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A definitive collection for Otsuka Ai fans and a cool DVD (w

Dennis A. Amith (kndy) | California | 08/10/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Otsuka Ai's first best album has been released and features her first CD single "Momo no Hanabira" (AVCD-30525, rel. Sept. 10, 2003) all the way up to her 10th CD single "Planetarium" (AVCD-30768, rel. Sept. 21, 2005) plus her songs "Cherish" from the "Love for Nana ~Only 1 Tribute" (TOCT-25771, Rel. March 16, 2005) compilation album and a new song titled "LOVE MUSIC".



Also included as a secret track is a song titled "BABASHI" which features Otsuka Ai and band repeating the word over and over to breakbeat music.



It's one thing to get her previous CD singles on one album but it's even nice to get them all collected on one DVD.



All tracks on the CD have music videos featured including "Cherish" and "LOVE MUSIC".



At the end of "LOVE MUSIC" is a short behind-the-scenes, off shot video of Otsuka Ai in the making of those videos.



And to add even more fun for the DVD is the inclusion of an Easter Egg (hidden chapter access by pushing buttons on your DVD remote) which you can access the music video for "BABASHI" ( to access, when you see the guy jump off the airplane, press up 9x, right 9x, down 9x and left 9x and enter).



So, the music featured on this best album covers Otsuka's music from 2003-2005 and one 2007 song.



You get a good blend of Otsuka's happy, fast happy songs such as "Sakuranbo", "Happy Days" and "SMILY" to her beautiful hit ballads such as "Kingyo Hanabi", "Daisuki da yo." and "Planetarium".



You really can't go wrong with this album if you are an Otsuka Ai fan. If you haven't owned any of her previous CD singles, buy this album! It's a great starting point and you won't be disappointed.

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