[Koda Kumi] Get into Kumi's 🤍heart🤍 in her 208th thread

[KarenPang]

Originally Posted by ILoveGeniuses

I just asked CDJAPAN as to the reason why they haven't listed the CD ONLY edition. My response was that it's an Official Site Exclusive.

CD only version of UNICORN can only be purchased at BEST SINGLE KNIGHT concert venue/s

【ライブ会場限定盤】

https://rhythmzone.net/koda/discogra...bum&id=1020214

heart was also only made available in CD + DVD & CD + Blu-ray if you were to buy in the CD store(s) so...

[ILoveGeniuses]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

CD only version of UNICORN can only be purchased at BEST SINGLE KNIGHT concert venue/s



https://rhythmzone.net/koda/discogra...bum&id=1020214

heart was also only made available in CD + DVD & CD + Blu-ray if you were to buy in the CD store(s) so...

Seems kinda weird to me to make the edition with the least content the Live Venue limited item.....

[KarenPang]

^ I know it's so odd

If UNICORN follows what heart did , I don't expect a lot of photos to be included in the CD sleeve

Not to mention this time round the video contents of UNICORN is so sub par , it's so not funny

avex charge almost 2x the cost for the CD + DVD & CD + Blu-ray versions and only for 3 videos to be included in the video disc , really?

I just hope the UNICORN video disc's contents is not finalised but I'm not having high hopes on this

Also the exclusion of BLACK WINGS be it audio and/or video is so strange too

[ILoveGeniuses]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

^ I know it's so odd

If UNICORN follows what heart did , I don't expect a lot of photos to be included in the CD sleeve

Not to mention this time round the video contents of UNICORN is so sub par , it's so not funny

avex charge almost 2x the cost for the CD + DVD & CD + Blu-ray versions and only for 3 videos to be included in the video disc , really?

I just hope the UNICORN video disc's contents is not finalised but I'm not having high hopes on this

Also the exclusion of BLACK WINGS be it audio and/or video is so strange too

Definitely agree. I also was expecting the latest Anniversary Event to be included, especially for that price. I have a DL of what was streamed but I still honestly prefer to have a physical copy. I was also surprised BLACK WINGS wasn't mentioned to be included as so much as a bonus track too. Plus I'm also a little put off by the fact that she stopped making the photobooks included with a hardcover.

[Isicio]

I see, the CD only is for the concert venue. Maybe someone will sell it on eBay. Anyway, I wish I can purchase the mu-mo fan club for the photobook, but I want the postcard too. But buying the CD+DVD and the fan club with the shipping is expensive D:

[ILoveGeniuses]

^Do you really want the cd only edition? I'm going in August. I just found out my friend in Japan has gotten his family along with myself and my fiance tickets.

[Isicio]

^yes

[KarenPang]

YesAsia's description of UNICORN

As she approaches the 25th anniversary of her debut in 2025, Koda Kumi releases her 19th full album UNICORN. The record features original songs like Vroom, Let's fight for love! and Silence, the theme song of the film Gold Boy. It also includes Koda Kumi's solo version of the Kamen Rider Geats theme song Trust・Last and covers of songs by artists who have influenced her.

https://www.yesasia.com/unicorn-albu...0-en/info.html

[minkAYuko]

I need ku to cover Akina Nakamori's DIVA

[ILoveGeniuses]

TBH, many years ago after doing the theme songs for FFX2, then releasing CUTIE HONEY & singing A Whole New World from Aladdin, I really wanted her to release a cover of her singing Moonlight Densetsu & other 90s Sailor Moon themes myself.

[Gustavopc]

Through an interview, Kuu shared all covers that will be included on the album

Tooi machi nodokokade... (Miho Nakayama)
UFO (Pink Lady)
Heaven’s Kitchen (BONNIE PINK)
PIECE OF MY WISH (Miki Imai)
TOKIO (Kenji Sawada)

https://fmstation.jp/stories/interviews/p7734

[YuriChan]

Originally Posted by Gustavopc

Through an interview, Kuu shared all covers that will be included on the album

Tooi machi nodokokade... (Miho Nakayama)
UFO (Pink Lady)
Heaven’s Kitchen (BONNIE PINK)
PIECE OF MY WISH (Miki Imai)
TOKIO (Kenji Sawada)

https://fmstation.jp/stories/interviews/p7734

I’m looking forward to her cover of Pink Lady’s song <3

[thinkingoutloud89]

Originally Posted by KarenPang

^ I know it's so odd

If UNICORN follows what heart did , I don't expect a lot of photos to be included in the CD sleeve

Not to mention this time round the video contents of UNICORN is so sub par , it's so not funny

avex charge almost 2x the cost for the CD + DVD & CD + Blu-ray versions and only for 3 videos to be included in the video disc , really?

I just hope the UNICORN video disc's contents is not finalised but I'm not having high hopes on this

Also the exclusion of BLACK WINGS be it audio and/or video is so strange too

I guess there is no need for CD only anymore, since the music will be streamed by most. So they make that the "fan item" while other can either go streaming/downloading. The +DVD is a weird concept that is Japan specific anyways and that's probably why they uphold that for the casual buyer (yes, while making more money from it)

[ILoveGeniuses]

Personally I love the MVs on DVD/Blu-ray myself. I appreciate them being on YouTube, but all the commercials are annoying. Plus I hate how it comes up showing what's next over the bottom right portion of the video before it's quite over. I use physical media at home and have my music downloaded to my phone and tablet for when I'm out. I like having physical media to use. Both for nostalgia purposes, and if there's a legal dispute or something, and what I like is removed from streaming services I can still enjoy it to full extent.

btw, I've been needing an instrumental of Kuu's Silence. Does anyone know if one exists? If not, is it possible to make a custom one?

[KarenPang]

New song Dangerously will be released digitally tomorrow

Dangerously will be included in UNICORN & promo wise , it has been chosen to promote the new movie Kamen Rider Geats: Jyamato Awaking that will also be released tomorrow on the same day

Preview of song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCKT9h5BdQ8

https://natalie.mu/music/news/563996

Kenji arranged Dangerously

https://twitter.com/KR_avex/status/1765557985156420095
https://twitter.com/krGEATS_toei/sta...69866541797848

[minkAYuko]

it's good!!!

[ILoveGeniuses]

I've been listening to it a ton since it was released. I can't wait for the new album!!

EDIT: Btw, where is everyone uploading their photos to use for posting them here on the threads nowadays? Years ago I used to use photobucket, but as we know, that's no longer a good spot to use.

[KLJames]

i always like her cover songs (my top 3: Venus, BE MY BABY, Pink Spider), but im so confuse with her upcoming release!

if half of the album are cover songs, why she not release as cover album? or separate into two EP: one original songs, one cover songs?

im so sad nowadays they no more release special version of cd+dvd/bd on normal store anymore. i buy album "Dejavu" limited edition on normal store and its really worth (album+PV+Dream music park).

and her upcoming release, the dvd/bd maybe is her worst ever, 3 PV you can get easily from her official youtube, and nothing special pv/making/live anymore. "Behind The Scenes -UNICORN-" only on expensive version.

i really miss the cover album "Color The Cover" that she releases 11 years ago. the songs, the cover/booklet, really on top of her game.

[thinkingoutloud89]

Snippits of all songs are up on her site. I adore TOKIO the most I think Heavens Kitchen is sung a little to dramatic for me.

[ILoveGeniuses]

OFFICIAL TRACK LIST:

01. UNICORN [Introduction]
02. Heaven's Kitchen
03. Vroom
04. TOKIO
05. Silence
06. UFO
07. We are FIGHTERS
08. Trust・Last -TYPE K-
09. PIECE OF MY WISH
10. 遠い街のどこかで…
11. Let's fight for love!

DVD/Blu-ray
01. Silence MV
02. Vroom MV
03. 遠い街のどこかで… MV
04. Behind The Scenes -UNICORN- (FC editions ONLY)