Acting
Ai Otsuka
Born
1982-09-09 (44)
Place of birth
Osaka, Japan
Known for
Acting
Credits
31 titles
Ai Otsuka (大塚愛), nicknamed LOVE (愛) or Ai-Chan, is a Japanese singer born in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan on September 9, 1982. She was part of the group HimawaRi from 2000 to 2003. Her debut solo album LOVE PUNCH was released in March 2004. Her second album, LOVE JAM, was released only 8 months after her first in November 2004. Her first tour, JAM PUNCH Tour 2005, began on April 24, 2005 and ended in June 2005. LOVE COOK, her 3rd album was released on December 14, 2005. On June 25th, 2010, it was announced on her official site that she got married to SU of the band RIP SLYME. On March 24, 2011, Otsuka gave birth to a healthy baby girl. She came back in 2012 while announcing a [LOVE IS BOR…
Known for
7.2Yusuke Nogi of Ryosho's Energy Development Division said that 10 times the official down payment was mistakenly sent to GFL, a local infrastructure company involved in a solar energy plant to be built in the Balkan Republic in Central Asia. Suspected of involvement, he heads to the Balkan Republic to collect the difference of $90 million. With the cooperation of his CIA friend Sam, Nogi obtained information that the terrorist al-Zaer had laundered the full amount of the contract money into diamonds and brought it out.
Vivant
2023
8.0A young girl named Ruka, who had been living a wandering life in Osaka, is taken in by Fumi, an elementary school teacher. Later, Ruka spends time in Obihiro, Hokkaido, with Natsuhiko, who was her sister's lover, and forms a friendship with a high school girl named Maori. However, the fate that awaits her is always harsh. After arriving in Tokyo, Ruka becomes a musician and begins singing on the streets under the name Kyrie. There, she reunites with Maori, who now goes by the name Ikko and survives in Tokyo through her ever-changing cosplay and relationships with men. From Ishinomaki, Osaka, and Obihiro to Tokyo—Ruka, while being tossed about by fate, weaves a grand lyrical poem through her determined life.
Luca on the Road
2024
NRTokyo Friends is a Japanese television drama released on June 3, 2005. Unlike many other dramas, it was never aired on TV but released as a set of 3 DVDs. Volumes one and two contain the first 4 episodes while volume three contains the last episode. Each episode is approximately 70 minutes. The Tokyo Friends Premium Box was also released which includes all 5 episodes, a bonus DVD, and 12 postcards. Although this is a very typical Tokyo-story and was never aired on TV, it was quite successful probably because it was Ai Otsuka's debut as an actress.
Tokyo Friends
2005
7.6Luca lost her family in the Great East Japan Earthquake causing her not to be able to speak. However, her singing voice shakes the hearts of those who listen to her. It is a hymn of compassion played by Luca and the people.
Kyrie
2023
6.3Rei Iwatsuki moved from her hometown Kōchi to Tokyo to pursue her dreams. On arrival, she found a job as a waitress in a restaurant and met guitarist Ryuuji Shintani. Ryuuji liked her voice and invited her to join his band as the vocalist, The Survival Company (also known as Sabakan). The two started a relationship but then broke off when Rei wanted to write her own songs. Rei met other girls also working in the restaurant, Hirono, Ryoko and Maki, all in pursuit of their own dreams, and became good friends with all of them. One day, Rei receives news that Takashi was seen in New York and she decides to go look for him...
Tokyo Friends: The Movie
2006
NRConcert film featuring the stars of avex trax on the stage during the a-nation festival held every year in August.
a-nation’07 BEST HIT LIVE
2007
Film credits
2020s · 5 titles
7.6Luca lost her family in the Great East Japan Earthquake causing her not to be able to speak. However, her singing voice shakes the hearts of those who listen to her. It is a hymn of compassion played by Luca and the people.
Kyrie
2023
NRNo synopsis available yet.
大塚 愛「LOVE IS BORN ～22nd Anniversary 2025～」
2025
NRConcert film featuring Otsuka Ai's LOVE IS BORN ~20th Anniversary 2023~ performance held on September 9, 2023 at Hibiya Outdoor Music Hall in Tokyo to commemorate her 20th year in the music industry in conjunction with her annual birthday live celebration.
LOVE IS BORN ~20th Anniversary 2023~
2024
NRConcert film celebrating Otsuka Ai's birthday held on September 9, 2021 at LINE CUBE in Tokyo.
LOVE IS BORN ～18th Anniversary 2021～
2021
NRThe annual anniversary and birthday live "LOVE IS BORN ~21st Anniversary 2024~" live video will be released. DISC 2 contains a video of the "AIO BRASSIC 2024" Tokyo performance, entitled "Brass meets Classic," which was performed with a unique band lineup, and a documentary of the solo painting exhibition "AIO ART."
LOVE IS BORN ～21st Anniversary 2024～
2025
2010s · 5 titles
NRConcert film featuring the 15th anniversary concert held at Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall on September 9, 2018.
LOVE IS BORN～15th Anniversary 2018～
2018
NRConcert film featuring Otsuka Ai's "Ai am BEST, too tour 2019-Yes! Kokoga Iessu!-" held on May 2, 2019 at Zepp Diver City in Tokyo. This was tour was in support of her 'Ai am BEST, too' album that commemorated her 15th Anniversary in the music industry.
Ai am BEST, too tour 2019 ~Yes! Kokoga Iessu!~
2019
3.8Otsuka Ai "LOVE IS BORN" ~7th Anniversary 2010~ is the twelveth concert video released by Otsuka Ai. It contains footage from her annual "Love Is Born" concert held at the Yokohama Red Brick Park Outdoor Stage. Tracklist 1. Ai (愛) 2. Is 3. Zokkondition (ゾッ婚ディション) 4. Hanikami Jane (ハニカミジェーン) 5. Action 10.5 (アクション10.5) 6. Always Together 7. Momo no Hanabira (桃の花びら) 8. Neko ni Fuusen (ネコに風船) 9. Kingyo Hanabi (金魚花火) 10.LOVE LETTER 11.Ren'ai Shashin (恋愛写真) 12.Planetarium (プラネタリウム) 13.Birthday Song 14.Rocket Sneaker (ロケットスニーカー) 15.Sakuranbo (さくらんぼ) 16.Mirai Taxi (未来タクシー) 17.LUCKY☆STAR (Encore) 18.Ticket (チケット) 19.CHU-LIP 20.I ♥ ××× (Title in Chinese) 1. 愛 2. Is 3. 想婚頭 4. 害羞的珍 5. Action 10.5 6. Always Together 7. 桃花花瓣 8. 貓與氣球 9. 金魚花火 10. LOVE LETTER 11. 戀愛寫真 12. 星象儀 13. Birthday Song 14. 火箭帆布鞋 15. 櫻桃 16. 未來計程車 17. LUCKY☆STAR 18. 車票 19. CHU-LIP 親親鬱金香 20. I ♥ ×××
Ai Otsuka LOVE IS BORN ~7th Anniversary 2010~
2011
NRAi Otsuka performs at Zepp Tokyo on August 23, 2014 during the LOVE FANTASTIC TOUR 2014～おぉーつかあいはまほぉーつかぁい～ tour.
Ai Otsuka - Love Fantastic Tour
2014
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ai Otsuka Love Is Born - 10th Anniversary 2013
2013
2000s · 15 titles
6.3Rei Iwatsuki moved from her hometown Kōchi to Tokyo to pursue her dreams. On arrival, she found a job as a waitress in a restaurant and met guitarist Ryuuji Shintani. Ryuuji liked her voice and invited her to join his band as the vocalist, The Survival Company (also known as Sabakan). The two started a relationship but then broke off when Rei wanted to write her own songs. Rei met other girls also working in the restaurant, Hirono, Ryoko and Maki, all in pursuit of their own dreams, and became good friends with all of them. One day, Rei receives news that Takashi was seen in New York and she decides to go look for him...
Tokyo Friends: The Movie
2006
NRConcert film featuring the stars of avex trax on the stage during the a-nation festival held every year in August.
a-nation’07 BEST HIT LIVE
2007
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Love Cook Tour 2006 ~Mascara Mainichi Tsukete Mascara~
2006
NRConcert film featuring Ai Otsuka's LOVE IS BORN ~6th Anniversary 2009~ filmed at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall on September 12, 2009. This is a yearly celebration where Ai Otsuka celebrates her debut in the music industry. This year comes a ROCK arrangement is used which based on "99LIVE = 69=ROCK."
Ai Otsuka LOVE IS BORN ~6th Anniversary 2009~
2009
NRConcert film featuring the stars of avex trax on the stage during the a-nation festival held every year in August. This was to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the label avex trax in the music industry.
a-nation'08 ~avex ALL CAST SPECIAL LIVE ~
2008
NRConcert film featuring Ai Otsuka's LOVE PiECE Tour in support of her LOVE PiECE album performed on May 1, 2008 at Pacifico Yokohama.
LOVE PiECE Tour 2008 - Megane Kakenakya Yume ga Nee! - at Pacifico Yokohama on 1st of May 2008
2008
NRConcert film featuring the stars of avex trax on the stage during the a-nation festival held every year in August.
a-nation'05 BEST HIT LIVE
2005
NRConcert film featuring the stars of avex trax on the stage during the a-nation summer festival
a-nation 04 BEST HIT SUMMER LIVE
2004
NRConcert film featuring Otsuka Ai's LOVE is BEST Tour 2009 FINAL held at The Grand Cube Osaka on December 24, 2009. This specific concert, all tickets were sold in pairs to encourage those to come with their partner.
ai otsuka LOVE is BEST Tour 2009 FINAL
2009
NRConcert film featuring footage from the final show of her JAM PUNCH TOUR 2015 at Tokyo International Forum A on June 1st 2005, the supporting tour for her first two records LOVE PUNCH and LOVE JAM.
JAM PUNCH Tour 2005 ~Kondoru no Pantsu ga Kui Kondoro~
2005
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ai Otsuka: Love Is Born ~4th Anniversary 2007~
2008
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ai Am Best Tour 2007 ~Best na Comment ni Meccha Ai wo Comment!!!~
2007
NRNo synopsis available yet.
LOVE is BEST Tour 2009 FINAL
2009
NRConcert film celebrating Otsuka Ai's 5th Anniversary since debut in the music industry. This was held at Osaka-jo Yagai Ongaku-do on September 10th, 2008.
Ai Otsuka "Love Is Born" - 5th Anniversary 2008 - at Osaka - Jo Yagai Ongaku-Do on 10th of September 2008
2008
NRLOVE LETTER Tour 2009 ~Channel Keshite Ai-chan Neru!~ is Otsuka Ai's eighth concert DVD. It contains the footage from her 2009.03.01 Live House performance at Zepp Tokyo. It was part of the first half of Otsuka's entire LOVE LETTER Tour 2009, which was set in smaller venues and did not feature costumes or elaborate stage designs. However many of the arrangements were changed, giving them more rock-oriented, energetic sounds.
Ai Otsuka LOVE LETTER Tour 2009
2009
Series credits
7.2Yusuke Nogi of Ryosho's Energy Development Division said that 10 times the official down payment was mistakenly sent to GFL, a local infrastructure company involved in a solar energy plant to be built in the Balkan Republic in Central Asia. Suspected of involvement, he heads to the Balkan Republic to collect the difference of $90 million. With the cooperation of his CIA friend Sam, Nogi obtained information that the terrorist al-Zaer had laundered the full amount of the contract money into diamonds and brought it out.
Vivant
2023
8.0A young girl named Ruka, who had been living a wandering life in Osaka, is taken in by Fumi, an elementary school teacher. Later, Ruka spends time in Obihiro, Hokkaido, with Natsuhiko, who was her sister's lover, and forms a friendship with a high school girl named Maori. However, the fate that awaits her is always harsh. After arriving in Tokyo, Ruka becomes a musician and begins singing on the streets under the name Kyrie. There, she reunites with Maori, who now goes by the name Ikko and survives in Tokyo through her ever-changing cosplay and relationships with men. From Ishinomaki, Osaka, and Obihiro to Tokyo—Ruka, while being tossed about by fate, weaves a grand lyrical poem through her determined life.
Luca on the Road
2024
NRTokyo Friends is a Japanese television drama released on June 3, 2005. Unlike many other dramas, it was never aired on TV but released as a set of 3 DVDs. Volumes one and two contain the first 4 episodes while volume three contains the last episode. Each episode is approximately 70 minutes. The Tokyo Friends Premium Box was also released which includes all 5 episodes, a bonus DVD, and 12 postcards. Although this is a very typical Tokyo-story and was never aired on TV, it was quite successful probably because it was Ai Otsuka's debut as an actress.
Tokyo Friends
2005
Behind the camera
NRConcert film featuring the 15th anniversary concert held at Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall on September 9, 2018.
LOVE IS BORN～15th Anniversary 2018～
2018
NRConcert film celebrating Otsuka Ai's birthday held on September 9, 2021 at LINE CUBE in Tokyo.
LOVE IS BORN ～18th Anniversary 2021～
2021
NRConcert film celebrating Otsuka Ai's 5th Anniversary since debut in the music industry. This was held at Osaka-jo Yagai Ongaku-do on September 10th, 2008.
Ai Otsuka "Love Is Born" - 5th Anniversary 2008 - at Osaka - Jo Yagai Ongaku-Do on 10th of September 2008
2008