Kokia (singer)

Kokia
KOKIA
Kokia performing in concert in Paris, 2008
Born
Akiko Yoshida

(1976-07-22) July 22, 1976 (age 48)
Tokyo, Japan
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1998–present
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Websitewww.kokia.com

Akiko Yoshida (吉田亜紀子, Yoshida Akiko, born July 22, 1976)[2][3] is a Japanese singer and songwriter performing under the stage name Kokia (styled KOKIA). Her most well known songs are "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" (which 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, "Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi" for the anime Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino, "Dance of the Spirits" for the anime “Ancient Magus' Bride” and "For Little Tail" for the game Tail Concerto.

Kokia often performs in Europe, basing her activities in Paris and releasing music through Wasabi Records, a subsidiary of Kazé.

  1. ^ "Kokia". UMusic.com.tw (in Chinese). August 26, 2011. Archived from the original on June 21, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  2. ^ "冬の苗場にGo！！". 'Otonami' Music Translator Kokia's Blog (in Japanese). March 1, 2007. Archived from the original on November 24, 2007. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
  3. ^ 牛奶@咖啡"山東月"首站人氣高 遇瘋狂歌迷 (in Chinese). China Broadcast. September 13, 2006. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2010.