Ai Otsuka
Biography: Ai Otsuka (大塚愛), nicknamed LOVE (愛) or Ai-Chan, is a Japanese singer born in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan on September 9, 1982. She was part of the group HimawaRi from 2000 to 2003. Her debut solo album LOVE PUNCH was released in March 2004. Her second album, LOVE JAM, was released only 8 months after her first in November 2004. Her first tour, JAM PUNCH Tour 2005, began on April 24, 2005 and ended in June 2005. LOVE COOK, her 3rd album was released on December 14, 2005. On June 25th, 2010, it was announced on her official site that she got married to SU of the band RIP SLYME. On March 24, 2011, Otsuka gave birth to a healthy baby girl. She came back in 2012 while announcing a [LOVE IS BORN] ~9th Anniversary 2012~ concert in September. Then, she announced a new musical project, a band named Rabbit (バンド). Their debut album Rabito was released December 12, 2012. In other works, Otsuka has acted in the Tokyo Friends drama. She also has a radio show called "Otsuka Ai ai-r Jack" and has appeared in various CMs. Furthermore, Otsuka pens column in two Japanese magazines; "Love Column" in Zipper and "Love World ~ Eye Love Pictures" in B-Pass. "Kimi Iro Omoi", Otsuka's first photobook, was released on March 1st, 2005. A talented graphic artist as well, the first pressings of her albums and some singles have included a limited edition picture book illustrated by Otsuka herself.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 09, 1982
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
Tokyo Friends: The Movie
2006-08-12
Tokyo Friends: The Movie
Overview: Rei Iwatsuki moved from her hometown Kōchi to Tokyo to pursue her dreams. On arrival, she found a job as a waitress in a restaurant and met guitarist Ryuuji Shintani. Ryuuji liked her voice and invited her to join his band as the vocalist, The Survival Company (also known as Sabakan). The two started a relationship but then broke off when Rei wanted to write her own songs. Rei met other girls also working in the restaurant, Hirono, Ryoko and Maki, all in pursuit of their own dreams, and became good friends with all of them. One day, Rei receives news that Takashi was seen in New York and she decides to go look for him...
Genres: Comedy Drama Music Romance
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-08-12
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Ai Otsuka Love is Born 6th Anniversary
2009-09-12
Ai Otsuka Love is Born 6th Anniversary
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Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-09-12
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LOVE is BEST Tour 2009 FINAL
2009-12-24
LOVE is BEST Tour 2009 FINAL
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Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-12-24
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Ai Otsuka Love Is Born - 10th Anniversary 2013
2013-10-10
Ai Otsuka Love Is Born - 10th Anniversary 2013
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-10-10
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Kyrie
2023-10-13
Kyrie
Overview: Luca lost her family in the Great East Japan Earthquake causing her not to be able to speak. However, her singing voice shakes the hearts of those who listen to her. It is a hymn of compassion played by Luca and the people.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2023-10-13
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Ai Am Best Tour 2007 ~Best na Comment ni Meccha Ai wo Comment!!!~
2007-09-26
Ai Am Best Tour 2007 ~Best na Comment ni Meccha Ai wo Comment!!!~
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-09-26
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LOVE PiECE Tour 2008 - Megane Kakenakya Yume ga Nee! - at Pacifico Yokohama on 1st of May 2008
2008-05-01
LOVE PiECE Tour 2008 - Megane Kakenakya Yume ga Nee! - at Pacifico Yokohama on 1st of May 2008
Overview: Concert film featuring Ai Otsuka's LOVE PiECE Tour in support of her LOVE PiECE album performed on May 1, 2008 at Pacifico Yokohama.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-05-01
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JAM PUNCH Tour 2005 ~Kondoru no Pantsu ga Kui Kondoro~
2005-07-25
JAM PUNCH Tour 2005 ~Kondoru no Pantsu ga Kui Kondoro~
Overview: Concert film featuring footage from the final show of her JAM PUNCH TOUR 2015 at Tokyo International Forum A on June 1st 2005, the supporting tour for her first two records LOVE PUNCH and LOVE JAM.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-07-25
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LOVE IS BORN ～18th Anniversary 2021～
2021-09-09
LOVE IS BORN ～18th Anniversary 2021～
Overview: Concert film celebrating Otsuka Ai's birthday held on September 9, 2021 at LINE CUBE in Tokyo.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-09-09
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LOVE IS BORN～15th Anniversary 2018～
2018-09-09
LOVE IS BORN～15th Anniversary 2018～
Overview: Concert film featuring the 15th anniversary concert held at Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall on September 9, 2018.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-09-09
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Ai Otsuka "Love Is Born" - 5th Anniversary 2008 - at Osaka - Jo Yagai Ongaku-Do on 10th of September 2008
2008-09-10
Ai Otsuka "Love Is Born" - 5th Anniversary 2008 - at Osaka - Jo Yagai Ongaku-Do on 10th of September 2008
Overview: Concert film celebrating Otsuka Ai's 5th Anniversary since debut in the music industry. This was held at Osaka-jo Yagai Ongaku-do on September 10th, 2008.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-09-10
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Ai Otsuka - Love Fantastic Tour
2014-12-17
Ai Otsuka - Love Fantastic Tour
Overview: Ai Otsuka performs at Zepp Tokyo on August 23, 2014 during the LOVE FANTASTIC TOUR 2014～おぉーつかあいはまほぉーつかぁい～ tour.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-12-17
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Ai Otsuka LOVE IS BORN ~7th Anniversary 2010~
2011-03-09
Ai Otsuka LOVE IS BORN ~7th Anniversary 2010~
Overview: Otsuka Ai "LOVE IS BORN" ~7th Anniversary 2010~ is the twelveth concert video released by Otsuka Ai. It contains footage from her annual "Love Is Born" concert held at the Yokohama Red Brick Park Outdoor Stage. Tracklist 1. Ai (愛) 2. Is 3. Zokkondition (ゾッ婚ディション) 4. Hanikami Jane (ハニカミジェーン) 5. Action 10.5 (アクション10.5) 6. Always Together 7. Momo no Hanabira (桃の花びら) 8. Neko ni Fuusen (ネコに風船) 9. Kingyo Hanabi (金魚花火) 10.LOVE LETTER 11.Ren'ai Shashin (恋愛写真) 12.Planetarium (プラネタリウム) 13.Birthday Song 14.Rocket Sneaker (ロケットスニーカー) 15.Sakuranbo (さくらんぼ) 16.Mirai Taxi (未来タクシー) 17.LUCKY☆STAR (Encore) 18.Ticket (チケット) 19.CHU-LIP 20.I ♥ ××× (Title in Chinese) 1. 愛 2. Is 3. 想婚頭 4. 害羞的珍 5. Action 10.5 6. Always Together 7. 桃花花瓣 8. 貓與氣球 9. 金魚花火 10. LOVE LETTER 11. 戀愛寫真 12. 星象儀 13. Birthday Song 14. 火箭帆布鞋 15. 櫻桃 16. 未來計程車 17. LUCKY☆STAR 18. 車票 19. CHU-LIP 親親鬱金香 20. I ♥ ×××
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-03-09
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Ai Otsuka: Love Is Born ~4th Anniversary 2007~
2008-01-01
Ai Otsuka: Love Is Born ~4th Anniversary 2007~
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Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Love Cook Tour 2006 ~Mascara Mainichi Tsukete Mascara~
2006-05-09
Love Cook Tour 2006 ~Mascara Mainichi Tsukete Mascara~
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Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-05-09
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Ai Otsuka LOVE LETTER Tour 2009
2009-05-06
Ai Otsuka LOVE LETTER Tour 2009
Overview: LOVE LETTER Tour 2009 ~Channel Keshite Ai-chan Neru!~ is Otsuka Ai's eighth concert DVD. It contains the footage from her 2009.03.01 Live House performance at Zepp Tokyo. It was part of the first half of Otsuka's entire LOVE LETTER Tour 2009, which was set in smaller venues and did not feature costumes or elaborate stage designs. However many of the arrangements were changed, giving them more rock-oriented, energetic sounds.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-05-06
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a-nation 04 BEST HIT SUMMER LIVE
2004-11-17
a-nation 04 BEST HIT SUMMER LIVE
Overview: Concert film featuring the stars of avex trax on the stage during the a-nation summer festival
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-11-17
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