Michiko Koga (Japanese: 古賀美智子, Hepburn: Koga Michiko), known professionally as F Chopper Koga (FチョッパーKOGA, Efu Choppā Koga), is a Japanese bass player and leader of the rock band Gacharic Spin. She has released two DVD instructional videos for her signature slap-bass technique. Koga is also a former model and a founding member of the bands the Pink Panda and Doll$Boxx.
Koga was the bass player for the band the Pink Panda, formed in 2002.[1] The Pink Panda released 3 singles and 3 albums from 2004 to 2008 before Koga left the band after their final concert at Shibuya O-West on November 15, 2008.[2][3]
In 2012, Koga and other members of Gacharic Spin joined with Light Bringer vocalist Fuki to create the band Doll$Boxx.[5] Koga had previously worked with Fuki when the singer filled in as Gacharic Spin's vocalist in 2012.[6]
In 2010, Atoss International released Koga's first bass instructional DVD titled Zettai Hajikeru! Slap Bass Cho Nyuumo ("Let's Play! Slap Bass Super Introduction").[7] The promotional video for the release featured Koga with Gacharic Spin bandmate Hana on drums.[8]
In 2011, Koga's second instructional DVD was released, titled F Chopper Koga no Slap Bass Rakuchin Phrase Shu ("F Chopper Koga's Slap Bass Easy Phrasebook").[9] The promotional video featured Koga playing bass accompanied by Gacharic Spin's full lineup.[10]
Before becoming a full-time musician, Koga starred in several gravure modeling videos: Petit Angel Michiko Koga (2002),[13]Petit in Wonderland (2002),[14]Punyu Punyu (2004),[15] and Qutie Pistols (2005).[16]
Koga has also appeared as a frequent co-host of supplemental DVD talk program included with WeRocK!! Magazine.[17]
