Chara's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Three flames of love, orangechara+yuki8rank/position

Chara+YUKI “Three Flames of Love: Orange” (Released on 1999.11.26)

A ballad that sings of a faint, fleeting love, wrapped in a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere.

The distinctive vocals of Chara and YUKI weave an unforgettable harmony that draws out each artist’s appeal while beautifully expressing their shared world.

Released in 1999 as the debut single of Chara+YUKI, the song was also featured in Sapporo Beer’s “Fuyu Monogatari” commercial and peaked at No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

When performing it as a women’s karaoke duet, enjoy creating a glamorous, otherworldly mood while bringing out the song’s unique worldview and each singer’s individuality.

HeavenChara9rank/position

Chara　『Heaven』

Chara’s debut song, distinguished by an arrangement with the acid jazz vibe that was popular from the mid to late ’80s.

Her signature melodic sensibility and phrasing were already evident at this early stage, confirming that the core of her artistry was firmly in place.

Junior SweetChara10rank/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?

Lush LifeChara11rank/position

Chara「Lush Life」Official Music Video

Released in September 2025, this track was born from a cross-generational collaboration: co-lyrics with her son, HIMI, and co-production with electronic music artist Seiho.

The lyrics delicately portray deep feelings for someone and the pain and anxiety those feelings can bring—resonating with each listener’s own experiences of love.

Sing it at karaoke, and a natural aura of mature allure and wistful longing will seep through, sure to make the man beside you skip a beat.

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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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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