Miki Imai

Miki Imai

J-pop, album-oriented rock

Japan

"With a lush interplay of melodies and a delicate balance of tension and release, her music envelops the listener in a vibrant yet introspective atmosphere."

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Corridor

Corridor

2009
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Career Arc

Miki Imai's discography from 1986 to 2020

1986 2003 2020
Femme (1986) Tasogare no monorōgu (1986) Elfin (1987) Yasei no kaze (1987) fiesta (1988) Bewith (1988) Kanojo to tip on duo (1988) Shizuka ni kita sorichūdo (1988) Ivory (1989) MOCHA: under a full moon (1989) Hitomi ga hohoemu kara (1989) Boogie-woogie lonesome hi... (1989) retour (1990) Lluvia (1991) Piece of my wish (1991) Flow into space (1992) Blue moon blue (1992) Flow into space live Miki... (1993) Ivory II (1993) Bluebird (1993)
Miki Imai stands as a pivotal figure within the landscape of Japanese pop music, marking a significant evolution in how emotional storytelling is woven into mainstream sounds.
Miki Imai stands as a pivotal figure within the landscape of Japanese pop music, marking a significant evolution in how emotional storytelling is woven into mainstream sounds. Her contributions have not only shaped listener expectations but have also fostered a deeper connection between artist and audience, inviting fans to explore vulnerability in their own experiences through her music. Imai's approach merges melodic sophistication with an intimate vocal style, often incorporating rich instrumental arrangements that enhance the emotive weight of her songs. By experimenting with sonic textures and layering, she creates an immersive listening experience that feels both personal and expansive, encouraging listeners to lose themselves in the narrative fabric of each track. Lyrically, Imai often navigates themes of love, longing, and self-discovery, balancing sincerity with moments of reflective irony. Her songwriting tends to favor evocative imagery over straightforward storytelling, allowing listeners to interpret her messages through their own lenses. This space for personal interpretation fosters a sense of connection, making her work resonate deeply on an emotional level.

Full discography

Miki Imai's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

76 releases • 42 albums • 1986–2020
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Albums ()

Classic Ivory 35th Anniversary Orchestral Best album by Miki Imai

Classic Ivory 35th Anniversary Orchestral Best

2020

Sky album by Miki Imai

Sky

2018

Premium Collection album by Miki Imai

Premium Collection

2017

Premium ivory - the best song of all time - [new edition] album by Miki Imai

Premium ivory - the best song of all time - [new edition]

2016

Premium ivory - the best song of all time - album by Miki Imai

Premium ivory - the best song of all time -

2015

Colour album by Miki Imai

Colour

2015

Dialogue – Miki Imai Sings Yuming classics album by Miki Imai

Dialogue – Miki Imai Sings Yuming classics

2013

Miki's affections anthology 1986-2011 album by Miki Imai

Miki's affections anthology 1986-2011

2011

Corridor album by Miki Imai

Corridor

2009

I love a piano album by Miki Imai

I love a piano

2008

Milestone album by Miki Imai

Milestone

2006

20051211Ivory album by Miki Imai

20051211Ivory

2006

Dream Tour Final at Budokan 2004 album by Miki Imai

Dream Tour Final at Budokan 2004

2005

She is album by Miki Imai

She is

2004

Ivory III album by Miki Imai

Ivory III

2004

Escape album by Miki Imai

Escape

2003

One night at the Chapel album by Miki Imai

One night at the Chapel

2002

Pearl album by Miki Imai

Pearl

2002

Goodbye yesterday - the best of Miki Imai album by Miki Imai

Goodbye yesterday - the best of Miki Imai

2002

Aqua album by Miki Imai

Aqua

2001

Imai Miki Tour 2000 in Club Hemingway album by Miki Imai

Imai Miki Tour 2000 in Club Hemingway

2001

Taiyō to Heminguwei album by Miki Imai

Taiyō to Heminguwei

2000

Blooming ivory album by Miki Imai

Blooming ivory

2000

Mirai album by Miki Imai

Mirai

1998

Imai Miki from 1986 album by Miki Imai

Imai Miki from 1986

1998

Moment – Tour 1997 "Pride" album by Miki Imai

Moment – Tour 1997 "Pride"

1998

Pride album by Miki Imai

Pride

1997

Thank you album by Miki Imai

Thank you

1996

Love of my life album by Miki Imai

Love of my life

1995

A place in the sun live album by Miki Imai

A place in the sun live

1995

A place in the sun album by Miki Imai

A place in the sun

1994

Flow into space live Miki Imai tour '93 album by Miki Imai

Flow into space live Miki Imai tour '93

1993

Ivory II album by Miki Imai

Ivory II

1993

Flow into space album by Miki Imai

Flow into space

1992

Lluvia album by Miki Imai

Lluvia

1991

retour album by Miki Imai

retour

1990

Ivory album by Miki Imai

Ivory

1989

MOCHA: under a full moon album by Miki Imai

MOCHA: under a full moon

1989

fiesta album by Miki Imai

fiesta

1988

Bewith album by Miki Imai

Bewith

1988

Elfin album by Miki Imai

Elfin

1987

Femme album by Miki Imai

Femme

1986

Singles ()

Hikari album by Miki Imai

Hikari

2019

Aoi sora to akai hana album by Miki Imai

Aoi sora to akai hana

2017

memories album by Miki Imai

memories

2011

Taiyō no merodī album by Miki Imai

Taiyō no merodī

2010

Hitohira album by Miki Imai

Hitohira

2009

Takaramono album by Miki Imai

Takaramono

2009

Ashiato album by Miki Imai

Ashiato

2008

Inori album by Miki Imai

Inori

2007

Toshishita no suifu album by Miki Imai

Toshishita no suifu

2006

Ai no uta album by Miki Imai

Ai no uta

2005

Omoide ni sasayagu album by Miki Imai

Omoide ni sasayagu

2004

Honto no kimochi album by Miki Imai

Honto no kimochi

2003

Hohoemi no hito album by Miki Imai

Hohoemi no hito

2002

Shiosai album by Miki Imai

Shiosai

2001

Tsukiyo no koibitotachi album by Miki Imai

Tsukiyo no koibitotachi

2000

Goodbye yesterday album by Miki Imai

Goodbye yesterday

2000

Sleep my dear album by Miki Imai

Sleep my dear

1999

Kōri no yō ni hohoede/Smiling girl album by Miki Imai

Kōri no yō ni hohoede/Smiling girl

1999

Flowers album by Miki Imai

Flowers

1998

Watashi wa anata no sora ni naritari/Shiro no warutsu album by Miki Imai

Watashi wa anata no sora ni naritari/Shiro no warutsu

1997

Drive ni tsurettet album by Miki Imai

Drive ni tsurettet

1997

Pride album by Miki Imai

Pride

1996

Ruby album by Miki Imai

Ruby

1995

Futari no hate album by Miki Imai

Futari no hate

1994

Miss you album by Miki Imai

Miss you

1994

Bluebird album by Miki Imai

Bluebird

1993

Blue moon blue album by Miki Imai

Blue moon blue

1992

Piece of my wish album by Miki Imai

Piece of my wish

1991

Hitomi ga hohoemu kara album by Miki Imai

Hitomi ga hohoemu kara

1989

Boogie-woogie lonesome high-heel album by Miki Imai

Boogie-woogie lonesome high-heel

1989

Kanojo to tip on duo album by Miki Imai

Kanojo to tip on duo

1988

Shizuka ni kita sorichūdo album by Miki Imai

Shizuka ni kita sorichūdo

1988

Yasei no kaze album by Miki Imai

Yasei no kaze

1987

Tasogare no monorōgu album by Miki Imai

Tasogare no monorōgu

1986

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Femme
Femme (1986)
Elfin
Elfin (1987)
fiesta
fiesta (1988)
Bewith
Bewith (1988)
Ivory
Ivory (1989)
MOCHA: under a full moon
MOCHA: under a full... (1989)
retour
retour (1990)
Lluvia
Lluvia (1991)
Flow into space
Flow into space (1992)
Ivory II
Ivory II (1993)
Flow into space live Miki Imai tour '93
Flow into space live... (1993)
A place in the sun
A place in the sun (1994)
A place in the sun live
A place in the sun l... (1995)
Love of my life
Love of my life (1995)
Thank you
Thank you (1996)
Pride
Pride (1997)
Imai Miki from 1986
Imai Miki from 1986 (1998)
Moment – Tour 1997 "Pride"
Moment – Tour 1997 "... (1998)
Mirai
Mirai (1998)
Taiyō to Heminguwei
Taiyō to Heminguwei (2000)
Blooming ivory
Blooming ivory (2000)
Aqua
Aqua (2001)
Imai Miki Tour 2000 in Club Hemingway
Imai Miki Tour 2000... (2001)
Pearl
Pearl (2002)
One night at the Chapel
One night at the Cha... (2002)
Goodbye yesterday - the best of Miki Imai
Goodbye yesterday -... (2002)
Escape
Escape (2003)
She is
She is (2004)
Ivory III
Ivory III (2004)
Dream Tour Final at Budokan 2004
Dream Tour Final at... (2005)
Milestone
Milestone (2006)
20051211Ivory
20051211Ivory (2006)
I love a piano
I love a piano (2008)
Corridor
Corridor (2009)
Miki's affections anthology 1986-2011
Miki's affections an... (2011)
Dialogue – Miki Imai Sings Yuming classics
Dialogue – Miki Imai... (2013)
Premium ivory - the best song of all time -
Premium ivory - the... (2015)
Colour
Colour (2015)
Premium ivory - the best song of all time - [new edition]
Premium ivory - the... (2016)
Premium Collection
Premium Collection (2017)
Sky
Sky (2018)
Classic Ivory 35th Anniversary Orchestral Best
Classic Ivory 35th A... (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Miki Imai sound like?

With a lush interplay of melodies and a delicate balance of tension and release, her music envelops the listener in a vibrant yet introspective atmosphere. Rooted in J-pop and album-oriented rock. Start with Femme.

What is the best Miki Imai album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Femme" (1986). It's the most representative of what makes Miki Imai worth hearing.

Who is Miki Imai for?

If you're into J-pop and album-oriented rock, Miki Imai is worth your time. With a lush interplay of melodies and a delicate balance of tension and release, her music envelops the listener in a vibrant yet introspective atmosphere.

How many albums does Miki Imai have?

Miki Imai has 76 releases in their discography, including 42 albums.

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