A Japanese singer-songwriter whose 2006 single 'Aitai' became well-known, with work appearing in anime and drama soundtracks.
For a good sense of her sound, try 'Taiyou no Uta' or 'Kawazoi no kaerimichi', they have that mix of delicate strength she does well.
Her 2006 single 'Aitai' became particularly well-known in Japan, and songs like 'Taiyou no Uta' and 'Kawazoi no kaerimichi' work with themes of love and longing in a voice that can feel both delicate and strong. She's had a career that includes a legal dispute with her record label in 2008 that led to a break from recording, then a return to music with albums like 'Shiroi Yoru' in 2016. Her work has appeared in anime and drama soundtracks, giving her songs a reach beyond just album releases.
After the 2008 legal dispute and recording break, she returned with albums including 'Shiroi Yoru' in 2016.
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