Kokia
Akiko Yoshida (吉田亜紀子, Yoshida Akiko, born July 22, 1976) is a Japanese singer and songwriter, who performs under the stage name Kokia (stylized as KOKIA). Her most well known songs "Arigatō..." (ありがとう..., Thank You) (which reached number 2 in Hong Kong when it was covered by Sammi Cheng) and "The Power of Smile." (the single topped at No. 8 in the singles chart).. She is also recognized for her numerous contributions to anime/game soundtracks, the most notable being "Ai no Melody/Chōwa Oto (With Reflection)" for the film Origin: Spirits of the Past, "Follow the Nightingale" for the game Tales of Innocence, and "Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi" for the anime Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino.
Kokia often performs in Europe, basing her activities in Paris and releasing music through Wasabi Records, a subsidiary of Kazé.
Releases
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Tracklist: Complete Collection 1998-1999
No. | Title | Runtime |
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1 | Arigatou... | |
2 | River | |
3 | Live Alone | |
4 | Aishiteiru Kara | |
5 | Tears In Love | |
6 | Watashi Wa Utau Kotori Desu | |
7 | Hirusagari No Toki | |
8 | Soyo Kaze Ga Sougen Wo Naderu You Ni | |
9 | Blue Night | |
10 | Shiroi Yuki | |
11 | Erika | |
12 | I Catch A Cold | |
13 | You | |
14 | Aishiteiru Kara (Sincerely Version) | |
DVD-1 | Aishiteiru Kara | |
DVD-2 | Tears In Love |