Love Punch

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AVCD-17453/B (CD+DVD)

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AVCD-17454 (CD only)

LOVE PUNCH was Otsuka Ai's much anticipated debut album. It was released just weeks after her 3rf single, Amaenbo. It was released in both CD and CD+DVD editions. The DVD containing an extra promotion video for an album track, Shabondama, a special talk with Ai, and an animated ending featuring Ai's character, LOVE, and the song Kataomoi DIAL. LOVE PUNCH was a big hit among fans and sold over 500,000 copies in 2004.

Like her singles, the CD only included a photobook as a first press bonus. All the tracks were written, composed, and co-arranged by Ai herself.

Album Details

Release date: 2004.03.31
Catalogue No.: AVCD-17453/B (CD+DVD) ¥3,800 | AVCD-30602 (CD) ¥3,059
Overseas version: Released 2004.07.14 | AVJCD10201/A (CD+DVD) | AVJCD10201 (CD)
Avex Point: 180 (CD+DVD) | 145 (CD)
Copy Control CD
First Press: Picture book (CD only)

Tracklist

CD

1. pretty voice
2. Momo no Hanabira (桃ノ花ビラ - Peach Flower Petals)
3. Sakuranbo (さくらんぼ - Cherries)
4. GIRLY
5. Ame no naka no MELODY (雨の中のメロディー - Melody in the rain)
6. Shabondama (しゃぼん玉 - Bubbles)
7. Ishikawa-Osaka Yuukoujouyaku (石川大阪友好条約 - Ishikawa-Osaka Friendship Treaty)
8. Kataomoi DIAL (片想いダイヤル - Unrequited Love DIAL)
9. HONEY* (ハニー*)
10. Amaenbo (甘えんぼ - Nestle close to you)
11. Always Together

DVD

1. Promotion Video "Shabondama (しゃぼん玉)"
2. Special Talk "Yousuke/Ai-chin no 'Ai XX LOVE X PUNCH'" (スペシャルトーク"洋介・大塚 愛の「愛××LOVE×PUNCH」")
3. Kataomoi DIAL -Special Ending Edition- (片想いダイヤル -エンディングエディション-)

Note

• For an explanation on Amaenbo's translated title, please visit Centigrade-J.