NEWS FROM 2006
2006 Dinner Show Schedule
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Akina will once again be performing a series of dinner shows during the month of December. Faithway has announced the schedule, as follows:
| Date | Venue | Time (Dinner/Show) | Ticket Prices | Fan Club Reservations | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 6 Wed. |
Okura Act City Hotel Hamamatsu (Shizuoka) |
1) 17:30/18:30 2) 20:30/21:30 |
¥33,000 | Oct. 10-20 |
Enkai Yoyaku Kakari 053-459-0112 |
| Dec. 18 Mon. |
Yumoto Kanko Hotel Saikyo (Yamaguchi) |
1) 15:00/16:00 2) 19:30/20:30 |
S: ¥37,000 A: ¥32,000 B: ¥30,000 S: ¥38,000 A: ¥35,000 B: ¥33,000 |
Oct. 10-20 |
Enkai Yoyaku Kakari 0837-25-3111 |
| Dec. 20 Wed. |
Royal Oak Hotel (Shiga) |
1) 17:00/18:00 2) 20:00/21:00 |
¥38,000 (normal) ¥36,000 (FC) |
Oct. 10-20 |
Enkai Yoyaku Kakari 077-543-7000 |
| Dec. 22 * Fri. |
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) |
1) 19:00/20:30 | ¥44,000 | Oct. 10-20 |
Faithway 03-5333-5339 13:00~17:00 (M-F) |
| Dec. 24 * Sun. |
Rhiga Royal Hotel (Osaka) |
1) 18:30/20:10 | ¥40,000 | Oct. 10-20 | |
| Dec. 25 * Mon. |
Yokohama Royal Park Hotel (Kanagawa) |
1) 18:30/20:00 | ¥40,000 | Oct. 10-20 |
* Ticket reservations for the shows held at Yokohama Royal Park, New Otani, and Rhiga Royal should be made in the following manner:
- Japan Postal Transfer
- Account #00110-9-190991
- Recipient: Faithway （ファイスウェイ）
- Remitter's name, address, phone number (for delivery of tickets)
- Message: Faithway fan-club member number, desired show date, venue, time, and number of tickets
- Amount remitted: Ticket price + ¥500 postage and handling
Utahime Best
Sunday, October 1, 2006
On November 22, 2006, Universal Music Japan will release a new compilation album entitled "Utahime Best," which will include a selection of Akina's best covers of popular songs from the 1970's and 1980's that were originally released on her "Utahime" series of albums. The CD will feature fully re-mastered audio.
The highlight of the new CD will be Akina's newest rendition of Yamaguchi Momoe's hit song, "Iihi Tabidachi." Akina's cover of the song will also serve as the theme to the upcoming movie, "Tabi no Okurimono 0:00 Hatsu," which will be in theatres on October 7.
The CD will be available in two versions: a regular edition (UMCK-1215) and a limited edition (UMCK-9152) that includes a bonus DVD featuring footage recorded for music videos.
Primadam Released on DVD
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
On September 27, VAP released "Primadam" on DVD. The TV series, which originally aired from April 12 to June 21, 2006, starred Akina and Kuroki Hitomi as two women whose lives take very different turns following their childhood friendship, but are re-united years later through their shared love of ballet.
The series is comprised of eleven episodes on 4 DVDs, which may be purchased individually or together as a boxed set.
For more details, please refer to the videography.
Best III Re-released
Wednesday, September 6, 2006
Warner Music Japan issued a limited re-release of "Best III" on September 6. The best album was originally released in 1992. Combined with "Akina Box," which was released in June, the CD completes a set of re-released Warner albums commemorating Akina's 25th year.
Please refer to the discography for more information.
Happy Birthday, Akina!
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The special day is just around the corner. Akina will turn 41 on July 13, 2006. Once again, she will be celebrating her birthday with a concert performance--in Osaka this year.
Akina, you've come a long way in 25 years. Happy Birthday!!!
Concert Tour Update
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Akina is currently in the midst of her summer concert tour. Entitled "The Last Destination," the tour comprises 8 shows in 7 cities and runs from late June to early August.
The program for the first concert in Hiroshima on July 24 was as follows:
- Hana yo Odore
- The Heat ~musica fiesta~
[ MC ]
- Gekka
- Rakka Ryusui
- Akai Hana
[ Costume change and band member introduction ]
- LOVE GATE
[ MC ]
- Beniyo -beniyo-
- Usotsuki
- Nemureru Mori no Chou
[ MC ]
- Grace Rain
[ Costume Change ]
Medley:
- Heartbreak
- Moonlight Shadow
- APPETITE
- Aibu
- Genshi, Onna wa Taiyou datta
- TATTOO
- Kazarijanainoyo Namidawa
- 1/2 no Shinwa
- Meu Amore
- TANGO NOIR
- Shojo A
- DESIRE
Encore:
- Hana yo Odore
New Album & Box Set Now On Sale
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Akina's much anticipated new original album "Destination" is now on sale.
Also in stores is the Warner special box set "Akina Box" featuring 17 of Akina's original albums (1982 to 1989) plus the bonus CD "Seventeen."
Click on the links for additional details.
DVDs Re-released
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
On June 21, 2006, Warner Music Japan re-released the following 8 DVD titles:
| NEW AKINA Etranger - Akina Nakamori in Europe | WPBL-90061 |
| Hajimemashite | WPBL-90062 |
| Bitter & Sweet ~ 1985 Summer Tour * | WPBL-90063 |
| Cross My Palm | WPBL-90064 |
| Akina East Live Index XXIII * | WPBL-90065 |
| Yume ~ '91 Akina Nakamori Special Live * | WPBL-90066 |
| Live in '87 ~ A Hundred Days * | WPBL-90067 |
| Live in '88 ~ Femme Fatale * | WPBL-90068 |
* Features Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel Surround
Akina-Themed Machines to Hit Pachinko Parlors
Thursday, June 1, 2006
Daiichi Shokai, a major pachinko
vendor, will be releasing a brand new line of machines featuring Akina as the theme.
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Nakamori Akina Utahime Densetsu is expected to arrive in pachinko parlors in late June.
The company held an exhibition for the new pachinko machines at Tokyo Dome Hotel on May 15. Akina performed two "mini live" shows especially for the promotional event. The program included Kazarijanainoyo Namidawa, TANGO NOIR, Kita Wing, Shojo A, and DESIRE.
The new machines will feature five of Akina's hits from the 1980's [Shojo A, 1/2 no Shinwa, Kita Wing,
Jukkai (1984), and DESIRE] which will be paired with animated characters modeled after Akina's
image for each song. Players who master the game will also enjoy winning sequences featuring video of
Akina's original Top 10 performances from the 1980's.
Happy Anniversary, Akina!
Monday, May 1, 2006
Today marks another anniversary for Akina. She made her debut 24 years ago today, with the single "Slow Motion" on May 1, 1982.
With a starring role in the currently airing NTV series "Primadam," an upcoming summer concert tour, and new single and album on the way, Akina is still going strong in her 25th year. With a lot to look forward to, Akina fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate!
Congratulations, Akina!
New Album Release
Thursday, April 13, 2006
More fabulous news!! Akina will be releasing a new original album entitled "Destination" (UMCK-1290) on June 21, 2006. Warner's release of the "AKINA BOX" album boxset (see below) will occur on the same day.
Stay tuned for more details.
New Single Release
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
On May 17, 2006, Akina will release a new single entitled "Hana yo Odore" (UMCK-5143). The song is the ending theme for the current NTV drama series "Primadam," starring Akina and Kuroki Hitomi.
Track List:
- Hana yo Odore
- GAME
- Hana yo Odore (instrumental)
- GAME (instrumental)
Warner to Release Commemorative Boxset
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
On June 21, 2006, Warner Music will release
a limited edition boxset entitled "AKINA BOX" (WPCL-10293~10310; ¥37,000) to commemorate
Akina's 25th anniversary.
The 18-CD set includes the albums released by Warner (Reprise Records) from 1982 to 1989, along with a special bonus disc of "Seventeen" (first time on CD). All of the CDs are 24-bit digitally remastered and will come housed in a hard box with original LP replica paper jackets, labeling and materials.
Warner will also be making the 17 albums available individually (¥2,200 each) in the same paper jacket packaging. "Seventeen" can only be obtained by purchasing the boxset, however.
| Prologue [Jomaku] | WPCL-10276 |
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| Variation [Hensoukyoku] | WPCL-10277 | |
| Fantasy [Gensoukyoku] | WPCL-10278 | |
| NEW AKINA Etranger | WPCL-10279 | |
| BEST AKINA Memoires | WPCL-10280 | |
| ANNIVERSARY | WPCL-10281 | |
| POSSIBILITY | WPCL-10282 | |
| BITTER AND SWEET | WPCL-10283 | |
| D404ME | WPCL-10284 | |
| BEST | WPCL-10285 | |
| Fushigi | WPCL-10286 | |
| CRIMSON | WPCL-10287 | |
| Cross My Palm | WPCL-10288 | |
| Stock | WPCL-10289 | |
| Femme Fatale | WPCL-10290 | |
| BEST II | WPCL-10291 | |
| CRUISE | WPCL-10292 | |
| Seventeen | WPCL-10310 (Bonus CD) |
2006 Concert Tour
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Akina's 2006 Concert Tour begins in June and will run until August. Eight
dates have been confirmed thus far, and fan club priority reservations may be
made now.
Ticket sales for Faithway fan club members are being handled by telephone ONLY. The above number (0570-084-639) is an automated ticketing service in Japanese only - operated by the Lawson convenience store chain. Ticket orders will be processed by 'lottery' and fans MUST go to a Lawson store (in Japan) between March 21st and 26th and use the "LOPPI" ticket machine to find out if they were successful in obtaining seats and to pay.
| Date | Venue | Time | Ticket Prices | Fan Club Reservations | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6/24 (Sat) |
Hiroshima Koseinenkin Kaikan | 18:00 |
¥7,350 (Tax Included) |
March 13 (noon) to March 17 (midnight) 0570-084-639 (24 hours) |
Union Ongaku 082-247-6111 |
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7/1 (Sat) |
Fukuoka Kokusai Center | 18:30 |
B.I.C. 092-713-6085 |
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7/13 (Thu) |
Osaka Kokusai Kaigijo Grand Cube Osaka Main Hall |
18:30 |
Sound Creator 06-6357-4400 |
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7/21 (Fri) |
Osaka Kokusai Kaigijo Grand Cube Osaka Main Hall |
18:30 |
Sound Creator 06-6357-4400 |
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7/23 (Sun) |
Aichi-ken Geijutsu Gekijo (Nagoya) |
17:30 |
Sunday Folk Promotion 052-320-9100 |
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7/27 (Thu) |
Kobe Kokusai Kaikan Kokusai Hall |
18:30 |
Sound Creator 06-6357-4400 |
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7/30 (Sun) |
Pacifico Yokohama Kokuritsu Dai Hall |
18:00 |
K. M. Music 045-201-9999 |
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8/8 (Tue) |
Tokyo Kokusai Forum Hall A |
19:00 |
Use Music 03-5786-9351 |
Akina to Co-Star in NTV Drama Series
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Here's some great news for all you Akina fans who've been wanting to see her do some more acting! It's been awhile--her last effort was 1998's "Border."
Akina will co-star with Kuroki Hitomi in the NTV drama series "Primadam" which will air in the 10:00 pm slot on Wednesday nights. Shooting is scheduled to begin in March.
The story centers on two women who have shared a passion for ballet since their childhood and the contrasting ways in which their lives have turned out--one has gone on to become a prima ballerina; the other, your basic housewife.
Having studied classical ballet herself as a child, this role seems tailor-made for Akina, and that fact was no doubt a major casting consideration.
Be sure to tune in!
New CD and DVD Now On Sale
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Akina's new compilation album
"BEST FINGER ~ 25th Anniversary Selection" (UMCK-1200)
and live DVD
"Akina Nakamori Special Live 2005 ~ Empress at Club eX"
(AVBC-22458) are now on sale.
Click on the links for additional details.
Akina on Music Fair 21
Saturday, January 7, 2006
Akina will make a guest appearance on Fuji TV's Music Fair 21. The show will air on January 14 from 6:00~6:30pm. Akina is slated to perform a pair of medleys featuring past hits, in addition to her latest single, "Rakka Ryusui."
The program will include:
M1 Medley:
a) Shojo A
b) TANGO NOIR
c) TATTOO
d) DESIRE
M2 Medley:
a) Kita Wing
b) Slow Motion
c) Nanpa Sen
M3 Rakka Ryusui