Veteran singer Akina Nakamori (中森明菜) will appear on TV Asahi’s “Music Station” on July 17, marking her first appearance on the long-running music program in 30 years. The episode airs as a two-hour special from 8:00 p.m. to 9:48 p.m. Japan time.
Nakamori will perform her new single “Gomen to, Suki to,” her first new single release in around 10 years, along with a TV edit of her classic song “Nanpasen.” The July 17 broadcast features a packed lineup that also includes girl group IVE, Taichi Shiozaki of M!LK, SixTONES, Snow Man, SEKAI NO OWARI, singer Toshl, BE:FIRST, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, MON7A and Yuri, each performing one or more songs.
Who is Akina Nakamori?
Akina Nakamori is a Japanese singer who debuted in the early 1980s and became one of the defining idol-turned-artists of that era, known for hits such as “Nanpasen” (meaning “Shipwreck”). She has continued releasing music and performing live in the decades since, including a recent birthday concert and a new music video tied to her latest single. Her return to “Music Station” after three decades marks a rare TV appearance on one of Japan’s most prominent weekly music programs.
The full performer lineup and song list for the July 17 broadcast were announced by Music Natalie ahead of the show.
