Kokia

Kokia

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A classically-trained musician and an accomplished opera singer, J-Pop artist Akiko Yoshida (born on July 22, 1976), better known as Kokia, achieved success in both her home country and abroad largely thanks to features on anime series, video games, and TV shows. She picked up the violin at the age of 3 but quickly switched to the family piano, which she preferred over her toys. After a couple of trips to the US to attend summer music school with her sister Kyoko, Yoshida majored in opera at the prestigious Toho Gakuen School of Music. It was there that she was spotted by scouts of the Pony Canyon label, who swiftly signed the young singer to their roster. In 1998, she made her debut with the singles “For Little Tail,” which was featured on the Tail Concerto video game, and “Ai no Field,” an orchestral-tinged pop number that made its way to the soundtrack of anime Brain Powerd. Preceded by lead single “Aishiteiru Kara,” studio debut Songbird saw the light in 1999 and was followed by the single “Arigatou,” which surprisingly became a hit in Hong Kong. Self-produced sophomore effort Trip Trip arrived in 2002 and Remember Me hit the shelves a year later. Propelled by the Top 20 single “The Power of Smile/Remember The Kiss,” the LP became Yoshida’s best-charting release by reaching Number 15 on the Oricon charts. After the lukewarm reception of Uta ga Chikara (2004), the singer decided to focus on European markets, releasing the compilation Pearls in 2006 through French label Wasabi Records. Aigakikoeru: Listen for the Love came out that same year, and was the first release managed by her own production company, Anco & Co. Sixth album The Voice hit the shelves in 2008 and spawned the single “Follow The Nightingale,” which peaked at Number 20 on the Japanese charts due to its inclusion in the video game Tales of Innocence. She wrapped up the year with the Irish-themed Fairy Dance and the festive album Christmas Gift. In 2009, Yoshida celebrated her 10th anniversary with the simultaneous release of Kokia Infinity Akiko: Balance and Akiko Infinity Kokia: Balance as she kicked off her first world tour throughout Europe. Subsequently, she continued to release music at a prolific rate, starting with the Tunisia-inspired Real World (2010), Moment (2011), Where to Go My Love? (2013), I Found You (2015) and Tokyo Mermaid (2018).

Top tracks

12
Chowa oto -with reflection-
Kokia
pearl -The Best Collection-
04:35
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Honto no Oto
Kokia
moment
06:15
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
01
Shinra Bansho lights and shadows
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
07:27
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
01
The Owl ~The owl tells that we have uninvited guests~
Kokia
The Owl
04:50
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Elephant - the heart big enough as I am -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:04
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
The Cell
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
04:14
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
08
The White Dragon
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
04:59
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
19
Ai No Field
Kokia
Brain Powerd (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1)
04:21
Composers: Yoko Kanno - Rin Iogi
11
Whale ~Come here, mama's treasure~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
06:08
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Panda - pastel color is a dream -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
04:42
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Kangaroo - kangaroo pocket -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:32
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
23
Dance of the Spirit
Kokia
The Ancient Magus Bride O.S.T.1
03:41
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Voice of Yakushima - Kodama
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
05:29
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
08
MOONLIGHT SHADOW
Kokia
Musique a la Carte
04:05
Writer: Mike Oldfield / Composers: Mike Oldfield
06
The Story - A Dream Unfolding
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
05:52
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Independent
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
04:37
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Giraffe ~the long-necked giraffe~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
03:30
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
10
Lion ~cowardly lion~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
05:17
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Sloth ~whatever~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
04:24
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
01
Aishite Iru Kara
Toshifumi Hinata
Brothers
05:09
Writer: Sachiyo Mizuno / Composers: Toshifumi Hinata
01
Bear ~the bear's first love, he's stumped~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
03:50
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Blue Flower - Blue
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
05:35
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Snake - hanihoheto Madam minor -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:47
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
01
Arigatou…
Kokia
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
04:11
Composers: KOKIA
02
Chicken - one but two -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:32
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Monkey ~cheeky monkey~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
04:53
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Raccoon dog ~festival night~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
04:09
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Jellyfish
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
05:17
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
09
LAYERS - Waves
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
06:34
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Kitten - my name is kitten fluffy fluffy -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:49
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
09
Ai no Melody
Kokia
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
05:41
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Hippo ~Madam Hippo's dream~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
03:50
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Hallelujah
Kokia
Christmas gift
04:40
Writer: Leonard Cohen / Composers: Leonard Cohen
06
I would have golden tea with a silver fox suring being lost
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
04:42
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
01
moment -Ima o Ikiru-
Kokia
moment
06:39
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
09
Dragon
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
02:57
Composers: Kokia
01
Follow the Nightingale
Kokia
Tales of Innocence OP Theme "Follow the Nightingale"
04:36
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
01
Chowa
Kokia
trip trip
04:30
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
01
Late blooming Cherry blossoms
Kokia
Late blooming Cherry blossoms
04:38
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia

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  • Discography
Albums
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
22-02-2026
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
01
Shinra Bansho lights and shadows
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
07:27
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Voice of Yakushima - Kodama
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
05:29
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
The Cell
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
04:14
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
The Spider's Thread - Karma
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
04:28
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Blue Flower - Blue
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
05:35
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
The Story - A Dream Unfolding
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
05:52
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Independent
Kokia
LAYERS lights and shadows (digital edition)
04:37
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
2024 Victor Entertainment
20-11-2024
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
01
Shiroi Notebook
Kokia
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
05:12
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
The Power of Smile
Kokia
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
04:09
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Say Hi!!
Kokia
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
05:15
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Ningentte Sonnamono ne
Kokia
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
05:04
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Kawaranai Koto -since1976-
Kokia
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
04:56
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
so much love for you
Kokia
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
05:00
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Yume ga Chikara
Kokia
essence -25th Anniversary All Time Best-
04:13
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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Watching from Above 2
2019 anco & co.
22-11-2023
Watching from Above 2
01
Chim Chim Cher-ee
Kokia
Watching from Above 2
03:01
Writer: Richard M. Sherman - Robert B. Sherman / Composers: Richard M. Sherman - Robert B. Sherman
02
Isn't this a lovely day
Kokia
Watching from Above 2
04:34
Writer: Irving Berlin / Composers: Irving Berlin
03
The frim fram sauce
Kokia
Watching from Above 2
03:00
Writer: Joseph Ricardel - Redd Evans / Composers: Joseph Ricardel - Redd Evans
04
Fever
Kokia
Watching from Above 2
04:03
Writer: Otis Blackwell - Eddie Cooley - John Davenport / Composers: Otis Blackwell - Eddie Cooley - John Davenport
05
Blue skies
Kokia
Watching from Above 2
04:01
Writer: Irving Berlin / Composers: Irving Berlin
06
Moonlight in Vermont
Kokia
Watching from Above 2
04:50
Writer: John M. Blackburn / Composers: Karl Suessdorf
07
Lullaby of Birdland
Kokia
Watching from Above 2
04:15
Writer: George David Weiss / Composers: George Shearing
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KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
22-11-2023
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
01
The Cell
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
04:14
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Star revelation (Japanese ver.)
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
04:13
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
impulse
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
03:45
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Tendou-sama is smiling
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
04:06
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Goat
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
03:36
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
I would have golden tea with a silver fox suring being lost
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
04:42
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Dragon
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.1
02:59
Composers: Kokia
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KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
29-09-2023
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
01
Owl
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
04:48
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Jellyfish
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
05:20
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Isolated Island
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
05:31
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
So as not to lose
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
04:32
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
I'll be there
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
03:26
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Tiger
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
05:34
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Camel
Kokia
KOKIA 25th Anniversary Best -The Lighthouse- vol.2
05:17
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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The Animal Kingdom vol.4
30-09-2022
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
01
Animal opening
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
00:30
Composers: Kokia
02
Cow
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
02:29
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Turtle
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
04:01
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Hamster
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
02:57
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Capybara
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
03:35
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Crocodile
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
03:32
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Tiger
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.4
05:32
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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The Animal Kingdom vol.3
27-08-2020
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
01
Animal opening
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
00:46
Composers: Kokia
02
Meerkat
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
03:49
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Ant
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
03:29
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Pig
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
04:22
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Dog
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
04:05
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Human
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
05:09
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Jellyfish
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.3
05:17
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
2019 JVCKENWOOD Victor Entertainment
29-04-2019
ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
01
Arigato...(2018.04.29-30 at Tokyo Opera City)
Kokia
ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
07:16
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Saishujyoei(2010.04.30 at Tokyo Bunkamura Orchard Hall)
Kokia
ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
06:10
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Family Tree(2017.01.14 at Shanghai Majestic Theater)
Kokia
ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
07:44
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Pink no Zou(2015.06.21-22 at Tokyo International Forum)
Kokia
ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
06:58
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
tomoni(2017.08.11 at Tokyo Bunkamura Orchard Hall)
Kokia
ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
07:07
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Kaba -Madam Hippo no Yume-(2018.11.11 at Paris La Cigale)
Kokia
ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
04:08
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
il mare dei suoni(2017.04.04 at Tokyo Opera City)
Kokia
ALIVE -The live history-(2010-2018)
06:30
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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The Animal Kingdom vol.2
15-09-2018
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
01
Let's begin - the concert of creatures -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
00:25
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Chicken - one but two -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:32
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Kangaroo - kangaroo pocket -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:32
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Panda - pastel color is a dream -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
04:42
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Kitten - my name is kitten fluffy fluffy -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:49
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Snake - hanihoheto Madam minor -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:47
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Elephant - the heart big enough as I am -
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.2
03:04
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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Tokyo Mermaid
℗ Licensed by anco & co./Except Track-9 Licensed by FlyingDog, Inc.
25-04-2018
Tokyo Mermaid
01
Obakega Kowainante
Kokia
Tokyo Mermaid
03:48
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Hello
Kokia
Tokyo Mermaid
05:09
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Tenkigaii Beer Nomou
Kokia
Tokyo Mermaid
04:25
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Aliens -Uchujin Wakarimashita-
Kokia
Tokyo Mermaid
05:13
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Nipponjin
Kokia
Tokyo Mermaid
04:53
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Waraenai Hanashi
Kokia
Tokyo Mermaid
03:45
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Pierrot no Yume
Kokia
Tokyo Mermaid
04:14
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
2017 PONY CANYON INC.
01-11-2017
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
01
Arigatou…
Kokia
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
04:11
Composers: KOKIA
02
River
Kokia
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
04:21
Composers: KOKIA
03
Live Alone
Kokia
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
05:54
Composers: KOKIA
04
Aishite Iru Kara
Kokia
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
05:11
Composers: Toshifumi Hinata
05
Tears in Love
Kokia
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
05:03
Composers: Toshifumi Hinata
06
Watashi wa Utau Kotori Desu
Kokia
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
02:56
Composers: KOKIA
07
Hirusagari no Toki
Kokia
Kokia Complete Collection 1998 - 1999
04:09
Composers: KOKIA
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The Animal Kingdom vol.1
16-09-2017
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
01
Bear ~the bear's first love, he's stumped~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
03:50
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Giraffe ~the long-necked giraffe~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
03:30
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Hippo ~Madam Hippo's dream~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
03:50
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Raccoon dog ~festival night~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
04:09
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Sloth ~whatever~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
04:24
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Monkey ~cheeky monkey~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
04:53
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
The Owl ~The owl tells that we have uninvited guests~
Kokia
The Animal Kingdom vol.1
04:48
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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Watching from Above
2016 Victor Entertainment
01-04-2016
Watching from Above
01
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Kokia
Watching from Above
04:43
Writer: P.D. / Composers: P.D.
02
It's Only A Paper Moon
Kokia
Watching from Above
03:14
Writer: E.Y.Harburg / Billy Rose / Harold Arlen / Composers: E.Y.Harburg / Billy Rose / Harold Arlen
03
Close To You
Kokia
Watching from Above
06:18
Writer: Hal David / Composers: Burt F. Bacharach
04
Waltz for Debby
Kokia
Watching from Above
04:00
Writer: Bill Evans / Gene Lees / Composers: Bill Evans / Gene Lees
05
The Water Is Wide
Kokia
Watching from Above
04:33
Writer: P.D. / Composers: P.D.
06
Edelweiss
Kokia
Watching from Above
04:16
Writer: Oscar Hammerstein II / Composers: Richard Rodgers
07
Alice In Wonderland
Kokia
Watching from Above
04:17
Writer: Bob Hilliard / Composers: Sammy Fain
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I Found You
℗ Licensed by anco & co.
18-03-2015
I Found You
01
Family Tree
Kokia
I Found You
04:34
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Oishii Oto yum yum music
Kokia
I Found You
04:23
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
Recover
Kokia
I Found You
04:12
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
Solace -Kioku no Mori ni Tsumoru Kaiga
Kokia
I Found You
05:07
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Ogya to Umare te
Kokia
I Found You
04:35
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
I Found the Love
Kokia
I Found You
03:53
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Make Sense
Kokia
I Found You
02:35
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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COLOR OF LIFE
℗ Licensed by anco&co.
12-02-2014
COLOR OF LIFE
01
Dance with the wind(COLOR OF LIFE live Ver.)
Kokia
COLOR OF LIFE
07:10
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
02
Ai wa Kodama Suru(COLOR OF LIFE live Ver.)
Kokia
COLOR OF LIFE
06:21
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
03
you are not alone(COLOR OF LIFE live Ver.)
Kokia
COLOR OF LIFE
05:06
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
04
something blue & something red(COLOR OF LIFE live Ver.)
Kokia
COLOR OF LIFE
06:36
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
05
Hito no Naka ni Aru Mono(COLOR OF LIFE live Ver.)
Kokia
COLOR OF LIFE
07:17
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
06
Kokoro no Rosoku(COLOR OF LIFE live Ver.)
Kokia
COLOR OF LIFE
06:31
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
07
Oto Maki Uta Maki no Uta(COLOR OF LIFE live Ver.)
Kokia
COLOR OF LIFE
04:05
Writer: Kokia / Composers: Kokia
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