I've Sound + Kotoko topic - Page 15

Kacku · #**281** 11th August 2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CatGirl

Oh wow, that I've x Key collab album sounds amazing! Thank you so much for posting it, I can't wait to listen to it

I had no idea it existed haha

I hope you enjoy the album! I had completely forgotten it was coming out until I saw Amazon recommend it to me a few weeks ago, lol.

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Originally Posted by primavera♥

Thank you for these updates especially sincw I don't keep track at all lol. And I was really excited about the 2017 version of Around the Mind as it is one of my favorite songs until you said it wasn't that good lol. Oh well. I'll still listen and look forward to checking out the rest of the comp.

Oops, sorry if I ruined the song for you in advance, lol. I hope you still enjoy the compilation! And since I know you enjoy Eiko, I hope you've heard Eko Parfait, the latest indie mini-album she released! Available in the discography thread if you missed it earlier.

Miku · #**282** 15th August 2017, 12:09 AM

KOTOKO hoping for some new music from her soon, I miss my girl ^^
some of my favorite songs by her..

Kacku · #**283** 25th April 2018, 05:51 PM

New KOTOKO album coming! The album is titled tears cyclone -廻- (tears cyclone -Kai-), it will be produced by Kazuya Takase of I've (!!), and the release date is June 27th. It will have 12 songs, 10 of them new, and so far we know that the tracklist includes Sign of Suspicion (also on the latest I've GIRL's Compilation) and a cover/self-cover of a-gain by Ray, a song KOTOKO wrote lyrics for. The first press (I think...) comes with a bonus CD containing sign –KOTOKO Ver.- (Tomoyuki Nakazawa Re-mix), another cover/self-cover of a Ray song.

First preview for the album, a song called 廻-Ro-tation (Kai-Ro-tation):

I really like the preview! I hope KOTOKO and I've cook up something great.

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Eiko Shimamiya will release a thing at M3 this year as well! This year the thing is called Quadrifoglio, it's a mini-album made in collaboration with singers SHIHO and Kanako Ito and music producer Makou (who also worked on Eko Parfait). Preview video of the mini-album:

Quadrifoglio is already listed on Melonbooks, so it should be available for purchase like Eko Parfait!

MeltingCORE · #**284** 27th August 2018, 04:03 PM

I can't wait to listen to KOTOKO's new album! <3 I'm ordering it soon. And I love the cover and title!

Edit: Kakcu, would you happen to have Marriage Blue's EP "§-section-"?

Miku · #**285** 8th June 2019, 06:27 PM

don't mind if I bumping up this thread~~

Kacku · #**286** 14th June 2019, 07:23 AM

Thanks for sharing the previews! Less than two weeks left until the album is released! Here's the tracklist, romanised:

tears cyclone -醒- (tears cyclone -Sei-)
CD:
01. 醒 -metallic tears- (Sei)
02. 水無月の恋～mimetic memory～ (Minazuki no Koi)
03. Thank you Birthday!!
04. scale 〜変ホ短調のラブレター〜 (Henho Tanchou no Love Letter)
05. 不機嫌な人魚 (Fukigen na Ningyo)
06. 明日への涙 - timeless tear mix - (Asu e no Namida)
07. Bug
08. ・HACHI・＝Flunky puppy “Eight”
09. トビウオ (Tobiuo)
10. azure blue 〜天色の架空線〜 (Amairo no Gakuusen)
11. ナミダノエノグ (Namida no Enog)
12. オパール (Opal)
All songs' composition and arrangement by Tomoyuki Nakazawa, lyrics by KOTOKO; except track #8 arrangement by Tomoyuki Nakazawa, composition and lyrics by KOTOKO.

Blu-ray:
KOTOKO LIVE TOUR 2018「tears cyclone -Kai-」
(2018/09/30@Shibuya TSUTAYA O-EAST) Live recording

And covers:

Spoiler:

I love the CD + Blu-ray cover! I hope KOTOKO and Nakazawa work some magic.

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A note to Eiko Shimamiya fans: I've ordered copies of her two most recent indie releases, Quadrifoglio and Quadrifoglio 2. I should receive them next week, so look forward to hearing some new Eiko songs!

Kacku · #**287** 18th June 2019, 07:11 PM

Sorry for double-posting, just popped in here to say: go get Eiko Shimamiya's latest releases, freshly uploaded in her discography thread.

Kacku · #**288** 19th December 2019, 10:15 PM

Hello, just your friendly local Eiko Shimamiya lovebot here to remind you that I've uploaded her newest release, solo single Photon, in her discography thread.

axmish87 · #**289** 19th December 2019, 11:44 PM

Thank you Kacku
You just made my day

**taskinillusion** · #**290** 2nd January 2020, 03:14 AM

Is there a download for KOTOKO's newest album?

Kacku · #**291** 2nd January 2020, 06:04 AM

^ It seems to be available on iTunes and Spotify in my corner of the world, but if those aren't options, I can upload it for you.

**taskinillusion** · #**292** 3rd January 2020, 08:12 PM

Aww she's not on my iTunes here.

I also don't have Spotify. Would you mind uploading? Thank you so much!

Kacku · #**293** 4th January 2020, 04:24 PM

Here you go! Password: sei

**taskinillusion** · #**294** 6th January 2020, 04:04 PM

^ Thank you so much!

~Matt~ · #**295** 22nd October 2020, 04:49 PM

Hello, I just wanted to make a little heads up of what's going with KOTOKO lately:

2020/11/17 Release

KOTOKO's new single "SticK Out"

Her first solo single in 6 years, was chosen as ending theme for the new TV anime King's Raid: Ishi o Tsugumono-tachi, which premiered on October 2, 2020.

First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD) || GNCA-0618 || CDJapan
Regular edition (CD only) || GNCA-0619 || CDJapan

Tracklist:

Quote:

M1: SticK Out
(Lyrics: KOTOKO, Music: DECO*27, Arrangement: Rockwell)
M2: Hatsuyuki no Distance (初雪ディスタンス)
(Lyrics / Music: KOTOKO, Arrangement: C.G mix)
M3: SticK Out (instrumental)
M4: Hatsuyuki no Distance (instrumental)

TV spot:

KOTOKO Anime song’s complete album “The Fable”
(3CDs - 31 songs)

First press Limited Edition (3CD+Blu-ray) || GNCA-1591 || CDJapan
Regular Edition (3CD) || GNCA-1592 || CDJapan

The album will include all of her songs used as theme songs/insert songs for TV animes and OVAs (most notably Onegai☆Teacher, Hayate no Gotoku, Kannazuki no Miko and Shakugan no Shana). This album will also be released on November 11. It will also include songs which had been previously not included in any album by KOTOKO nor I've compilation, such as "LOVE RIDDLE", and the 2014 singles "THOUGH INTENTION" and "ZoNE-iT".

Tracklist:

Spoiler:

Also! additional new songs to be released this year:

"SWEETxSWEET"
Theme song for PC game Nekopara Vol. 4. The soundtrack of this game will be released on November 27, 2020:

"faith ～Shinjiru Chikara～" (faith ～信じる力～)
Theme song for PC game Senkou no Clarias. This song was produced by I've's Takuya Takase. The soundtrack of this game will be released on December 18, 2020:

And last but not least, a shout out to KOTOKO's GAME SONG COMPLETE BOX "The Bible":

First Press Limited Edition (10CD+Blu-ray) || GNCA-1568 || CDJapan
Regular Edition (10CD) || GNCA-1569 || CDJapan

This boxset (of 10 CDs including over 100 songs originally featured in video games) was released on April 21, 2020. It peaked at number 4 on the Oricon weekly charts, becoming KOTOKO'S first Top 5 record of her career.

Tracklist:

Spoiler:

TV spot:

I'm personally obsessed with The Bible, it's an actual gem for I've music fans since it has a lot of songs which were so hard to find!

Kacku · #**296** 22nd October 2020, 08:57 PM

Thank you for the update! Wow, I'm behind on KOTOKO news.

I can't believe it's been six years since her last ordinary single! I also can't believe The Bible boxset became her highest-charting album! I really thought Glass no Kaze had peaked in the top 5, but no...

The upcoming anime compilation has some songs I can't remember having ever heard before, I'm curious to hear them. Also, Faith ~Shinjiru Chikara~ sounds nice, looking forward to the full version!

~Matt~ · #**297** 22nd October 2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kacku

Thank you for the update! Wow, I'm behind on KOTOKO news.

I can't believe it's been six years since her last ordinary single! I also can't believe The Bible boxset became her highest-charting album! I really thought Glass no Kaze had peaked in the top 5, but no...

The upcoming anime compilation has some songs I can't remember having ever heard before, I'm curious to hear them. Also, Faith ~Shinjiru Chikara~ sounds nice, looking forward to the full version!

You're welcome

and agreed! "faith" sounds promising, I want to hear the full version too; "SWEETxSWEET" sounds kind of random lol

~Matt~ · #**298** 25th November 2020, 10:05 PM

Oricon weekly chart updates:

KOTOKO Anime song’s complete album “The Fable”:
18th place - 2,411 copies sold
Link: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2020-11-30/p/2/

SticK Out:
28th place - 1,198 copies sold
Link: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2020-11-30/p/3/

The Fable and SticK Out previously debuted at number 3 and 7, respectively, on the Oricon daily charts.

~Matt~ · #**299** 16th December 2020, 10:25 PM

KOTOKO's latest releases "SticK Out" and "SWEETxSWEET/NEGAIGOTO" are up in Spotify

Kacku · #**300** 13th July 2021, 11:21 PM

Calling all Eiko Shimamiya fans! I just uploaded her newest release, her 20th anniversary special mini-album Aquarius! Check it out in the discography thread.

Something else that might be of interest: she held a one-man live, Aquarius Live2021「還」, on July 9th, and the show will get a limited streaming release! If I've got everything right, you can buy a viewing pass here and you'll be e-mailed a link to view the show, it will be available for a week from July 17th to July 24th.

Also, Outer reunited to release a full album, Rebellious Easter! You can check it out on Spotify, probably other digital platforms as well (including Youtube).