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Her-Day

Masami Okui · 1999

68 min · 16 tracks · J-pop · anime song

A vibrant blend of J-pop melodies and rock elements infused with emotional depth and anime-inspired themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • vibrant melodies for upbeat moods
  • for anime soundtrack fans
  • engaging moments of reflective calm

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Themes
anime-inspired narratives· emotional intensity· J-pop rock fusion
Career context
Released on August 27, 1999, 'Her-Day' marked Masami Okui's first album in a new era after her successful career in the 1990s. Following her breakthrough with the anime song genre, this album solidified her status in the J-pop scene. It came after her popular singles and established her as a staple voice for anime soundtracks.
Stylistic neighbors
Yoko Kanno· Lisa· Aimer
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Sleepless Nights by Aimer — Features rich vocals and emotive storytelling, resonating with anime-inspired narratives.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 M2000~PROLOGUE~ 0:50
  • 2 labyrinth (star version) 4:24
  • 3 KETSUMATSU 4:16
  • 4 なりたい 3:47
  • 5 ルルル 4:14
  • 6 Key 3:48
  • 7 摩訶不思議な七不思議 4:31
  • 8 手のひらの破片 4:31
  • 9 ラストシーン (M.original mix) 5:15
  • 10 天使の休息 (type R mix) 3:52
  • 11 Love Sick 5:29
  • 12 HOT SPICE (M.original mix) 4:44
  • 13 時に愛は (H-D mix) 4:14
  • 14 IN THIS ARM 4:32
  • 15 Never die 4:16
  • 16 マリア 5:53

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