Hikaru Utada, one of the best-selling artists in Japan, announced that they are non-binary.
In one recently dwellelectricity, said the artist, “You know, it’s the month of June and I’m non-binary. So, Happy pride Mfurther!”
Born in the New York, Utada debuted the album at the age of 15 First love, which later became the best-selling Japanese album, selling over 11 million copies worldwide. A number of smash hits followed.
With Utada’s announcement, Japanese morning television explained the viewers, which means non-binary. These topics of conversation are usually not show yourself up Japanese morning TV and will certainly raise awareness in Japan.
Earlier this month, Utada discussed gender markers on Instagram and how traditional prefixes made them inconvenient.
I’m tired of being asked whether I’m “Miss or Missus” or to choose between “Miss / Mrs / Ms” for everyday things. I feel uncomfortable being so clearly identified by my marital status or gender refer to one of these prefixes. Every time I feel compelled to misrepresent myself. I long for an alternative option that anyone of any gender or social class can use.
… After writing this far, I looked it up and discovered that “Mx.” (pronounced “mix”) was suggested! This is great and I hope it will spread more widely. I’m afraid my idea for a neutral prefix came too late …
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In an accompanying picture, Utada wrote: “Mys. Utada (“secret” Utada). “
They have a strong connection to gaming that shows up in Nintendo’s Japanese ads for the DS handhelds and kicks in the ass at Nintendo-sponsored Tetris Tournaments. They also provided the subjects Kingdom hearts Play with the tracks “Simple and Clean”, “Sanctuary”, “Don’t Think Twice” and “Face My Fears”.
Utada’s latest track is “Pink Blood” which can be viewed below:
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