akiko matsuura

Are you a fan of the Netflix series Stranger Things? Did you know that Charlie Heaton, who plays the role of Johnathan Byers in the show, has a baby mama? Akiko Matsuura is a talented vocalist and musician better known as his former girlfriend and the mother of his son Archie. 

Akiko was born in Osaka, Japan, on November 2, 1980, and is of Japanese descent. She grew up in London and has been active as a musician working in Punk rock and experimental rock. She has been very active in her music career and has a reputation as a daredevil performer.

Net Worth: Akiko Matsuura Is A Millionaire

Akiko Matsuura has a net woth of $1 million. Most of the money was made from her music career and touring. As she is one of the founding members of The Big Pink and Comanechi, she profits from their growth and album sales.

On the other hand, her famous ex, Charlie Heaton, is estimated to have a net worth of $4 million. He has had a successful career after joining the Netflix show and going on to star in other projects such as The Souvenir: Part II and No Future. 

About Akiko And Charlie Heaton Relationship Timeline

Akiko and Charlie Heaton met when he joined her band Comanechi as a drummer in 2012. At the time, Akiko was in her early thirties, while Charlie was less than twenty. They would play music, tour, and party.

A twist of fate was that Akiko and Charlie lived on the same street in London. This led to them spending much time together and having a relationship as they partied together. Charlie Heaton once said in an early interview:

Also I found out I live on the same street as Akiko which is pretty handy. I know that if I wanna go party it’s always five minutes away from my door.

Akiko and Charlie were together for years and welcomed their son Archie Heaton in 2014. However, they soon broke up, and having a child so early could be one of the factors for their breakup. The ex-couple Charlie and Akiko have a good co-parenting relationship. Although Charlie left music to pursue acting, they often meet up to spend time with Archie, who lives with his mother.

What Are The Rumors About Charlie And Akiko?

Most of the scandal about Charlie Heaton and Akiko Matsuura is about their significant age gap. Rumors remain that Akiko took advantage of him when he joined her band when he was just seventeen years of age. This has given rise to grooming allegations, with people saying negative things about Akiko.

The fact that Charlie and Akiko had a baby together when Charlie was so young has also given rise to rumors, with many stating that the older woman, Akiko, baby-trapped Charlie, and there were even allegations of grooming made public in discussion forums.

While the rumors are there, it should be relevant that in the United Kingdom, the age of consent is sixteen years of age as opposed to eighteen in the United States. So the ex-couple Charlie and Akiko did nothing against the law. Further, reports suggest they had a good relationship and now have an amicable co-parenting relationship.

About Akiko's Baby, Archie Heaton

Talking about Archie Heaton, the child was born on May 19, 2014, in London, just three months after his father Charlie's twentieth birthday. Since his parents' separation, he has lived with her mother, Akiko Matsuura, in London.

Archie has made appearances in his father's socials and seems to be a happy child. He loves spending time with his grandparents, one of whom is Charlie's father, Crispy Heaton.

How Did The Public Find Out About Archie?

The fact that Akiko and Charlie had a son surprised the public. Many were unaware of the relationship between the two until Charlie got entry denied to the United States and was detained at Los Angeles International Airport for alleged cocaine possession in 2017.

Soon after the incident, knowledge about baby Archie and his mother Akiko were revealed on a British tabloid. Since then, more details about them have been revealed, as Akiko is also a famed musician.

Early Life Details

Akiko was born in Japan to a traditional Japanese family in Osaka. Her parents were owners of a sushi restaurant which reportedly is very successful. She also has an older brother.

Akiko came to the United Kingdom to pursue higher education around 2004 and made music. She kept it a secret from her family and when they found out later they were happy for her. However, the risque nature of her art and photoshoots and the company she kept made them full of disapproval.

Appearance: How Tall Is Akiko Matsuura?

As a woman of Asian descent, Akiko has a small petite frame and straight black hair. She stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 47 kg. She talks with a distinct accent and wears very goth-inspired artistic and casual fashion. 

While petite, Akiko packs a punch with her screaming and stage antics. On stage, she is very dynamic and active, performing jumps and dives.

Music Career 

Akiko Matsuura has been a beloved alternative rock and noise rock performer. She is better known to her fans than Keex, and her fans have loved her. She is one of the amazing women in Punk Rock and continues her foray into such a field even as a single mother.  

Akiko is also a creative artist and has even painted album covers for her music records. To date, Keex has been a part of the following bands and projects.

Comanechi

Akiko started out in the alternative rock band Comanechi with fellow musician Simon Petrovich in 2005. They were a dynamic duo that went on to make music and released their debut album in 2009. The band toured internationally and released various albums that were of a risque nature.

Later, in 2012, Charlie Heaton joined the band as a drummer and they became a trio. They went on tour and partied together, and made music together until the band unofficially stopped in 2013.

PRE

Akiko was a part of the British noise rock scene with the band PRE which was an alternative rock band as a musician and frontwoman. She helped launch the band to fame primarily due to her stage antics which included shrieking and stage dives in her undergarments and powerful vocals, and dynamic stage presence.

Sperm Javelin

A solo project of Akiko, Sperm Javelin is her pet project and she has made some videos regarding it. The gist is her screaming into the microphone and performing the guitar while rocking the stage. 

The Big Pink

The Big Pink is one of her regular gigs. Initially, after getting invited, Akiko was a massive part of the band but later took a hiatus to focus on her other projects. 

Akiko returned to the band in 2022 and has gone on to perform in late-night shows and their regular pub gigs. She does the drums and backup vocals.

Social Media Presence

Akiko is active on social media platforms but keeps most of her information private. Her Instagram account, @exceedinglygoodkeex, is private. 

Akiko also has a blog with the same name that has since turned to invitation only. She is a regular feature on The Big Pink's socials and has made appearances there. The Big Pink is active under @thebigpink and has 10.8K followers on Instagram.

Akiko's famous ex, Charlie Heaton, is very active on Instagram, with 6.4 million followers under the handle @charlie.r.heaton. 

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