Kokia (singer) nickname(s):
Kokia
Kokia (singer) date of birth:
July 22, 1976
How old is Kokia (singer)?
48
Where was Kokia (singer) born?
Tokyo, Japan
Kokia (singer) body shape:
Slim
What color are Kokia (singer)'s eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Kokia (singer)'s hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Kokia (singer)'s ethnicity?
Asian
What is Kokia (singer) nationality?
Japanese
What is Kokia (singer)'s occupation?
Singer, songwriter, producer
What genre is Kokia (singer)'s work?
Pop, Folk, folk
What instruments does Kokia (singer) play?
Violin, Piano, Guitar, Vocals, piano, guitar, vocals
Short Biography
Akiko Yoshida (吉田亜紀子, Yoshida Akiko) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, who performs under the stage name Kokia (stylized as KOKIA). She is best known for her pure and clear voice as critic Shunta Tanizaki praised Kokia's clear voice, he described the songs as "kind" and "tearing down the everyday." Her most well known songs "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." (the single 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, and "Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi" for the anime Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino.