May 23, 2025

National Anthem Solo

On August 3 (Sun), during the pre-race start ceremony, Miisa Shimizu, a singer and musical actor from Suzuka City, will perform a solo of the national anthem.
She will also appear at 8FES, held in the Traffic Education Center area.

Date and Time

August 3 (Sun) During the Final Start Ceremony
Location

Racing Course Home Straight

Comment from Miisa Shimizu

I am very happy to be able to perform at the Suzuka 8 Hours 8FES, filled with the roar of engines and excitement! Also, I have been given the honor of singing the national anthem. I hope my voice reaches the sky of my hometown Suzuka along with everyone’s passionate feelings!

Miisha Shimizu Profile

Born on March 10, 2000, a singer and musical actor from Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture.
As a singer, she performed the Japanese version theme song "Starting Now ~To a New Me" for Disney’s global event "Ultimate Princess Celebration."
In 2022, she released her major debut single "High Five," followed by a series of original songs. In 2024, she held two solo tours. In October 2024, she released "TipTap," the opening theme for the drama "Zenryo Ijo Kaiketsu-shitsu," which has surpassed 3.8 million views on YouTube. In April 2025, her song "Hana Uranai" was chosen as the opening theme for the Chukyo TV and Nippon TV Wednesday Platinum Night drama "Kirio Fan Club."
As a musical actor, she made her musical debut in the musical "Fist of the North Star ~Hokuto no Ken~." After that, she appeared as Lydia in the Broadway musical "Beetlejuice" and played the heroine Erina Pendleton in the musical "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood." Since December 2024, she has been performing as Éponine in the musical "Les Misérables." From May 2025, she is also reprising her role as Lydia in the Broadway musical "Beetlejuice." Furthermore, she has been cast as Glinda in the Japanese dubbed version of the movie "Wicked: The Two Witches," which will be released on Friday, March 7, 2025.