Koda Kumi Runs To Kill Monsters In Latest Music Videos!

Vocalist and industry veteran Koda Kumi has released two of her latest music videos, “RUN” and “Killer monsteR,” that are included in her upcoming mini albums, 「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」 and 「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」that released on December 2! “RUN” is a gorgeous ballad that shows off Koda Kumi’s vocals while “Killer monsteR” is a dance track that makes you want to get up and move! Both tracks are also available on all digital streaming platforms as well! Check out our previous press release for 「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」 and 「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」for the track listing, pre-order links and cover art. Check out “RUN” and “Killer monsteR” below!

Lia Commemorates 20th Anniversary With Special Releases!

Pop vocalist, Lia, who is renowned for her theme songs for anime and visual novels is commemorating her 20th Anniversary with several special releases. On November 25th, Lia is simultaneously releasing her Lia 20th BEST and Lia 20th Anniversary Special Live 2019 at Toyosu PIT. Along with both releases, Lia’s label, 1st PLACE, released two digital best-of albums on October 28th, titled Lia 20th Anniversary -Another History- and Lia 20th Anniversary -Brilliant Memories-.

Lia is known for her theme songs to the popular anime and visual novels of “AIR”, “Clannad After Story”, “Angel Beats”, and “Charlotte” to name a few. Some of these tracks include “Tori no Uta” and “Farewell Song” from the anime AIR and “My Soul, Your Beats” from the anime Angel Beats. All the tracks from Lia 20th BEST were chosen on her website through a fan poll. Lia 20th Anniversary Special Live 2019 at Toyosu PIT is the first and long-awaited Blu-ray from Lia and was filmed on December 20, 2019 at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo. Lia will also be performing at Zepp Diver City in Tokyo December 5th and 6th to celebrate her 20th Anniversary and these two wonderful releases.

Lia 20th BEST will be released in one edition: a 2CD standard edition and will include a total of 26 tracks. Lia 20th Anniversary Special Live 2019 at Toyosu PIT will also be released in one edition: a Blu-ray only and has a set list of 16 live performances and includes a special live performance of “Life is like a Melody” that was recorded after the encores! Lia 20th Anniversary -Another History- and Lia 20th Anniversary -Brilliant Memories- are currently streaming digitally on most platforms. Check out the pre-order links, track listing, cover artwork, and special trailer for Lia’s 20th Anniversary below!

Lia/Lia 20th BEST 2CD standard edition

Lia/Lia 20th Anniversary Special Live 2019 at Toyosu PIT Blu-ray

Lia/Lia 20th Anniversary -Another History- (Apple Music)

Lia/Lia 20th Anniversary -Brilliant Memories- (Apple Music)

Track Listing:

Lia 20th BEST Disc 1:

1. 鳥の詩
02. 夏影 ～Cornwall summer mix～
03. Farewell song
04. Light colors
05. Life is like a Melody
06. Saya’s Song
07. My Soul, Your Beats!
08. Bravely You
09. 星の舟
10. 時を刻む唄
11. Ana
12. TORCH
Bonus Track. 約束

Lia 20th BEST Disc 2:

01. 赤い約束（short ver.）
02. 絆-kizunairo-色
03. doll
04. A Whole New World God Only Knows
05. days（Re Ver.）
06. JUSTITIA
07. 尋ねビト
08. 星屑のキズナ
09. 心に届く詩
10. Timeless Tomorrow
11. THE FORCE OF LOVE
12. 射光の丘
Bonus Track. Last Present

Lia 20th Anniversary Special Live 2019 at Toyosu PIT:

M01. 鳥の詩
M02. JUSTITIA
M03. 絆 -kizunairo- 色
M04. メグメル ※映像初収録 *First video recording
M05. 変わらないもの ※映像初収録 *First video recording
M06. Sincerely ※映像初収録 *First video recording
M07. 一番の宝物 ※映像初収録 *First video recording
M08. 夏影 ～ Cornwall summer mix ～
M09. 星の舟
M10. 時を刻む唄
M11. TORCH
M12. Bravely You
M13. My Soul, Your Beats!

En1. 青空
En2. Light colors
En3. Life is like a Melody ※特別収録 *First video recording

Lia 20th Anniversary -Another History- (Digital Only):

01. Enter (from AL「new moon」 2008)
02. Bring Me To Life ～FAIRY LAND Reloaded～ (from AL「Crystal Voice」 2007)
03. Love ～indigo aqua～ (from AL「Crystal Voice」 2007)
04. SANDSTORM (from AL「new moon」 2008)
05. new moon (from AL「new moon」 2008)
06. 荒城の月 (from AL「gift」 2005)
07. Beautiful Dreamer (from AL「dearly」 2006)
08. Song of Life (from SG「きみはひとりなんかじゃないよ / Song of Life」 2011)
09. River of time (from AL「dearly」 2006)
10. 君の翔ぶ空 (from AL「dearly」 2006)
11. 僕の愛のカタチ (from AL「new moon」 2008)
12. appear (from AL「dearly」 2006)
13. 君をのせて (from AL「new moon」 2008)
14. Diamond Days (from AL「Diamond Days」 2007)

Lia 20th Anniversary -Brilliant Memories- (Digital Only):

01. 輝 ～HIKARI～ (from AL「prismatic」 2004)
02. one summer day (from AL「prismatic」 2004)
03. White Sky (from AL「gift」 2005)
04. I dream (from AL「gift」 2005)
05. Love of Destiny (from AL「new moon」 2008)
06. 時間の風 (from AL「dearly」 2006)
07. Last Present (from AL「new moon」 2008)
08. あなたがいるだけで (from AL「prismatic」 2004)
09. tell me (from AL「prismatic」 2004)
10. message (from AL「prismatic」 2004)
11. getting started (from AL「prismatic」 2004)
12. with you (from AL「prismatic」 2004)
13. gift ～live version～ (from AL「prismatic」 2004)
14. dearly (from AL「dearly」 2006)
15. きみはひとりなんかじゃないよ (from SG「きみはひとりなんかじゃないよ / Song of Life」 2011)

Koda Kumi Runs To Reveal Teaser Trailer!

Pop singer-songwriter Koda Kumi released the teaser trailer for her new track “RUN”. “RUN” will be included in her upcoming releases of angeL + monsteR [MY NAME IS…] and angeL [MY NAME IS…] that will be available on December 2. “RUN” is showcased to be a powerful ballad and the teaser for the music video does an amazing job of showing the beauty and power that Koda Kumi has. Check out the teaser for “RUN” below! Don’t forget to pre-order your copies of the upcoming releases of angeL + monsteR [MY NAME IS…] .

Kumi Koda Brings Out The Light and Darkness In Dual Mini-Albums!

Japanese vocalist, songwriter, and industry veteran, Koda Kumi has announced two special mini albums to commemorate her 20th Anniversary in the music industry. This will be Koda Kumi’s first time releasing a mini-album in her 20 years. 「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」 and 「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」will both be released on December 2nd. Both of these are following up the release of her FanClub exclusive release of the special best album「 MY NAME IS…」that released on September 11th as a part of her 20th anniversary. 「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」shows the theme of “L” for Light while「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」shows the theme of “R” for Darkness. 「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」will include the already released tracks of “puff”, “Lucky Star”, the new track “I’m Lovin” and will have a total of six tracks. 「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」will include the already released track of “XXKK” and will have a total of six tracks.

「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」 and 「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」will be released in five editions, two CD-only regular editions, 2 CD + DVD Limited Edition, 2 CD + DVD FanClub Edition, and 2 CD + Blu-ray FanClub Edition. Both FanClub editions include the music videos and making-of extras for four lead tracks, special packaging, a photo book, and an A4 cotton bag. The 2 CD + DVD Limited Edition will include four music videos and making-of videos for the leading tracks. Check out the full track-listing for each mini-album, jacket artwork, and pre-order links below! And make sure to also check out Koda Kumi’s latest single “XXKK” below!

「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」CD-only regular edition

「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」CD-only AmazonJP exclusive

「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」CD-only regular edition

「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」 CD-only Amazon JP exclusive

「angeL + monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」2CD + DVD Limited edition

「angeL + monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」 2CD + DVD Limited edition AmazonJP exclusive

Koda Kumi「angeL [MY NAME IS…]」

01. Alarm
02. I'm Lovin'
03. for...
04. RUN
05. puff
06. Lucky Star

Koda Kumi「monsteR [MY NAME IS…]」

01. Killer monster
02. WORK IT!
03. FliCky
04. No One
05.Sing the truth
06. XXKK

DVD:

・puff（Music Video）
・XXKK（Music Video）
・Killer MonsteR（Music Video）
・RUN（Music Video）

Koda Kumi Brings A Puff Of Fun In New Dance Video!

Japanese pop vocalist and industry icon Koda Kumi has dropped a new music video for her latest digital single “puff”! The digital single for “puff” was released across all streaming platforms along with the YouTube version of the music video. Kuu-chan has also released a dance version of the new single on YouTube. The dance version is a very simple video with Kuu-can dancing and having fun. The track is written by Kuu-chan herself in an effort to give energy to all those staying at home during the pandemic. It’s a lighthearted pop song meant to make you move your body. Check out “puff -Dance ver-” below and move your body with Kuu-chan!