Saki (musician)
A Japanese guitarist who shreds with blistering speed and melodic flair, becoming a defining force in the modern all-female metal scene.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Japanese musician·Birthday: October 4·Millennials
Biography
Saki, wielding her signature Killer Guitar, emerged from the vibrant Tokyo rock underground to become one of Japan's most recognizable guitarists. Her journey began with a stint in the influential all-female band Destrose, a proving ground for many musicians. She truly found her spotlight as the lead guitarist for Mary's Blood, where from 2012 onward her technical prowess and energetic stage presence helped propel the band to the forefront of the Japanese metal world. Never one to be confined, Saki simultaneously pursued a mosaic of projects: she co-founded the international duo Amahiru, briefly lent her skills to Nemophila, and leads her own band Like-an-Angel. Her style—a fusion of neoclassical shredding with catchy rock hooks—and her status as a longtime sponsored artist have made her an inspiration for a new generation of women picking up the electric guitar.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Saki was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Saki Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Saki's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as the lead guitarist for the major all-female Japanese metal band Mary's Blood from 2012 until their 2022 hiatus.
- Co-founded the internationally collaborative metal duo Amahiru with French musician Frédéric Leclercq.
- Has been a sponsored artist for Killer Guitars since her teenage years, often performing on custom instruments.
Did You Know?
She was briefly a member of the pioneering all-female Japanese metal band Destrose early in her career.
Her musical project with Frédéric Leclercq is named Amahiru, which combines the Japanese word for 'sweet' (ama) and the Dutch word for 'hurry' (haast).
She made her professional debut in 2010 as part of the short-lived rock trio named Mixx.
“My guitar is a weapon, and the stage is my battlefield.”
