Chara
Miwa Watabiki (綿引美和, Watabiki Miwa, born January 13, 1968), better known by her stage name Chara, is a Japanese singer, actress and video jockey. She debuted in 1991 with the single Heaven. She is most well known for her song "Swallowtail Butterfly (Ai no Uta)", the theme song for the 1996 Shunji Iwai film Swallowtail Butterfly (in which she starred), her 1997 hit single "Yasashii Kimochi", and her collaboration with Judy and Mary vocalist Yuki, "Ai no Hi Mittsu Orange". Chara later formed a band with Yuki, called Mean Machine.
Releases
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Chara - スカート | 2001 | CD, Maxi-Single, Promo |
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Chara - Naked & Sweet | 2016 | CD, Compilation, DVD, DVD-Video |
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Chara - Junior Sweet | 1997 | Minidisc, Album, Stereo |
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Chara - Secret Garden | 2015 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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Chara - Union | 2007 | CD, Album |
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Chara - Milk | 1997 | CD, Mini, Single, Stereo |
No Image | Chara - 初恋 | 2002 | CD, Single |
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Chara - 夜明けまえ | 2003 | CD, Album |
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Chara - Sugar Hunter ~The Best Love Songs Of Chara~ | 2007 | CD, Compilation |
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Chara - Chara's Clips 1991-1997 | 1997 | VHS, Stereo, NTSC |
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Chara - 愛の自爆装置 | 1992 | CD, Mini, Single |
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Chara - Junior Sweet (25th Anniversary Edition) | 2016 | CD, Album, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video |
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Chara - Carol | 2009 | CD, Album |
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Chara - The Singles Re-Mixed | 1995 | CD, Maxi-Single |
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Chara - Secret Garden | 2015 | CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video |
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Chara - Junior Sweet | 1997 | CD, Album |
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Chara - ボクのことを知って | 2007 | CD, Single, DVD, DVD-Video |
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Chara - Happy Toy | 1994 | CD, Album, Promo |
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Chara - Sweet | 1992 | CD, Single, Stereo |
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Chara - うたかた | 2011 | CD, Mini-Album |
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Chara - Sugar Hunter ~The Best Love Songs Of Chara~ | 2007 | CD, Compilation |
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Chara - Dark Candy | 2011 | CD, Album, Stereo, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition |
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Chara - Breaking Hearts | 2009 | CD, Single |
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Chara - 初恋 | 2002 | CD, Single, Promo |
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Chara - Caramel Milk ~The Best Of Chara~ | 2000 | CD, Album, Compilation |
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Chara - Kiss | 2008 | CD, Mini-Album, Stereo |
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Chara - Carol | 2009 | CD, Album |
No Image | Chara - Jewel | 2013 | CD, Album, Compilation |
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Chara - Baby Bump | 2018 | CD, Album, Stereo |
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Chara - Inner Peace | 2020 | Vinyl, 10", Mini-Album, Stereo |
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Chara - Honey | 2008 | CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, All Media, Limited Edition |
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Chara - 光と私 | 1998 | CD, Mini, Stereo |
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Chara - Kiss | 1993 | Laserdisc, 12", Single Sided, Stereo, NTSC |
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Chara - Baby Bump | 2018 | CD, Album, Stereo |
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Chara (5) - Chara | CDr, EP | |
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Chara - Caramel Milk ~The Best Of Chara~ | CD, Compilation, Stereo | |
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Chara - Caramel Milk ~The Best Of Chara~ | 2000 | Cassette, Compilation, Stereo |
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Chara - Naked & Sweet | 2016 | CD, Compilation |
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Chara - Junior Sweet | 1997 | Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
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Chara - A Scenery Like Me | 2004 | CD, Album |
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Chara - 月と甘い涙 | 2000 | CD, Single |
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Chara - Duca | 1998 | CD, Mini, Single, Stereo |
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Chara - Something Blue | 2005 | CD, Album |
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Chara - Very Special | 2011 | CD, Compilation, Stereo |
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Chara - Live 97-99 Mood | 2000 | Vinyl, LP, Album |
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Chara - The Best Baby Baby Baby XXX | 1995 | CD, Compilation |
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Chara - Chara's Time Machine (Selected By Sumire) | 2022 | Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition |
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Chara - やさしい気持ち | 1997 | CD, Mini, Single |
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Chara - Carol | 2009 | CD, Album, Limited Edition, DVD, DVD-Video |
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Chara - あたしなんで抱きしめたいんだろう? | 1994 | CD, Mini, Single |

Images - Coming soon...
Tracklist: Naked & Sweet
No. | Title | Runtime |
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CD1-1 | No Toy | 4:04 |
CD1-2 | Break These Chains | 5:39 |
CD1-3 | Heaven | 4:46 |
CD1-4 | Sweet | 4:41 |
CD1-5 | No Promise | 5:16 |
CD1-6 | 愛の自爆装置 | 4:37 |
CD1-7 | 恋をした | 5:12 |
CD1-8 | Private Beach | 5:47 |
CD1-9 | Violet Blue | 6:09 |
CD1-10 | あたしなんで抱きしめたいんだろう | 4:42 |
CD1-11 | 罪深く愛してよ | 5:09 |
CD1-12 | いや | 5:27 |
CD1-13 | Happy Toy | 5:03 |
CD1-14 | Tiny Tiny Tiny | 5:54 |
CD2-1 | Swallowtail Butterfly ~あいのうた~ | 4:48 |
CD2-2 | Sunday Park | 4:17 |
CD2-3 | 上海ベイベ | 4:56 |
CD2-4 | ミルク | 3:53 |
CD2-5 | Junior Sweet | 6:28 |
CD2-6 | しましまのバンビ | 3:31 |
CD2-7 | タイムマシーン | 6:08 |
CD2-8 | やさしい気持ち | 3:32 |
CD2-9 | 光と私 | 5:46 |
CD2-10 | Duca | 4:00 |
CD2-11 | あたしはここよ | 3:35 |
CD2-12 | 大切をきずくもの | 4:52 |
CD2-13 | 月と甘い涙 | 4:58 |
CD2-14 | レモンキャンディ | 4:49 |
CD2-15 | キャラメルミルク | 4:31 |
CD2-16 | スカート | 4:04 |
CD3-1 | 初恋 | 4:43 |
CD3-2 | みえるわ | 5:02 |
CD3-3 | 世界 | 4:28 |
CD3-4 | ラブラドール | 3:46 |
CD3-5 | 片想い | 3:20 |
CD3-6 | Kiss | 5:21 |
CD3-7 | ボクのことを知って | 5:03 |
CD3-8 | Fantasy | 5:54 |
CD3-9 | Call Me | 4:57 |
CD3-10 | あいしたいな | 5:06 |
CD3-11 | 才能の杖 | 4:10 |
CD3-12 | 蝶々結び | 5:47 |
CD3-13 | せつなくてごめんね | 4:08 |
CD3-14 | 恋文 | 4:40 |
CD3-15 | Hug | 4:22 |
Dvd 1994.11.11 Chara "Happy Toy Tour" In 武道館 | ||
DVD-1 | 愛の自爆装置 | |
DVD-2 | Sweet | |
DVD-3 | Heaven | |
DVD-4 | いや | |
DVD-5 | 青い鳥 | |
DVD-6 | Happy Toy | |
DVD-7 | まばたき | |
DVD-8 | Ice Cream | |
DVD-9 | 右手を私の右手の上に重ねて | |
DVD-10 | あたしなんで抱きしめたいんだろう? | |
DVD-11 | Violet Blue | |
DVD-12 | Baby Baby |