Chatmonchy’s iconic and popular songs
I’ve put together a collection of songs by Chatmonchy, one of Japan’s leading all-girl bands.
For me, born in 1993, when I think of girl bands, it’s definitely Chatmonchy.
They had been active as a trio since their formation, but in 2011, drummer Kumikon (Kumiko Takahashi) left the band.
Since then, the group has continued with vocalist/guitarist Ecchan (Eriko Hashimoto) and bassist Akko-chan (Akiko Fukuoka), performing with support members.
By the way, after leaving, Kumikon has been working as a writer, which she had been doing for some time, creating works that use paintings and poetry to turn entire spaces into art—this is her guiding concept.
She also wrote lyrics for many of their songs, so be sure to check them out in this playlist.
Chatmonchy’s iconic and popular songs (1–10)
When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī
Chatmonchy’s eighth single is a catchy rock tune that captures the exhilaration and confusion at the start of love.
Released in June 2008 as the theme song for Shiseido’s “SEA BREEZE” commercial, it won over fans’ hearts.
Though disliking effort, the lyrics portray a heart that starts to run for love, expressed through Eriko Hashimoto’s delicate yet powerful vocals.
The image of moving toward love as if pushed forward by the wind is striking.
Packed with the bittersweetness of youth, this song gently gives courage to those troubled by love.
It’s especially recommended for the fresh seasons of spring and summer.
Midnight Amusement ParkChatto Monchī
It’s an incredibly powerful, rockin’ number.
Even so, it doesn’t lose its girlish charm—that’s part of the appeal.
And the sense to bring the biggest climax in the lyrics to “Headlight” is unmistakably the mark of a true rock star.
It’ll get stained.Chatto Monchī
This song really resonates deeply with me.
The A-melody sticks in your head and makes you want to listen to it over and over.
The lyrics might feel a bit heavy, but as you listen, they really make you think about a lot of things.
Try listening to it when you can’t sleep at night.
Last Love LetterChatto Monchī
I thought this is a song I’d want to send to someone dear.
The lyrics make me cry, plain and simple.
The feelings for a loved one are written so warmly that listeners are filled with a gentle kindness.
Please let the person who’s important to you hear it.
Smoke of LoveChatto Monchī
It feels like I can almost reach the dream I’ve dreamed of—that lyric is something I really love.
I thought it was the kind of song that sticks in your head after just one listen.
Even though it has a strong rock vibe, it still has a girlish charm that I found cute.
Listening to this song made me really feel that Chatmonchy is cool yet cute.
On the night the world endsChatto Monchī
I felt like it was a song that puts you in a strange mood.
Maybe the lyrics—like “if I were God” or “if I were the devil”—make me feel that way even more.
For some reason, when I listen to this song, I feel strength well up inside me and it makes me want to take another look at myself.
a game of cat and mouseChatto Monchī
I thought it might be the perfect song for someone who’s just moved to Tokyo.
I’ve never even considered moving to Tokyo myself, so I didn’t really understand it before, but I felt like I was able to grasp the kind of feelings people have when they do.
It’s a song I think everyone should listen to at least once.
majority bluesChatto Monchī
Some of you may have heard this song, which was used as the 2016 commercial theme for Osaka Isen, Nagoya Isen, and Shuto Ikou.
It includes a line like, “I want the same things as everyone else, but I also want something different,” which many people can probably relate to.
The tempo is relaxed, yet it’s a song that makes you feel as if you’re being gently encouraged.
orangeChatto Monchī
It’s a timeless song that tugs at the heart.
The lyrics, penned by Eriko Hashimoto during her high school years, capture the delicate emotions of a young person unsure of which path to take.
Released in September 2007, it was also featured as an ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime BLEACH.
Included on the album “Seimeiryoku,” the track won the hearts of many listeners.
The line “Please don’t go any farther” is filled with a universally relatable mix of anxiety and hope.
If you’re troubled by love or uncertain about your future, why not listen to this song and face yourself? It’s sure to give you the courage to take a new step forward.
Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī
Now that Ms.
Takahashi has left Chatmonchy and is active as a lyricist and in other roles, the lyrics she wrote for this song capture the feelings of “graduation” very well through a worldview born from distinctive vocabulary.
It’s interesting that the term “Pavlov’s dog” appears.