Kokia
Akiko Yoshida (吉田亜紀子, Yoshida Akiko, born July 22, 1976) is a Japanese singer and songwriter, who performs under the stage name Kokia (stylized as KOKIA). Her most well known songs "Arigatō..." (ありがとう..., Thank You) (which reached number 2 in Hong Kong when it was covered by Sammi Cheng) and "The Power of Smile." (the single topped at No. 8 in the singles chart).. She is also recognized for her numerous contributions to anime/game soundtracks, the most notable being "Ai no Melody/Chōwa Oto (With Reflection)" for the film Origin: Spirits of the Past, "Follow the Nightingale" for the game Tales of Innocence, and "Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi" for the anime Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino.
Kokia often performs in Europe, basing her activities in Paris and releasing music through Wasabi Records, a subsidiary of Kazé.
Releases
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Tracklist: Pearl The Best Collection
| No. | Title | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Power Of Smile | |
| 2 | Ai No Melody (The Melody Of Love) Original Version | |
| 3 | Dandelion | |
| 4 | The Bouquet Of Happiness | |
| 5 | My Never Changing Thing ~Since 1976~ | |
| 6 | The Sun My Own | |
| 7 | Remember The Kiss ~A Wish~ | |
| 8 | Desperado | |
| 9 | Brave Warrior | |
| 10 | The Singer | |
| 11 | Time To Say Goodbye | |
| 12 | Chowa Oto ~With Reflection~ | |
| 13 | So Much Love For You | |
| 14 | I Believe ~From The Bed Of The Sea~ | |
| 15 | Arigato (The Pearl Edition) | |
| 16 | The Power Of Smile ~A Gentle Breeze~ |