“Complex is Art”: Ranking of CHAI’s Popular Songs

NO MORE CAKECHAI8rank/position

CHAI – NO MORE CAKE – Official Music Video (subtitled)

Released in 2020 by the Japanese four-piece girl band CHAI, this track captivates with an impactful sound reminiscent of Western rock.

Grounded in powerful rock, it blends elements of punk, dance music, and hip-hop with a free-spirited, girlish charm.

The result is a unique and cool song that only they could create.

With overseas tour experience under their belt, they’re a young band poised for even greater success—and this track is a standout example of their potential!

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momo@raitaa

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CHAI – PARA PARA – Official Music Video

CHAI is a girls’ band that mass-produces songs with a mysterious worldview under the concept of “NEO KAWAII.” Among them, “PARA PARA” captivates with a retro sound that evokes 1970s electronic music.

The synthesizers deliberately use nostalgic tones, and as you listen, you get a strange feeling that it doesn’t seem like a contemporary track.

The thoroughly retro music video that reinforces that image also starts to feel cool the more you watch it!

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Yuuki

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PING PONG! (feat. YMCK)CHAI10rank/position

CHAI – PING PONG! (feat. YMCK) – Official Music Video

A technopop hot-spring ping-pong song whose electronic tones feel irresistibly pleasant and downright exhilarating.

It’s a track from CHAI’s new album “WINK,” released in May 2021, featuring YMCK—the globally acclaimed chiptune music unit—as a guest.

The buoyant, cheerful world of ping-pong and the fun atmosphere of hot springs are packed tightly into this tune.

Brimming with playful spirit not just in the sound but in the lyrics too, it’s the perfect song to blast with your friends in the car on the way to the hot springs!

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hiyori

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We The Female!CHAI11rank/position

CHAI – We The Female! – Official Music Video

CHAI is a girls’ band that’s gained popularity for their distinctive looks and musical style.

They coined the term “NEO Kawaii,” and their unique character and sound—stylish yet quirky—have made them especially popular among young people.

Their new song is “We The Female!” In line with the recent revival boom, it features a nostalgic melody reminiscent of synth-pop.

The music video also evokes the atmosphere of the 1980s, so be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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sayonara complexCHAI12rank/position

CHAI「sayonara complex」

This is the CHAI commercial song that became a hot topic after they used casual language with Tamori on Music Station.

The track is featured in the beauty hair removal salon MUSEE PLATINUM’s “2018 MUSEE ALWAYS FRESH” commercial.

It’s cute and easy to sing, so it’s great for karaoke.

It really hypes things up if you sing it wearing CHAI-style makeup.

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CHAI – Gyarambu – official music video

This is a song that puts worries about body hair into radio-like lyrics.

The laid-back rap is adorable, and the voice is used like a rhythmic instrument to create an addictive, unique world.

The steady bass is cool, too.

Tenkorin ThemeCHAI14rank/position

Tenkorin Theme

The opening theme for the anime “Oshiete Hokusai! -THE ANIMATION-” created by CHAI carries a positive message that embraces personal complexes.

Written specifically for the series in March 2021, it features a happy sound that perfectly matches the story of a protagonist striving to become an artist and growing along the way.

Another highlight is that Azumi Waki, who plays the lead, and others participated as chorus singers.

It’s an anison that gives a push to anyone who wants to try something new but lacks confidence.