Chara's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

A gentle feelingChara1rank/position

Chara “Yasashii Kimochi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

A love song with a sweet, whisper-like vocal that gently soaks into the heart.

Released in April 1997 as Chara’s 14th single, this track brightened living rooms across Japan as the Shiseido T’ESSERA J commercial song and was also included on the million-selling classic album Junior Sweet.

The lyrics portray a pure sense of happiness—simply wanting to hold hands with the one you love.

That straightforward feeling warms the listener’s heart.

Its experimental yet refined, floating sound will lift your spirits even when you’re feeling low.

It’s a song that lights a soft, gentle glow in your heart when you’re a little tired from the busyness of everyday life.

Time machineChara2rank/position

Chara “Time Machine” Official Music Video

Its sweet, unhurried vocals might lead you into a dreamlike world.

Known for the hit “Swallowtail Butterfly ~Ai no Uta~” released under the name YEN TOWN BAND, singer Chara put out this track as her 15th single in 1997.

The lo‑fi, spacious guitar sound and Chara’s whispery voice intertwine beautifully.

When you find yourself awake, troubled by matters of love, this song might just help.

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Araki Jakkan

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Swallowtail Butterfly ~Song of Love~Chara3rank/position

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

Originally, this was the theme song for the film Swallowtail, distributed by Nippon Herald Films and starring Chara, and it was released in 1996.

Twenty-two years later, in 2018, it was used as the CM song for Lion’s Soflan fabric softener.

Fun streamline glidechara+yuki4rank/position

Chara+YUKI “Fun Glide-Off”

A track by the vocal duo Chara+YUKI, formed by Chara and YUKI, whose distinctive voices blend beautifully and linger in your ears.

Released 20 years after their previous work, “Ai no Hi 3tsu Orange,” this new song, “Tanoshii Kenobi,” is a long-awaited release for fans.

The sound is striking as well, seemingly designed to highlight the duo’s greatest strength—their voices.

It has a chic vibe with a restrained yet resonant bass tone, and you can feel your spirits lift in time with the rhythm.

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kappamaki

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Sweet Night FeverChara×BASI(Insisuto)5rank/position

Chara × BASI (RhymeSistor) – “Sweet Night Fever” MUSIC VIDEO

Born from a collaboration between Chara, known for her one-of-a-kind whispery vocals, and BASI, MC of the hip-hop band Insist, “Sweet Night Fever” is a track released in 2019.

Its mellow groove, depicting a Valentine’s night, is captivating.

The unconventional synths and their hushed flows soothe listeners.

When you want to calm your mind, this song—with its minimal melodic shifts—is highly recommended.

Please enjoy this ambient hip-hop that will keep you company through sleepless nights.

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mutō

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Chara “Milk” Official Music Video

Singer-songwriter Chara continues to captivate fans with lyrics spun from a unique perspective and a one-of-a-kind whispery voice.

Included on the album Junior Sweet, this song was released in September 1997 and remains one of her signature tracks to this day.

The lyrics, which liken herself to a cat, are striking and carry themes of loneliness and self-discovery.

Set to a dreamy pop sound, the message sinks deeply into the listener’s heart.

It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to soothe a tired soul or face yourself.

Moon and Sweet TearsChara7rank/position

Chara "Moon and Sweet Tears"

The song “Tsuki to Amai Namida” sung by Chara is a single released in 2000.

It was also included on her best-of album released the same year, “Caramel Milk: THE BEST OF CHARA,” and was used as the theme song for the NTV drama “Limit: What If It Were My Child…”.

It’s a cute yet bittersweet love song whose lyrics capture the feelings she experienced when she gave birth to her second child, crafted in Chara’s own pop style.

It’s a perfect track to listen to while moon-gazing with your kids!

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Hamada Takuya

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