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Title: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: momo on May 24, 2005, 07:53:19 PM
(http://img98.echo.cx/img98/1740/aiotsukasmily9oj.th.jpg) (http://img98.echo.cx/my.php?image=aiotsukasmily9oj.jpg)
Do you like she??
She is my second favorite with ayumi hamasaki after the hello!project!!!
If you want I can upload some videos from she!!!!  :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Kenji on May 24, 2005, 09:00:54 PM
I dig it. Although her voice can be really annoying at times, her cuteness makes up for it. I enjoyed her second album, and her newest single "Smily" is pretty good...although the PV for it is quite disturbing. o_O

Otsuka kanchoing Samoan dude= WTF
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BakHamNoi on May 24, 2005, 09:33:43 PM
Oh yay i like her cute face -  kawaii~~
(http://img95.echo.cx/img95/8590/clipboard023jl.jpg) (http://www.imageshack.us)

Bi~tama/SMILY single (zip.) (http://s18.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2WEVYZHXH7I4L0U7G7H0QQ9D5G)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: mochan on May 24, 2005, 11:04:19 PM
Ai is so creative. I love her and her songs (except Happy Days. What happened to that song? UGH.)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kuno_thunder on May 24, 2005, 11:26:09 PM
She's definitely the hottest thing on Avex right now.  Possibly in all of jpop.  She has happy cheery songs and deep, touching ballads.  She's hot and cute at the same time.  Can't wait for a photobook, actually. :jerk:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Hamasaki_Yoshizawa on May 24, 2005, 11:38:51 PM
Me too, I can't wait to see her many sides of her o.O XD
I like her, she's really kewt. Has a nasally voice and those BOOTS!

(I think I just started my fetish for Otsuka's Boots lmao)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Lemon on May 24, 2005, 11:59:40 PM
I like her. She's cute and her songs are damn catchy.

I actually digged the Smily PV...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Asmodai on May 25, 2005, 12:50:28 AM
Yeah, I'm also going to rave about her versatility.

She also has really good material. Smily wasn't that great, but Kuroge Wagyuu Jou-Shiotanyaki 680en is one of my favorite JPop songs period.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chanponchan on May 25, 2005, 01:12:38 AM
I love Otsuka Ai, she is my favourite on the Avex label. The lyrics to Kuroge Wagyuu Jou-Shiotanyaki 680en crack me up. A love song from the point of view of meat? Who else can do that!? She is quite a character as well, has anyone seen any of her Utaban appearances? HILARIOUS! She is so versatile as well, singing ballads, and then rock-pop as well, Amaenbo is my favourite PV of hers, it is so cute!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Hamasaki_Yoshizawa on May 25, 2005, 01:16:39 AM
SAKURANBO! I just wished this song was a bit longer though, but anyway... it was good :D

Love her Daisuki Dayou also, great ass ballad I migh add (and PV) :D .
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: TheQuickening on May 25, 2005, 02:11:32 AM
I remember when she was on Utaban (I think) and the other guest was that magician dude who pulls the cards out of his mouth.  The way she'd freak when he did his tricks was so KAWAII!!!  :cry:  :w00t:  :cry:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chanponchan on May 25, 2005, 02:30:55 AM
Lol! she was screaming so much whenever he did the tricks! She had the little balls closed in her hand, and he told her to open her hand and she's like 'What should i do?!?!" Hilarious stuff!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Hamasaki_Yoshizawa on May 25, 2005, 02:53:48 AM
Aww, I remember that :D
Bery bery kewt

LOL @ chanponchan's avatar. :lol:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Thimas X on May 25, 2005, 04:43:56 AM
Shes awesome. I prefer her slow songs.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Kenji on May 25, 2005, 09:33:11 AM
Quote from: TheQuickening
I remember when she was on Utaban (I think) and the other guest was that magician dude who pulls the cards out of his mouth.  The way she'd freak when he did his tricks was so KAWAII!!!  :cry:  :w00t:  :cry:

That appearance was priceless. It looked like Takaaki wanted to punch her :lol:


Her other Utaban appearance was quite funny too...where they put her into that huge balloon.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Roary on May 25, 2005, 12:48:44 PM
Otsuka Ai is an angel descended from heaven!!!! <3
I just cant get enough of her! There's just something about her smile and her personality which is so HOT!!!!!!... Maybe she is a real bitch in real life , but I hope she isnt.

Looking forward for her next album so much!!!!

The Utaban was so kewl. Otsuka was so cute when she was confused :)

Otsuka Ai love 24/7
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: light_hikari on May 28, 2005, 07:05:25 PM
Just got LOVE JAM + Picturebook in the mail.

I love the booklet pictures of her, especially on PonPon's page. She's so damn hot.


I'm glad I've finally gotten LOVE JAM. Damn good album, can't wait for her next.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Roary on May 30, 2005, 11:01:36 AM
Im so jealous!!  Maybe I'll buy LOVE PUNCH & LOVE JAM when I go to japan.
Scan the picturebook :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Uknowwho on May 30, 2005, 02:11:13 PM
I like her sound, I agree that it is a bit annoying, but she is really cute.  The Smily PV is a bit disturbing (with the random truck scene, the smily driveshaft, Fat people, etc.) but it is very catchy and stuck in my head right now.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Asmodai on May 30, 2005, 03:07:10 PM
Yeah, I'm still trying to figure the Smily PV out.

No luck yet.

I'll let you know once I get there.  :wink:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Hamasaki_Yoshizawa on May 30, 2005, 04:53:30 PM
Hmm, I haven't seen her Smily PV :cry:
I got the Single though :P

Otskua Ai no PV wa dou desu ka?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Ayumi_85 on May 30, 2005, 09:08:51 PM
I discovered her just a month ago and I LOVE her. She's so damn cute!! And she's already 22 if I remember correctly! She's actually my second favourite after the hello!project. I have all her singles and pv's except Amaenbo's pv. I don't know, cute is the word that seems to fit her perfectly. Don't you think she's cute ?  :oops:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Hamasaki_Yoshizawa on May 30, 2005, 11:41:44 PM
Aww, I'm missing her singles T.T
I really want to hear her first single and onwards as I got hooked onto Kingyou Hanabi and onward.

She is the UBERness of Kewt
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: arun.yothin on June 01, 2005, 04:51:15 AM
I started listening to Ai about a few months ago. Everything about her is really cute, from her looks, to her, songs, and her drawings. She had the funniest reactions to the magician's tricks on Utaban. The PV for Smily was really strange, I think more so than the PV for The Peace!.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Roary on June 03, 2005, 12:11:49 PM
Quote from: Asmodai
Yeah, I'm still trying to figure the Smily PV out.

No luck yet.

I'll let you know once I get there.  :wink:


The pv is about hawaiian men giving LSD to Otsuka Ai.
Then she haves fun with those big and hairy men.

You can see the Lsd trip if you watch the street light dancing and shit.

Its so deep!  :shock:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Asmodai on June 03, 2005, 05:47:32 PM
So she has a Hawai'ian fetish?  :o


j/k
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Hamasaki_Yoshizawa on June 03, 2005, 08:28:01 PM
lol, haha Fetish or not. It's all fine by me :P :D
(I like her Boots :3)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Pure Racer on June 06, 2005, 08:04:52 AM
Yeah, she's recently grown on me a lot...  Favorite single has to be Sakuranbo, way too catchy...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tetsuo69 on June 08, 2005, 02:21:19 PM
Sakuranbo is about the only song i like.. any recomendation?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Asmodai on June 08, 2005, 09:57:07 PM
Kuroge Wagyuu Jou-Shiotanyaki 680en is a great song.

PonPon is great for listening to. (No PV for it AFAIK)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kuno_thunder on June 09, 2005, 12:01:36 AM
Quote from: Hamasaki_Yoshizawa
(I like her Boots :3)


I like her booty.  And her songs are pretty good too.   :halo:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Haonan on June 12, 2005, 07:39:06 PM
After I saw her Kingyo Hanabi PV and short film, I was sold. She has tat unique kawaii-ness that can't be explained, yea I reck'on she will make it big in future, definitely one of the priceless treasures by Avex. Hope she pushes out more great works, and yeah I really wish for a PB or idol video or something. *dreams*
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Ayaya on June 13, 2005, 11:42:02 AM
She looks very "happy" in the happy days pv lol!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: light_hikari on June 13, 2005, 11:44:52 AM
Quote from: Haonan
After I saw her Kingyo Hanabi PV and short film, I was sold. She has tat unique kawaii-ness that can't be explained, yea I reck'on she will make it big in future, definitely one of the priceless treasures by Avex. Hope she pushes out more great works, and yeah I really wish for a PB or idol video or something. *dreams*


She's got a PB out.  :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: jadeangelx on June 18, 2005, 07:07:45 PM
Hmm..Ai Otsuka. I love her sometimes but sometimes she reminds me of a screechy cat when she sings at some of her lives. Her recordings are GOD though.  I did love her Kuro~en song and Kingyo Hanabi.  If it wasn't for Kingyo Haanabi I wouldn't have liked her as much...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: insyte on June 20, 2005, 11:09:12 AM
Big Otsuka fan here :) Love her beef cooking PV :) First song I got addicted to :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: yokotapioka on June 21, 2005, 06:21:17 PM
Quote from: mochan
Ai is so creative. I love her and her songs (except Happy Days. What happened to that song? UGH.)



 hey happy days is really cool ...   i lole when she " drifts "on a 2cv (a.k.a La citroneta!)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Kisu on June 21, 2005, 10:03:35 PM
Yea.. she's okay *cough*

^________^

If I had a scanner I'd scan the PB, lot's a sexy shots, cute shots, happy shots ^^;

~Kisu
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: yokotapioka on June 23, 2005, 10:05:39 PM
Quote from: Kisu
Yea.. she's okay *cough*

^________^

If I had a scanner I'd scan the PB, lot's a sexy shots, cute shots, happy shots ^^;

~Kisu


The PB :o  .... hell ... when do you up????
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Hamasaki_Yoshizawa on June 24, 2005, 07:22:42 AM
Haha, Kisu's here also :D:D:D
I wanna see the PB :3
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: light_hikari on June 25, 2005, 08:38:57 PM
Her latest PV is so neat @_@ I love the song too.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Kisu on June 25, 2005, 10:27:03 PM
Quote from: yokotapioka


The PB :o  .... hell ... when do you up????


eee? o____X

~Kisu
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on June 26, 2005, 04:10:00 AM
The PV is a bit dark and there's not enough closeups of her :D. This new single sounds pretty good. It's different, I like it.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: yokotapioka on July 05, 2005, 10:37:40 PM
Quote from: Kisu
Quote from: yokotapioka


The PB :o  .... hell ... when do you up????


eee? o____X

~Kisu



 sorry ...   :evil:  ... my english sucks ...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aitakahashi on July 09, 2005, 08:43:31 AM
amaenbo is her best song i thought ..
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: imjussakidd on July 23, 2005, 09:04:37 AM
A friend of mine said you can think of all high pitched voices as totally annoying or you like it...I like her works esp. smily, makes me happy. Well if you guys are looking for her Smily PV I have the subtitled version. O heck might as well throw in everything else i got.  :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on July 25, 2005, 06:58:52 PM
Someone in HK went out and bought her tour dvd already ...

http://tinypic.com/9fp6jl.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp4ls.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp6ox.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp6qt.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp6vd.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp6xe.jpg
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: imjussakidd on July 26, 2005, 08:43:28 AM
Quote from: amuse
Someone in HK went out and bought her tour dvd already ...

http://tinypic.com/9fp6jl.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp4ls.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp6ox.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp6qt.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp6vd.jpg
http://tinypic.com/9fp6xe.jpg

that's awsome  :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Mayo on August 06, 2005, 07:32:28 AM
Aww. I love the girl, I really do.

She's so adorable and cute and hot, all at the same time. ^_^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: coachie on August 22, 2005, 07:06:39 PM
I just got recently interested in Ai after seeing her on Utaban with that magician and I totally loved her reactions there.
So this sunday I spent all afternoon doing laundry while listening to Love Jam and I really enjoyed it.

I really regret that I kept avoiding her music for so long. Just because everybody was talking about her high-pitched voice and all that cutesy stuff and I thought I wouldn't like her music and observed other artists instead.

But now I'm totally addicted  :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BakHamNoi on September 18, 2005, 04:26:51 PM
What do you think of the new Ai's single Planetarium ?

Me like it  8) (well it's a ballad)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: another_truth on September 18, 2005, 06:56:31 PM
Quote from: ~Tettekete~
What do you think of the new Ai's single Planetarium ?


I think it's her best single since daisukidayo. I think I like her ballads best. ok well, I adore SMILY so maybe I can't say that.

the PV was gorgeous as well.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Roary on October 13, 2005, 07:59:45 AM
Jam Punch is the bomb. I totally dig her <3
Im drooling over the new material she will bring out!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Ping on October 14, 2005, 04:02:30 PM
Planetarium PV was so awesome! I love it!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BakHamNoi on October 17, 2005, 07:30:05 PM
I uploaded it for a friend.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: ikebukuro on October 26, 2005, 07:22:15 PM
does anyone like kingyo hanabi? i think its a great song
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BakHamNoi on October 28, 2005, 01:18:50 PM
After "LOVE PUNCH", "LOVE JAM", there's "LOVE COOK"  :shock:

(http://www.supload.com/thumbs/default/Lovecook.jpg) (http://www.supload.com/free/Lovecook.jpg/view/)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Asmodai on October 28, 2005, 04:53:07 PM
:shock:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: cRaZY MiKi on October 28, 2005, 05:10:34 PM
i cant wait to watch cherish pv.....lovely song  :oops:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on October 28, 2005, 06:23:20 PM
Will there be a Cherish pv??

She can cook me some love anytime  :w00t:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BakHamNoi on October 28, 2005, 06:30:04 PM
LOVE COOK 3th album cover ?
(http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/6066/lovecookpic1er.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: cRaZY MiKi on November 01, 2005, 03:49:49 PM
yeah i saw it....its lovely :oops:  :oops:

otsuka-usagi!! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/gotoumiki/usagi.gif)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Mayo on November 01, 2005, 03:56:36 PM
She is *so* cute! I love her to death! ^_^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BakHamNoi on November 04, 2005, 10:38:58 PM
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2762/lovecookcover1lr.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
The full "LOVE COOK" cover
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: TheQuickening on November 04, 2005, 11:41:24 PM
Quote from: ~Tettekete~
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2762/lovecookcover1lr.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
The full "LOVE COOK" cover

First thing that came to my mind when I saw this: "Oba-san, what large teeth you have..."  :P  :P  :P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kid chino on November 05, 2005, 07:14:37 PM
i'm gonna marry her someday.

oh, and i'm gonna pre-order both her limited edition albums.

w00t w00t

(100th post!)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: KagoBon on November 20, 2005, 06:42:07 AM
I've been a fan Ai Otsuka since her first single. I like her voice though it is nothing like her talking voice. She laughs at everything.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Roary on December 01, 2005, 08:23:35 AM
Omg when is this coming out...
I just got to have this !!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kid chino on December 01, 2005, 02:38:44 PM
in two more weeks baby!!

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/pid-1004086857/code-j/section-music/
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Diva711 on December 03, 2005, 10:14:52 AM
Her LOVE COOK Album is coming soon... looking forward to it.  :D
I like her songs Kingyo Hanabi & Planetarium a lot.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kid chino on December 05, 2005, 04:58:53 AM
kingyo hanabi is such a popular song. people who aren't fans of Otsuka, overseas and in Japan, mostly recognize her by that song. lovely song indeed.

only 10 more days!!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: cRaZY MiKi on December 12, 2005, 03:50:35 PM
yep..that song got me into her! :w00t:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kid chino on December 24, 2005, 06:39:05 AM
my Otsuka Albums came in today (4 days late)! woohoo!! *humps the USPS box*
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: light_hikari on December 25, 2005, 03:00:22 AM
I got the Photobook version of LOVE COOK. Wonderful. <3
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BradVickers on January 13, 2006, 01:34:56 AM
I'm a fan of Ai. I prefer her rock songs to the ballads, though. LOVE JAM is her best album, in my opinion. Her latest album was a big disappointment. I had high hopes for it, but they were crushed. I do have to complement her on writing all her own songs. Hard to come by in the jpop industry today.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kukine on January 19, 2006, 06:20:58 AM
Otsuka always smiles/laughs at everything, good feeling watching her doing performance or talks on tv shows.  :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Masa on March 06, 2006, 12:08:06 PM
Ai Otsuka
(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5976/otsuka03854jn.jpg)

Weekly Oricon
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H magazine
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Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kid chino on March 06, 2006, 03:04:51 PM
my wifey <3

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Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: daigong on March 11, 2006, 08:31:32 AM
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Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on March 21, 2006, 06:49:43 PM
Quote from: daigong
ai otsuka feb 2005 pb.zip
http://www.savefile.com/files/5834566


zomg it's KIMI IRO OMOI the unscanned otsuka first pb :w00t: thanks a zillion!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: jogasa on April 09, 2006, 05:59:30 AM
Yeah, I like Otsuka Ai. She is one of my favorites.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Diva711 on April 09, 2006, 04:06:49 PM
I started to like her after seeing her in A-Nation '04 concert singing Kingyo Hanabi.. Her performance was awesome... :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Arumih on April 09, 2006, 11:43:24 PM
she is a very good singer.. but I just notice her in the last kouhaku... i really liked her performance.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tenkei on April 10, 2006, 08:28:28 AM
Otsuka<3333

she's so cute and genki, i love seeing her on tv.

her new single, frienger, is pretty rockin. the pv is mad cute, esp when she puts on the helmet. OKEE OKEE!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on April 10, 2006, 12:59:29 PM
I still see her being pushed too much to be an Ayu substitute in the future :/ She's still fun though! And that LOVE bunny is cute too ^^;
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tenkei on April 10, 2006, 09:35:37 PM
Quote from: aedon
I still see her being pushed too much to be an Ayu substitute in the future :/ She's still fun though! And that LOVE bunny is cute too ^^;


i've heard some people say this, but i dont see her like that. her sound is so much different from ayu's. granted, they're both pop vocalists, but otsuka's songs are a lot less... grand? i dunno what im looking for, but listen to ostuka's songs and theyre more cutesy and poppy, even her ballads. Ayu's songs seem more like, big and sweeping and like everyone of her singles is trying to change the way you look at music and stuff :lol:

i dunno, i dont see otsuka as being pushed into an ayu replacement slot.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on April 10, 2006, 10:03:14 PM
Quote from: tenkei
i've heard some people say this, but i dont see her like that. her sound is so much different from ayu's. granted, they're both pop vocalists, but otsuka's songs are a lot less... grand? i dunno what im looking for, but listen to ostuka's songs and theyre more cutesy and poppy, even her ballads. Ayu's songs seem more like, big and sweeping and like everyone of her singles is trying to change the way you look at music and stuff :lol:

i dunno, i dont see otsuka as being pushed into an ayu replacement slot.


Actually, I've heard Otsuka's 3 albums, and I see what you mean too, I actually do like her lol. Tsukune yen/Ponpon/Ramen cooking songs are really fun XD

I'm not sure if you listened to Ayu'd old stuff, but she had those heartbreaking teen songs about love loss and stuff (a weird example is Trauma which has sad lyrics AND a parapara dance). Ayu wasn't all Bold&Delicious in the beginning, and I miss "Real her" back then -_- I see Ayu becoming a diva now, while Ai's singing idol-pop while it's in, maybe in few years she'll change her style to more *mature* music as well. Imho, pop singers take each other's places when one gets older and looses popularity, genre is not exactly the main reason.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tenkei on April 12, 2006, 01:54:53 AM
Quote from: aedon
Actually, I've heard Otsuka's 3 albums, and I see what you mean too, I actually do like her lol. Tsukune yen/Ponpon/Ramen cooking songs are really fun XD

I'm not sure if you listened to Ayu'd old stuff, but she had those heartbreaking teen songs about love loss and stuff (a weird example is Trauma which has sad lyrics AND a parapara dance). Ayu wasn't all Bold&Delicious in the beginning, and I miss "Real her" back then -_- I see Ayu becoming a diva now, while Ai's singing idol-pop while it's in, maybe in few years she'll change her style to more *mature* music as well. Imho, pop singers take each other's places when one gets older and looses popularity, genre is not exactly the main reason.


yeah, i have all of ayu's old stuff. Yeah, she's changed a lot over the years. i'm not saying i don't like ayu cus i love her work, old and new. It'll be interesting to see how Otsuka changes in the coming years.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: koori on April 12, 2006, 06:45:58 PM
I love Ai's new hair style
It is suitable for her. ^^

And her new single is so nice!!
I am delighted to see her performing such happy and funny songs.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Tao Priest on April 14, 2006, 01:40:26 AM
A few people say that the single frienger is quiet the same as her other songs she made but thats her style and i love it.  :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: jogasa on April 16, 2006, 05:15:28 AM
I like her and I like her music. Smily PV is so funny
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: yurinachan on April 17, 2006, 05:26:21 PM
Otsuka should do more happy cute songs like Frienger, Happy Days, and Sakuranbo :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Rnd on April 20, 2006, 09:26:26 PM
frienger...

ahaha... there's a cute PV...

t-shirt with "crapshoot"
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Beenie999 on April 30, 2006, 09:13:16 PM
Yeh i love her "crapshoot" t-shirt :D
Personally i prefer her slowy songs over her poppy and cute songs. One thing that sets her apart is the fact she composes some of her songs. Oh and she can play the piano too :heart:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on April 30, 2006, 10:10:47 PM
Quote from: Beenie999
Yeh i love her "crapshoot" t-shirt :D
Personally i prefer her slowy songs over her poppy and cute songs. One thing that sets her apart is the fact she composes some of her songs. Oh and she can play the piano too :heart:


Otsuka has been accused for plagiarism for some songs she *wrote*. Take it with a grain of salt, but it wasn't just 1 song that people found unoriginal :|

Hamasaki also composed some of her songs on "I am..." album, like "still alone" (one of my fave tracks from Ayu). I guess I should stop bringing up Ayumi in Ai's topic, sorry lol.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: prettylovely1 on May 01, 2006, 12:32:30 AM
I am a fan of hers now. She isn't the best singer but her songs like Pretty voice & frienger are fun.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: ew0923 on May 01, 2006, 12:53:49 PM
Quote from: aedon
Otsuka has been accused for plagiarism for some songs she *wrote*. Take it with a grain of salt, but it wasn't just 1 song that people found unoriginal :|


I like listening to her music, I bought two of her album's but I'm not really a die-hard fan, so I'm not too updated with her news, was she accused of plagiarism for the lyrics or the music? I'm curious.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tenkei on May 05, 2006, 07:05:37 AM
woah, i never heard about otsuka being accused of plagiarism... what songs and by who?
 
i belive in otsuka!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BradVickers on May 05, 2006, 08:23:37 AM
I'll try to find the site with a back-to-back comparison, but the song in question is "SMILY"
I can't remember who the artist(or song) was that she apparently ripped off, but the songs are almost identical.

EDIT:
Ah, here we go http://bestizgm.cafe24.com/zboard/zboard.php?id=guestmusic2003821&page=5&sn1=&divpage=5&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=30624&PHPSESSID=6c2b2f369a237982355f4f538463d17c
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on May 05, 2006, 12:54:03 PM
Well, I couldn't remember the songs either, so I just googled 大塚愛 盗作, and got the SMILY *original* composer, it's wyse, and the song is called "Friend". I also found that "Planetarium" is *supposedly* ripped off from RIKKI's song 素敵だね (Suteki da ne; 2001; FFX theme song), as said that not only part of words & melody is the same, but also the PVs are similar:
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5434/paknetarium20bw.th.jpg) (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=paknetarium20bw.jpg)
I've never heard the song, but it should be findable being FF theme... LOVE bunny is also mentioned, with the avex "numaneko" scandal.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: ew0923 on May 05, 2006, 01:13:33 PM
Thanks Bardvickers and Aedon.

I see that 'friends' and 'smily' does has its similarities...
I actually know "Suteki Da ne" quite well, it's the similar type of song, but not similar enough to be seen as plagarism (in my view)...but the PV :), I was wondering whether they got the walking on water bit from.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: inksquid on May 06, 2006, 12:42:53 PM
Plagiarism seems to be a pretty touchy subject for some Japanese fans. There are many who think WaT is a ripoff of Tackey & Tsubasa (but I bet that's johnny fans). And the luck for them is that people usually wait till there's hard evidence to chase people down - this allows some artists to skim at the edges but still make it. One popular offender has been Orange Range - some fans have even tracked down specific parts which are the same as Mr Children's songs or whatnot. And the lucky thing is that Orange Range sells on their image to enhance the song - plus female fans who will buy anything for them.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tenkei on May 07, 2006, 12:26:49 AM
orange range has been accused on a number of occaisions of plagiarism, most notably theyre song Locolotion. the guitarist has even said that they start making news songs by playing already famous songs and saying "lets tweak this or will get in trouble"
 
and about otsuka, i've never heard the wyse song so i dunno, but planetarium isn't similar enough to suteki da ne to count as a rip-off, imo.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: inksquid on May 07, 2006, 04:59:05 AM
I always wondered if the original leader, the drummer of Orange Range might have left because of that? The claim was artistic differences which definitely leads to internal conflict. (sorry for going off topic). The Locolotion song was definitely proof of how a completely ripped off song can be sold with scantily clad girls, a hip rocking image and whatever hits kids with that fresh mtv vibe.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Kaworito on May 13, 2006, 01:09:41 AM
O_o Never new Otsuka was accused of plagiarism... Wel, I guess it's not true, or else it'd be a huge scandal by now (see what happened with nacchi, and those were only poems, not #1 hit songs).

I love her, I really do. She's probably one of my favorite J-Artists outside H!P.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: inksquid on May 13, 2006, 03:26:48 AM
Quote from: Kaworito
O_o Never new Otsuka was accused of plagiarism... Wel, I guess it's not true, or else it'd be a huge scandal by now (see what happened with nacchi, and those were only poems, not #1 hit songs).

I love her, I really do. She's probably one of my favorite J-Artists outside H!P.


It's not a publicity scandal unless the original artists seek out the copier or in a case like Nacchi, there was solid printed evidence that she did steal the poems from her book. For Nacchi people did assume that there was some huge Nacchi hater out there who did go to great lengths to publicize it. And people like Otsuka Ai and Orange Range can hide from the radar since they "tweaked the song". The Beatles song "Yesterday" was considered a copy of a Nat King Cole song. And some artists that big people copy from or either dead or don't care.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on May 16, 2006, 01:31:36 AM
2nd Live DVD from Otsuka:

『LOVE COOK Tour 2006 ~マスカラ毎日つけてマスカラ~』 (仮)
2006.07.26 on sale

AVBD-91404 ¥3,500(tax in) [3333 yen without tax = $30.60]
This is weird, avex selling Ai's concert DVD at cheap price again, what is it, new marketing strategy? :rolleyes: I've seen a clip from the concert and it looked great, except that the set was rather cheap.

Also, "東京フレンズ The Movie ナビゲートエディション" (Making of "Tokyo Friends" movie) DVD is out 2006.07.19. The movie itself hits the theaters in August (if I remember correctly).
(http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/9812/avbf228365am.th.jpg) (http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avbf228365am.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tivx on May 16, 2006, 03:20:55 PM
Quote from: aedon
Well, I couldn't remember the songs either, so I just googled 大塚愛 盗作, and got the SMILY *original* composer, it's wyse, and the song is called "Friend". I also found that "Planetarium" is *supposedly* ripped off from RIKKI's song 素敵だね (Suteki da ne; 2001; FFX theme song), as said that not only part of words & melody is the same, but also the PVs are similar:
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5434/paknetarium20bw.th.jpg) (http://img62.imageshack.us/my.php?image=paknetarium20bw.jpg)
I've never heard the song, but it should be findable being FF theme... LOVE bunny is also mentioned, with the avex "numaneko" scandal.



wow that pic is.....wow never noticed that
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kid chino on May 16, 2006, 05:04:59 PM
Quote from: aedon
2nd Live DVD from Otsuka:

『LOVE COOK Tour 2006 ~マスカラ毎日つけてマスカラ~』 (仮)
2006.07.26 on sale

AVBD-91404 ¥3,500(tax in) [3333 yen without tax = $30.60]
This is weird, avex selling Ai's concert DVD at cheap price again, what is it, new marketing strategy? :rolleyes: I've seen a clip from the concert and it looked great, except that the set was rather cheap.

Also, "東京フレンズ The Movie ナビゲートエディション" (Making of "Tokyo Friends" movie) DVD is out 2006.07.19. The movie itself hits the theaters in August (if I remember correctly).
(http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/9812/avbf228365am.th.jpg) (http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avbf228365am.jpg)


ahhh, too bad we can't order any of these at yesasia.com yet =(

<3 Tokyo Friends. it was a pretty good DVD drama.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on May 27, 2006, 04:48:53 PM
NEW SINGLE FROM OTSUKA!
『ユメクイ』 (Yumekui)
2006.08.02 RELEASE
[CD+DVD]
AVCD-31021/B \1,890(tax in.)
[CD]
AVCD-31022 \1,050(tax in.)
It's the theme song of Ai's debut movie "Tokyo Friends".
Source: hotexpress.co.jp (http://www.hotexpress.co.jp/news/060526_otsukaai/)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: steven_346 on June 02, 2006, 12:14:56 PM
wow new single is gonna come out again!
i love her songs!
especially "cherish"!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kid chino on June 02, 2006, 02:27:26 PM
indeed, yo.

i don't exactly remember which song is 'Yumekui' in Tokyo Friends, but all the songs featured in the drama was really good. so either way, i know i will like this single no matter what XD

maybe there is a prewview somewhere? the only place i know that has a preview along with other songs from Tokyo Friends are at channel-ai.com, but i'm not registered there.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Affen SS on June 03, 2006, 05:52:02 PM
Hmm threre are new infos about the new single?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on June 03, 2006, 08:20:50 PM
Quote from: Affen SS
Hmm threre are new infos about the new single?

There're speculations that the single will contain 4 songs, as it was supposedly mentioned on the movie press conference, however, it wouldn't make sense to me as they'll probably hold back the new(?) songs for OST.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on June 17, 2006, 01:32:52 PM
These news might be a bit old, but a new song "Ren'ai Shashin" is gonna be the theme song to the movie "Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru" starring Miyazaki Aoi that comes out this autumn (rumours say October/November).
http://www.aishiteru.jp/
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on June 17, 2006, 09:35:39 PM
As I was reading another thread here it's hard to understand why she is on Most hated celeb list in Japan. :(

I watched her short clip of Yumekui Live. It's great song like FRIENDS -SABAKAN version and her guitar playing is so cute in a clip. They hadn't probably plug-in her guitar. :P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on June 19, 2006, 09:32:22 PM
Tokyo Friends The Movie music collection
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCF-22921
Music compilation from film "Tokyo Friends" features roughly ten songs including the Ai Otsuka tracks "Friends - Sabakan ver.," "tears," and the first ever release on CD of the songs "Kimi to Iu Hana," "to me," "Chotto," "Hurricane," and more (details subject to change). Includes bonus DVD with the songs "Yumekui (Sabakan ver.), "Tears (Sabakan ver.)," "Friends (Sabakan ver.)," and more (details subject to change).

4 new songs almost confirmed! XD 1st press is apparently badges...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kid chino on June 24, 2006, 07:25:40 PM
3 videos i've uploaded:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpHJZ1MLZSg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpHJZ1MLZSg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8piRz1CI2bA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8piRz1CI2bA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0PQraXSyT4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0PQraXSyT4)
 
enjoy <3
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tenkei on June 24, 2006, 07:44:50 PM
rockin chino! you know i love me some otsuka:heart:

so adroable
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on June 25, 2006, 09:16:06 PM
New promo pic from CDJapan:
(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1138/musicpic0dk.th.jpg) (http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=musicpic0dk.jpg)
She looks so much like Ayu @.@
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Asmodai on June 26, 2006, 03:39:10 AM
Yuck. That's a pretty orange coated-on tan. :o
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tenkei on June 28, 2006, 02:03:03 AM
lol orange otsuka... fake-tans lose... yet otsuka still so cute

looking forward to the new single, i've really liked all her recent stuff, but then again i like all of her stuff
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on June 29, 2006, 09:44:35 AM
LOVE COOK Tour 2006
~マスカラ毎日つけてマスカラ~
at Osaka-Jo Hall on 9th of May 2006
2006.7.26 In Stores
AVBD-91404 ¥3,500(tax in)
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8417/avbd914047af.jpg)
1. -Opening- love is born
2. 5:09a.m.
3. ビー玉 Biidama
4. drop.
5. 甘い気持ちまるかじり Amai Kimochi Maru Kajiri
6. Birthday Song
7. フレンズ Friends
8. 金魚花火 Kingyo Hanabi
9. 大好きだよ。 Daisuki da yo.
10. プラネタリウム Planetarium
11. Cherish
12. 黒毛和牛上塩タン焼680円  Kuro Wagyuu Kamishioyaki 680yen
13. 東京ミッドナイト Tokyo Midnight
14. SMILY
15. ラーメン3分クッキング Ramen 3bun Cooking
16. U-ボート U-boat
17. ポンポン Ponpon
18. 羽ありたまご Hane Ari Tamago
19. ネコに風船 Neko ni Fuusen
20. LOVE MUSiC
-Encore-
21. フレンジャー Frienger
22. Happy Days
23. さくらんぼ Sakuranbo
----------------------

I was about to say this concert'd be perfect if it had "Frienger", and then saw it in Encore XD So it's PURRFECT! And the pricetag is appealing... decisions, decisions x_X
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Asmodai on June 29, 2006, 03:48:46 PM
Nice. That's a very strong line up of songs.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on June 29, 2006, 04:56:26 PM
I would have wanted to be in that concert although she doesn't seem to perform sensu ever.
Does she have any live concerts in September?

Ai Otsuka - Daisuki dayo Live Yokohama 4-22-06
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrsRwMUapbU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrsRwMUapbU)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Blue Bird on June 29, 2006, 06:49:09 PM
I can't wait to see the performance of Ponpon, I bet that's going to be crazy xD I'm looking foward to seeing Cherish, too.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: MyDearYossi on July 08, 2006, 03:15:28 PM
Ai Otsuka:heart:  I was going to place where get some j-pop albums and my sister asked: "Bring me Ai Otsuka's Cd" We haven't even listened her before (maybe one song) I'm happy I did what she told:D

I listened Ramen 3 Fun Cooking almost ten times (nonstop) but I had to stop since it made me mad:P It's good song anyway.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BoAayu on July 12, 2006, 03:00:58 AM
Quote from: daigong
(http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/5748/aiotsukafeb20055yy.jpg)
ai otsuka feb 2005 pb.zip
http://www.savefile.com/files/5834566



Thanks friend,I been looking for this particular PB ^ ^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SycX on July 12, 2006, 11:58:41 AM
Quote from: Masa
Weekly Oricon
(http://img133.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43255_2004_07_00.jpg) (http://img133.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43255_2004_07_00.jpg)(http://img139.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43260_2004_07_01.jpg) (http://img139.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43260_2004_07_01.jpg)(http://img44.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43264_2004_07_02.jpg) (http://img44.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43264_2004_07_02.jpg)(http://img18.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43269_2004_07_03.jpg) (http://img18.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43269_2004_07_03.jpg)(http://img124.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43274_2004_07_04.jpg) (http://img124.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43274_2004_07_04.jpg)
(http://img45.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43275_2004_07_05.jpg) (http://img45.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43275_2004_07_05.jpg)(http://img141.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43280_2004_07_06.jpg) (http://img141.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43280_2004_07_06.jpg)(http://img16.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43285_2004_07_07.jpg) (http://img16.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43285_2004_07_07.jpg)(http://img139.imagevenue.com/loc24/th_43290_2004_07_08.jpg) (http://img139.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc24&image=43290_2004_07_08.jpg)
Cool, just stumbled upon this thread and...HEY!...you even got my scans here^^ (see the little "SycX Graphix" in the bottom left? :))
Nice to see how they get around :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Lunar on July 16, 2006, 09:48:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adrK0pTkhpw

damn thats cute <3
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on July 17, 2006, 08:13:52 AM
Her new tour dvd is coming out next wednesday :P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Ruffy on July 17, 2006, 02:15:42 PM
Quote from: amuse
Her new tour dvd is coming out next wednesday :P

that's great news :D
I really love otsuka ai's muxic, got all her albums and also her first tour dvd :D
will surly buy the new one too :D


what do you people think bout the new single she'll release soon, Yumekui. the PV was cute :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on July 17, 2006, 03:08:38 PM
2nd concert DVD news were posted on previous page (8th) :P But I guess I gotta *bump* it so more people'd consider buying it :pimp:
Quote from: aedon
LOVE COOK Tour 2006
~マスカラ毎日つけてマスカラ~
at Osaka-Jo Hall on 9th of May 2006
2006.7.26 In Stores
AVBD-91404 ¥3,500(tax in)
(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8417/avbd914047af.jpg)
1. -Opening- love is born
2. 5:09a.m.
3. ビー玉 Biidama
4. drop.
5. 甘い気持ちまるかじり Amai Kimochi Maru Kajiri
6. Birthday Song
7. フレンズ Friends
8. 金魚花火 Kingyo Hanabi
9. 大好きだよ。 Daisuki da yo.
10. プラネタリウム Planetarium
11. Cherish
12. 黒毛和牛上塩タン焼680円  Kuro Wagyuu Kamishioyaki 680yen
13. 東京ミッドナイト Tokyo Midnight
14. SMILY
15. ラーメン3分クッキング Ramen 3bun Cooking
16. U-ボート U-boat
17. ポンポン Ponpon
18. 羽ありたまご Hane Ari Tamago
19. ネコに風船 Neko ni Fuusen
20. LOVE MUSiC
-Encore-
21. フレンジャー Frienger
22. Happy Days
23. さくらんぼ Sakuranbo
----------------------

I was about to say this concert'd be perfect if it had "Frienger", and then saw it in Encore XD So it's PURRFECT! And the pricetag is appealing... decisions, decisions x_X
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Ruffy on July 18, 2006, 02:08:19 PM
w00t! many great pics of her that I don't have yet :) thanks~
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: MyDearYossi on July 19, 2006, 10:15:28 AM
I just noticed that DVD is in stores on my birthday:D  Could that be my present to myself?:P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on July 26, 2006, 12:30:49 PM
LOVE COOK <3.

(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/467/lovecook1xy1.th.jpg) (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lovecook1xy1.jpg)(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2778/lovecook2hm9.th.jpg) (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lovecook2hm9.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Ruffy on July 26, 2006, 02:24:02 PM
Quote from: amuse
LOVE COOK <3.

(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/467/lovecook1xy1.th.jpg) (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lovecook1xy1.jpg)(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2778/lovecook2hm9.th.jpg) (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lovecook2hm9.jpg)

/me beakes into amuse's house and steals the dvd..

have you watched the show yet? is it better then the first concert dvd she released (which already was good)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on July 26, 2006, 07:12:13 PM
It's good but I think her first tour might be a bit better. This doesn't seem as energetic as the first one but I like the last 15-20mins of Love Cook tour. She cries while singing the last song :( .... then comes back and pwns the crowd with an encore of Frienger, Happy Days, Sakuranbo..... Sakuranbo.... and yes Sakuranbo again :D
The fans kept chanting for more and more ... so Ai Otsuka kept singing and singing :D. The last encore scene with Sakuranbo was amazing ... I wish I was there :(
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Ruffy on July 26, 2006, 11:27:00 PM
I really love her live performances of Happy Days and Sakuranbo. those songs are really full of energy and uptempo so it makes the crowd go nuts :D

ponpon is also one of those great live songs to give the crowd som energy :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: jpfn on July 28, 2006, 09:04:06 AM
i like the song she wrote for ami suzuki "like a love"
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: jpfn on July 28, 2006, 09:31:22 AM
she is very cute, thanks
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on August 02, 2006, 03:22:58 PM
Yumekui debuted 4th :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Susu123 on August 02, 2006, 03:27:23 PM
The PV to Yumekui is strange really strange. But its Otsuka Ai of course she is going to sell alot of copies. 4th pretty good nee~?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Ruffy on August 02, 2006, 05:44:54 PM
4th was surprisingly bad to be a otsuka ai song. I had expected the song to at least manage top3..maybe some other big artists released a new single the same week?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Susu123 on August 02, 2006, 05:47:32 PM
Arashi(1),GLAY(2), and WaT(3). All released singles today also.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: MyDearYossi on August 02, 2006, 07:06:38 PM
I love Yumekui:heart:  But the PV was... I don't know. I can't say I would like it much.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on August 02, 2006, 07:38:00 PM
c'mon, THE PV WAS HIDEOUS! If you're making an animated video, at least hire some pro's, avex people >_<
I haven't dled the Tokyo Friends ver. though, is it any better?

I wish WaT could beat Arashi though >_> Teppei <3
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tiamato-kun on August 13, 2006, 04:53:21 AM
I loved the Yumekui single, I found 4th place in the charts a little disapointing I was hoping for at least 2nd place but well I guess no one can really compete with jonnys artists these days -____-
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Danyu on August 14, 2006, 02:32:48 AM
Love her.  "Cherish" was amazing, and there was song I was sent that was also brill, but it was named "Kingyo Hanabi", but it wasn't.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: MyDearYossi on August 17, 2006, 11:04:52 AM
I love Cherish PV. I think it was the first PV I saw. But I'm not sure... She looks scary, but in the good wayXD  And the song is also one of my favorites:heart:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on August 17, 2006, 11:16:55 AM
Quote from: Danyu
Love her.  "Cherish" was amazing, and there was song I was sent that was also brill, but it was named "Kingyo Hanabi", but it wasn't.

But but but Kingyo Hanabi is gweat! Especially when Ai plays it on piano with no other back-up music <3
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: nazokage on August 20, 2006, 11:08:51 PM
yeah she is one of my favorites :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on August 25, 2006, 09:15:19 PM
Kumi and Ai Otsuka will both release on October 18th.

Someone at Avex is high on crack...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: hao9384 on September 01, 2006, 05:02:43 PM
woah, thanks for all these pics ^^ i have been lookin around for pictures for like 2 years xD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on September 09, 2006, 07:36:19 AM
Today is her birthday :o
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on September 09, 2006, 11:08:54 AM
Quote from: amuse
Today is her birthday :o

Wow it really is o_o Happy 24, Ai-chan!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on September 09, 2006, 11:30:51 AM
Happy 24th B-Day Cute Ai-chin!!! :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on September 09, 2006, 05:20:03 PM
Happy B'day Ai-Chin! :cheers
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Minniechii on September 09, 2006, 07:10:54 PM
Just found out from a friend myself XD

Omedetou Omedetou!!!
Have a nice B-day Otsuka-chan!♥
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: donkeykong83 on September 10, 2006, 09:07:52 AM
She's 24? Thats a lot older than I thought.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: MyDearYossi on September 12, 2006, 05:44:44 PM
Quote from: amuse
Today is her birthday :o


Oh, I'm late~:evil:  Happy belated birthday!:D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on September 26, 2006, 07:10:07 PM
Otsuka Ai's 13th single 『恋愛写真』 Renai Shashin
2006.10.25 On Sale
Theme song of ただ、君を愛してる (Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru) movie starring Miyazaki Aoi
CD+DVD AVCD-31065/B 1,800 yen
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9521/avcd31065bvr2.jpg)
CD only AVCD-31066 1,000 yen
(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8924/avcd31066uo7.jpg)
Tracklist:
01.恋愛写真 Renai Shashin
02.ハニカミジェーン Hanikami Jane(??)
03.羽ありたまご Hane Ari Tamago (Live Version) 【LOVE IS BORN】~3rd Anniversary 2006~ at Hibiya Yagai Ongaku-Do on 9th of September 2006
04.恋愛写真 (Instrumental)
05.ハニカミジェーン (Instrumental)
DVD:
恋愛写真 (Music Clip)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: huggumwuggums on September 26, 2006, 08:14:51 PM
It's funny how the two covers are the only slightly different (to me, at least XD) and this is the first thing that I though off when I saw them.

1st cover: she's smiling and saying "Thanks for buying the CD+DVD single!"

2nd cover: she has a more "neutral" yet sad/surprised-ish look on her face, almost saying "What? You can't afford another 800yen for a DVD?? My DVD?? Cheapskate.."

....and that's all folks.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on September 27, 2006, 09:01:49 AM
I guess you haven't noticed that she sniffed a lot of onion to appear teary-eyed on those covers :P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: light_hikari on September 27, 2006, 12:42:56 PM
Ooh livetrack.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: MyDearYossi on September 28, 2006, 06:28:15 AM
Oh gaah, now there's some many things I want XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on September 28, 2006, 11:11:37 AM
I keep on wondering when avex is going to release a PV compilation of Ai-chin :O Because I doubt they can miss a chance to milk the fans who bought CD only versions of her singles :D And well, I'd maybe even buy it D:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on September 29, 2006, 09:36:30 PM
au W45T cellphone CM with Otsuka Ai's new song Renai Shashin
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3604/g060981lii9.jpg)(http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3650/imgkydgnc200609290002lbx4.jpg)
Video: goo 1M (http://bb.goo.ne.jp/contents/KYDGNC/KYDGNC200609290002/MOVKYDGNC20060929000206092912340703.asx) | Yahoo! 300k (http://meta.cdn.yahoo-streaming.jp/webevents/yahoo/news/stream/g060981m.asx)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Biggie578 on September 30, 2006, 02:27:41 PM
omg! Otsuka Ai!! <3 I love her soo much, probably my favorite non H!P artist. The first song i heard was Momo Haniba whatever. mannn, she is awesome!
Happy 24th birthday!!!

Here is a video thats really wierd and cool
(http://img270.imageshack.us/img270/4757/thumbs20060930082035hl8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

http://www.badongo.com/vid/209439

I dont have any of her music, just PVs, so if someone could post some links here that would rock! :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Arumih on October 01, 2006, 02:00:43 AM
I uploaded some musics for you.. here are the links
http://download.yousendit.com/CF3AC84170754FDF - Ai Otsuka - Kuroge Wagyuu Joshio
http://download.yousendit.com/49D48FDB0B55DF26 - Ai Otsuka - Yumekui
http://download.yousendit.com/FFF7E2F718E48491 - Ai Otsuka - PLANETARIUM
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Miracle_47 on October 06, 2006, 07:11:35 PM
I want to listen this song " Dai suki da yo"

I have ever been once,but I listen again.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: zutto_Mikitty on October 07, 2006, 02:29:04 AM
yup...Dai Suki da yo was my fave too
no matter so many times i listen to it...i never get bored to repeat again..:)

have any body here download her PB Kimi iro Omoi ??
damn my torrent stuck..and wont work...0kbps:panda_argh: :pen_nono:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on October 07, 2006, 09:27:32 AM
Renai Shashin is so beautiful song. I think it's better than Planetarium or any recent singles.
I'll use it when I start to edit videos I shooted in Kyoto.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: xkwanwahx on October 08, 2006, 01:20:49 AM
yeaaa...I love her songs...I didn't start listening to her till after I heard planetarium...which was a really nice slow song
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: zutto_Mikitty on October 08, 2006, 07:26:12 AM
owh...thanks GOD my torrent work now. so i got the PB.

PB Kimi iro Omoi
YSI:
http://download.yousendit.com/33AD496E5AE7774D
SS:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6g5ff3
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: daigong on October 10, 2006, 07:44:58 AM
is this a new PB or something?? I don't follow Ai too much :lol:
(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2848/20060871160438266yd2.th.jpg) (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20060871160438266yd2.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chera on October 10, 2006, 07:59:43 AM
Could somebody re-upload the Feb 2005 PB, please?  Thanks.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: daigong on October 12, 2006, 05:09:17 AM
Quote from: chera
Could somebody re-upload the Feb 2005 PB, please?  Thanks.

here you go: http://filedump.jphip.com/daigong/ai_otsuka-KIMI_IRO_OMOI_feb_2005.zip

and link fixed above too.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Miwa ♥ on October 13, 2006, 06:06:46 PM
I like Ai Otsuka! well, she's the only avex artist I really liked now.. My fav songs are Planetarium, Amaenbo, Daisuki Da Yo and Sakuranbo ^^. Well, yeah, I prefer her slow songs tho.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: john_hung on October 14, 2006, 04:49:33 AM
oh wow, thanks for re-upping that
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: ky_khor on October 19, 2006, 11:02:21 PM
(http://pic.glory-colors.com/albums/userpics/10001/ai_sig.jpg)
dang for the 1st time in my life i think Otsuka is prettier than Takahashi. Short messy hair FTW! <3

Takahashi shud cut her hair like that too.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on October 22, 2006, 05:32:37 PM
http://www.iiv.ne.jp/tfm/countdown/bb/countdown_061021_13_high.asx
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Kira-sama on October 23, 2006, 04:15:58 AM
I must say the song called Plantarium is the most favourite song for me out of her albums and singles ^^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Michaels on November 02, 2006, 11:16:17 AM
I missed her PB :cry: Could someone re-up it please? :(
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: DroolBoy on November 03, 2006, 01:32:39 PM
Quote from: daigong;210834
is this a new PB or something?? I don't follow Ai too much :lol:
(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2848/20060871160438266yd2.th.jpg) (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20060871160438266yd2.jpg)


Just to inform ya, it's her latest single 'Renai Shashin' ;D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: alextsg on November 05, 2006, 05:15:44 AM
there aren't many pictures of her with her short hair are there?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Michaels on November 05, 2006, 09:07:10 PM
Thats too recent Alex :jerk:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on November 07, 2006, 02:55:39 PM
New live DVD on 1st day of the New Year!
大塚 愛【LOVE IS BORN】~3rd Anniversary 2006~
at Hibiya-Yagai Ongaku-Do on 9th of September 2006

2007.01.01 ON SALE / AVBD-91442 / 2848 yen (tax excl.)
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/otsukadv15.html

CDJapan's description:
Live footage from Ai Otsuka's special concert held September 9, 2006 to celebrate her 24th birthday and the third year since her debut. Recorded live at the Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVBD-91442

1st press: photobook

Tracklist:
01. Yumekui
02. GIRLY
03. Ameiro Parasol
04. Himawari
05. Momo no Hanabira
06. Kaerimichi
07. Birthday Song
08. Hane Ari Tamago
09. Amaenbo
10. Planetarium
11. Kingyo Hanabi
12. Daisuki da yo.
13. SMILY
14. pretty voice
15. Happy Days
16. Kataomoi Dial
17. Sakuranbo
18. Renai Shashin
19. Neko ni Fuusen
20. LOVE MUSiC

Please note that Ai's official site states that all details are tentative/sheduled,  including title, tracklist and 1st press bonus. So they might withdraw anything anytime.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: hiba on November 11, 2006, 07:50:29 AM
hehe yeah otsuka ai got her hair short from the フレンジャー single which was this year so there isnt much of her with short hair... i really like her look now though~

*edit* heres the pictures of her with short hair that i could find... XD mainly pics from her singles and what-not XD

from the magazine, SEDA (from june or so of this year... i bought the magazine just cause she was in it XD)
[img=http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6121/20060601lz8.th.jpg] (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20060601lz8.jpg)
[img=http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/8158/20060602er1.th.jpg] (http://img368.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20060602er1.jpg)[img=http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/42/20060604gp8.th.jpg] (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=20060604gp8.jpg)

renai shashin stuff-
[img=http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/2580/01bs6.th.jpg] (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=01bs6.jpg)[img=http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/2018/06ov7.th.jpg] (http://img481.imageshack.us/my.php?image=06ov7.jpg)[img=http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/4646/renaishashinbpg03mt7.th.jpg] (http://img481.imageshack.us/my.php?image=renaishashinbpg03mt7.jpg)[img=http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/3631/renaishashinbpg10bf8.th.jpg] (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=renaishashinbpg10bf8.jpg)

i think this is from neko ni fuusen but i'm not sure >_<;;
[img=http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/598/promo02wj5.th.jpg] (http://img481.imageshack.us/my.php?image=promo02wj5.jpg)[img=http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/4462/promo03wp5.th.jpg] (http://img87.imageshack.us/my.php?image=promo03wp5.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on November 12, 2006, 10:42:09 PM
What a crazyness for 01.01 releases... it'll be a Monday on 2007 haha
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: hiba on November 12, 2006, 10:56:49 PM
the WOWOW broadcast version of this concert is up on jpopsuki if anyone wants to grab it... it's really good!

http://mullemeck.serveftp.org/jps_beta/index.php?page=details&id=27024
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on November 15, 2006, 02:04:10 AM
I'm not much of a fan of her music, but I think she's gorgeous! :inlove: If that counts for anything LOL
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: hiba on November 15, 2006, 07:16:25 AM
Quote from: wakaba_doll;235378
I'm not much of a fan of her music, but I think she's gorgeous! :inlove: If that counts for anything LOL


hahaha of course that counts for something!! i think she's gorgeous too!!! she basically rocks ^___^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on November 15, 2006, 09:30:30 AM
^ I think wakaba-chan meant she finds too many ladies gorgeous ;)

Personally, I like Ai's ballads, all those SMILY & Frienger songs are a bit too kiddy... and yet still quite catchy >_>;
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on November 15, 2006, 10:52:38 PM
Avex wanted their own Ayaya, and there you have it lol
Don't tell me her best hits Sakuranbo / SMILY are not H!P-ish XD

But I am not comparing them. I am just glad they both exist and I know about them. I downloaded WOWOW for LOVE IS BORN and I find it as amazing as LOVE COOK tour, althought LOVE COOK is the album I less like of hers. It might be me only, but I found her voice better in live than on cds. That said, If I were you I'd order Shimatani's corssover 2 and LOVE IS BORN together. Muahaha I'll do it~~
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on November 16, 2006, 03:00:42 PM
Quote from: Shaoran;235864
Avex wanted their own Ayaya, and there you have it lol
Don't tell me her best hits Sakuranbo / SMILY are not H!P-ish XD



Ai as Avex's Ayaya? I never thought of her like that before! LOL Good point! Now I can kind of see her music in a different light... Maybe I'll have to check her out again after all ;)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on November 16, 2006, 04:54:01 PM
Quote from: hiba;233890
the WOWOW broadcast version of this concert is up on jpopsuki if anyone wants to grab it... it's really good!

http://mullemeck.serveftp.org/jps_beta/index.php?page=details&id=27024


Have you watched already that concert? How was it? I'll probably start to download it tonight although there isn't encore included and it's missing Renai Shashin.
Added: Oh, that was fast download! I better stop asking about concert how it was and instead start watching it.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: taezen on November 17, 2006, 01:55:31 AM
My favorite song by her is kingyo hanabi.
and i'm gonna pick up that dvd when i go to japan this december! WOOT!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: hiba on November 17, 2006, 11:27:23 PM
hahaha chocolate ^___^ although it's still missing the encore, it's a good file to have around until the actual DVD is released!

and taezen.. the DVD is realeased in january i think :(
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: taezen on November 18, 2006, 08:52:37 PM
Right, i'm heading up in december and i'm leaving jan 7th.. so i'll be there to pick it up haha =p
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on November 18, 2006, 09:16:23 PM
DVD on 01.01 of 2007 yeah. Gotta wait a little more...
I will have to wait even more, because I ordered Aya's fall tour together XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: MrNobody on November 19, 2006, 09:32:14 AM
Quote from: daigong;212183
here you go: http://filedump.jphip.com/daigong/ai_otsuka-KIMI_IRO_OMOI_feb_2005.zip

and link fixed above too.


Woot thanx!!
she has such lovely smile :heart: :heart: :heart:
heh forgot to mention i love her short hair too!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: taezen on November 20, 2006, 04:37:56 AM
I really liked it when she had orange hair in frienger.. i thought she looked really good there.. but then again.. she looks good with both long and short.. look at happy days. she looked really good too.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Shibo on November 28, 2006, 07:50:00 AM
Yay! I'm glad to see an Ai-chin thread here. Ai's definitely my favorite artist. The fact that she's the cutest girl of all time doesn't hurt either. ^_^ I can't wait till 1/1, I need that DVD! Of course, by the time yesasia finally ships it, it'll be 2/1... >_<
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: surezal on November 29, 2006, 01:24:39 AM
I think long hair suits her better.
But then again.. i'm not really a 'short hair' guy ^__^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on November 29, 2006, 01:05:48 PM
I can't wait either. Afterall, is this less poppy concert the one that made me like her :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: sausageman on November 29, 2006, 10:05:50 PM
Even with the shaort hair, she still has that cute face thats just makes you want to hug her :bounce:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: NANA122 on November 30, 2006, 02:53:10 AM
I love her she is so cute and talented my favourite song from is Cherish. I think she is so talented and cool.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Shibo on December 01, 2006, 05:36:44 AM
I'm not sure I have a favorite song.. The first one I ever heard was Smily... Saw the video on youtube and just fell in love with Ai. Then I moved to many of her most popular upbeat singles.. Now I mostly listen to full albums, because all of her songs are just so good. These days my favorites are Daisuki Dayo, Kingyo Hanabi, and Yumekui. It's interesting that her fans are so diverse, and so many different songs are listed as people's favorites. Renai Shashin and Neko Ni Fuusen are two of my least favorites, but I love seeing them atop other people's favorites lists.. It's funny, my least favorite Ai songs are still better than most other artists' best songs, I think. ^_^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: NANA122 on December 01, 2006, 06:48:05 PM
Renai Shashin  is my least favourite as well, and it's true I find the songs that i find ok are better then artist out there. That just shows you the music industry these days. Some artist have no say on what singles are released, but they don't have alot of good songs. Anyways, Neko Ni Fuusen I love that song now to be honest when I first heard it I did'nt really like that much. Then when I heard it a couple of times and then I started to like it . It kept playing everywhere, then I loved it. I find it so weird that, that happend to me so often.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: mister.mori on December 03, 2006, 07:23:34 PM
i am slowly but surely liking Otsuka Ai more and more!  i just watched some of her PVs.  maybe it's just me, but the PV for "Cherish" had a striking resemblance to the intro of the anime "Witch Hunter Robin". (well...just the part with the TV :D)

Otsuka Ai - Cherish (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvIuFoQLFdU)

Witch Hunter ROBIN OP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7y_Ay_Ki9Y)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on December 05, 2006, 05:04:29 PM
I love her best with long hair :heart:
(http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/4964/0536re.jpg)

Although she can be so cute with short hair, too!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/43/Ai_Otsuka.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on December 07, 2006, 02:44:08 AM
LOVE IS BORN DVD cover pic is the same one that was already used in concert. So it's not surprising but it could have been better :(  The cover doesn't look good but DVD is worth ordering.  I really liked it because outdoor concerts are always something special ...and then there was also that bug incident!

(http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/pictures/l/03/01/AVBD-91442.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: daigong on December 07, 2006, 05:15:51 AM
^ that's from her PB too?? so freaking sexy :o

not sure where this is from, lovely eyes tho!
(http://img170.imagevenue.com/loc388/th_63981_ai37169_122_388lo.jpg) (http://img170.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=63981_ai37169_122_388lo.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Sasha2411 on December 07, 2006, 11:49:33 PM
^^^^^^^^^
aw she is so cute in the pic
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on December 08, 2006, 12:43:37 AM
^ I'm not sure where that pic is from~ I actually just did a Google image search to find it XD LOL She looks amazing in it, though! :heart:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on December 08, 2006, 01:23:25 AM
SEP means September or something else?

I was hoping for something much better... this cover is a big wtf XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: alextsg on December 08, 2006, 06:33:00 AM
thats got to be from the 黒毛和牛上塩タン焼680円 single
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on December 08, 2006, 08:10:39 AM
Quote from: Sasha2411;252895
^^^^^^^^^
aw she is so cute in the pic


Yeah, Jun should have been on the cover of the LOVE IS BORN :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on December 08, 2006, 12:02:39 PM
2007.02.21 New Single CHU-LIP
Fourteenth single release from Ai Otsuka features a moving medium-tempo number.
CD+DVD AVCD-31177 CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31177)
CD only AVCD-31178 CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31178)
First press: sticker(s) (expected)

*chuchu* tulip lol
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aznanimedude on December 09, 2006, 04:09:51 AM
just recently got into this girl...quite interesting stuff to listen to quite honestly, and a change from my morning musume/ZONE staple :P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Princess Pudding on December 09, 2006, 04:13:02 AM
Quote from: aedon;253321
2007.02.21 New Single CHU-LIP
Fourteenth single release from Ai Otsuka features a moving medium-tempo number.
CD+DVD AVCD-31177 CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31177)
CD only AVCD-31178 CDJapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-31178)
First press: sticker(s) (expected)

*chuchu* tulip lol
NICE! This sounds like it'll be a good song!! Can't wait for it! I've been really getting into Otsuka lately. I never was a big fan of her before, but I did have her full discography~ :tfr9a7wg:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: StreakInTheSky on December 09, 2006, 10:10:14 AM
She looked freakin stunning during FNS!!!

Her singing wasn't the best though >_> but it wasn't bad. It actually sounded better when I was wearing headphones rather than hearing through my speakers o_o
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Keira on December 09, 2006, 08:49:36 PM
Oh she is my favourite singer <3
CHU LIP is a amazing title.
CHU-LIP = HAPPY SONG ( I hope =D )
Cover for love is born is not really good =/
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: mikaelatakarai07 on December 16, 2006, 11:26:05 PM
just contributing... old one tho... CD Deta Feb 2005

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/maino/CD%20DETA%20feb/th_cddetaaiotsuka02.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/maino/CD%20DETA%20feb/cddetaaiotsuka02.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/maino/CD%20DETA%20feb/th_cddetaaiotsuka.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/maino/CD%20DETA%20feb/cddetaaiotsuka.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on December 29, 2006, 12:18:42 AM
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/love/

It's a site for Ai's "Love" rabbit XD When I think H!P do not even have an official site for each one and this rabbit does..:( But yaya for the rabbit! LOVE! :love:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Princess Pudding on December 29, 2006, 12:28:56 AM
I think the rabbit just got extremely popular~
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on December 29, 2006, 09:23:34 AM
Never understood this mascot craze XD But actually, it's kinda cute, so a keychain with it would be... wait, NO mascots! .V. Plus, coughayupancopycough :lol:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: surezal on December 29, 2006, 02:20:41 PM
I loove her balads =)
the other songs are imo too childish (though a couple more are not)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on January 01, 2007, 01:03:02 PM
(http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/images/avcd-31177b.jpg)
cd+dvd
 
(http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/images/avcd-31178.jpg)
cd
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Princess Pudding on January 01, 2007, 05:18:53 PM
It's Love Barbie! Cute cover, though~
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on January 01, 2007, 07:21:06 PM
Ai with a blonde wig and a cute pink cap in the cover is definitely something new for Ai :w00t: I liked more cd cover. Also CHU-LIP seems to be a happy song like Smily. I liked what I could hear but that woman is talking all the time. XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: donkeykong83 on January 02, 2007, 04:09:53 AM
(http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/images/avcd-31177b.jpg)
Isn't that YUKI?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Shumatsu Samurai on January 02, 2007, 01:17:41 PM
No (http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/061211.html)
It even says Chulip on the cover, so why doubt?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on January 02, 2007, 01:33:40 PM
Sarcasm? :lol:

Why are pics hotlinked btw?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: sweet bunny:) on January 02, 2007, 07:36:05 PM
Hello.im new here and i also LOVE Ai Otsuka i hope we'll be friends.:)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on January 02, 2007, 11:57:49 PM
^ Sure!

http://download.yousendit.com/01FD8AD710E57DBA

A preview. I already like it :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on January 04, 2007, 08:53:57 AM
WTF No Comments? Ok leave me alone in my private Ai room *_*

http://download.yousendit.com/51B78D8F67F31654

A better rip :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on January 04, 2007, 03:13:25 PM
^I know we should all have our own Ai thread. 8-)
I'm wondering if it lower the sale as previews are available over month before you can buy the single. When it's finally available you are already bored of the song.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on January 05, 2007, 05:10:42 PM
Kind of random, I know, but has anyone heard of the supposed "feud" going on between Ai and Koda Kumi? XD LOL According to HiME's LJ, apparently Kumi said Ai had no talent and Ai returned that Kumi is like "a cheap bar hostess" XD LOL

I just had to share that, I thought it was hilarious XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: HiME on January 05, 2007, 05:30:12 PM
^ XD

But I read today on a forum that is was actually an old tabloid news, or something... Still funny. :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on January 05, 2007, 07:15:15 PM
^ Yeah, it's totally still hilarious XD LOL I'm just imagining Ai saying that~ Too funny!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on January 05, 2007, 08:34:27 PM
Bored of the song? Not if it's Ai. It's an energy capsule all the time :D

(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3797/chulippromotg4xs5.th.jpg) (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=chulippromotg4xs5.jpg)

Can't wait for a preview of the PV!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on January 05, 2007, 08:46:39 PM
Just listened to the preview and I actually really like it! XD LOL I tried to get into Ai Otsuka a while ago but just couldn't~ I do like this song, though! :heart: I'm hoping she'll wear the blonde wig from the cover in the PV too~ Too kawaii! :heart:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Masa on January 05, 2007, 09:18:37 PM
Quote from: Shaoran;275955
Bored of the song? Not if it's Ai. It's an energy capsule all the time :D

(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3797/chulippromotg4xs5.th.jpg) (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=chulippromotg4xs5.jpg)

Can't wait for a preview of the PV!
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Whoa, Otsuka looks pretty damn hot with a blonde wig. I haven't been following her and to be honest I haven't really even heard her music but I gotta admit that I can't wait to see her new PV :drool:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: sweet bunny:) on January 18, 2007, 09:54:21 PM
Quote from: Masa;275978
:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Whoa, Otsuka looks pretty damn hot with a blonde wig. I haven't been following her and to be honest I haven't really even heard her music but I gotta admit that I can't wait to see her new PV :drool:


Yeah,i agree to that.You know you should listen to her music because its wonderful.I also cant wait to see the new PV!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on January 19, 2007, 06:38:28 PM
Anyone have any idea when the CHU-LIP PV is coming out? I can't wait! :heart: So getting this single when it releases ^^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: alextsg on January 19, 2007, 10:15:19 PM
^ 2/21 I think
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aznanimedude on January 20, 2007, 10:40:38 PM
:P funny i've heard alot of complaints about this chu-lips song saying she looked ugly and the song+melody sucked...
imo it's not her BEST or one of her best, but i'm waiting for the actual released version to jeduge whether it's good or not
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kaminokami2086 on January 22, 2007, 09:18:39 PM
I think Ai-chan is simply beautiful. I don't know what it is but I don't think she's cute or hot...just beautiful, never saw a woman that made me feel like that before.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: celicagt4 on January 24, 2007, 04:12:11 PM
whenever i think of Otsuka Ai... somehow 'Daisuki da yo' plays in my head... lol
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on January 24, 2007, 05:03:58 PM
I didn't know anything about I canCHU♥until eye at JPM provided the link. Someone said it's from 2005. Finally enough of bunnies in PV! :D

I canCHU♥ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeUGf_aL3Ak)

I love CHU-LIP PV!!! It has to be Ai's best PV. :ONluvluv1:
Ai's friends have a really nice furnishings. I have to start furnishing my home same way.

(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5550/vlcsnap3028016jg.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on January 25, 2007, 12:18:57 AM
I just watched the PV
Just...... what..... the...... fu....... XD?! It was a bit disturbing, but still cute :P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on January 25, 2007, 12:47:21 AM
That guy in the middle looks like Daigong but different hair style!! I better go to sleep. :ONsleep:

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9940/vlcsnap3189731nz.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on January 25, 2007, 12:19:45 PM
Very very freak PVs XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Lunar on January 25, 2007, 04:54:14 PM
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6302/unbenannt6oa.png)
seriously .... wtf ?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: boykun on January 25, 2007, 06:03:44 PM
(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4341/snapshot200701250902211zk.jpg)

Best part of the PV, the guy pop locking.



Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: sweet bunny:) on January 27, 2007, 08:27:14 PM
Hehe..I think thats kinda funny and the pooping cow was also weird...
How do you like the PV? I really love the song but the PV is a lil weird...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: donkeykong83 on January 27, 2007, 11:47:11 PM
I can't even remember what the song sounded like because the pv was way too distracting. That guy taking a bath just shoudn't be there. I didn't feel comfortable watching it. I don't mind if he was hot though.
And what was she actually doing with those two guys lying on the floor? It seemed like she was high on drugs and kept wriggling. At first I thought she was...you know....doing the guy at the back or something.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on January 28, 2007, 03:00:44 AM
The PV looks insane XD LOL I haven't watched it yet!

*off to search youtube/veoh*
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aznkidd on January 29, 2007, 12:37:09 AM
Wow I never heard of her.. but wow can you say wow.. shes gorgeous
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: celicagt4 on January 29, 2007, 01:11:51 PM
air guitar??.. woooooooooott
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on January 29, 2007, 08:57:18 PM
Quote from: Lunarr;293034
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/6302/unbenannt6oa.png)
seriously .... wtf ?
I'm still waiting for an explanation to have nothing to do with our dirty minds XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: century on January 29, 2007, 09:16:01 PM
CHUUU LIP!

It's great. Seriously has that WTF Factor, but it's great.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Lunar on January 29, 2007, 11:44:38 PM
Quote from: Keron;296730
I'm still waiting for an explanation to have nothing to do with our dirty minds XD


there is no explanation ._.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: mini*wheat on January 29, 2007, 11:47:53 PM
I love the PV, personally. The whole time I pretty much went "HAHAH! ..what?!" But in a good way. And when she's dancing in front of the urinals, she looks really pretty.

Plus the song is really nice. I like it a lot. :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: donkeykong83 on January 30, 2007, 01:38:55 PM
More wtf-ishness.
(http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07052/PDVD_001.JPG)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Kyobu on January 31, 2007, 01:26:08 AM
LOVE the song and video.

Has the mp3 been uploaded anywhere?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Fracture on January 31, 2007, 02:22:48 AM
^ For sure there's one on Jpopsuki tracker.  It's 192kbps but it's the only rip that I know of right now.

For that matter, if anyone has/finds this song at 320 I'll love you to share it :P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Kyobu on January 31, 2007, 02:47:34 AM
Thanks for the heads up Fracture!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Linus on February 01, 2007, 08:28:24 AM
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/

Her new site is awesome. Click on her mouth XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on February 01, 2007, 09:45:11 AM
Quote from: Keron;298586
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/
Her new site is awesome. Click on her mouth XD
ROFFLE
click on "ai think" :lmao:
see you later alligator! XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on February 01, 2007, 09:47:42 AM
Quote from: Keron;298586
http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/
Her new site is awesome. Click on her mouth XD

ROFFLE
click on "ai think" :lmao:
see you later alligator! XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chocolate on February 01, 2007, 02:27:31 PM
I don't know what is laboratory of belly-sesame-buttons! I read Ai's profile and noticed her size of foot is 22.5cm. I had to measure mine after that. :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: fullyinsane on February 05, 2007, 03:57:56 PM
Quote from: aznkidd;295963
Wow I never heard of her.. but wow can you say wow.. shes gorgeous


hm...one more Otsuka Ai fan was born,,,,i suggest you to start to collect all her stuff A.S.A.P....haha...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: celicagt4 on February 07, 2007, 07:02:04 PM
i'd always thought Ai was more like the cute type... with pinchable cheeks hehe
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tempethegreat on February 10, 2007, 01:21:02 AM
thanks because image sharing...........otsuka ai is kawaii............
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: redux on February 12, 2007, 01:14:22 AM
Ah, I'm just getting into the habit of making Ai tags, these'll come in handy, muchos gracias.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Guchi_Jnr on February 12, 2007, 04:12:07 AM
Her best look ever was at Kobe's a☆nation show in 2005. Her name was on the screen, the band was playing, everyone expected her to look like she did for her single at the time which was "SMILY", and then she popped out of the stage floor with.....
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8847/c00729202333974fe3.jpg)
Her hair went from straight light brown, to a dark red-brown with spiral perm that was so tight, it kinda looked like an afro. It was so fuckin' funny!! Everyone was all excited one second, quickly followed by "Ehhhhhhhh!!"

Wish I could find a better pic of that look.. So funny, and pretty hot!!

Anyways, this was her a few days later, when the perm was almost gone.
(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2350/otsukaailive01dt3.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: daigong on February 12, 2007, 05:55:24 AM
GODDAMN!!! Looking like lion there XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: surezal on February 17, 2007, 04:47:33 PM
Hahaha, I like her hair when it's not-curly :P
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Guchi_Jnr on March 01, 2007, 03:33:11 AM
Saw a poster of "愛 am best" at a record store yesterday, and she's facing the urinal with her dress pulled up, as to have a piss.. XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tempethegreat on March 06, 2007, 04:41:07 AM
i like the new songs of otsuka ai.....
the song title is chulip right....if i not mistake....
but i really like the song............
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: lemonado on March 08, 2007, 06:46:13 AM
her new blonde under a beanie look is soo kawaii.. :heart: :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wakaba_doll on March 09, 2007, 09:42:34 PM
Quote from: Guchi_Jnr;319659
Saw a poster of "愛 am best" at a record store yesterday, and she's facing the urinal with her dress pulled up, as to have a piss.. XD


That's great XD LOL Gotta love Otsuka!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: yukitora on March 11, 2007, 09:00:27 AM
That poster freaks me out X___X
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Tylosaurus Rex on March 12, 2007, 04:17:45 AM
I absolutely adore Ai Otsuka. She's one of the cutest little things I've EVER seen, and her voice is absolutely adorable.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: fullyinsane on March 13, 2007, 03:55:26 PM
hm...i already uploaded all of her songs...[singles + albums]

just check this link...

Ai Otsuka complete discography (http://www.4shared.com/dir/2184647/149188c/Ai_Otsuka.html)

*tell me if im missing something...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: BradVickers on March 13, 2007, 04:00:51 PM
I was kind of disappointed with all the ballads she has been releasing. I like the more upbeat songs. Really liking the new single.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: nox_xie on March 14, 2007, 03:27:22 AM
i like her daisukidayo.. one of best jap song for me..

<-- see under my nickname..
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: redux on March 14, 2007, 05:22:47 AM
Thansk very much for uploading the discography, there was quite  a few B-sides I didn't have.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tophsensei on March 15, 2007, 11:07:15 PM
I just love her piano voice songs. She has a great voice & is quite talented when composing...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: fullyinsane on April 14, 2007, 01:45:07 PM
latest single.....

(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/912/coveraha7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) (http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8079/coverbqp5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

01. LOVE no Theme
02. LOVE no Theme (Instrumental)
03. NEXT SINGLE PREVIEW (White Choco)

Download (http://www.twitter.com/?d=9JROM5QZ)

(http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/867/loveotsukaailovenothemeka6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Download (http://www.twitter.com/?d=HEWF256Y)


* this pv seems like a music video for rabbits instead of Otsuka Ai......
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Muten on April 15, 2007, 01:30:03 AM
Love no theme is really good !  :o , i love Chu-lip too even if the PV is very very strange  ;o
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: nox_xie on April 15, 2007, 10:38:46 AM
d/ling.. thanx to fullyinsane.. i got problem downloading pv.. seem like slot for malaysia dunlod maxxed filled..
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Sev on April 15, 2007, 02:54:13 PM
I love the new single. Thanks for the download, although I already had it. Anyway.. It's really a nice song, and there's something about it that makes me think of Perfume. Must be the electronica sound or something.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: waqwaq on April 15, 2007, 04:32:54 PM
I like her pv alot. very unique with carton characters or power rangers lol   :heart: :heart: only when she sings the love songs then it gets serious   ::)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Miwa ♥ on April 15, 2007, 08:48:01 PM
I like Otsuka's new song alot, because it sounds really unique, so does the PV (the rabbit is really cute! *_*).
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: marktobias on April 16, 2007, 02:26:44 PM
I've been catching up with Ai-chan. It suddenly became summer weather here in the UK and it just feels right to be listening to Otsuka :D

Her new song is lovely, I watched the PV through twice in one go which is something I never normally do. I love the way she can make me feel happy by whatever she creates, that's talent!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aKaoNi on April 17, 2007, 05:42:11 PM
Ahhhhhhh thanks much for the uploards fullyinsane! Definitely gonna have to check em out, I love Ai-Chin, her creativity and weirdness is the sh*T! The rabbit in the new PV is Love-chan an usagi she's been drawing herself for a while now.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: jpfn on April 19, 2007, 07:38:34 AM
I like the new song and pv, "love no theme",
but I liked "I CanChu" as a better title.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: StreakInTheSky on April 23, 2007, 02:48:48 AM
Finally listened to her LOVE single. Makes sense to change her name for this single as it's not Otsuka Ai at all... Sounds like she's trying to break through to the Shibuya Kei scene. The weird PV kinda supports that lol Pretty nice for her first single in the style.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: kiikoi on April 23, 2007, 06:47:43 AM
love-chan looks great in teh love no theme pv LOL XD 3d love-chan
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: edhead999 on April 23, 2007, 07:23:36 AM
I really liked her new song, and the PV was so addicting. Almost to the level of the leek video.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Lunar on April 23, 2007, 08:50:40 PM
Frankly spoken , I really hate the new Single , I dont like that robot'ish voice at all but thats just me^^
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: hiroayu on April 25, 2007, 08:31:46 PM
for new or old Aichan fans, if u want to DL a bunch of stuff i.e lives etc.

go here (http://hiroayu.com/aiotsuka/index.php)


-
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: StreakInTheSky on April 26, 2007, 09:02:09 PM
I wouldn't really call the recent single Otsuka's, It's Love's  debut single :P

I guess you can't really understand this concept much unless you're familiar with other electronic artists that release albums/singles as completely different artists though they're the same person.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: dat on April 27, 2007, 02:12:22 AM
for new or old Aichan fans, if u want to DL a bunch of stuff i.e lives etc.

go here (http://hiroayu.com/aiotsuka/index.php)

thanks :D , i grabbed many stuff there


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Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Muten on May 08, 2007, 10:45:55 AM
for new or old Aichan fans, if u want to DL a bunch of stuff i.e lives etc.

go here (http://hiroayu.com/aiotsuka/index.php)
-

Thanks a lot ! Just what i wanted ^^ .

Draw that few weeks ago :
(http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/vignettes_images/12775485420070508124345.jpg) (http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/2/12775485420070508124345.html)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: philh on May 08, 2007, 11:00:42 AM
I love her new single.  It's been a long time since I heard good quality
electronica music.  (I mean it.)   ;D ;)
Even if it wasn't because it's techno I still love it.  It sounds good to me. O0
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: vergil83 on May 08, 2007, 01:21:58 PM
for new or old Aichan fans, if u want to DL a bunch of stuff i.e lives etc.

go here (http://hiroayu.com/aiotsuka/index.php)


Thanks for the link. Really appreciate it.  :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: jpfn on May 10, 2007, 01:02:29 AM
is there a date for Love's new single yet, the preview sounded good
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on June 11, 2007, 06:35:22 PM
New Single PEACH/HEART
2007.07.25 on sale
CD+DVD AVCD-31269/B 1800 yen
CD only AVCD-31270 1200 yen
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9950/avcd31269cw1.jpg)

Tracklist:
01. PEACH
02. HEART
03. Renai Shashin -Haru-
04. PEACH (Instrumental)
05. HEART (Instrumental)


DL: PEACH (full song) (http://www.filepulse.org/files/140/aedon/PEACH.mp3)

(http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/8028/peachfq8.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: StreakInTheSky on June 12, 2007, 04:08:01 AM
HOT!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: boykun on June 12, 2007, 04:37:57 AM
Oh, nice.


Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Sev on June 13, 2007, 03:47:13 PM
Sounds good. And I might concider buying this just for the tasty cover. :inlove:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Katri~ on June 26, 2007, 11:09:50 AM
PEACH sounds good! ^o^ Nothing special though. The cover is kinda funny.  :lol:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on June 27, 2007, 07:46:42 PM
cover is cool  :D

I just 'discovered' her.. she seems fun to hang around with.

Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: vergil83 on June 28, 2007, 02:55:35 PM
Peach was good. I hope that all her other future releases will be as good as this.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on June 29, 2007, 12:22:03 PM
I have the 'Ai am best' cd..  should I upload it here? Is that allowed or is it already uploaded somewhere?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: sh15uya on June 29, 2007, 12:29:23 PM
the Peach PV is really fun xD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: amuse on June 30, 2007, 03:29:13 AM
Finally new pv  :w00t:!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: StreakInTheSky on June 30, 2007, 05:36:00 AM
Don't really care for the song but the PV was pretty cool haha
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on June 30, 2007, 08:52:12 PM
Could someone tell me what this is?

It's like a PB but smaller.. I can't find it on the usual online shops.. what is it/title?

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4775/naamloosba7.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: DaViNCHI on June 30, 2007, 09:04:45 PM
Could someone tell me what this is?

It's like a PB but smaller.. I can't find it on the usual online shops.. what is it/title?

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4775/naamloosba7.jpg)
thats Otsuka ai debut PB " Kimi iro Omoi". It was released on 2005.
  http://www.channel-ai.com/gallery/v/kimiiro/ Scans from PB.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: donkeykong83 on July 01, 2007, 05:36:46 AM
I thought PEACH sucked. Its like Smily -part 2- or something. Just not as catchy and more boring. I also find the PV more lame than funny. Kinda like Chu-Lip.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on July 01, 2007, 10:54:33 AM
thanks DaVinchi for clearing that up!  :)

edit: lmao.. the seller wants 30,- euros for it, but it's only 8.50 @ HMV / Amazon
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on July 06, 2007, 04:04:15 PM
Headsup: Ai Otsuka will perform @ Live Earth in Japan

http://liveearth.msn.com/concerts/japan

Her pic is even on the first row, above Koda Kumi and Linkin park  XD Is she really that big or is it coincidance?

If anyone can find video footage.. please link or upload, because I don't think they'll broadcast it here.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Leira on July 07, 2007, 05:25:39 AM
I'm watching her sing now~ :D :D :D She's so cute! >w<
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Iamabowl on July 08, 2007, 02:23:22 AM
for new or old Aichan fans, if u want to DL a bunch of stuff i.e lives etc.

go here (http://hiroayu.com/aiotsuka/index.php)
-

I've been trying to sign up for a few days now and the registration email never gets sent :( stupid email.php bug
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: dcrux on July 16, 2007, 05:39:36 PM
I thought PEACH sucked. Its like Smily -part 2- or something. Just not as catchy and more boring. I also find the PV more lame than funny. Kinda like Chu-Lip.
I totally agree, her songs are starting to sound the same. I guess that's what usually happens to artists after a while.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on July 31, 2007, 05:26:24 PM
2 albums from Ai-chin in September!

9/26 LOVE PiECE
CD+DVD AVCD-23396/B
CD only AVCD-23397

4th album, 11 tracks.
DVD includes PVs for HEART, Kumuriuta, tba track & U-Boat (U-Boat is first press only).
First Press: color case (6 colors); photobook for CD only edition

9/26 愛 am BEST!! (CD only edition)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aKaoNi on August 08, 2007, 05:48:39 PM
Wow I've seen this thread before but failed to realize the PB was uploaded, any chance we can get a reup?

Ai-Chin is tops btw!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aKaoNi on August 08, 2007, 05:55:05 PM
I have yet to see the PV for peach but I definitely agree it sounds like another version of Smiley, I wonder if the record execs told her to try and put another of the same song out to forumlate sales. However, I think Heart shoulda been the lead, I love that song, it's good stuff!

And thanks for the news Aedon! I've been looking forward to her album since I started listening to her late last year, that's gon be sweet having the PV for Heart and UBoat! So she'll be re-releaseing Ai am Best as CD Only eh?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: JohnStar on August 09, 2007, 11:50:28 AM
I thought PEACH sucked. Its like Smily -part 2- or something. Just not as catchy and more boring. I also find the PV more lame than funny. Kinda like Chu-Lip.

Yes I would have to agree as well. I don't really like these really fast pace songs from her. I prefer the more slower type songs eg Planetarium. Although I guess at some point artists are going to run out of ideas and have similar songs.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 24, 2007, 03:59:41 PM
I'm totally addicted to Aichin now.. I want to buy one of the concert DVDs.. Which one do you recommend? I'm leaning towards the "Love is Born" DVD because it is outdoors, whch always gives a nice vibe..

Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: donkeykong83 on August 25, 2007, 06:17:00 AM
"Love Is Born" is a good choice I guess. Since its outdoor theres this part where a bug flies around and interrupts the concert and Ai was running away screaming fearing that it might land on her. Once it flew away it came back again a few minutes later and Ai went running again. :rofl:

There were lesser crowds compared to her indoor concerts though.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 25, 2007, 09:43:15 AM
Yeah I read about that (the bug).. poor Aichin haha.

Check out the new album cover:

(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2588/lovepieceok8.jpg)

Love Piece
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 26, 2007, 09:12:07 PM
Here are some mediocre scans of the "Love is Born 2006" dvd booklet --> http://www.sendspace.com/file/j3ib5z

Aichin made me realise there's a huge world outside of h!p.. and she also stopped making me buy h!p stuff.. (for now at least haha).. she also made me broke.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: xkwanwahx on August 29, 2007, 02:40:38 PM
Yeaaa...some of her slow songs are good.  I remember I first got into her after listening to planetarium
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on August 29, 2007, 05:50:01 PM
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4752/loveworldyf7.jpg)

Quote from: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/070828.html
大塚 愛 作品集「LOVE WORLD」

2007年9月25日発売
B5変型/128ページ/定価2,800円(税込)

音楽雑誌「B-PASS」にて2004年5月から2006年7月まで連載された「大塚 愛のLOVE WORLD ~eye love pictures.~」が帰ってきます。
スラムで生きる女の表情や、風俗街で働く女の体など「女」をテーマに、カメラマン/大塚 愛がタイ・バンコクで撮り下ろした150点あまりの写真を掲載。
写真からイメージした詩も添えた、書籍版「LOVE WORLD」が完成しました。
さらに、撮影旅行を記録した制作の裏側も公開。全25回の連載をまとめた"Complete Collection"では、当時の思いを大塚 愛自身の言葉で振り返ります。

A book of photos taken by Aichin? :?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: sh15uya on August 29, 2007, 06:16:25 PM
it's a collection of her photos ( taken by her and not ) from the B-Pass mag
samples here (http://www.shinko-music.co.jp/feature/otsukaai/)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 29, 2007, 06:46:54 PM
From Channel Ai:

Love World
¥ 2,800 (~ $24.50 US)
128 pg
ISBN: 978-4-401-62265-8
Publisher: Shinko Music Entertainment
Release Date: September 25, 2007

This photobook is a collection of the photographs from Ai's B-PASS Magazine column, 大塚 愛のLOVE WORLD 〜eye love pictures.〜. Taken and/or directed by Ai, these photos follow the theme of 'Woman' (and presumably 'Love,' as well, based on the title) through the red-light districts and poorer areas of Bangkok, Thailand.

Available for Pre-Order @
Amazon Japan (Ships Internationally)
Shinko Music (Pretty much Japan Only)

For those with access, if you can pre-order from Shinko Music, you will receive a set of 5 postcards, featuring some of the photos from the book.
Also, you will be entered into a random drawing for one of ten postcards autographed by Ai herself!

--------------------

Not sure about this one, it'll be interesting for sure, but it seems kinda depressing.. I like Aichin more for her happy happy stuff. When I listen to Ai's songs it cheers me up..

----------------------

Unconfirmed tracklist for the new album:

01. Mirai Taxi (Future Taxi)
02. Yumekui (Dream eater)
03. Mackerel’s canned food
04. PEACH
05. Kumuriuta (err... yeah, still don't know)
06. Hoshi no Tango (Tango of the Stars)
07. Katorisenkou (Mosquito Coil)
08. Frienger
09. CHU-LIP
10. HEART
11. Renai Shashin (Love Photograph)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: subpain on September 24, 2007, 01:40:00 AM
I'm so torn on whether to buy the new album or not. I have loved her singles, but there isn't really enough new material on it to convince me 100%  :O
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on September 24, 2007, 07:45:19 AM
If you can afford it, get the LE version with DVD.. it comes in a random color case :)

I'm thinking about buying the Love World book.. here are some more previews:

http://loveai.over-blog.com/article-12531221.html
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: hydeo1 on September 24, 2007, 03:01:06 PM
someone listened the new album??

i downaloading right now hope stay good like her other songs :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: schol3s on September 29, 2007, 02:43:51 PM
ai otsuka feb 2005 pb.zip
DOWNLOAD
http://filedump.jphip.com/daigong/ai_otsuka-KIMI_IRO_OMOI_feb_2005.zip (http://filedump.jphip.com/daigong/ai_otsuka-KIMI_IRO_OMOI_feb_2005.zip)

why i can't download anything from here.... same for Koda Kumi thread...
i just can't access this site... it will just display an error page whenever i try to open it..
can someone help....
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: aedon on November 15, 2007, 12:16:01 PM
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8272/10036609557wr7.th.jpg) (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10036609557wr7.jpg)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on November 28, 2007, 04:05:20 PM
Am I the only one who prefers the new 'Love' song (White Choco) to the new Ai song (Pocketto)? Pocket is ok, but she has way better ballads imo.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: xerony on December 23, 2007, 09:44:35 PM
Otsuka Ai made some nice songs. It's energetic music  :)
I really liked her new album
Her show appearances where funny to see too.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: lovai on July 02, 2008, 05:19:04 AM
 wow ,she is so cute, i love her for many years.
and sometimes she is so beautiful and cool
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: coachie on October 03, 2008, 04:07:00 PM
Hey guys, I need some advice here ^^

I'm planning on getting her first three albums and usually I would go for the LE without second thought but as these are CD+DVD I was wondering are the keep cases the normal ones or the big ones (for 2 and more discs)? Because if they are the big ones (like with Ayu's albums) I think I'll stick with the normal dvd-less version of the albums.

Can someone clear that up for me?
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Guchi_Jnr on October 03, 2008, 08:31:50 PM
^ Haven't bought any myself, but I'm pretty sure when I saw them the shops, they were in the bigger/deeper cases..
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on October 03, 2008, 10:54:31 PM
Yeah +1. IIRC, Love Punch LE and Love Jam LE come in the bigger cases.

For Love Cook there are three versions, one with DVD, one with picturebook and one with photobook. The latter two are harder to get. I'm not sure if the DVD version has the thicker case.

If I may make a suggestion, the normal versions of the cds are good enough. The DVD content is also available on her Ai am Best CD+DVD.. well, not all of it, but the main stuff is. It's not that many anyway, just a couple PVs and/or an interview.

edit: now that I'm here, I'd like to say Love Punch is underrated!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: coachie on October 03, 2008, 11:42:52 PM
^ yeah, I looked up the DVD contents on Wiki and it really seems not worth it!

Thanks guys ^^

Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on October 05, 2008, 01:22:06 PM
edit: nevermind, I figured it out.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on November 30, 2008, 02:36:42 PM
Sorry for the double post, but does anybody have an idea what this is:

http://www.hmv.co.jp/Product/detail.asp?site=mailmagart&SKU=3001023

Babelfish translation:

"Separate angular matte aggregate power special edition"   ??! :lol:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: StreakInTheSky on December 01, 2008, 12:28:07 PM
It's like "Seperate Kadokawa(publishing company) all effort special"

really doesn't say what it is since I'm not familiar with that kind of book. But from looking at other "all effort special" books it's a "mook" or single issue magazine about her.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on December 01, 2008, 02:24:54 PM
ah I see, thanks for the info!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on June 30, 2009, 07:51:53 PM
Thread bump for a recent Ai pic:

(http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9839/up166521.th.jpg) (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/up166521.jpg/)

Still as beautiful as ever. Ai is still my all time #1 artist.. no idol group can ever compare to her imo.

Quick update what's she's been doing:

- love letter live house tour:
http://www.yesasia.com/global/otsuka-ai-love-letter-tour-2009-channel-keshite-ai-chan-neru-japan/1016472717-0-0-0-en/info.html (http://www.yesasia.com/global/otsuka-ai-love-letter-tour-2009-channel-keshite-ai-chan-neru-japan/1016472717-0-0-0-en/info.html)

Another amazingdvd. I have her 8 concert dvds, and they're all great. Highlights of this one include the funk version of chu-lip, one x time works amazingly well live, print club member introduction, and overall great performance by everybody. The songs in the fisrt half are kidna similar, but they work really well together.

-preparation for the love is born 6th anniversary tour!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 14, 2009, 02:03:59 PM
2010 calendar announced! ---> http://www.yesasia.com/us/otsuka-ai-2010-calendar-japan-version/1021062717-0-0-0-en/info.html (http://www.yesasia.com/us/otsuka-ai-2010-calendar-japan-version/1021062717-0-0-0-en/info.html)

B2 size as well!!  XD

Sorry AKB48, I'm getting this  :)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Masa on August 28, 2009, 06:07:41 PM
2010 Calendar Preview
(http://picroda.jphip.com/data/jphip7729.jpg)
http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5503895.html (http://mall.cau1.com/t/postarcarendar/item5503895.html)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 28, 2009, 09:29:41 PM
^I don't think that's the preview of the calender. That's the standard bye bye promo pic they use for when a pic isn't available yet.

Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 30, 2009, 11:51:37 AM
Quote
In reference to your recent order, our suppliers have informed us that the following item(s) is/are currently not available.

Catalog No.    Title    Quantity
1014455670    Otsuka Ai LOVE LETTER Tour 2009 Tour Pamphlet    


....no!!!!!!!  :banghead:

1. I'll never be able to get it now.  :(
2. My AKB48 book could've been here weeks ago instead of waiting for this item  :nervous
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on September 08, 2009, 01:15:41 PM
This is the 2010 calender:

(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8053/naamloosm.jpg)

Looks classy! I wonder if it's still B2 sized.. it looks square.

The pic is from Love is Born 6th anniversary. All those goods are up as well ---> http://shop.mu-mo.net/st/event/0909ai/ (http://shop.mu-mo.net/st/event/0909ai/)



edit: to avoid making a fourth consecutive post  :nervous

Happy birthday Aichin!!!  :cow: 09-09-09!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on October 15, 2009, 02:02:14 PM
New album cover:

(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/7007/amdvdl.jpg)

Promo pic:

(http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/6205/amcdz.jpg)

I don't like them  :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on October 21, 2009, 04:02:03 PM
What's the point of a B2 size calender if you're gonna use square pics?!  In that case, just make it a square calender, because this looks kinda stupid:

(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/2526/otsukaai2010calendar2.th.jpg) (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/otsukaai2010calendar2.jpg/)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Mucca on October 21, 2009, 04:11:39 PM
Looks like Ai is going for sexytimes in her new video:

aisu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98yBsc_A5AM#normal)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on October 21, 2009, 04:20:52 PM
uch..  :(  that doesn't suit her at all and the new version ruined the song   :doh:

All calender pics:
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9569/coverbko.th.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/coverbko.jpg/) (http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5864/janfeb.th.jpg) (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/janfeb.jpg/) (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8632/julaugy.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/julaugy.jpg/) (http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7002/marapr.th.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/marapr.jpg/) (http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6325/mayjun.th.jpg) (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/mayjun.jpg/) (http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/1166/novdec.th.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/novdec.jpg/) (http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7514/sepoct.th.jpg) (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/sepoct.jpg/)

Pro:
- black and white looks classy
- not your typical idol calender haha

Con:
- Ai is the colorful type, I think a b/w calender might get boring fast
- Some of the shots are kinda weird

Not sure if it's worth the money.. I only really like 3 or 4 pages. The cover is probably the best shot.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on October 29, 2009, 10:48:30 PM
Another new pv:

IS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGYkHP1FcyE#normal)

Nice song!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: freakn_emo on October 31, 2009, 05:49:49 AM
wow....i am not diggin that hairstyle at all
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on November 20, 2009, 12:54:26 PM
^It's only for the PV. She tends to go all out with the wacky stuff sometimes.

Some of my stuff:

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5765/p1010010nx.jpg)

...of course I forgot to put some of it in the pic  :doh: Posters and T-shirts and stuff.

Albums:
Otsuka Ai – Ai Am Best (CD+DVD, First Press)
Otsuka Ai – Love Cook (CD+Photobook Limited Edition)
Otsuka Ai – Love Piece (CD+DVD, First Press, Purple Version)
Otsuka Ai – Love Punch (CD+DVD)

Singles:
Otsuka Ai – Bye Bye (CD+DVD Limited Edition)
Otsuka Ai – Dai Suki Da Yo (CD+DVD)
Otsuka Ai – Kurage, Nagareboshi (5th Anniversary Limited Edition)
Otsuka Ai – Kurage, Nagareboshi (CD +DVD 5th Anniversary Limited Edition)
Otsuka Ai – Yumekui (CD+DVD, First Press Digibook)

DVD:
- Otsuka Ai – Ai am Best Tour 2007 ~Best na Content ni Meccha Ai wo Komento!!!~ at Tokyo International Forum Hall A on 9th of July 2007 (Special Edition, First Press)
- Otsuka Ai – Jam Punch Tour 2005 ~Kondoru no pantsu ga kui kondoru~ (Special Edition)
- Otsuka Ai – Love Cook Tour 2006 - Mascara Mainichi Tsukete Mascara at Osaka-Jo Hall on 9th of May 2006
- Otsuka Ai – Love is Born ~3rd Anniversary 2006~ at Hibiya Yagai Ongaku-Do on 9th of September 2006
- Otsuka Ai – Love is Born  ~4th Anniversary 2007~ at Hibiya-Yagai Ongaku-Do on 9th of September 2007 (First Press)
- Otsuka Ai – Love is Born ~5th Anniversary 2008~ at Osaka-Jo Ongaku-Do on 9th of September 2008
- Otsuka Ai – LOVE PiECE tour 2008 (~Megane Kakenakya Yume ga Nee!~ at Pacifico Yokohama on 1st of May 2008
- Otsuka Ai - Love Letter Tour 2009 - Channel Keshite Ai-chan Neru! - at Zepp Tokyo on 1st of March 2009

Books:
Otsuka Ai – Kadokawa Special Mook
Otsuka Ai – Kimi iro omoi Photobook
Otsuka Ai – Love Jam Sheet Music
Otsuka Ai – Tokyo Friends The Movie (Book)

Other:
Otsuka Ai – A-Nation ’08 Muffler
Otsuka Ai –Double Sided Tokyo Friends Miniposter (2x)
Otsuka Ai – Love is Born ~5th Anniversary 2008~ T-Shirt w/ bag
Otsuka Ai – Poster
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Marian on December 17, 2009, 12:05:17 PM
Quote
Ai Otsuka does Olympic song for Fuji TV
Thu, December 17, 2009 (4:49am EST)
While L'Arc~en~Ciel provides the theme song for NHK's coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, singer Ai Otsuka (27) will do the same for Fuji TV. Her "LUCKY☆STAR" will be used in the network's coverage of events such as figure skating and curling, which will feature medal-aspiring athletes Miki Ando (21) and Mari Motohashi (23), respectively.

"LUCKY☆STAR," a bright and uptempo tune, took about two and a half months to complete after Fuji TV requested the theme song from Otsuka in early September. It is expected to be released as a single in the spring.

The Winter Olympics are being held on February 12-28, 2010.

http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5599 (http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5599)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on December 31, 2009, 01:00:49 PM
This is one of my favorite performances, it's so young and restless  XD

Ai Otsuka - PRETTY VOICE ( LIVE ) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MizQNBh3-f8#ws)

Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on February 01, 2010, 02:56:51 PM
2010 calendar announced!

Sorry AKB48, I'm getting this  :)

and so I did:

(http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/1379/p1010006s.th.jpg) (http://img222.imageshack.us/i/p1010006s.jpg/)

I'm a bit disappointed, it could have been so much better.  :oops:

- The black/white seems unnecessary. It would still be a classy calendar if it was in color.
- Ai looks depressed in almost every shot  :nervous it's
- The pics are grainy as hell... maybe they did it on purpose to add to the artsy theme, but I don't like it. You have to stand a couple meters away to make the pic look better  :oops:

The good thing is that the paper quality is insane. The thickest paper I've ever seen on such a calendar.  :thumbup

So yeah, there are definitely some great shots in it, but they went too far in making it look classy. It's dark and somewhat depressing and it doesn't feel like 'Ai'.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tat2330 on February 03, 2010, 12:56:20 PM
^It's only for the PV. She tends to go all out with the wacky stuff sometimes.

Some of my stuff:

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5765/p1010010nx.jpg)

...of course I forgot to put some of it in the pic  :doh: Posters and T-shirts and stuff.

Albums:
Otsuka Ai – Ai Am Best (CD+DVD, First Press)
Otsuka Ai – Love Cook (CD+Photobook Limited Edition)
Otsuka Ai – Love Piece (CD+DVD, First Press, Purple Version)
Otsuka Ai – Love Punch (CD+DVD)

Singles:
Otsuka Ai – Bye Bye (CD+DVD Limited Edition)
Otsuka Ai – Dai Suki Da Yo (CD+DVD)
Otsuka Ai – Kurage, Nagareboshi (5th Anniversary Limited Edition)
Otsuka Ai – Kurage, Nagareboshi (CD +DVD 5th Anniversary Limited Edition)
Otsuka Ai – Yumekui (CD+DVD, First Press Digibook)

DVD:
- Otsuka Ai – Ai am Best Tour 2007 ~Best na Content ni Meccha Ai wo Komento!!!~ at Tokyo International Forum Hall A on 9th of July 2007 (Special Edition, First Press)
- Otsuka Ai – Jam Punch Tour 2005 ~Kondoru no pantsu ga kui kondoru~ (Special Edition)
- Otsuka Ai – Love Cook Tour 2006 - Mascara Mainichi Tsukete Mascara at Osaka-Jo Hall on 9th of May 2006
- Otsuka Ai – Love is Born ~3rd Anniversary 2006~ at Hibiya Yagai Ongaku-Do on 9th of September 2006
- Otsuka Ai – Love is Born  ~4th Anniversary 2007~ at Hibiya-Yagai Ongaku-Do on 9th of September 2007 (First Press)
- Otsuka Ai – Love is Born ~5th Anniversary 2008~ at Osaka-Jo Ongaku-Do on 9th of September 2008
- Otsuka Ai – LOVE PiECE tour 2008 (~Megane Kakenakya Yume ga Nee!~ at Pacifico Yokohama on 1st of May 2008
- Otsuka Ai - Love Letter Tour 2009 - Channel Keshite Ai-chan Neru! - at Zepp Tokyo on 1st of March 2009

Books:
Otsuka Ai – Kadokawa Special Mook
Otsuka Ai – Kimi iro omoi Photobook
Otsuka Ai – Love Jam Sheet Music
Otsuka Ai – Tokyo Friends The Movie (Book)

Other:
Otsuka Ai – A-Nation ’08 Muffler
Otsuka Ai –Double Sided Tokyo Friends Miniposter (2x)
Otsuka Ai – Love is Born ~5th Anniversary 2008~ T-Shirt w/ bag
Otsuka Ai – Poster

Nice Collection u have :D
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on March 06, 2010, 03:52:34 PM
^thanks (:

PV for her new single:

大塚愛 - LUCKY☆STAR PVProbeer onze nieuwe player (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcbvto)

Hmm.. hate to say it, but even I am kinda losing track of Aichin  :oops: Looking forward to the love is born 6th anniv. dvd and documentary though!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on April 05, 2010, 02:04:15 PM
^apparently that is the coupling song and this is the new single:

Zokkondition + CHU-LIP (Music Station - 02.04.2010) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfuRu4Dhk_0#ws)

Kinda similar vibe to Bye Bye.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on April 14, 2010, 01:59:08 PM
Promo vid for her new illustration book: http://web.1week.cc/SiteTop/news/1685/ (http://web.1week.cc/SiteTop/news/1685/)

Love the new hair   :)

The weekly sales for Zokkondition are 11,980  :O 6th place... truly saddening.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: chaz9891 on April 19, 2010, 04:44:48 PM
Otsuka Ai - Zokkondition + Talk [CDTV - 18 Apr 10].ts
(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/6101/2mxek3a.jpg)
DOWNLOAD (http://ugotfile.com/file/1156966/Otsuka%20Ai%20-%20Zokkondition%20%20%20Talk%20%5BCDTV%20-%2018%20Apr%2010%5D.ts)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on June 30, 2010, 07:46:40 PM
http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6273 (http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6273)

 :O2
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 16, 2010, 11:18:24 AM
New single: I <3 XXX
Release: 2009.09.08

PV:
大塚 愛 I♥XXX (PV) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erK98BCEm-s&feature=player_embedded#ws)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 29, 2010, 06:58:59 PM
2011 calendar preview

(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8571/2011cl038ka.th.jpg) (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/2011cl038ka.jpg/)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on September 09, 2010, 10:13:04 AM
It's 9/9 so it's Aichin's birthday!!

Interestingly, there is no Love is Born concert on her actual Bday this year, but it's on the 11th and 12th in Yokohama and Osaka.

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8721/eventotsukaai02.gif)

edit: new single promo pic

(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7103/100908otsukaaitop.th.jpg) (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/100908otsukaaitop.jpg/)

Single sold around 5500 on the first day, entering the charts at #6. Dropped to #9 today. That's well below SNSD and AKB48's French Kiss subunit sales :/
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Masa on September 13, 2010, 05:28:00 PM
Quote
Ai Otsuka expecting first child

Sat, September 11, 2010 (11:16am EDT)

On Saturday, singer Ai Otsuka (28) held a live performance in Yokohama, her first concert since announcing her marriage to RIP SLYME rapper SU (36) in June. During the concert's encore, right before her final song, she revealed to her fans that she is currently pregnant and is expected to give birth in spring of next year. Otsuka said that she learned she was pregnant this summer. Newspapers are reporting that she is now in her third month, with a due date in April. She stated that after her concert on the following day, she will likely not do any more live performances until after the baby is born. However, she plans to keep doing her other work as much as possible, including television and radio appearances. She will also continue with her musical activities even after the childbirth.
http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6611 (http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6611)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on September 25, 2010, 11:02:16 PM
2011 Calendar:

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3457/20100915035.th.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/20100915035.jpg/) (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/787/20100915037.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/i/20100915037.jpg/) (http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6305/20100915038.th.jpg) (http://img295.imageshack.us/i/20100915038.jpg/) (http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/80/20100915039.th.jpg) (http://img299.imageshack.us/i/20100915039.jpg/) (http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9758/20100915040.th.jpg) (http://img227.imageshack.us/i/20100915040.jpg/) (http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/2866/20100915041.th.jpg) (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/20100915041.jpg/)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: wor000 on October 04, 2010, 09:32:16 AM
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] [vob]

http://www.fileserve.com/list/jeXdr6N (http://www.fileserve.com/list/jeXdr6N)

List :

Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - Bye Bye.VOB
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - Cherish.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - Frienger.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - Happy Days.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - IS.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - Kurage, Nagareboshi.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - LOVE MUSiC.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - Renai Shashin.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - SMILY.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - U-Boat.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - さくらんぼ.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - クラゲ、流れ星.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - ネコに風船.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - ビー玉.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - プラネタリウム.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - 大好きだよ。.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - 桃ノ花ビラ.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - 甘えんぼ.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - 金魚花火.vob
Otsuka Ai [大塚愛] - 黒毛和牛上塩タン焼680円.vob
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on November 23, 2010, 10:16:16 AM
(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7913/74287141696019630416015.jpg)

Pregnant Aichin pic  XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on January 22, 2011, 11:33:41 AM
Ai X Hello Kitty

(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7074/110120.jpg)

http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/110120.html (http://www.avexnet.or.jp/ai/news/110120.html)

Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on February 24, 2011, 09:55:24 AM
Loveis Born 7th Anniversary DVD preview:

大塚 愛 / 【LOVE IS BORN】~7th Anniversary 2010~/ダイジェスト (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNK62dXJS_g#ws)

Blu-ray version available again  :twothumbs

Off-shot pics here! (http://img375.imageshack.us/g/o0682051210745692893.jpg/)

Setlist:
1 愛
2 Is
3 ゾッ婚ディション
4 ハニカミジェーン
5 アクション10.5
6 Always Together
7 桃ノ花ビラ
8 ネコに風船
9 金魚花火
10 LOVE LETTER
11 恋愛写真
12 プラネタリウム
13 Birthday Song
14 ロケットスニーカー
15 さくらんぼ
16 未来タクシー
17 LUCKY☆STAR

EN1 チケット(9/12のみ)
EN2 CHU-LIP
EN3 I ♥ ×××
EN4 さくらんぼ(9/12のみ)

As expected, a lot of slow songs for pregnant Aichin  XD
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on April 17, 2011, 12:16:45 PM
(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3975/20110324otsukaai.th.jpg) (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/20110324otsukaai.jpg/)

Aichin became a mommy on 03-24! It's a girl! They're keeping the name private.

Congrats Ai and Su!!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on April 26, 2011, 01:50:41 AM
With thanks to youtuber BMW2o6 :cow:   Ai Otsuka - Haneari Tamago 【羽ありたまご】  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9f_WQqcmfM)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on July 19, 2011, 10:26:07 PM
New digital single:

Ai Otsuka - Action 10.5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo9HqV_SJvY#)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on September 09, 2011, 11:07:51 AM
Happy birthday Aichin!

This is the first time since 8 years there will not be a Love is Born concert... I feel so empty  :lol:

She promised to come back... so after her baby is a bit bigger, I hope we can see a whole new Aichin with some fresh new songs  :thumbup
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Yoshino on September 09, 2011, 09:17:56 PM
 :otomerika:
AI OTSUKA-LOVE IS BORN 6th-Birthday Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw3NVXmTuSA#)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on September 08, 2012, 06:25:23 PM
Ai san, お誕生日おめでとうございます!!!

Ai Otsuka turns 30 years old today, 9月9日-

Truly one of the most talented pop singers there is, hoping she has a great day with her family, and may the coming year
bring many happy moments for Ai and her husband as they are chasing their toddler around the house!!


(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip12986.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip12986.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip12988.jpg)
 (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip12988.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip12990.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip12990.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip12987.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip12987.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip12989.jpg)

Sorry to make Ai sing for us on her birthday, but this is one of her most beautiful songs-    甘えんぼ   (Amaenbo)


甘えんぼ (Amaenbo) - Ai Otsuka.flv {with thanks to doubletntd}
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=covun6-einY)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: JFC on August 07, 2013, 05:06:12 AM
Damn, almost a year since the last post.

Let's fix that, and let's do so by getting ready to say "Welcome BACK Aichin!"  :)

Quote
Otsuka Ai to release her first single in 3 years
August 5, 2013

It's been revealed that Otsuka Ai will be releasing a new single titled "Re:NAME" on October 9. 

This year marks Otsuka's 10th anniversary and "Re:NAME" will be her first single of 2013. Aside the title track, it will include two other new songs called "Hello me" and "Toilet Paper Blues".

The single will be released in 5 different versions: CD+DVD Edition, Limited Edition, CD Edition, mu-mo Shop Edition, and Fan Club Edition. The DVD will include the video clip for "Re:NAME" and its making footage. Meanwhile, Limited Edition will come with a 24-page booklet containing pictures, lyrics, and a message. Furthermore, the mu-mo Shop Edition will enclose a DVD with live footage from 'LOVE IS BORN 9th Anniversary 2012' and an audio commentary.

-----------------------------------------------

<Re:NAME>


CD:
01. Re:NAME
02. Hello me
03. Toilet Paper Blues
04. Re:NAME -Instrumental-
05. Hello me -Instrumental-


DVD:
Re:NAME -Music clip-
Special Footage: Making


Limited Edition BOOK:
24-page special booklet


・PHOTO
・Lyrics & Message


mu-mo Shop Edition DVD:
・"LOVE IS BORN 9th Anniversary 2012" Live Footage
・Otsuka Ai Audio Commentary
FULL ARTICLE LINK - http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/08/otsuka-ai-to-release-her-first-single-in-10-years (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/08/otsuka-ai-to-release-her-first-single-in-10-years)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 24, 2013, 03:47:52 PM
Super excited for sure, but I'm almost convinced it's gonna be another slow song...

Huge Aichin fan, but I didn't even enjoy the latest Love is Born that much since it was pretty much all the slow and jazzy songs.
Makes sense though, it would have been awkward for "old" Aichin to keep being crazy and intense like during the Love Punch era  :lol:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on August 27, 2013, 04:39:09 PM
Covers are out!

http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/08/otsuka-ai-unveils-new-artist-photo-jacket-covers-for-rename (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/08/otsuka-ai-unveils-new-artist-photo-jacket-covers-for-rename)

Not sure if it's the hair, white theme or simply aging, but dayum... I'm not digging that look.
Especially the LE version, she looks like some recovering patient or something  :oops:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tsutomo on August 30, 2013, 01:19:30 AM
me too, first thing that came to my mind looking these covers was "holly shit, Ai is in a rehab nowadays?!?".
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on September 09, 2013, 04:30:47 PM
Happy Birthday Ai san!!!

You wear it well!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip16099.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip16100.jpg)(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip16098.jpg)

 :heart: :deco: :wub: :w00t: :twothumbs


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I10VdQOl_Mk&feature=related (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I10VdQOl_Mk&feature=related)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on March 20, 2014, 06:21:48 PM
LOVE IS BORN ~10th Anniversary 2013~ DVD and Blu-ray is out!

大塚 愛 ai otsuka / 「LOVE IS BORN~10th Anniversary 2013~」ダイジェスト映像 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUapCIlG8LM#ws)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on March 22, 2014, 02:51:32 AM
I recently bought this single, CD plus DVD,
Yay!
Title: Re: NAME
Release date: 2013-10-09

(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip21395.jpg)



http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IqkHpjDuKG0 (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IqkHpjDuKG0)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on April 01, 2014, 12:49:17 PM
New single "More More" (モアモア) coming out on May 21, 2014!

I really hope she'll do another old school happy or wacky song again, but it seems like she dropped that image completely...
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: Yoshino on June 11, 2014, 09:50:21 PM
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip24373.jpg)

Ai looking a tad different yesterday at an NTT ceremony where she was named the ambassador for their "Smart Light Heartbeat Project". :huhuh

大塚愛、1万人の心音で楽曲制作へ 「スマート光ハートビートプロジェクト」記者発表会(1) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFLnPNAlZLw#ws)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tsutomo on June 12, 2014, 04:46:46 AM
she is looking older than Seiko Matsuda now  :panic: :panic: :panic:
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: JFC on February 16, 2015, 06:56:24 AM
aramajapan.com - Ai Otsuka to Release New Album (http://aramajapan.com/news/music/newrelease/ai-otsuka-to-release-new-album/16612/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/music/newrelease/ai-otsuka-to-release-new-album/16612/ (http://aramajapan.com/news/music/newrelease/ai-otsuka-to-release-new-album/16612/)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: JFC on February 18, 2015, 04:28:42 AM
^
Follow-up.
Quote
Otsuka Ai to release her 7th album
February 17, 2015

Otsuka Ai will release her 7th original album, titled "LOVE TRiCKY", on April 22.

For the album, Otsuka worked with STUDIO APARTMENT's Abe Noboru (cap). This is also the first album in which all songs were composed by the singer herself. Electronica will be the underlying sound with different tones and voice expressions fused into it.

The jacket covers and track list can be seen below [after the link].

Sources: Billboard Japan (http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/image/25917/1), Real Sound (http://realsound.jp/2015/02/post-2493.html)
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/02/otsuka-ai-to-release-her-7th-album (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2015/02/otsuka-ai-to-release-her-7th-album)
- http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/image/25917/1 (http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/image/25917/1)
- http://realsound.jp/2015/02/post-2493.html (http://realsound.jp/2015/02/post-2493.html)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: mixedmedia on April 05, 2015, 10:18:25 AM
Preview of the songs from her upcoming album. Thoughts?

http://youtu.be/MK9mjfpIkSw (http://youtu.be/MK9mjfpIkSw)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: tsutomo on April 06, 2015, 02:29:33 AM
I loved it. will probably be the best album of 2015. here's me hoping to see her and Perfume together in a festival. and with Up Up Girls Kakkokari too!
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: ゲキカラ on April 06, 2015, 08:33:40 PM
Preview of the songs from her upcoming album. Thoughts?

http://youtu.be/MK9mjfpIkSw (http://youtu.be/MK9mjfpIkSw)

Sounds very different to the previous albums of hers that I've heard - a mature and sexy Ai.  And, while she's always been beautiful, Ai looks simply stunning here!   :heart:

Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SpyderMunky on April 11, 2015, 06:56:18 PM
Preview of the songs from her upcoming album. Thoughts?

http://youtu.be/MK9mjfpIkSw (http://youtu.be/MK9mjfpIkSw)

I had to run to FamilyMart and purchase an iTunes card to download two of the songs, and pre-order the album.
It has a Kylie Minogue feel to it and it's awesome!! Can't wait till the album is released.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on January 18, 2017, 12:45:06 AM
Hooray Otsuka san!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip50558.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip50558.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip50559.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip50559.jpg)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip50560.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip50560.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/t/jphip50561.jpg) (http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip50561.jpg)



http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2017/01/details-on-otsuka-ais-new-single-watashi-revealed
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on January 21, 2017, 03:46:25 AM
^ More news coverage

http://aramajapan.com/news/music/ai-otsuka-reveals-stunning-visuals-for-her-new-single-i/69526/
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on February 05, 2017, 01:28:32 AM
Check it out yo!

(http://picroda.jphip.com/japanese/jphip51031.jpg)


大塚 愛 ai otsuka / 私 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TfvT0lzgFA)
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: JFC on February 05, 2017, 02:06:38 AM
^
AramaJapan.com - Ai Otsuka Walks Around the City in Solitude in “Watashi” PV (http://aramajapan.com/news/music/musicvideo/ai-otsuka-walks-around-the-city-in-solitude-in-watashi-pv/70602/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/music/musicvideo/ai-otsuka-walks-around-the-city-in-solitude-in-watashi-pv/70602/
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: JFC on February 28, 2017, 04:19:36 PM
TokyoHive.com -Otsuka Ai to release 8th album 'LOVE HONEY' (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2017/02/otsuka-ai-to-release-8th-album-love-honey)
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2017/02/otsuka-ai-to-release-8th-album-love-honey
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/222310
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: JFC on April 13, 2017, 08:59:31 PM
AramaJapan.com - Ai Otsuka Releases Trailer for New Album “LOVE HONEY” (http://aramajapan.com/news/music/newrelease/ai-otsuka-releases-trailer-for-new-album-love-honey/73802/)
- http://aramajapan.com/news/music/newrelease/ai-otsuka-releases-trailer-for-new-album-love-honey/73802/
- http://natalie.mu/music/news/222310



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUBhTjdWF_8
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: SomethingWild on April 14, 2017, 09:47:47 PM
Listened to Otsuka Ai's new album "Love Honey." I used to be her biggest fan, but yeah. I confess I'm not digging these new songs at all.

Even since she met Su, her style has changed completely. All the happy-go-lucky rock songs and powerful ballads are nowhere to be found.

There is such a huge gap between the pre-2008 era and the post-2014 era Aichin. I'm glad she's active again, but sadly her new music is not for me.
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: JFC on May 04, 2018, 03:45:25 AM
TokyoHive.com - Otsuka Ai to tour Asia in August (http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2018/05/otsuka-ai-to-tour-asia-in-august)
- http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2018/05/otsuka-ai-to-tour-asia-in-august
- https://natalie.mu/music/news/280632
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on November 22, 2018, 12:07:34 AM
New Page and a new start for Ai san......

https://neotokyo2099.com/2018/11/21/otsuka-ai-and-rip-slymes-su-file-for-divorce/
Title: Re: (Artist) Otsuka Ai
Post by: muppet on October 27, 2020, 02:27:52 PM
Yeah! Ai san!

https://www.tokyohive.com/article/2020/10/otsuka-ai-launches-her-tik-tok-account