Singer-songwriter ako (pronounced: Eiko) released her new song “Tokimeki” on November 13th, and the music video was released.
“Tokimeki” is an up-tempo, somewhat sad love song that vividly recalls the dazzling love patterns and heartbeats of days gone by. The lineup includes Neko Saito, known for his collaborations with Ringo Shiina, on the violin, Masato Honda, formerly of T-SQUARE, on the saxophone, Eikichi Yazawa on the trumpet, and Luis Valle, who has participated in recordings and live tours with the Gospellers, Tomoyasu Hotei, and others. Inviting musicians, the song has a pop sound with a dashing feel.
A music video was also released on his YouTube channel. Directed by Shun Takeda. Set in a foggy grassland, the worldview matches the song, with one-shot-style footage showing A-ko performing various actions. I hope you enjoy it along with the music.
To commemorate the release, a share campaign has been decided. 40 people will be selected by lottery to win a tokimeki card by playing and sharing a-ko’s “Tokimeki” songs on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, LINE MUSIC, and YouTube Music, and sharing and applying on SNS within the period. It’s true. The campaign will run from the release date until 23:59 on November 27th, so don’t miss out.
A-ko has also decided to hold her biggest tour “a-ko LIVE TOUR 2025 “LOVE PROPHET”” in Tokyo and Osaka from January 2025. Tickets are currently being accepted on an official (first come, first served) basis. Please check the website and SNS and don’t miss Ako’s live performance.
ako New Single “Tokimeki”
Released on Wednesday, November 13th
URL:http://lnk.to/ako_tokimeki
“Tokimeki” MUSIC VIDEO
ako “Tokimeki” share campaign
Application period: 2024/11/13 22:00 to 2024/11/27 23:59
Target DSP: Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited, LINE MUSIC, YouTube Music
Present contents: tokimeki card
Target audience: 40 people will be selected by lottery from among those who play and share “Tokimeki” and apply within the period.
How to apply
STEP1
Play ako’s “Tokimeki” on your music distribution service and tap the “…” button on the song page. Select “Share/Share the song” and share to X (formerly Twitter) or Instagram Stories!
STEP2
When you see the song sharing URL on X (old Twitter) or the song artwork posting screen on Instagram, post it with the hashtag[#ako_tokimeki]!
Please feel free to post along with your impressions of the song.
STEP3
You can participate in the campaign by taking a screenshot of the shared post and applying using the application form below.
Application form
URL:https://form.run/@ako-tokimeki-sharecp
Regarding delivery of benefits
Scheduled to be shipped to winners sequentially from late December
Notes on application/Please read carefully
*If you have a locked account, please remove the lock and participate in the campaign.
*Winners will be determined through a strict lottery.
*Winners will be announced once the prizes have been shipped.
*Once the application is completed, no changes will be accepted to the registered information. If the personal information you entered is incorrect, you will not be able to receive the benefits, so please be careful not to make any mistakes.
*Prizes cannot be transferred to a third party, exchanged for cash, or changed.
*Each person may only apply once.
*Please refrain from reusing screenshots.
*Communication costs related to using this campaign will be borne by the customer.
*This campaign is sponsored by Pony Canyon. We are not involved with each distribution service, so please refrain from making inquiries to each distribution service.
*Apple and Apple Music are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Contact information
Pony Canyon Customer Center
Business hours: Weekdays 10:00-13:00/14:00-17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and company designated days)https://www.ponycanyon.co.jp/support/inquiry
The inquiry form is available 24 hours a day, but responses will only be received during business hours.
*Please do not forget to enter the campaign name.
a child LIVE TOUR 2025 “LOVE PROPHET”
January 25, 2025 (Sat)
Osaka/Shinsaibashi BIGCAT
Doors open 17:00 / Performance starts 18:00
1F standing ¥5,800 (tax included) + drink fee separately
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Tokyo・EX THEATER ROPPONGI
Doors open 17:00 / Performance starts 18:00
1F standing ¥5,800 (tax included) + drink fee separately
2F reserved seat ¥5,800 (tax included) + drink fee separate
ticket
Official final advance[first come first served]reception has started!
Reception period: ~12/4 (Wednesday) 23:59
Reception URL: https://eplus.jp/ako2025/
Sponsored by
YUMEBANCHI (Osaka)/CREATIVEMAN PRODUCTIONS (Tokyo)
inquiry
YUMEBANCHI (Osaka) 06-6341-3525
Creative Man: 03-3499-6669
Artist information
Official website:https://akolondog.net/
Official YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@mjgptw___ad
Official X:https://twitter.com/mjgptw___ad
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mjgptw___ad/
profile
Singer songwriter. Started full-fledged artist activities in 2020. Many of the emotional songs are produced by a-ko herself. Their activities are wide-ranging, with music videos being produced mainly by the creative team londog led by a-ko. In September 2020, he released his 1st EP “Spotted MISTY”, his 2nd EP “ANTI BLUE” in January 2021, and his 3rd EP “Steal your heart” in December 2023 from his own label londog. Major debut from Pony Canyon/IRORI Records in February 2024 with “Planet”. 1st album “GENE” released on July 10th of the same year. “ako LIVE TOUR 2025 “LOVE PROPHET”” is scheduled to be held in January 2025.
