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Ai Takano (アイ高野, Takano Ai) | |
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| Birth name | Motonari Takano (高野 元成, Takano Motonari) |
| Born | January 12, 1951 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | April 1, 2006 (aged 55) |
| Genres | Anison, rock |
| Occupation | vocalist |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, drums |
| Years active | 1966-2006 |
| Labels | King Records |
| Formerly of | The Golden Cups, Creation |
Motonari Takano (Japanese: 高野 元成, Hepburn: Takano Motonari, January 12, 1951 - April 1, 2006), better known as Ai Takano (アイ高野, Ai Takano) and nicknamed Motchin, was a Japanese singer. He is best known for his performances of the theme songs for the anime Galactic Whirlwind Sasuraiger, Pettonton, and Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion. Takano also sung the songs in Ai Shite Knight for the fictional in-story band, Bee Hive, even though the singer character, Gou, is voiced by singer Isao Sasaki. Before starting his anisong career, Takano was drummer of The Golden Cups and a vocalist of Creation.