Ayaka Hirahara - A -ya! - AYAKA HIRAHARA 20th Anniversary - (2023)

01. Back to Life Bandai Namco Entertainment "Tales of" series Smartphone app game "Tales of the Rays Recollection" tie-up song A tie-up song written and composed by Ayaka Hirahara. The work's world is well expressed, and it becomes a hot topic among game fans. The refrain of “Come back to life” resonates with the feelings of each listener. The affinity between Ayaka Hirahara and game music is high, and even after 17 years since its release, the theme song for ``Okami'', ``Reset'' sung by Ayaka Hirahara, still has passionate music fans all over the world. I hope it becomes a song that continues to be popular.

02. Don’t Cry From the moment you sing “Dear papa”, you are drawn into the world of the song. The lyrics were written by Ayaka Hirahara herself. The songs were composed by songwriters who have produced hit songs, including AIKA who is currently active in Los Angeles. The song was produced by NicoTheOwl, who is also responsible for the songs of TWICE's sub-unit "MISAMO", which recently achieved the number one sales in the world. The sound of strings played by the Budapest Art Orchestra is distinctive. A new masterpiece was born.

03. This is Me~A-ya Version~ Gap x Leslie Kee Diversity Project Original Theme Song A song created for a project by Gap x world-renowned photographer Leslie Kee. This time, we will be recording Ayaka Hirahara's solo version as a special recording! Ayaka Hirahara's rapping has now become a standard. It's the ultimate pop song produced by NicoTheOwl, who provides and produces music all over the world.

04. Lone Star RPG "Memento Mori" Lament of the character "Luke" "Memento Mori" is a very popular RPG for smartphones that has become a hot topic not only in Japan but all over the world. Ayaka Hirahara sings the Lament (character-specific song) for the character [Lonely Female Knight Luke] that appears in it. Ayaka Hirahara sings the story of the brave life and determination of a girl who was called the Grim Reaper and lived alone, accompanied by a magnificent orchestra arrangement.

05. Wedding Day Ayaka Hirahara x “Hakatagi Grand Huli” MV theme song “Hakatagi Grand Huli” and Ayaka Hirahara have collaborated. It was created for a new music video that expresses a memorable “guest first wedding” for the bride, groom, and guests alike. A new standard for wedding songs that you want to listen to on important anniversaries has been born. The lyrics were co-written with Ayaka Hirahara's older sister, AIKA, a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who provides music all over the world.

06. MOSHIMO Japanese & Chinese Version Ayaka Hirahara x Luo Tianyi Special collaboration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China A much-talked-about duet with China's No. 1 virtual singer Luo Tianyi. A special collaboration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. The music video for the song was created and produced by LATEGRA, which is disseminating the latest XR technology to the world, and was in charge of CG production, photography, and video production. This is said to be the first scene in the world where a human and a vocaloid hug. Now available on Ayaka Hirahara's official YouTube channel.

07. Empty Heart This song, which expresses Ayaka Hirahara's current feelings, is a duo with tour member Yuichiro Onuki, and has a spaciousness similar to movie music. The sound of this song is exactly like “two orchestras.” I suddenly remembered Ayaka Hirahara's target, her father Makoto Hirahara, a saxophone player. Photographer Leslie Kee, who was impressed by this song, proposed making a music video, and many famous artists and talents will be making friendly appearances, and production is currently underway. Even after losing something important and feeling empty, I learned that there are many people supporting Ayaka Hirahara, filling the void.