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Mariko Kouda

J-pop

Japan

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Sound in a sentence: "Her tracks pulse with a rhythmic tension that balances airy melodies and rich harmonies, creating an immersive backdrop for her evocative storytelling."
Mariko Kouda stands as a pivotal voice within the J-pop landscape, carving out a space that captures both the emotional depth and intricate storytelling that characterizes the genre. Her music resonates with listeners by bridging personal experiences with universal themes, creating a shared emotional experience that transcends cultural boundaries.
Mariko Kouda stands as a pivotal voice within the J-pop landscape, carving out a space that captures both the emotional depth and intricate storytelling that characterizes the genre. Her music resonates with listeners by bridging personal experiences with universal themes, creating a shared emotional experience that transcends cultural boundaries. Kouda's approach to songwriting is marked by a careful blend of introspection and narrative flair. She often employs vivid imagery and relatable scenarios, inviting listeners into her world while maintaining an air of accessibility. This balance between sincerity and artistry allows her to explore deep emotions, such as love, loss, and longing, with a resonance that feels both personal and wide-reaching. Her lyrical style tends to evoke strong visual and emotional cues, often leaning towards impressionistic storytelling that captures fleeting moments or profound feelings rather than linear narratives. This creates an atmosphere where each song feels like a snapshot of human experience, imbued with a sense of vulnerability and authenticity.

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Discography

41 releases • 17 studio • 1993–2013
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Kiss

Kiss

1993

Singles ()

Niji ga Yonderu

Niji ga Yonderu

2005

Jiyū na Tsubasa

Jiyū na Tsubasa

2005

Clear

Clear

2004

Kimi ga Iru Sora

Kimi ga Iru Sora

2004

Chikyū no Omoi: Hoshi no Omoi

Chikyū no Omoi: Hoshi no Omoi

2003

Ta·ra·ra

Ta·ra·ra

2003

Kara no Te no Hira

Kara no Te no Hira

2002

Hana

Hana

2002

Sono Toki made

Sono Toki made

2001

Monshirochō

Monshirochō

2001

Kokoro no Yajirushi

Kokoro no Yajirushi

2000

Wish

Wish

2000

Hachimitsu

Hachimitsu

2000

Sabishigari ya no Koi

Sabishigari ya no Koi

2000

Matte imashita

Matte imashita

1999

Taisetsu ni Omoerumono ga issho nara ii yone

Taisetsu ni Omoerumono ga issho nara ii yone

1998

Cobalt

Cobalt

1998

Looking For

Looking For

1998

Ame nochi Special

Ame nochi Special

1997

Kaze ga Tomaranai

Kaze ga Tomaranai

1997

Yume wa Hitori mirumono janai

Yume wa Hitori mirumono janai

1996

Watashi ga Tenshi dattara ii noni / Machibuse

Watashi ga Tenshi dattara ii noni / Machibuse

1996

Mimikaki o shiteiru to

Mimikaki o shiteiru to

1995

Bokura no Suteki / Harmony

Bokura no Suteki / Harmony

1994

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