A heartfelt J-POP masterpiece from the 2000s, bursting with pop sensibility.
Japanese female singer-songwriter Otsuka Ai released her second album in November 2004. It contains a wide variety of songs, including pop, ballads, and rock, and is a work that captures her unique sensibility.
This album, which includes hits such as "Daisuki Dayo" and "Kingyo Hanabi," skillfully blends pop, rock, and ballads. The immediate melodies and relatable lyrics are striking, and the performance and production are both highly polished. The vocals are clear and vibrantly expressive, reaching deep into the listener's heart. The sound is warm, and the spacious arrangements, accentuated by keyboards, guitars, and strings, are comfortable. The album exudes a balance of playfulness and sincerity, emanating a presence that cannot be overlooked in the world of J-POP. It received high praise on the charts and sales upon release, and is considered one of her masterpieces.
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スーパーマン
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黒毛和牛上塩タン焼735円
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3)
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フレンズ
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Happy Days
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Strawberry Jam
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大好きだよ。
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扇子
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妄想チョップ
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ポンポン
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ふたつ星記念日
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金魚花火
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D:
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大好きだよ｡ (Love CG Version) (Music Video)
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金魚花火 (Short Film)
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Mixed By - Jin Terada
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Recorded By - Jin Terada
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Engineer [Assistant] - Ryosuke Kataoka
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Producer, Written-By - Ai Otsuka
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Engineer [Assistant] - Mitsuru Shibamoto
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Engineer [Assistant] - Masahiro Kawata
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Recorded By - Shuichi Watanabe
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Directed By [Sound] - Yoshihisa Tokuda (CD-2, CD-4, CD-10)
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Mastered By - Hiroshi Kawasaki
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Engineer [Assistant] - Makoto Yamadoi
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Mixed By - Makoto Yamadoi (CD-6)
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A&R [Assistant] - Aya Noguchi
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Engineer [Assistant] - Yasutaka Yamamoto
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Engineer [Assistant] - Takeshi Nakada
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Engineer [Assistant] - Hiromitsu Takasu
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Directed By [Sound] - Ko "36" Yoshioka
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Recorded By - Mikamix
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Engineer [Assistant] - Hideaki Jinbu
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Photography By - Satoshi Minakawa
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A&R - Atsushi Sawamura
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A&R - Hanako Kimura (2)
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Art Direction, Design - Manabu Koyama
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Engineer [Assistant] - Kaoru Akimoto (3)
