A Japanese singer-songwriter whose 2004 drama theme 'Butterfly' broke through, then kept writing through autoimmune treatment.
For the hit, obviously 'Butterfly.' For the later tone, something like 'Orange' or 'Color' from her top songs list gives you a feel.
That 'Butterfly' theme for '1 Litre of Tears' gave her a sudden, serious platform. She used it for songs like 'Run To The Rainbow' and 'Sorry' that feel both bright and grounded. The fact she kept recording albums like 'Circle' and 'Triathlon' while managing an autoimmune diagnosis says something about the work.
She started releasing music as a teenager. 'Butterfly' in 2004 changed things, leading to albums like 'Scratch' in 2007. She was diagnosed in 2005 and kept going, putting out 'Triathlon' eight years later.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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