After a career which spans 25 years, Namie Amuro is calling it quits. In her official website, the Anisong singer and JMusic icon revealed that she’s retiring. To be exact, she revealed that she’ll officially retire on September 16, 2018.
Currently, Amuro is still working on her final album, and she’s promising to put her all in it. The announcement comes as she just celebrated 25 years after making her debit. She thanked all her fans and also left them a message:
Dear all fans:
Thank you very much for your continuous support.
September 16 marked the 25th year since my debut.
I could not have gone 25 years without your support, for which I am
eternally grateful.Thank you!
Today, I would like to write about something that I have carried on my
mind and have decided on the 25th anniversary of my debut.I, Namie Amuro, would like to take this opportunity to inform all of my
fans of my decision to retire as of September 16, 2018.I plan to make the last year of my music career meaningful by focusing
my full attention on creating a final album and performing at concerts.Then, I will welcome the date of September 16, 2018 in the best way I can.
I hope this year will be filled with wonderful memories for me and the
fans together.Together, let’s make this coming year the best one possible!
Namie Amuro
ファンの皆様へ
ファンの皆様、
いつも応援していただきありがとうございます。先日9月16日に無事、デビュー25周年を迎えることができました。
皆さんの応援、支えがあって25周年目をスタート
できた事に
心から感謝しております。ありがとうございます。
今日は、私が長年心に思い、
この25周年という節目の年に決意した事を書きたいと思います。「わたくし安室奈美恵は、
2018年9月16日をもって引退することを
決意致しましたので、
この場を借りてファンの皆様にご報告させて
いただきます。」引退までのこの1年
アルバムやコンサート、
最後にできる限りの事を精一杯し、
有意義な1年にしていきたいと思ってます。そして、私らしく
2018年9月16日を迎えたいと思います。皆様、
安室奈美恵の最後の1年を、
どうぞよろしくお願い致します。安室奈美恵
The singer has sang several theme songs for various anime. Of course, the long list includes classics such as One Piece and InuYasha. She also sang the theme song for the live-action Death Note Light up the NEW world film.
Thank you for everything Namie Amuro! And Good luck on your future endeavors!
