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Ayumi Hamasaki has exposed the track list for her mini-album “again” – the 2nd of her 15th anniversary celebration 5-consecutive months of releases. The new mini-album includes 4 new songs composed by Tetsuya Komura & Dai Nagao plus more for 12 total tracks. Lead track “Wake me up” has tie-in as the CM theme song for Sumeragi Jun Sports ~ Evergreen Life. Ayu’s new mini-album “again” releases December 8th – more details follow…

~ cover jackets revealed ~

As part of celebrating her 15th anniversary Ayumi Hamasaki plans to have 5 consecutive releases starting with the first mini-album “LOVE” which recently released on November 8th. The mini-album includes “Song 4 u” which will be featured as the theme song for game “Tales of Xillia 2”. More details on this release – reported here.

The releases lead up to the 15th anniversary of Ayu’s debut on April 8th 2013. The consecutive month releases are scheduled to drop on the 8th day of each month which makes for releases on days other than the traditional Wednesday. No announcement yet on what she has planned for her anniversary date in April – could be a major venue live performance but nothing official.

Ayumi Hamasaki has announced a year end live, “Ayumi Hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2012-2013” with 3 stadium performances scheduled – ticket information link at bottom,

– Dec 29th 5:00pm Yoyogi First National Gymnasium Stadium
– Dec 30th 5:00pm Yoyogi First National Gymnasium Stadium
– Dec 31th 9:30pm Yoyogi First National Gymnasium Stadium

Ayumi Hamasaki’s 2nd special mini-album “again” comes in two editions,

– Limited with bonus DVD that includes three music videos.

– Regular CD-only.

Both editions come with a serial number card for special award when all 5 of her 15th anniversary 5-month consecutive releases (any edition) are purchased. Application period to submit all 5 codes will be March 8th-30th 2013 – no details on the possible bonuses.

Cover jackets haven’t been revealed yet so check back to Comtrya Sugoi for updates.

Ayumi Hamasaki – “again” – release date December 8th 2012

Limited [CD+DVD] (¥2415)

Regular [CD] (¥1575)

[CD]
1. Wake me up (Original Mix)
2. Sweet scar (Original mix)
3. snowy kiss (Original mix)
4. Ivy (Original mix)
5. Missing (Orchestra version)
6. Melody (Acoustic Piano version)
7. Wake me up (remix)
8. snowy kiss (remix)
9. Wake me up (off vocal)
10. Sweet scar (off vocal)
11. snowy kiss (off vocal)
12. Ivy (off vocal)
[DVD]
1. Wake me up (music video)
2. snowy kiss (music video)
3. Sweet scar (music video)
[CD]
1. Wake me up (Original Mix)
2. Sweet scar (Original mix)
3. snowy kiss (Original mix)
4. Ivy (Original mix)
5. Missing (Orchestra version)
6. Melody (Acoustic Piano version)
7. Wake me up (remix)
8. snowy kiss (remix)
9. Wake me up (off vocal)
10. Sweet scar (off vocal)
11. snowy kiss (off vocal)
12. Ivy (off vocal)

JCB Tickets Ayumi Hamasaki Live 2012-2013

Ayumi Hamasaki Official website