Akina Nakamori

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

36

Gender

Female

Birthday

1965-07-13 (60 years old)

Place of Birth

Ōta, Tokyo, Japan

Akina Nakamori

Biography

Nakamori Akina (中森明菜) is a Japanese soloist and former idol. Nakamori started in show business after auditioning for the talent scouting TV show Star Tanjou!. She did not clear the preliminary rounds in 1979 and 1980's contests, but won 1st place in 1981 with a record breaking score, guaranteeing her a recording contract. She debuted as an idol in 1982 with the single slow motion, but it did not sell as planned. However, her subsequent single Shoujo A (少女A) became a huge hit, and after that she became one of the best selling artists of the 1980s. She remained active in entertainment until 2009 when she went on an extended hiatus. She returned to entertainment in 2014, but her physical apperances were rare. After the release of her album Akina in 2017, she went on an extended hiatus again. In August 2022, she launched her official Twitter account and announced her return to show business under a new management company. In December 2023, she opened her official YouTube account.

Known For

  • SMAP×SMAP

    SMAP×SMAP

  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen

    Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen

  • Furuhata Ninzaburo

    Furuhata Ninzaburo

  • Araiguma Calcal-dan

    Araiguma Calcal-dan

  • Cold Moon

    Cold Moon

  • ファイル ボーダー

    ファイル ボーダー

  • Just the Way We Are

    Just the Way We Are

  • Love: Starting on a Journey

    Love: Starting on a Journey

  • Primadam

    Primadam

  • Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa

    Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa

  • Akina Nakamori Special Live 2009 Empress at Yokohama

    Akina Nakamori Special Live 2009 Empress at Yokohama

  • 悪女A・B

    悪女A・B

  • Chance

    Chance

  • Best Friend

    Best Friend

  • Drifter's Christmas Presents

    Drifter's Christmas Presents

  • AKINA NAKAMORI LIVE TOUR 2006 The Last Destination

    AKINA NAKAMORI LIVE TOUR 2006 The Last Destination

  • Border - Criminal Psychology Investigation File

    Border - Criminal Psychology Investigation File

  • 悪女Ⅱ　サンテミリオン殺人事件

    悪女Ⅱ　サンテミリオン殺人事件

  • Akina Milkyway '83 春の風を感じて

    Akina Milkyway '83 春の風を感じて

  • Women with Stars in Their Eyes

    Women with Stars in Their Eyes

  • The Best Ten

    The Best Ten

  • The Best Ten

    The Best Ten

  • NEW AKINA Étranger Akina Nakamori in Europe

    NEW AKINA Étranger Akina Nakamori in Europe

  • Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 4

    Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 4

  • BITTER & SWEET 1985 SUMMER TOUR

    BITTER & SWEET 1985 SUMMER TOUR

  • Nakamori Akina Premium BOX Lucas ~ NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen & Let's Go Young etc.

    Nakamori Akina Premium BOX Lucas ~ NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen & Let's Go Young etc.

  • Best Friend

    Best Friend

  • Akina East Live Index-XXIII The 8th Anniversary

    Akina East Live Index-XXIII The 8th Anniversary

  • Nakamori Akina - Live In '87 A HUNDRED Days

    Nakamori Akina - Live In '87 A HUNDRED Days

  • The Best Ten Nakamori Akina Premium BOX

    The Best Ten Nakamori Akina Premium BOX

  • -Dream- ‘91 Akina Nakamori Special Live

    -Dream- ‘91 Akina Nakamori Special Live

  • Live in '88 Femme Fatale

    Live in '88 Femme Fatale

  • FANCLUB LIVE 「ALDEA Bar at Tokyo 2024」

    FANCLUB LIVE 「ALDEA Bar at Tokyo 2024」

  • “Utahime” Akina Nakamori Parco Theater Live

    “Utahime” Akina Nakamori Parco Theater Live

  • Hajimemashite Nakamori Akina

    Hajimemashite Nakamori Akina

  • 中森明菜プレミアムBOX ルーカス〜NHK紅白歌合戦&レッツゴーヤング etc.

    中森明菜プレミアムBOX ルーカス〜NHK紅白歌合戦&レッツゴーヤング etc.