The discography of Angela Aki, a Japanese-American singer-songwriter and pianist, consists of seven studio albums, one compilation album, and numerous singles released primarily through Epic Records Japan, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Her career is characterized by a blend of J-pop and adult contemporary music, often centered on piano-driven compositions.
Studio Albums
Aki's major-label debut studio album, Home, was released in 2006. It reached number two on the Oricon Albums Chart and featured her debut single "Home" as well as the Final Fantasy XII theme song, "Kiss Me Good-Bye." Following this, her second album, Today (2007), reached the number one position on the Oricon charts.
Subsequent studio albums include:
- Answer (2009): Also reached number one on the Oricon chart.
- Life (2010)
- White (2011)
- Songbook (2012): An album largely consisting of covers and re-recordings.
- Blue (2012)
Before her major-label debut, she released an independent album titled These Words in 2000 in the United States and a mini-album titled One in 2005 in Japan.
Compilations
In 2014, Aki released a comprehensive best-of collection titled Tapestry of Songs: The Best of Angela Aki. This release preceded her indefinite hiatus from the Japanese music industry, which began in late 2014 to allow her to pursue musical studies at the Berklee College of Music in the United States.
Singles
Angela Aki is well known for several commercially successful singles. Her most notable track, "Tegami (Haikei Jūgo no Kimi e)" (2008), achieved Platinum certification for digital sales and became a staple in Japanese choral music education. Other significant singles include:
- "This Love" (2006): Used as the ending theme for the anime Blood+.
- "Sakurairo" (2007)
- "Kodoku no Kakera" (2007)
- "Ai no Kisetsu" (2009)
Video Releases and Live Media
The discography also includes several video albums documenting her live performances, most notably her annual "Piano My Keys" concerts and her 2006 performance at the Nippon Budokan, which made her the first artist to perform solo at the venue with only a piano.
Recent Activity
Following a decade-long hiatus from her solo career in Japan, Aki announced her return in 2024. This return was marked by the release of the single "In This Land," which served as the theme song for the Japanese production of the musical Death Takes a Holiday.
