Universal Music LLC (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Fujikura Nao / hereinafter, Universal Music) is AI’s best album “25th THE BEST – ALIVE” (Reading: Twenty Fifth the Best – Alive) will be on sale on Wednesday, February 26th.
This album, the best album for the 25th anniversary, is the ending of the completely new anime series “Dragon Ball DAIMA,” created by Grammy artist Zedd, who has sold over 5 billion streaming views and has sold over 12 million tracks worldwide. The theme “NAKAMA” (Zed feat. AI) is included as a bonus track. The first limited edition will be the final performance of the tour, which attracted 100,000 people nationwide from October 2023 to March 2024 (Sunday, March 24th, Tokyo International Forum Hall A) “AI RESPECT ALL TOUR FINAL @ It includes the Tokyo International Forum_2024.3.24”.
To celebrate the release of this work and the 20th anniversary of the release of the song “Story”, we are streaming 14 “Story” performances from all the live stages of the past, from the nostalgic first singing footage to the latest tour, on our official YouTube channel. In addition, a new music video for “Story” teamed up by the AI and vertical video creative group OASIZ, and a short drama (part 1 and 2) linked to the new music video have also been released. The new music video is a drama-style work with the theme of “Her inherited love and the new family bond,” and the story that was not told in the new music video is unraveled in the first and second parts of the short drama.
On the release date, Wednesday, February 26th, a live YouTube Live broadcast will be held from 7:30pm, and a YouTube Premium after-party will be held from 9:00pm. From 8pm on Thursday, February 27th, the online space “Lounge” provided by the music streaming service “AWA” will be recorded on AL on both days, and at “Stationhead” from 8pm on Friday, February 28th. All of the songs you have are aired at once. AWA’s “Lounge” will also be broadcast exclusive comments from his own personal opinion.
AI has also announced that it will be holding its national best tour, “AI 25th best tour ←ALIVE→” starting in May. From customers who apply using the serial code included in this work, 150 pairs of 300 people will be entered into a lottery to invite 150 pairs of 300 people to the rehearsal just before the tour.
AI “Story (2025 Ver.)” (Official Music Video)
AI RESPECT ALL TOUR FINAL @ Tokyo International Forum Digest from 25th Anniversary Best Album “25th THE BEST – ALIVE”
25th Anniversary Best Album “25th THE BEST – ALIVE” Anniversary Release Party
AI 25th Anniversary Best Album “25th THE BEST – ALIVE”
On sale on Wednesday, February 26th
[Regular Edition](CD) UPCH-20692 ¥2,970 (tax included)
[DELUXE EDITION](2CD) UPCH-20690/1 ¥4,180 (tax included)
[Limited Edition First Press](2CD + Blu-ray) UPCH-29491 ¥7,480 (tax included)
[Limited Edition First Press](2CD+DVD) UPCH-29492 ¥6,930 (tax)
[UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE Limited Set with T-shirt]
・’25th THE BEST – ALIVE'[Regular Edition]+ “AI Special T-shirt” / ¥6,820 (tax included)
・’25th THE BEST – ALIVE'[DELUXE EDITION]+ “AI Special T-shirt” / ¥8,030 (tax included)
・’25th THE BEST – ALIVE'[First limited edition](2CD + Blu-ray) + “AI Special T-shirt” / ¥11,330 (tax included)
・’25th THE BEST – ALIVE'[First limited edition](2CD + DVD) + “AI Special T-shirt” / ¥10,780 (tax)
●AI 25TH BEST – ALIVE[Regular Edition](CD)
1. Story (2005 song) Morinaga Seika Jelly Drink Wider “The Power to Make Your Dreams Come True – Asada Mao” commercial song
2. Aldebaran (2021 song) Theme song for NHK’s TV drama series “Kam Come Every Bedroom”
3. Happiness (2011 song) Coca-Cola 2011-2015 Christmas Campaign Song/(Japanese version of the image song of “Paddington” movie
4. Everyone is a Hero (2016 song) au Santaro series TV commercial
5. To Mama (Songs from 2013) Lotte Ghana Milk Chocolate Commercial Song
6. Kirakira feat. Kanna (2017 song) Theme song for TBS Tuesday drama “Kanna-san!”
7. My Friend (2003 song) audio-technica commercial song
8. THE MOMENT feat. \ellow Bucks (2021 song)
9. LIFE (2009 song)
10. Final Declaration (2003 song)
11. I Wanna Know (2006 song) Suntory’s “PEPSI NEX” campaign commercial song
12. VOICE (2013 song) Theme song for TBS TV Friday drama “Night Ferris Wheel”
13. Not So Different feat. Awich (2020 song)
14. YOU ARE MY STAR (2009 song) Official song for “Kagoshima Marathon”
15. Sleepless City (2010 Song) Theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Metropolitan Police Department Continuous Investigation Team”
16. Believe (2006 song) Theme song for Fuji TV drama “Team Medical Dragon”
17. Music Is My Life (2017 song)
18. NAKAMA (Zed feat. AI) (2024 song) *The ending theme for the completely new anime series “Dragon Ball DAIMA”
●AI 25TH BEST – ALIVE[DELUXE EDITION](2CD)
[CD1]
1. Story (2005 song) Morinaga Seika Jelly Drink Wider “The Power to Make Your Dreams Come True – Asada Mao” commercial song
2. Aldebaran (2021 song) Theme song for NHK’s TV drama series “Kam Come Every Bedroom”
3. Happiness (2011 song) Coca-Cola 2011-2015 Christmas Campaign Song/Japanese version of the image song for the movie “Paddington”
4. Everyone is a Hero (2016 song) au Santaro series TV commercial
5. To Mama (Songs from 2013) Lotte Ghana Milk Chocolate Commercial Song
6. Kirakira feat. Kanna (2017 song) Theme song for TBS Tuesday drama “Kanna-san!”
7. HANABI (2016 song)
8. My Friend (2003 song) audio-technica commercial song
9. THE MOMENT feat. \ellow Bucks (2021 song)
10. FAKE feat. Amuro Namie (2010 song)
11. LIFE (2009 song)
12. INDEPENDENT WOMAN (Songs from 2012) Shueisha’s “Marisol” 5th anniversary TV commercial song
13. WORLD DANCE feat. Chanmina (2023 song)
14. IN THE MIDDLE feat. Miura Daichi (2021 song)
15. Final Declaration (2003 song)
16. I Wanna Know (2006 song) Suntory’s “PEPSI NEX” campaign commercial song
[CD2]
1. EO (2004 song) TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN” ending theme
2. VOICE (2013 song) Theme song for TBS TV Friday drama “Night Ferris Wheel”
3. Not So Different feat. Awich (2020 song)
4. Respect (2023 song)
5. Thank U (2003 song)
6. MUSIC (2006 song)
7. Sunshine (2005 song)
8. BE WITH YOU (2021 song) Tokyo Tatemono “Corporate Commercial” commercial song
9. Wareba (2023 song) “KitKat” test takers’ support song / NTV’s “Good For the Planet Week” theme song
10. YOU ARE MY STAR (2009 song) Official song for “Kagoshima Marathon”
11. Sleepless City (2010 Song)
12. Family (2010 song)
13. So Special – Version AI- / AI + EXILE ATSUSHI (2008 song)
14. Wavin’ Flag – Coca Cola® Celebration Mix -Version AI- (2010 song)
Coca-Cola Global Campaign Song
15. I’ll Remember You (2007 song)
16. Believe (2006 song) Theme song for Fuji TV drama “Team Medical Dragon”
17. Music Is My Life (2017 song)
18. NAKAMA (Zed feat. AI) (2024 song) *The ending theme for the completely new anime series “Dragon Ball DAIMA”
●AI 25TH BEST – ALIVE[First limited edition](2CD + Blu-ray) or (2CD + DVD)
[2CD]*The contents are the same as[DELUXE EDITION].
[Blu-ray/DVD common]
“AI RESPECT ALL TOUR FINAL @Tokyo International Forum_2024.3.24”
OPENING/Respect/MORIAGARO/HANABI/THE MOMENT feat. ¥ellow Bucks/Start Again/Wavin’ Flag/BE WITH YOU/To Mom/Utsukushikimono/Life Goes On/Small hand gripping your fingers/City that can’t sleep/BE BRAVE/ Story/Aldebaran/I Wanna Know/VOICE/Not So Different Remix/WORLD DANCE
Lasting Peace Song/Waleba/Everyone is a hero/Happiness
[Purchase benefits by shop]
■UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE
・【UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE AI Special T-shirt limited set】 Clear file[A4 size]+ can badge
・[DELUXE EDITION][Limited Edition][Regular Edition]Clear File[A4 Size]
■Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket *Covered jacket designs for each type
■Tower Record: Sticker Sheet
■HMV: Poster Calendar[A3 size]
■Rakuten Books: Clear Pouch
■Seven Net: Tote-type eco bag
■General store: Postcard
*General store benefits are eligible for stores other than original bonuses. Some stores do not accept benefits, so please check when making a reservation or purchasing.
*The bonus will be given on a first-come, first-served basis and will end as soon as it runs out.
[AI 25th Anniversary Special Site]
URL:https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/ai/ai25th/
〇 “YouTube” Wednesday, February 26th from 7:30pm
25th Anniversary Best Album “25th THE BEST – ALIVE” Anniversary Release Party
Participating URL: https://youtube.com/live/YMSK0WlhF5Y
Starring: AI, DJ HIRAKATSU, Uematsu Yosuke
*Opening DJ time is available
START: 9pm
YouTube Premium After Party
Participating URL:https://youtube.com/live/6tncIlHq8gs
*You must register for YouTube Premium to watch
After accessing, tap the button (Receive notifications) displayed below the video and you will receive a notification when the streaming starts, so please use this.
〇 “AWA” on Thursday, February 27th
START: 8pm
[Limited Voice Available]AI Special Feature on LOUNGE
Participating URL:https://mf.awa.fm/open_ai_0227
The songs played in the “Lounge” will take less than 90 seconds.
You can enjoy it for free on both the browser and the app.
*The “AWA” app cannot be used outside of Japan
▼App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id980578855
▼Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.awa.liverpool
〇 “Stationhead” on Friday, February 28th
START: 8pm
25th Anniversary Best Album “25th THE BEST – ALIVE” Listening Party
*There are no plans to participate in the artist’s comments or voices.
Please download the “Stationhead” app before the event is held and follow[officialai].
*Limited to paid Apple Music members and Spotify Premium members.
▼App Store
https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/stationhead/id1076117681
▼Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stationhead.app&hl=ja&gl=JP&pli=1
Click here for how to register and use
https://www.universal-music.co.jp/other/umjstationhead/
[National Tour Details]
Special Tour Site: https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/ai/25thbesttour/
https://www.universal-music.co.jp/ai/news/2025-01-24/
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