Minako Honda Discography
Some will say that she was too mature to be an idol. Some will say she reached the top without ever having a nº 1 hit. Some will say only true singers can hold a note for 25 seconds like her. Some will say that she was gone too soon but left too much life on her songs. And I say that Minako-sama, 15 years after her passing and with only 20 years of musical career, never stops surprising me nor anyone interested in her discography.
And for you who reads this, with the earphones in the ears and a pack of napkins for the eyes and the nose. This Minako Honda (本田美奈子) collection includes 15 studio albums (4 of them released posthumously), 2 live albums and only 20 compilations. And I said "only" because with the songs she sang on TV shows like Music Fair, we would have like 2 or 3 more compilations.
M'Syndrome (M'シンドローム)
1st studio album, released on 1985/11/21, it reached #2 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. M'
2. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single
3. Sanbika wa Utaenai (讃美歌は歌えない)
4. Manhattan no Hotaru (マンハッタンの螢)
5. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU"
6. DOUBT
7. CHARLIE
8. NOVEMBER SNOW
9. APERITIF
The Virgin Concert (ザ・ヴァージン・コンサート)
1st live album, released on 1986/02/20, it reached #3 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Opening～I WAS BORN TO LOVE YOU - cover of Freddie Mercury
2. M' - included in M'Syndrome
3. DOUBT - included in M'Syndrome
4. CHARLIE - included in M'Syndrome
5. NOVEMBER SNOW - included in M'Syndrome
6. APERITIF - included in M'Syndrome
7. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, first included in this album
8. Aoi Shuumatsu (青い週末) - 3rd single, first included in this album
9. Kurayami ni Akai dress (暗闇に緋いドレス) - B-side of Suki to iinasai, first included in this album
10. Manhattan no Hotaru (マンハッタンの螢) - included in M'Syndrome
11. Koibito Shikkaku (恋人失格) - B-side of Satsui no Vacance, first included in this album
12. NEVER - cover of MIE, it's the japanese version of "Never" by Moving Pictures
13. ONE MORE NIGHT - cover of Phil Collins
14. Roppongi shinjū (六本木心中) - cover of Ann Lewis
15. If... - B-side of Temptation, first included in this album
16. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
17. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, first included in this album
18. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" - included in M'Syndrome
LIPS
2nd studio album, released on 1986/06/04, it reached #3 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Sold out
2. Ribbon ga Hodokenai (リボンがほどけない)
3. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single
4. Schedule (スケジュール)
5. JOE
6. Bathroom Angel (バスルームエンジェル)
7. Dramatic Escape (ドラマティックエスケープ)
8. Marionette no Yuuutsu (マリオネットの憂鬱)
9. YOKOSUKA Rule (YOKOSUKAルール)
10. Ai no Sugiyuku Mama ni (愛の過ぎゆくままに)
CANCEL
3rd studio album, released on 1986/09/28, it reached #2 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Cancel (キャンセル)
2. Tomaranai RAILWAY (止まらないRAILWAY)
3. Lovesong for somebody
4. SHIKASHI
5. Bond street
6. 24 Jikan no Hankou (24時間の反抗)
7. Roulette (ルーレット)
8. Feel like I'm running
9. NO PROBLEM
10. Namida wo F.O.(Fade out) Shite (涙をF.O.して)
Minako Collection (美奈子コレクション)
1st compilation album, released on 1986/12/20, it reached #23 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
2. Aoi Shuumatsu (青い週末) - 3rd single, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
4. Manhattan no Hotaru (マンハッタンの螢) - included in M'Syndrome
4. Sold out - included in Lips
5. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" - included in M'Syndrome
6. Cancel (キャンセル) - included in Cancel
7. Kurayami ni Akai dress (暗闇に緋いドレス) - B-side of Suki to iinasai, included in The Virgin Concert
8. Dramatic Escape (ドラマティックエスケープ) - included in Lips
9. 24 Jikan no Hankou (24時間の反抗) - included in Cancel
10. HELP - 7th single, first included in this album
11. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, first included in this album
Golden Best
2nd compilation album, released on 1987/06/05, it reached #18 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Oneway Generation - 9th single, first included in this album
2. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
3. Sosotte - 6th single, first included in this album
4. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
5. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
6. Namida wo F.O.(Fade out) Shite (涙をF.O.して) - included in Cancel
7. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
8. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
9. Kurayami ni Akai dress (暗闇に緋いドレス) - B-side of Suki to iinasai, included in The Virgin Concert
10. 24 Jikan no Hankou (24時間の反抗) - included in Cancel
11. Cancel (キャンセル) - included in Cancel
12. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
OVERSEA
4th studio album, released on 1987/06/22, it reached #4 on the weekly Oricon charts.
All the songs were fully recorded in english
1. SNEAK AWAY
2. LET'S START AGAIN
3. THAT'S THE WAY I WANT IT
4. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
5. PLAYBOY
6. HEART BREAK (english version) - a japanese version was released as the 11th single
7. PLAYTHING
8. GIRL TALK
9. YOU CAN DO IT
Midnight Swing
5th studio album, released on 1987/12/16, it reached #23 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. ONE SHOT
2. DO YOU REMEMBER?
3. Yumemi Gokochi (夢見心地)
4. ABOUT~ADULT
5. Hajimete Iu Kedo... (はじめて言うけど…)
6. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single
7. Konya wa Beat ni Norenai (今夜はビートに乗れない)
8. DESTINY
9. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single
10. EYE Kotoba wa LONELY (EYE言葉はLONELY)
DISPA 1987
2nd live album, released on 1988/01/25, it reached #27 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. HEART BREAK - 11th single, first included in this album
2. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
3. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
4. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
5. Medley B-sides
6. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
7. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
8. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT - included in Oversea
9. SNEAK AWAY - included in Oversea
10. PLAYTHING - included in Oversea
11. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
12. CRAZY NIGHTS - 10th single, first included in this album
13. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
Wild Cats
6th studio album, released on 1988/08/05 (under the name of "Minako with Wild Cats"), it reached #32 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. We Are Wild Cats
2. Let It Burn
3. VIRGINITY
4. Bang Bang - cover in japanese of "Bang Bang" of Nancy Sinatra
5. Kiri no Veil (霧のヴェール)
6. Stand up (Full Metal Armor) - 15th single
7. Cassis no Mi (カシスの実)
8. Because You're Mine
9. School Girl Blues
10. Anata to Nettai (あなたと、熱帯) - 14th single
Look over my shoulder
3rd compilation album, released on 1988/10/26, it reached #63 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
2. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Aoi Shuumatsu (青い週末) - 3rd single, included in The Virgin Concert
4. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
5. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
6. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
7. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
8. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
9. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
10. CRAZY NIGHTS - 10th single, included in DISPA 1987
11. HEART BREAK - 11th single, included in DISPA 1987
12. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
13. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
Ballad Collection
4th compilation album, released on 1989/06/07, it didn't chart on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
2. APERITIF - included in M'Syndrome
3. GOLDEN DAYS - B-side of Crazy Nights, first included in this album
4. Ribbon ga Hodokenai (リボンがほどけない) - included in Lips
5. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT - included in Oversea
6. Schedule (スケジュール) - included in Lips
7. DESTINY - included in Midnight Swing
8. Ai no Sugiyuku Mama ni (愛の過ぎゆくままに) - included in Lips
9. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
10. GIRL TALK - included in Oversea
11. Namida wo F.O.(Fade out) Shite (涙をF.O.して) - included in Cancel
12. Hajimete Iu Kedo... (はじめて言うけど…) - included in Midnight Swing
13. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" - included in M'Syndrome
TARGET (豹的)
7th studio album, released on 1989/07/05 (under the name of "Minako with Wild Cats"), it reached #86 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Katte ni Sasete (勝手にさせて) - 16th single
2. HEARTS ON FIRE
3. WALK AWAY
4. HELTER SKELTER - cover of The Beatles
5. Ai ga Kikoeru (愛が聞こえる)
6. HEAT ME UP (THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE DOING TO ME)
7. SLOW WALK
8. KILL ME
9. Asa Made (朝まで)
10. SURRENDER
Best Now
5th compilation album, released on 1989/09/13, it didn't chart on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
2. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Aoi Shuumatsu (青い週末) - 3rd single, included in The Virgin Concert
4. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
5. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" - included in M'Syndrome
6. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
7. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
8. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
9. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
10. Cancel (キャンセル) - included in Cancel
11. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
12. CRAZY NIGHTS - 10th single, included in DISPA 1987
13. GOLDEN DAYS - B-side of Crazy Nights, included in Ballad Collection
14. HEART BREAK - 11th single, included in DISPA 1987
15. SNEAK AWAY - included in Oversea
16. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
17. Konya wa Beat ni Norenai (今夜はビートに乗れない) - included in Midnight Swing
18. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
6th compilation album, released on 1990/12/12, it didn't chart on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. SHANGRI-LA - 18th single, first included in this album
2. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
3. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
4. DO YOU REMEMBER? - included in Midnight Swing
5. Ribbon ga Hodokenai (リボンがほどけない) - included in Lips
6. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
7. NOVEMBER SNOW - included in M'Syndrome
8. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
9. Bond street - included in Cancel
10. Schedule (スケジュール) - included in Lips
11. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
12. Half Moon wa awatenaide (ハーフムーンはあわてないで) - B-side of Sosotte, first included in this album
13. PLAYTHING - included in Oversea
14. DOUBT - included in M'Syndrome
15. CHARLIE - included in M'Syndrome
16. DESTINY - included in Midnight Swing
Stand Up -BEST BEAT COLLECTION-
7th compilation album, released on 1990/12/12, it didn't chart on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. We Are Wild Cats - included in Wild Cats
2. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
3. Cancel (キャンセル) - included in Cancel
4. ONE SHOT - included in Midnight Swing
5. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
6. YOKOSUKA Rule (YOKOSUKAルール) - included in Lips
7. Kiri no Veil (霧のヴェール) - included in Wild Cats
8. Stand up (Full Metal Armor) - 15th single, included in Wild Cats
9. Konya wa Beat ni Norenai (今夜はビートに乗れない) - included in Midnight Swing
10. Sold out - included in Lips
11. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
12. Anata to Nettai (あなたと、熱帯) - 14th single, included in Wild Cats
13. Cassis no Mi (カシスの実) - included in Wild Cats
14. SURRENDER - included in Target
15. KILL ME - included in Target
16. SLOW WALK - included in Target
JUNCTION
8th studio album, released on 1994/09/24, it reached #75 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Inori (祈り) - japanese adaptation of the Gregorian Chant "Kyrie"
2. Positive ni Aishite (ポジティブに愛して) - cover in japanese of "El fallo positivo" by Mecano
3. Ai no sanka (愛の讃歌) - cover of Koshiji Fubuki, japanese version of "Hymne à l'amour" by Edith Piaf
4. Amalia (アマリア) - cover of Koshiji Fubuki
5. My Love of Destiny
6. Fuuryuu Fuurin Hatsukoi Banashi (風流風鈴初恋譚)
7. Bebechan kumo ni noru (BBちゃん雲にのる)
8. Saa ne (さあね)
9. Inochi wo ageyou (命をあげよう) - cover in japanese of "I'd give my life for you" of the musical "Miss Saigon" by Schönberg and Boublil
10. Tsubasa (つばさ) - 19th single
11. Subete ga kawaru darou (すべてが変るだろう) - cover in japanese of "Tout va changer" by Michel Fugain
Big Artist Best Collection
8th compilation album, released on 1994/12/07, it didn't chart on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
2. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Aoi Shuumatsu (Live) (青い週末) - 3rd single, included in The Virgin Concert
4. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
5. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
6. Roppongi shinjū (六本木心中) - cover of Ann Lewis, included in The Virgin Concert
7. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" - included in M'Syndrome
8. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
9. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
10. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
11. Cancel (キャンセル) - included in Cancel
12. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
13. CRAZY NIGHTS - 10th single, included in DISPA 1987
14. HEART BREAK - 11th single, included in DISPA 1987
15. SNEAK AWAY - included in Oversea
16. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
17. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
18. 7th Bird "Ai ni koi" (7th Bird“愛に恋”) - 17th single, first included in this album
19. SHANGRI-LA - 18th single, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
Hare Tokidoki Kumori (晴れ ときどき くもり)
9th studio album, released on 1995/06/25, it reached #99 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Tsukimisou (月見草)
2. Shiawase totokimasu you ni (幸せ届きますように)
3. Bye Bye
4. Fall In Love With You -Koi in ochite- (-恋に落ちて-) - 22nd single, duet with Seishirou Kusunose
5. Watashitachi no Treasure (私たちのTreasure)
6. Kono uta wo for you (この歌をfor you)
7. Boku no heya de kurasou (僕の部屋で暮らそう) - 21th single
8. June
9. Kagerou (かげろう)
10. It's My Party - cover in japanese of "It's my party" by Lesley Gore
11. Lullaby 〜 yasashiku dakasete (Lullaby〜優しく抱かせて) - 20th single
Minako Honda Twin Best
9th compilation album, released on 1998/05/13, it didn't chart on the weekly Oricon charts.
CD 1:
1. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
2. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
3. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
4. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
5. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
6. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
7. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
8. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
9. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" - included in M'Syndrome
10. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
11. Cancel (キャンセル) - included in Cancel
12. HEART BREAK - 11th single, included in DISPA 1987
13. CRAZY NIGHTS - 10th single, included in DISPA 1987
14. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
15. If... - B-side of Temptation, included in The Virgin Concert
CD 2:
1. Konya wa Beat ni Norenai (今夜はビートに乗れない) - included in Midnight Swing
2. SNEAK AWAY - included in Oversea
3. Manhattan no Hotaru (マンハッタンの螢) - included in M'Syndrome
4. NOVEMBER SNOW - included in M'Syndrome
5. Ribbon ga Hodokenai (リボンがほどけない) - included in Lips
6. M' - included in M'Syndrome
7. 7th Bird "Ai ni koi" (7th Bird“愛に恋”) - 17th single, included Big Artist Best Collection
8. Sold out - included in Lips
9. Koibito Shikkaku (恋人失格) - B-side of Satsui no Vacance, included in The Virgin Concert
10. Half Moon wa awatenaide (ハーフムーンはあわてないで) - B-side of Sosotte, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
11. Schedule (スケジュール) - included in Lips
12. SHANGRI-LA - 18th single, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
13. 24 Jikan no Hankou (24時間の反抗) - included in Cancel
14. Marionette no Yuuutsu (マリオネットの憂鬱) - included in Lips
15. Namida wo F.O.(Fade out) Shite (涙をF.O.して) - included in Lips
2000 Best
10th compilation album, released on 2000/05/24, it reached #233 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
2. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Aoi Shuumatsu (青い週末) - 3rd single, included in The Virgin Concert
4. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
5. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
6. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
7. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
8. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
9. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
10. HEART BREAK - 11th single, included in DISPA 1987
11. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
12. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
13. 7th Bird "Ai ni koi" (7th Bird“愛に恋”) - 17th single, included Big Artist Best Collection
14. SHANGRI-LA - 18th single, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
15. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" - included in M'Syndrome
AVE MARIA
10th studio album, released on 2003/05/21, it reached #22 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Nagakoe (流声) - instrumental
2. Ave Maria - aria written by Vladimir Vavilov but mis-attributed to Giulio Caccini
3. Watashi no otousan (私のお父さん) - japanese version of "O mio babbino caro" from the opera "Gianni Schicchi" by Giacomo Puccini
4. Time to say goodbye - cover of "Con te partirò" by Andrea Bocelli
5. Utsukushii yuugure (美しい夕暮れ) - japanese version of "Beau Soir" by Paul Bourget and Claude Debussy
6. Vocalise - cover of the Sergei Rachmaninoff song
7. Greensleeves - japanese cover of the English traditional song
8. Jupiter - japanese version of "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" from the suite "The Planets" by Gustav Holst
9. Watashi wo nakasete kudasai (私を泣かせてください) - japanese version of "Lascia ch'io pianga" by George Frideric Handel
10. Sicilienne - japanese version of "Sicilienne" by Gabriel Fauré
11. New Cinema Paradiso Ai no theme (ニュー・シネマ・パラダイス 愛のテーマ) - japanese version of "Love Theme (Cinema Paradiso)" by Ennio Morricone
12. Tais no Meisoukyoku (タイスの瞑想曲) - japanese version of "Méditation" from the opera "Thaïs" by Jules Massenet
13. Amazing Grace - japanese version of "Amazing Grace" by John Newton
14. Bella Notte - japanese version of "Bella Notte" from the movie "The lady and the tramp"
Golden Best (2003)
11th compilation album, released on 2003/06/25, it reached #136 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
2. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Aoi Shuumatsu (青い週末) - 3rd single, included in The Virgin Concert
4. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
5. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
6. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
7. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
8. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
9. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
10. CRAZY NIGHTS - 10th single, included in DISPA 1987
11. HEART BREAK - 11th single, included in DISPA 1987
12. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
13. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
14. Anata to Nettai (あなたと、熱帯) - 14th single, included in Wild Cats
15. Stand up (Full Metal Armor) - 15th single, included in Wild Cats
16. Katte ni Sasete (勝手にさせて) - 16th single, included in Target
17. 7th Bird "Ai ni koi" (7th Bird“愛に恋”) - 17th single, included Big Artist Best Collection
18. Morning Minacall (モーニング 美奈子ール) - B-side of Aoi Shuumatsu, first included in this album
Toki (時)
11th studio album, released on 2004/11/25, it reached #39 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Subete no kagayaku asa ni (すべての輝く朝に) - instrumental
2. Hakuchou (白鳥) - japanese version of "Le cygne" from the suite "Le carnaval des animaux" by Camille Saint-Saëns
3. Dare mo nete wa naranu (誰も寝てはならぬ) - japanese version of "Nessun Dorma" from the opera "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini
4. If I Loved You - japanese version of "If I Loved You" from the musical "Carousel" by Rodgers and Hammerstein
5. Eden no higashi (エデンの東) - japanese version of "East of Eden theme" by Leonard Rosenman
6. Godfather Ai no theme (ゴッドファーザー愛のテーマ) - instrumental version of "Love Theme (Godfather)" by Nino Rota
7. Kaze no kuchidzuke (風のくちづけ) - japanese version of "Italiana" from the "Antiche arie e danze" Suite No. 3 by Ottorino Respighi
8. Shinsekai (新世界) - 28th single, japanese version of the 2nd movement from the "New World Symphony" by Antonín Dvořák
9. Pachelbel no Canon (パッヘルベルのカノン) - instrumental version of "Canon" by Johann Pachelbel
10. Hitoshiranu namida (人知れぬ涙) - japanese version of "Una furtiva lagrima" from the opera "L'elisir d'amore" by Gaetano Donizetti
11. Aria - japanese version of "Aria" from the "Bachianas Brasileiras" Suite No. 2 by Heitor Villa-Lobos
12. Solveig no uta (ソルヴェイグの歌) - japanese version of "Solvejgs sang" from the musical "Peer Gynt" by Edvard Grieg
13. Toki -Forever for ever- (時 -Forever for ever-)
14. Kono subarashiki sekai (この素晴らしき世界) - cover in japanese of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
Life -Minako Honda. Premium Best-
12th compilation album, released on 2005/05/21, it reached #23 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Inori (祈り) - included in Junction, japanese adaptation of the Gregorian Chant "Kyrie"
2. Ai no sanka (愛の讃歌) - included in Junction, cover of Koshiji Fubuki, japanese version of "Hymne à l'amour" by Edith Piaf
3. Amalia (アマリア) - included in Junction, cover of Koshiji Fubuki
4. Bebechan kumo ni noru (BBちゃん雲にのる) - included in Junction
5. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
6. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
7. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
8. Shiawase totokimasu you ni (幸せ届きますように) - included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori
9. Kono uta wo for you (この歌をfor you) - included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori
10. Fall In Love With You -Koi in ochite- (-恋に落ちて-) - 22nd single, included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori, duet with Seishirou Kusunose
11. Boku no heya de kurasou (僕の部屋で暮らそう) - 21th single, included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori
12. June - included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori
13. Lullaby 〜 yasashiku dakasete (Lullaby〜優しく抱かせて) - 20th single, included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori
14. Inochi wo ageyou (命をあげよう) - included in Junction, cover in japanese of "I'd give my life for you" of the musical "Miss Saigon" by Schönberg and Boublil
15. Anata to I love you (あなたとI love you) - B-side of Fall In Love With You, first included in this album
16. Tsubasa (つばさ) - 19th single, included in Junction
New Best 1500
13th compilation album, released on 2005/08/24, it reached #187 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
2. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
4. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
5. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
6. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
7. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
8. CRAZY NIGHTS - 10th single, included in DISPA 1987
9. HEART BREAK - 11th single, included in DISPA 1987
10. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
Amazing Grace -Classical Mini Best-
14th compilation album, released on 2005/10/19, it reached #7 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Amazing Grace - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "Amazing Grace" by John Newton
2. Tais no Meisoukyoku (タイスの瞑想曲) - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "Méditation" from the opera "Thaïs" by Jules Massenet
3. Time to say goodbye - included in Ave Maria, cover of "Con te partirò" by Andrea Bocelli
4. Kaze no kuchidzuke (風のくちづけ) - included in Toki, japanese version of "Italiana" from the "Antiche arie e danze" Suite No. 3 by Ottorino Respighi
5. Kono subarashiki sekai (この素晴らしき世界) - included in Toki, cover in japanese of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
6. Lullaby - new song, from the musical Juuni yoru
CD&DVD THE BEST
15th compilation album, released on 2005/12/24, it reached #19 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
2. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
4. M' - included in M'Syndrome
5. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
6. Half Moon wa awatenaide (ハーフムーンはあわてないで) - B-side of Sosotte, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
7. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
8. Cancel (キャンセル) - included in Cancel
9. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
10. ONE SHOT - included in Midnight Swing
11. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
12. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
13. Anata to Nettai (あなたと、熱帯) - 14th single, included in Wild Cats
14. Cassis no Mi (カシスの実) - included in Wild Cats
15. Katte ni Sasete (勝手にさせて) - 16th single, included in Target
16. SHANGRI-LA - 18th single, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
17. 7th Bird "Ai ni koi" (7th Bird“愛に恋”) - 17th single, included Big Artist Best Collection
I love you
16th compilation album, released on 2006/03/29, it reached #113 on the weekly Oricon charts.
It's a compilation of the singles released between 1996 and 2003, which were songs released for animes and video games.
1. Kaze no uta (風のうた) - 24th single
2. Nadja (ナージャ!!) - 27th single
3. Ai no sabaku (愛の砂漠)
4. Hareta sora otenki (晴れた空お天気)
5. Hoshizora (星空) - 26th single
6. Honey - 25th single
7. Shining eyes - 23th single
8. etoile-星-
9. I love you - cover of Yukata Ozaki
10. Impressions
11. Isshun/eien (一瞬/永遠)
Kokoro wo Komete (心を込めて...)
12th studio album, released posthumously on 2006/04/20, it reached #23 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Miagete goran yoru no hoshi wo (見上げてごらん夜の星を) - cover of Kyu Sakamoto
2. Inochi wo ageyou (命をあげよう) - included in Junction, cover in japanese of "I'd give my life for you" of the musical "Miss Saigon" by Schönberg and Boublil
3. Odori akasou (踊りあかそう) - cover in japanese of "I could have danced all night" of the musical "My Fair Lady" by Loewe and Lerner
4. On my own - cover in japanese of "On my own" of the musical "Les Miserables" by Schönberg and Boublil
5. Tengoku e no kaidan (天国への階段) - cover in english of "Stairway to heaven" by Led Zeppelin
6. Aisuru koto (愛すること) - cover in french of "Aimer" of the musical "Roméo et Juliette: de la Haine à l'Amour" by Gérard Presgurvic, duet with Kiyotaka Imai
7. Golden Days (english version)
8. I will always love you - cover of Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston
9. Yasashiku utatte (やさしく歌って) - cover in english of "Killing me softly" by Roberta Flack
10. Lovin' you - cover of Minnie Riperton
11. Omoide no San Francisco (想い出のサンフランシスコ) - cover in english of "I left my heart in San Francisco" by Tony Bennett
12. Bisho to Yajuu (美女と野獣) - cover in english of "Beauty and the Beast" from the homonymous movie, duet with Peabo Bryson
13. Tsubasa (つばさ) - 19th single, included in Junction
Yasashii Sekai (優しい世界)
13th studio album, released posthumously on 2006/12/06, it reached #46 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Yasashii sekai (優しい世界)
2. Sweet Dreams
3. FLOWER
4. Mangetsu no yoru ni mukae ni kite (満月の夜に迎えに来て)
5. shining eyes (jazzy funk mix)
6. Sweet Dreams (sk55 re-mix)
Angel Voice
17th compilation album, released on 2007/04/18, it reached #66 on the weekly Oricon charts.
The 2nd CD is an album of unreleaased songs that were intended to be released in 1990 as a studio album. Only the single "Shangri-la" and it's B-side "I-watashi no mama de" were released
CD 1:
1. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
2. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
3. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
4. Golden Days (english version) - included in Kokoro wo Komete (心を込めて...)
5. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
6. M' - included in M'Syndrome
7. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
8. Half Moon wa awatenaide (ハーフムーンはあわてないで) - B-side of Sosotte, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
9. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
10. Anata to Nettai (あなたと、熱帯) - 14th single, included in Wild Cats
11. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
12. Boku no heya de kurasou (僕の部屋で暮らそう) - 21th single, included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori
13. Inochi wo ageyou (命をあげよう) - included in Junction, cover in japanese of "I'd give my life for you" of the musical "Miss Saigon" by Schönberg and Boublil
14. Kono uta wo for you (この歌をfor you) - included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori
15. DESTINY - included in Midnight Swing
CD 2:
1. Higeki ga ippai (悲劇がいっぱい)
2. Doushitara (どうしたら)
3. It’s Just
4. Shangri-la(Album mix) - 18th single
5. Ano ko ga anata wo neratteru (あの娘があなたを狙ってる)
6. I-Watashi no mama de (I～私のままで) - B-side of Shangri-la
7. Gamble
8. Primary-Omoide wa kawaranai (Primary～思い出はかわらない)
9. Tomodachi no furi (友達のふり)
10. Seed
Classical best ~Ten ni hibiku uta~ (クラシカル・ベスト〜天に響く歌〜)
18th compilation album, released on 2007/04/20, it reached #32 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Watashi no otousan (私のお父さん) - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "O mio babbino caro" from the opera "Gianni Schicchi" by Giacomo Puccini
2. Ave Maria - included in Ave Maria, aria written by Vladimir Vavilov but mis-attributed to Giulio Caccini
3. Time to say goodbye - included in Ave Maria, cover of "Con te partirò" by Andrea Bocelli
4. New Cinema Paradiso Ai no theme (ニュー・シネマ・パラダイス 愛のテーマ) - japanese version of "Love Theme (Cinema Paradiso)" by Ennio Morricone
5. Amazing Grace - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "Amazing Grace" by John Newton
6. Tais no Meisoukyoku (タイスの瞑想曲) - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "Méditation" from the opera "Thaïs" by Jules Massenet
7. Jupiter - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" from the suite "The Planets" by Gustav Holst
8. Shinsekai (新世界) - 28th single, included in Toki, japanese version of the 2nd movement from the "New World Symphony" by Antonín Dvořák
9. Hakuchou (白鳥) - included in Toki, japanese version of "Le cygne" from the suite "Le carnaval des animaux" by Camille Saint-Saëns
10. Dare mo nete wa naranu (誰も寝てはならぬ) - included in Toki, japanese version of "Nessun Dorma" from the opera "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini
11. Godfather Ai no theme (ゴッドファーザー愛のテーマ) - new song (the version in Toki is instrumental), japanese version of "Love Theme (Godfather)" by Nino Rota
12. Kono subarashiki sekai (この素晴らしき世界) - included in Toki, cover in japanese of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
13. Toki -Forever for ever- (時 -Forever for ever-) - included in Toki
14. Lullaby - included in Amazing Grace -Classical Mini Best-, from the musical Juuni yoru
Anthem of Life ～Sweet Ballads Best～
19th compilation album, released on 2007/10/24, it reached #233 on the weekly Oricon charts.
1. Primary-Omoide wa kawaranai (Primary～思い出はかわらない) - included in Angel Voice
2. Golden Days (english version) - included in Kokoro wo Komete (心を込めて...)
3. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
4. APERITIF - included in M'Syndrome
5. HARD TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" - included in M'Syndrome
6. Schedule (スケジュール) - included in Lips
7. Ai no Sugiyuku Mama ni (愛の過ぎゆくままに) - included in Lips
8. Namida wo F.O.(Fade out) Shite (涙をF.O.して) - included in Cancel
9. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT - included in Oversea
10. LET'S START AGAIN - included in Oversea
11. Ai ga Kikoeru (愛が聞こえる) - included in Target
12. HEARTS ON FIRE - included in Target
13. Amalia (アマリア) - included in Junction, cover of Koshiji Fubuki
14. Ai no sanka (愛の讃歌) - included in Junction, cover of Koshiji Fubuki, japanese version of "Hymne à l'amour" by Edith Piaf
15. Inochi wo ageyou (命をあげよう) - included in Junction, cover in japanese of "I'd give my life for you" of the musical "Miss Saigon" by Schönberg and Boublil
16. Suki kara hajimeyou (好きからはじめよう) - new song
Eternal Harmony
14th studio album, released posthumously on 2008/11/06, it reached #163 on the weekly Oricon charts.
It's an album of simplified versions of songs recorded in Ave Maria and Toki
1. Prologue - instrumental
2. Amazing Grace - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "Amazing Grace" by John Newton
3. Hakuchou (白鳥) - included in Toki, japanese version of "Le cygne" from the suite "Le carnaval des animaux" by Camille Saint-Saëns
4. Utsukushii yuugure (美しい夕暮れ) - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "Beau Soir" by Paul Bourget and Claude Debussy
5. New Cinema Paradiso Ai no theme (ニュー・シネマ・パラダイス 愛のテーマ) - japanese version of "Love Theme (Cinema Paradiso)" by Ennio Morricone
6. Kaze no kuchidzuke (風のくちづけ) - included in Toki, japanese version of "Italiana" from the "Antiche arie e danze" Suite No. 3 by Ottorino Respighi
7. Kono subarashiki sekai (この素晴らしき世界) - included in Toki, cover in japanese of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
8. Shinsekai (新世界) - 28th single, included in Toki, japanese version of the 2nd movement from the "New World Symphony" by Antonín Dvořák
9. Tais no Meisoukyoku (タイスの瞑想曲) - included in Ave Maria, japanese version of "Méditation" from the opera "Thaïs" by Jules Massenet
10. Epilogue - instrumental
11. Amazing Grace (produced by Brian May)
Last Concert
15th AND FINAL studio album, released posthumously on 2008/12/10, it reached #128 on the weekly Oricon charts.
Despite the name of the album and its label as "studio album", the album is a collection of voice recordings sent to Tokiko Iwatani (Japanese lyricist, poet, and translator who worked on her last albums) while Minako was in the hospital, so it's a full acapella album.
1. Inori (祈り) - japanese adaptation of the Gregorian Chant "Kyrie"
2. Jupiter - japanese version of "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" from the suite "The Planets" by Gustav Holst
3. Amazing Grace - japanese version of "Amazing Grace" by John Newton
4. A GUY IS A GUY - japanese version of "A guy is a guy" by Doris Day
5. Miagete goran yoru no hoshi wo (見上げてごらん夜の星を) - cover of Kyu Sakamoto
6. New Cinema Paradiso Ai no theme (ニュー・シネマ・パラダイス 愛のテーマ) - japanese version of "Love Theme (Cinema Paradiso)" by Ennio Morricone
7. Aitakute aitakute (逢いたくて逢いたくて) - cover of Mari Sono
8. Sicilienne 〜さくらの国 - japanese version of "Sicilienne" by Gabriel Fauré
9. Kaze no kuchidzuke (風のくちづけ) - japanese version of "Italiana" from the "Antiche arie e danze" Suite No. 3 by Ottorino Respighi
10. Anata to I love you (あなたとI love you)
11. Kono uta wo for you (この歌をfor you) - included in Hare Tokidoki Kumori
12. Amalia (アマリア) - cover of Koshiji Fubuki
13. Yoake no uta (夜明けのうた) - cover of Yōko Kishi
14. Oyome ni oide (お嫁においで) - cover of Yūzō Kayama
15. Tsukikage no napoli (月影のナポリ) - cover of The peanuts, japanese version of "Tintarella di luna" by Mina
16. Greensleeves - japanese cover of the English traditional song
17. Nanatsu no ko (七つの子) - traditional japanese song
18. Hoshi ni negai wo (星に願いを) - japanese version of "When you wish upon a star" from the movie "Pinocchio"
19. Kono subarashiki sekai (この素晴らしき世界) - cover in japanese of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong
Golden Days
20th compilation album, released on 2011/10/26, it reached #293 on the weekly Oricon charts.
A compilation aff all her singles between 1985 and 1990 with their B-sides
CD 1:
1. Satsui no Vacance (殺意のバカンス) - 1st single, included in The Virgin Concert
2. Koibito Shikkaku (恋人失格) - B-side of Satsui no Vacance, included in The Virgin Concert
3. Suki to iinasai (好きと言いなさい) - 2nd single, included in The Virgin Concert
4. Kurayami ni Akai dress (暗闇に緋いドレス) - B-side of Suki to iinasai, included in The Virgin Concert
5. Aoi Shuumatsu (青い週末) - 3rd single, included in The Virgin Concert
6. Temptation (Yuuwaku) (誘惑) - 4th single, included in M'Syndrome
7. If... - B-side of Temptation, included in The Virgin Concert
8. 1986nen no Marilyn (1986年のマリリン) - 5th single, included in Lips
9. Marionette no Yuuutsu (マリオネットの憂鬱) - B-side of 1986nen no Marilyn, included in Lips
10. Sosotte - 6th single, included in Golden Best
11. Half Moon wa awatenaide (ハーフムーンはあわてないで) - B-side of Sosotte, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
12. HELP - 7th single, included in Minako Collection
13. TOKYO GIRL - B-side of HELP, first included in this album
14. The Cross -Ai no Juujika- (The Cross -愛の十字架-) - 8th single, included in Minako Collection
15. HEARTBEAT AWAY - B-side of The Cross, first included in this album
16. Oneway Generation - 9th single, included in Golden Best
17. Kokoro no Alarm Hibikasete (心のアラーム響かせて) - B-side of The Cross, first included in this album
18. Morning Minacall (モーニング 美奈子ール) - B-side of Aoi Shuumatsu, included in Golden Best (2003)
CD 2:
1. CRAZY NIGHTS - 10th single, included in DISPA 1987
2. GOLDEN DAYS - B-side of Crazy Nights, included in Ballad Collection
3. HEART BREAK - 11th single, included in DISPA 1987
4. SNEAK AWAY - B-side of Heart Break, included in Oversea
5. Kodoku na Hurricane (孤独なハリケーン) - 12th single, included in Midnight Swing
6. Konya wa Beat ni Norenai (今夜はビートに乗れない) - B-side of Kodoku na Hurricane, included in Midnight Swing
7. Kanashimi SWING (悲しみSWING) - 13th single, included in Midnight Swing
8. Anata to Nettai (あなたと、熱帯) - 14th single, included in Wild Cats
9. We Are Wild Cats - B-side of Anata to Nettai, included in Wild Cats
10. Stand up (Full Metal Armor) - 15th single, included in Wild Cats
11. JULIA - B-side of Stand up, first included in this album
12. Katte ni Sasete (勝手にさせて) - 16th single, included in Target
13. Ai ga Kikoeru (愛が聞こえる) - B-side of Katte ni sasete, included in Target
14. 7th Bird "Ai ni koi" (7th Bird“愛に恋”) - 17th single, included Big Artist Best Collection
15. SLOW WALK - B-side of 7th Bird, included in Target
16. SHANGRI-LA - 18th single, included in SHANGRI-LA -BEST POP COLLECTION-
17. I-Watashi no mama de (I～私のままで) - B-side of Shangri-la, included in Angel Voice
18. Konya wa Beat ni Norenai (L.A. Remix version) (今夜はビートに乗れない) - B-side of Kanashimi Swing, included in Midnight Swing
