Akina Nakamori
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.
Filmography (37 titles)
MovieAkina Nakamori 80's Best Performance on NHK
Herself · 2026
MovieFANCLUB LIVE 「ALDEA Bar at Tokyo 2024」
2025
4.0ShowAraiguma Calcal-dan
Vocal (voice) · 2025
Movie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.
self · 2025
MovieAKINA NAKAMORI LIVE TOUR 2006 The Last Destination
2017
ShowNakamori Akina Premium BOX Lucas ~ NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen & Let's Go Young etc.
Singer · 2015
ShowThe Best Ten Nakamori Akina Premium BOX
Singer · 2012
6.7ShowControl - Hanzai Shinri Sousa
2011
MovieAkina Nakamori Special Live 2009 Empress at Yokohama
self · 2010
6.0ShowPrimadam
Ranko Kurahashi · 2006
Movie“Utahime” Akina Nakamori Parco Theater Live
Herself · 2002
ShowBorder - Criminal Psychology Investigation File
Sugishima Kirie · 1999
8.0Showファイル ボーダー
1999
10.0ShowCold Moon
希代加 · 1998
8.5ShowSMAP×SMAP
1996
8.8ShowFuruhata Ninzaburo
小石川ちなみ · 1994
MovieWomen with Stars in Their Eyes
Kaoru · 1993
MovieLive in '88 Femme Fatale
1993
MovieNakamori Akina - Live In '87 A HUNDRED Days
Herself · 1993
ShowChance
Guest Role · 1993
悪女Ⅱ サンテミリオン殺人事件
1993
Movie-Dream- ‘91 Akina Nakamori Special Live
Self · 1992
8.0ShowJust the Way We Are
月島カンナ · 1992
MovieTales of the Bizarre: Vol. 4
1991
悪女A・B
1991
Movie世にも奇妙な物語 冬の特別編
1991
9.5ShowYonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
1990
MovieBest Friend
1987
ShowBest Friend
1987
MovieBITTER & SWEET 1985 SUMMER TOUR
1985