Tsubasa: Very Best of Mikuni Shimokawa cover

Tsubasa: Very Best of Mikuni Shimokawa

Mikuni Shimokawa · 2009

79 min · 18 tracks · J-pop

A nostalgic tapestry of heartfelt melodies entwined with evocative storytelling and rich J-pop arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic melodies for reflection
  • heartfelt storytelling through song
  • gentle pacing for quiet moments
  • evocative themes of longing
  • for afternoon daydreams

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy dance tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Tsubasa: Very Best of Mikuni Shimokawa' was released in 2009, Mikuni Shimokawa had already established herself as a prominent figure in J-pop, particularly known for her contributions to anime soundtracks. This compilation album serves as a retrospective of her work, reflecting on a career that began in the late 1990s and included several successful singles and albums.
Stylistic neighbors
Yuki Kajiura· Aimer· Kenshi Yonezu

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 それが、愛でしょう 5:12
  • 2 翼 〜memories of maple story〜 4:42
  • 3 Bird 4:39
  • 4 蕾 〜tsubomi〜 5:15
  • 5 想い出がいっぱい 4:07
  • 6 もう一度君に会いたい 5:09
  • 7 ねずみは米がすき 4:07
  • 8 悲しみに負けないで 5:11
  • 9 藍色の空の下で 4:23
  • 10 あの日に帰りたい 2:37
  • 11 はじまり (カバーバージョン) 4:07
  • 12 南風 4:04
  • 13 tomorrow 3:35
  • 14 キミの願い 4:29
  • 15 BELIEVER 〜旅立ちの歌〜 4:59
  • 16 Alone 4:43
  • 17 たった、ひとつの 4:23
  • 18 枯れない花 4:04

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