J-pop duchess Koda Kumi will be releasing her 51st single, “Ai wo Tomenaide”, on September 21st! The single will come in three different versions: CD, CD+DVD, and Movie Tie-Up (CD).

“Ai wo Tomenaide” is said to be the love ballad for a major blockbuster movie scheduled to hit theatees soon. The track has been described to be an everlasting song that will be even greater than “Ai no Uta” and “Suki de, Suki de, Suki de”.

Some fans will have already heard the coupling track, “You are not alone”, which was performed at Koda Kumi’s 60-stop hall tour called, “Koda Kumi Live Tour 2011 ~Dejavu~”. The CD-only edition will include the original version of “You are not alone”, whereas the DVD edition will include a live version of the song.

The track was written immediately after the Tohoku Earthquake in March, so Koda Kumi has a strong emotional attachment to it. It encourages people to take each others’ hands and live during these difficult times.

Check out the tracklist below!

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<CD Only>

01. Ai wo Tomenaide

02. You are not alone (Original version)

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<CD+DVD>

-CD-

01. Ai wo Tomenaide

02. You are not alone (Live version)

-DVD-

01. Ai wo Tomenaide

*Other goodies are also planned for this DVD*

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<Movie Tie-Up/CD Only>

01. Ai wo Tomenaide

02. A specially arranged track

*Other songs are also planned for this CD*

Source: Koda Kumi’s Official Website