Yasushi Akimoto

Writing

Born May 2, 1958 · Meguro, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Also known as あきもとやすし · 高井良斉 · たかいりょうさい

Biography

Yasushi Akimoto is a Japanese record producer, lyricist, and television writer, best known for creating and producing some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise. Total sales of the singles he has written exceed 100 million copies, making him the best-selling lyricist in Japan.