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INSPIRE

April 3rd, 2007 by Rinoa · 4 Comments · ★★★★½

“INSPIRE” is Ayumi Hamasaki’s 33rd single to match the hot summer season of 2004.

OLIVIA’s Wish

March 18th, 2007 by Rinoa · 8 Comments · ★★★★☆

“Wish/Starless Night” is Olivia’s second and last NANA single. This single was announced in August, after it was decided that Olivia would sing both the opening and the ending theme songs for the second season of NANA. Thus avex announced the release of a double A-side single.

Hitomi’s Dragonfly

March 16th, 2007 by Rinoa · 7 Comments · ★★★★☆

“Dragonfly” is Hitomi’s 24th single, which was released only a few days before the release of her 6th studio album. With a completely new image and genre, Hitomi experimented with the garage rock genre.

Ai Otsuka - CHU-LIP

March 16th, 2007 by Rinoa · 15 Comments · ★★★★½

“CHU-LIP” was Ai’s first single in 2007. With a midtempo tone and a creative style, Ai has managed to release another fantastic single.

Kaihoku

March 9th, 2007 by Rinoa · 4 Comments · ★★★½☆

Hitomi Shimatani’s second release was also her debut in the J-Pop music industry. With a new makeover and wardrobe Hitomi attempted to become a major pop artist.