDY AND MARY cover band made-up of five girls including Akiko. When Jellyfish broke up a few years later, Yuu and Akiko would remain together and in 1998 form the rock band GO!GO!7188.

Career

In 2003, she released kirari (キラリ) on the BM Label, and in 2005 aru you denai you de, aru mono (あるようでないようで、あるもの) under EMI Japan.

Discography