Li-Book 2000 cover

Li-Book 2000

Masami Okui · 2000

70 min · 14 tracks · J-pop · anime song

Vibrant J-pop melodies intertwine with rock energy, creating a captivating and dynamic listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with resolution
  • vibrant melodies for uplifting moods
  • engaging hooks for sing-alongs
  • dynamic energy for active listening
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seeking minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes
anime-inspired anthems· Revolutionary Girl Utena· journey of change
Career context
By the release of *Li-Book 2000*, Masami Okui was already established as a prominent figure in the J-pop scene, following her successful album *Kiss in the Dark* in 1999. This album showcased her evolution as an artist, blending pop sensibilities with rock influences while solidifying her role in anime music circles.
Stylistic neighbors
Yoko Kanno· Lisa· Aimer
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Fiction by Yuki Kajiura — Combines lush melodies and dynamic arrangements, echoing anime themes and emotional journeys.
Leo-Nine by LiSA — Features energetic rock-infused pop anthems that resonate with anime storytelling and personal evolution.
DAWN by Aimer — Shares vibrant melodies and a blend of pop-rock influences, often tied to anime narratives of change.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 TURNING POINT 5:53
  • 2 そうだ、ぜったい。 4:47
  • 3 虹のように 4:59
  • 4 endless life 5:02
  • 5 それは突然やってくる 4:15
  • 6 CHAOS 6:23
  • 7 CUTIE 5:01
  • 8 輪舞-revolution 4:35
  • 9 Sunrise Sunset 5:51
  • 10 kiss in the dark 4:11
  • 11 Just do it 4:41
  • 12 ビタミン~ぜったい、そうだ。 5:00
  • 13 物語 (A.C Ver.) 4:56
  • 14 Bay side love story ~from Tokyo~ 4:38

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