Chara's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Junior SweetChara11rank/position

Junior Sweet

Chara’s irresistibly captivating sound blends her sweet, whispery vocals with a languid, swaying beat.

This song appears on Junior Sweet, a million-selling album released in September 1997 that reached No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

The lyrics explore the delicacy of human relationships hidden behind sweet words, as well as the theme of accepting oneself—revealing something new with each listen.

The fusion of that intimate voice with a sound informed by the club culture of the time is remarkably sophisticated.

It’s a track that helped define the album’s stylish mood.

On a night when you’re feeling a bit sentimental, why not sink in and savor it?

LabradorChara12rank/position

Chara – Labrador

A track from the 2008 album “honey,” it became a hot topic as the song used in Kanebo Cosmetics’ T’ESTIMO commercial.

Amazingly, this was the very first production work by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS! The powerful, embracing lyrics and melody are a must-hear.

It’s the perfect song for lovers who are mutually in love to sing.

Unrequited loveChara13rank/position

Chara – Unrequited Love

This song was used as the ending theme for the anime Kimi ni Todoke.

Chara’s distinctive vocal style and worldview captivate listeners.

You may not be in love with the intention of it lasting forever, but when you think about it, there are moments when you wish this happiness could go on eternally.

It’s a bittersweet unrequited love song centered around that idea of eternity.

Here’s hoping the next love bears fruit.

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gummy

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Love me sinfullyChara14rank/position

Chara “Love Me Sinfully”

Chara is a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity with a musical style that incorporates elements of Black music.

Many women in their 40s still listen to her songs from time to time, don’t they? Among Chara’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Tsumi Fukaku Aishiteyo” (“Love Me Sinfully”).

While the low range stands out a bit, the vocals stay within the low to mid range, so the overall range isn’t very wide.

And although it draws on soul music, it doesn’t use advanced techniques like vocal runs, making it easy to sing naturally even for those not accustomed to singing Western-style music.

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Ryo

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Swallowtail Butterfly ~A Love Song~Chara15rank/position

Swallowtail Butterfly ~Song of Love~ (JEWEL ver.)

This is a song by a fictional band called YEN TOWN BAND that appeared in director Shunji Iwai’s film Swallowtail.

The vocalist Chara’s voice and the melody, together with the lyrics, make it quite heartrending, but as the title “Ai no Uta” (Song of Love) suggests, it’s a song with a sense of hope.

Joy to the WorldChara16rank/position

As a Christmas project, UNIQLO is collaborating with Chara! Not only did she provide the song for the web movie, but Chara herself also appears in it, showing her debating Christmas gifts and decorating for the holiday.

The song Chara sings is the classic Christmas carol “Joy to the World,” known in Japanese as “Morobito Kozorite.” While the song usually has an energetic feel, in Chara’s hands it’s transformed into something cute and uniquely her own.

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SAKI

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Ice CreamChara17rank/position

Ice Creame

How about a song that’s sweet and a little bittersweet—like an ice cream that’s just starting to melt? The singer is Chara, who captivates many fans with her uniquely immersive world.

Accompanied by scenes of eating ice cream, the song portrays a pure yet slightly precarious feeling of love, expressed through Chara’s signature airy, floating vocals.

It’s not just sweet; the mix of anxiety and impatience creates a complex emotion that slowly resonates with the listener.

This track was the B-side to the single “Koi o Shita,” released in September 1993, and is also included on the acclaimed album Violet Blue, which debuted at No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

something bittersweetChara18rank/position

[Full/Lyrics] Setsunai Mono - CHARA Transparent Cradle Theme Song (Cover/NAADA)

Setsunai Mono by CHARA was chosen as the theme song for the NHK drama The Transparent Cradle.

It’s a track that perfectly matches the stories of life and death unfolding in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic, and there’s no doubt it will move you to tears when enjoyed alongside the drama.

Though short, it’s a true gem that leaves a strong impression.

70% – Song of TwilightChara19rank/position

Chara “70% - Song at Dusk”

It was released as a single in 1999.

Its mellow, dreamlike sound might help you forget your real-life worries.

It’s a classic that carries not only the melancholic feel of dusk but also hope for tomorrow.

Don’t miss the music video, which showcases CHARA’s world in full force!

Cherry CherryChara20rank/position

Chara – Cherry Cherry

This is a 2007 song by Chara, and I think it’s one that allows each listener to interpret it in their own way.

The tone of the song has a fragile, heartrending atmosphere.

I wonder if there’s some meaning embedded in the monochrome music video as well.