"Kingyo Hanabi" (Goldfish Fireworks) is Ai Otsuka's 5th single. It was released by avex trax on August 18, 2004. The DVD version was sold simultaneously. It became the theme song of the Japanese television program "Super TV". 50,000 limited edition copies were sold which included a picture book drawn by Ai.
Originally posted by Sanctuaryi know, i heard the news last night
On April 28, 2007, it was announced that Hamasaki and her boyfriend of six years, Nagase Tomoya of TOKIO, are engaged. The wedding is to take place as early as October, however with their hectic schedules, it may not occur until December.**** shock
"SMILY/Biidama" is the 8th single by Otsuka Ai, released on May 11, 2005. SMILY was being used on a CM for Lion's Ban Powder Spray. Biidama is being used for Shokubutsu Monogatari Herb Blend shampoo CM, also by Lion. Otsuka appears in both Lion's Ban Powder Spray and Lion's Shokubutsu Monogatari Herb Blend shampoo commercials.