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Akiko Yoshida (吉田亜紀子 Yoshida Akiko?, born July 22, 1976) is a Japanese singer and songwriter, who performs under the stage name Kokia (stylized as KOKIA). Her most well known songs 'Arigatō...' (ありがとう... Thank You?) (which reached number 2 in Hong Kong when it was covered by Sammi Cheng) and 'The Power of Smile.' (the single topped at No. 8 in the singles chart).. She is also recognized for her numerous contributions to anime/game soundtracks, the most notable being 'Ai no Melody/Chōwa Oto (With Reflection)' for the film Origin: Spirits of the Past, 'Follow the Nightingale' for the game Tales of Innocence, and 'Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi' for the anime Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino.
Kokia often performs in Europe, basing her activities in Paris and releasing music through Wasabi Records, a subsidiary of Kazé.
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