Date of Release : 20 March, 2002 ( Wed ) Serial No: CD : UMCK-1093 ( 2,913 yen ) 0263882 ( Hong Kong version ) Highest Position : 10 Released by Universal Music Copies sold : ? Song List : Utahime II ~ Opening Tasogari no begin Momoiro Toiki Adieu Wakare no yokan Single Again ~ Midnight Dejavu ~ Shikisai no blues Cosmos Ihoujin Otome no waltz Ruriiro no chiyu Utahime II ~ Ending Remarks : Akina sings for Kitty MME ( Universal Music ) again in 2002. The latest cover album released since "Will" which was released on 1 December, 1999. Akina's second cover album. If you order the album in advance, you can get a free postcard. Akina Nakamori's sequel to her big hit album "Utahime," released in 1994. She covers classic hits by J-pop divas, backed up by a full orchestra. The cover album contains 12 tracks, including Momoe Yamaguchi's "Cosmos," Maria Takeuchi's "Single Again", Seiko Matsuda's " Ruri iro no Chikyu," and more. "Zero album ~ utahime II" is Akina's latest top 10 album. Akina's last top 10 album is LA ALTERACTION which reached no. 7 on the album chart and was released on 21 July, 1995. This cover album has been released in S.E. Asia ( Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, etc. ).

56. RESONANCIA

Date of Release : 22 May, 2002 ( Wed ) Serial No: CD : UMCK-1111 ( 2,913 yen ) 026774 - 2 ( Taiwan version ) Highest Position : 15 Released by Universal Music Copies sold : ? Song List : Carnaval Eyes on you Carmesi The Heat ~ musica fiesta ~ ( album version ) Missed U Resonancia ( Interlude ) The wind and the sun Ibiza Deseo Lost words Siesta ( Interlude ) It's brand new day ( URU Latin Mix ) Bonita terra Remarks : "Resonancia" is a Spanish word means "sound". Akina's first original album released by Kitty MME ( Universal Music ). Although the important parts of Akina' body ( breasts and the lower half of the body ) are covered by the hands and feet of six male models, photography was performed by having applied in profound secrecy in Tokyo for 8 hours, and it was completely shut out except Akina, the male models, and the cameraman. If you order the album in advance, you can get a free poster. Akina spent two weeks in April in Spain making the promotion video of Resonancia. However, after going back to Japan, she found that the 30-million-yen video did not match her image of the song. She insisted on filming the video again. The senior staff of Universal Music supported Akina' s suggestion. Therefore, Akina filmed her new video in Tokyo, wanting to finish it before 22 May, the release day of her new album "Resonancia".

57. AKINA NAKAMORI BEST AND BEST

Date of Release : 2002 Serial No: CD : DCT - 875 ( 1,680 yen ) Highest Position : ? Released by Universal Music Copies sold : ? Song List : Slow Motion Second Love Kazarijanainoyo Namidawa Meu amor e'... DESIRE Gypsy Queen Tango Noir Blonde Nanpa sen Liar Futarishizuka - Tenkawa densetsu satsujinjiken yori Tokyo Rose Remarks : Akina's first best album released by Universal Music in 2002.

58. FOR DEAR FRIENDS ~ AKINA NAKAMORI SINGLE COLLECTION BOX ~

Date of Release : 21 August, 2002 ( Wed ) Serial No: CD : WPC7 - 10152 ~ 5 Price : 6,800 yen / without tax 7,140 yen / with tax Highest Position : ? Released by Warner Music Japan INC. Copies sold : ? Song List : Disc One ( WPC7 - 10152 ) Slow Motion Shojo A Second Love 1/2 no Shinwa Twilight - Yuuguretayori Kinku Kita Wing Southern Wind Jukkai (1984) Kazarijanainoyo Namidawa Meu amore'... Sand Beige - Sabakuhe SOLITUDE Disc Two ( WPC7 - 10153 ) DESIRE - Jounetsu Gypsy Queen FIN TANGO NOIR BLONDE Nanpa sen AL-MAUJ TATTOO I MISSED "THE SHOCK" LIAR Dear Friend Mizunisashita Hana Futarishizuka - Tenkawa densetsu satsujinjiken yori Disc Three ( WPC7 - 10154 ) Blue Bay Story Little Party Teminal made no EVE Hoshi no X'MAS-BERRY - A TENDER STAR AKAI TORI NIGETA (Meu amor e'... - Latin Long Version in Another Lyrics) Babylon ( Remix Long Version ) Arifureta Fukei Yokan Don't Tell Me This Is Love ( English song ) Non-Fiction Ecstasy LA BOHEME Saigo no Carmen Abunai MON AMOUR MILONGUITA Disc Four ( WPC7 - 10155 ) Labyrinth Okibi FUSHIGI Glass no Kokoro Marionette Teen-age Blue Eki Blue On Pink Kisei-Never Forget ( licenced by Gauss Enterainment ) Konya nagareboshi ( licenced by Gauss Enterainment ) Tomadoi ( licenced by Gauss Enterainment ) Ophelia ( licenced by Gauss Enterainment ) Trust Me ( licenced by Gauss Enterainment ) Remarks : The only compilaton of Akina released by Warner Music Japan Inc. in 2002. It is the first time for Warner Music and Gauss Enterainment to release a compilation together. Songs from Warmer Music ( 1982 - 1991 ) and Gauss Enterainment ( 1998 - 1999 ). 72-page colour photo booklet for the first limited edition. The size of the CD box : 26.5cm x 26.5cm. Although the title of this compilation is "Single Collection Box", some songs are from Akina's albums.

59. AKINA NAKAMORI ~ UTAHIME ~ DOUBLE DECADE

Date of Release : 4 December, 2002 ( Wed ) Serial No: CD : UMCK-1139 ( 2,913 yen / without tax ) 079328-2 ( Taiwan Version ) Highest Position : 8 Released by KITTY MME / Universal Music Copies sold : ? Song List : Double Decade Delivery #1(instrumental) TATTOO Meu amor e'... Tango Noir Kita Wing Sand Beige Desire Second Love MIZUNISASITA HANA Shojo A Eki KAZARIJA NAINOYO NAMIDA Double Decade Delivery #2(instrumental) Slow Motion Remarks : The second self cover album. Akina's first self cover album "TRUE ALBUM ~ AKINA 95 BEST" was released on 6th December, 1995 ( Wed ). The first edition of the album has speical gifts for the fans. lucky draw card WEB privilege : Screen Saver ( available from 3 December to 9 December, 2002 only ) URL : http://www.univeral-music.co.jp/akina/special User ID : akina Password : utahime Windows : akina.exe.zip ( 964 KB ) / akina.exe ( 1,353 KB ) Macintosh : 762 KB ( ZIP version ) Taiwan Version : For sale outside Japan The title in Chinese is "Akina Nakamori ~ Special Utahime Collection". It is different from the Japan title. Lyrics are translated in Chinese. URL of Taiwan Universal Music : http://www.univeralmusicworld.com

60. UNBALANCE + BALANCE + 6 ( AKINA NAKAMORI ARCHIVES COLLECTIONS )

Date of Release : 4th December, 2002 ( Wed ) Serial No: CD : UMCK - 1149 ( 2,427 yen / without tax ) Highest Position : ? Released by UNIVERSAL MUSIC Copies sold : ? Song List : Eien no Tobira Aibu Kuro Bara You are everything Hikari no nai mangekyou ( lyrics by Akina ) Nemuruyori Nakitai Yoru ni Norma Jean Not Crazy To Me (LP Edit) Kagerou ( lyrics by Akina ) Bonus Tracks Everlasting Love Not Crazy To Me ( Single version ) Yoruno dokokade - night shift Rose Bud Gekka Blue Lace Remarks : It is a re-issue version with 6 more songs as bonus tracks. The bonus tracks are songs from Akina's first, third and fourth singles released by MCA Victor. Akina's first album released by MCA VICTOR INC on 22nd September, 1993 ( Wed ). D

61. UTA HIME ~ SPECIAL EDITION ( AKINA NAKAMORI ARCHIVES COLLECTIONS )

Date of Release : 4th December, 2002 ( Wed ) Serial No: CD : UMCK - 1150/1 ( 2,667 yen, / without tax ) Highest Position : ? Released by UNIVERSAL MUSIC Copies sold : ? DISC ONE ( UMCK - 1150 ) : Dance wa Umaku Odorenai ( new version ) Aizen Bashi ( new version ) Kata Omoi Shishuuki Aitakute Aitakute Shuuchakueki Mahou no Kagami Ikigai Watashi wa Kaze DISC TWO ( UMCK - 1151 ) ~ Karaoke Disc : Dance wa Umaku Odorenai ( new version ) Aizen Bashi ( new version ) Kata Omoi Shishuuki Aitakute Aitakute Shuuchakueki Mahou no Kagami Ikigai Watashi wa Kaze Remarks : Akina's first cover album which was released on 24th March, 1994 ( Tue ) and reached no. 5 on the Oricon Album Chart. Akina sang her favourite songs of other singers in this album. This special 2-CD edition includes a karaoke CD. New arrangement for "Dance wa Umaku Odorenai" and "Aizen Bashi".

62. LA ALTERACTION + 4 ( AKINA NAKAMORI ARCHIVES COLLECTIONS )

Date of Release : 4th December, 2002 ( Wed ) Serial No: CD : UMCK - 1152 ( 2,427 yen / without tax ) Highest Position : ? Released by UNIVERSAL MUSIC Copies sold : ? Song List : GAIA - Chikyuu no Sasayaki Sunflower Genshi, Onna wa Taiyo Datta Tsurai Tsurai Shitataru Jounetsu Itai Koi wo Shita Necessary Muku Dakara Nannano Bonus Tracks Genshi, Onna wa Taiyo Datta Kirei Tokyo Rose Yasashii Kankei Remarks : This album was first released on 21st July, 1995 ( Fri ) and reached no. 7 on the Oricon Album Chart.

63. SHAKER + 3 ( AKINA NAKAMORI ARCHIVES COLLECTIONS )

Date of Release : 4th December, 2002 ( Wed ) Serial No: CD : UMCK - 1153 ( 2,427 yen / without tax ) Highest Position : ? Released by UNIVERSAL MUSIC. Copies sold : ? Song List : Mangetsu Spicy Heart Yoru no Nioi Oishii Mizu MOONLIGHT SHADOW -Tsuki ni Hoero (album mix) Akai Bara ga Yureta APPETITE ~ HORROR PLANTS BENJAMIN Yume Miru Youni Nemuritai Biyaku Kaze wo Dakishimete Tsuki wa Aoku Bonus Tracks Moonlight Shadow ~ Tsukinihoero APPETITE SWEET SUPICION Remarks Akina worked for her third record company, Gauss Entertainment, after releasing "Shaker" on 21st March, 1997 ( Fri ). "Shaker" reached 14 on Oricon Album Chart in 1997.