"FIVE" is Hamasaki Ayumi's second mini-album. It was released in three editions : a CD+DVD edition, a CD-Only edition, and a limited CD-Only edition containing an access card to download a character costume for the PS3 game "Tales of Xillia". First pressings of the CD+DVD edition included a serial number to access a special website broadcasting the making-of movie of "ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2010-2011 A ~do it again~" in streaming. This is Hamasaki first album not to have any singles. The song "progress" was used as the theme song of "Tales of Xillia". The CD+DVD version includes as a hidden track Why... - feat. URATA NAOYA. This is her 18th overall album to debut in #1 position.
The mini album is certified Gold for shipment of 100,000 copies .