Anri Kumaki (熊木杏里, Kumaki Anri), born January 27, 1982 in Chikuma, Nagano, is a Japanese pop female singer-songwriter. Anri Kumaki started writing songs when she was 17-year-old and won the audition of the TV program which was broadcasted by Nippon Television in 2002. She debuted with her Single "Madoe"(窓絵) arranged by Ryo Yoshimata (吉俣良). Singer whom she respects is Yosui Inoue (井上陽水) because she thinks his expression is so courteous. Official Website: www.kumakianri.jp