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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 classic and popular songs (41–50)

There is no tomorrow for the girls.Chatto Monchī

Chatmonchy “There Is No Tomorrow for the Girls” Music Video
There is no tomorrow for the girls.Chatto Monchī

It’s a masterpiece I want to listen to in early spring.

The way strength and all sorts of feelings blend together and burst out as a scream is wonderful.

It’s a song only Chatmonchy could sing.

Both the lyrics and the melody are fantastic! I love the line, “Even if I run or scream, I can’t find it and it won’t reach.”

has gutsChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy – Iki-ji Ari – Shiga U★STONE 2008
has gutsChatto Monchī

I think there are many people who want to ask out someone they like but just can’t find the courage to do it.

I wanted those people to listen to this song.

I felt it’s a song that gives you a push and helps you find the courage to ask them out.

To where the hands clapChatto Monchī

I thought it was a song that expresses feelings for a lover you can’t easily meet even when you want to.

I really liked the lyric that says, “Pretending I want to see you isn’t an act.” I love this song because I think the lyrics capture the feelings of a cute woman in love.

The remaining days in my handsChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy – The Remaining Days in My Hands (copy 1)
The remaining days in my handsChatto Monchī

I know their heart is drifting away, yet I stay by their side.

That slightly cooled feeling toward such a lover is painful but relatable, and I’ve listened to this over and over.

It reminded me of how, when you first start dating, you match everything to the other person, but as time goes on, you end up only pretending to go along.

Tokyo Honey OrchestraChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy 'Tokyo Honey Orchestra' cover
Tokyo Honey OrchestraChatto Monchī

It’s a song that captivates me from just the opening “jaka-jaaan” guitar phrase.

The lyrics and melody are light and catchy, yet the cynical, biting feel is so rock—and I love it.

It’s the first track on the album ‘Miminari,’ and this song alone makes the album worth listening to—a true classic.

An Unfading StarChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy 'Kienai Hoshi' Music Video (Short Ver.)
An Unfading StarChatto Monchī

This song became the theme for the film Azumi Haruko Is Missing, and the two members of Chatmonchy reportedly wrote it after reading the script.

It features a melody characteristic of Chatmonchy and is easy to listen to.

The lyrics are profound as well: even though the lines “I want time to love you to death by living one second longer than you” and “I want to become a memory that loves you to death by you living one second longer than me” express opposite ideas, the song still conveys a deep sense of love.

honest / frank / straightforwardChatto Monchī

I thought it was a song that expresses a somewhat complicated feeling: wanting to be liked by the person you’re dating, so you fit their preferences, but thinking, “the real me is totally different.” I really relate to how you gradually get tired from constantly adjusting yourself, and I even recommended the song to my friends.