Apart from being a seiyuu, she is also a J-pop singer.
Since her first album, with King Records, HEROINE (2004), she has switched to Lantis and has released two singles in January and June 2007, Junpaku Sanctuary (純白サンクチュアリィ) and Kimi ga Kureta Ano hi (君がくれたあの日) respectively, in which the latter reached the Top 20 on the ORICON charts. Her 1st Re-start album, Contact, released on October 24, 2007, peaking at #11.
In 2008, she had her 1st tour, held in three performances during the month of February 2008, with an additional three later announced in March. She released three singles: Melty tale storage on March 26, Ameagari no Hana yo Sake (雨上がりの花よ咲け) on August 6, and Paradise Lost on November 5, which was her first song used as an anime theme (喰霊-零-/Ga-rei zero). Her second album, Parade, released November 26.
In 2009, she had her 2nd tour with 10 venues. Her 6th single, Tomorrow's Chance, released June 3. She will hold her first outdoor live, "SUMMER CAMP", on August 1&2.
She has been a guest performer for Animelo Summer Live since 2006, however 2007 was the first time she performed as a solo artist, and has kept it that way since. Outside of Japan, she has performed in several other countries, including the US, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
Her hobbies include writing songs and playing on her guitar, having been influenced by her father. Her favorite artist is B'z and she is a member of their fanclub. She updates her blog, minorhythm daily, often including photos. The name of her blog came from her following of fans, known to be "Minorists", or followers of Minorism (which incidentally sounds like minorhythm in Japanese). Her official fanclub is called minori smile seasons.
向かい風に打たれながら
茅原実里 Lyrics
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だんだん大きくなる心の叫び
ひとりじゃないって感じる場所が欲しい
始まりなんだ storm on heart
(Come on Come on Come on!)
強い衝動 強いだけじゃない そんな衝動
(Come on Come on Come on Come on!)
新しい自分へと
変わるための鍵はここにある
向かい風に打たれても 冷たい雨に濡れても
消えない情熱で走ろう
願いは光のように 明日を照らす照らすよ
さあ覚悟を見せてごらんよ
一瞬の蜃気楼が (意識を越えて)
真っ直ぐに伸びるレールを映したのさ
焦り押さえて
じっと前を向いたんだ 高まってく本気
足掻いてさらに限界捨て去ったら
ついておいでよ brave on you
(Come on Come on Come on!)
凄い衝撃 凄いだけじゃない 真の衝撃
(Come on Come on Come on Come on!)
求めれば (望んだ分のDiamond) つかめるさ
負けない自分へと
変わるために君は突き進め
熱い砂に抱かれても 渇きに喉が灼けても
消せない情熱に会いたい
想いは重なり合って 明日が燃える燃えるよ
さあ未来へ全て賭けよう
(Oh, my railway どこまで Oh, my railway... Go!)
熱い砂に抱かれても 渇きに喉が灼けても
消せない情熱に会いたい
想いは重なり合って 明日へ向かう向かうよ
さあ未来へ全て賭けよう
向かい風に打たれても 冷たい雨に濡れても
消えない情熱で走ろう
願いは光のように 明日を照らす照らすよ
さあ覚悟を見せてごらんよ
一瞬の蜃気楼が (意識を越えて)
真っ直ぐに伸びるレールを映したのさ
(Oh, my railway どこまで)
Come on Come on Come on! 強い風
(どこまで... かなたへ...)
Come on Come on Come on! 強い衝動
The song 向かい風に打たれながら (Mukai Kaze ni Utarenagara) by 茅原実里 (Minori Chihara) is an upbeat and empowering track talking about persevering despite hardships and pursuing one's dreams with passion and determination. The opening verse talks about the struggle of feeling lost in uncertainty and the need for a place to belong where one can feel supported and not alone. The chorus encourages not giving up, even when faced with opposition or obstacles, using an unstoppable passion to propel oneself forward. The second verse talks about how the keys to change and becoming a better version of oneself can be found within, and it is up to the individual to unlock their full potential. The bridge uses the metaphor of a mirage to show how staying focused can lead to seeing clear paths forward. Overall, the song is an uplifting anthem meant to inspire listeners to chase their goals with confidence and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
迷いのなかで
Lost in confusion
だんだん大きくなる心の叫び
The growing screams of my heart
ひとりじゃないって感じる場所が欲しい
I desire a place where I feel I'm not alone
始まりなんだ storm on heart
It's just the beginning, a storm on my heart
(Come on Come on Come on!)
Come on, come on, come on!
強い衝動 強いだけじゃない そんな衝動
This is a strong impulse, but not just any impulse
(Come on Come on Come on Come on!)
Come on, come on, come on, come on!
振り向いても (答える声は No, no no!) わからない
Even if I turn around, I still don't know the answer (the answer is no, no, no!)
新しい自分へと
Towards a new version of myself
変わるための鍵はここにある
The key to change is right here
向かい風に打たれても 冷たい雨に濡れても
Even if I'm beaten by the wind, even if I'm soaked by the cold rain
消えない情熱で走ろう
I'll run with an ever-burning passion
願いは光のように 明日を照らす照らすよ
My hopes will shine like a light, illuminating tomorrow
さあ覚悟を見せてごらんよ
Now show your determination
一瞬の蜃気楼が (意識を越えて)
A mirage of a moment (transcending consciousness)
真っ直ぐに伸びるレールを映したのさ
Reflecting the straight rails that stretch out before me
焦り押さえて
Suppressing impatience
じっと前を向いたんだ 高まってく本気
I'll focus and rise with full seriousness
足掻いてさらに限界捨て去ったら
If I struggle and push past my limits
ついておいでよ brave on you
Come with me, brave one
(Come on Come on Come on!)
Come on, come on, come on!
凄い衝撃 凄いだけじゃない 真の衝撃
This is a tremendous impact, but not just any impact; it's the true impact
(Come on Come on Come on Come on!)
Come on, come on, come on, come on!
求めれば (望んだ分のDiamond) つかめるさ
If you search for it (for the desired diamond), you can catch it
負けない自分へと
Towards a version of myself that doesn't give up
変わるために君は突き進め
In order to change, you should keep pushing forward
熱い砂に抱かれても 渇きに喉が灼けても
Even if I'm embraced by the hot sand, even if my thirst is burning my throat
消せない情熱に会いたい
I want to meet the passion that cannot be erased
想いは重なり合って 明日が燃える燃えるよ
Our thoughts will overlap and burn brightly for tomorrow
さあ未来へ全て賭けよう
So let's bet everything on the future
(Oh, my railway どこまで Oh, my railway... Go!)
(Oh, my railway. How far? Oh, my railway... Go!)
Come on Come on Come on! 強い風
Come on, come on, come on! The strong wind
(どこまで... かなたへ...)
(How far... To the other side...)
Come on Come on Come on! 強い衝動
Come on, come on, come on! The strong impulse
熱い砂に抱かれても 渇きに喉が灼けても
Even if I'm embraced by the hot sand, even if my thirst is burning my throat
消せない情熱に会いたい
I want to meet the passion that cannot be erased
想いは重なり合って 明日へ向かう向かうよ
Our thoughts will overlap, heading toward tomorrow
さあ未来へ全て賭けよう
So let's bet everything on the future
向かい風に打たれても 冷たい雨に濡れても
Even if I'm beaten by the wind, even if I'm soaked by the cold rain
消えない情熱で走ろう
I'll run with an ever-burning passion
願いは光のように 明日を照らす照らすよ
My hopes will shine like a light, illuminating tomorrow
さあ覚悟を見せてごらんよ
Now show your determination
一瞬の蜃気楼が (意識を越えて)
A mirage of a moment (transcending consciousness)
真っ直ぐに伸びるレールを映したのさ
Reflecting the straight rails that stretch out before me
Writer(s): 畑 亜貴, 菊田 大介, 畑 亜貴, 菊田 大介
Contributed by Liam M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
minori4649 love
かっこいいじゃんです！
発売まで超期待です！
kohei sato
めっちゃ格好いいです！
僚太沢村
このPV好き。
Maya
CDジャケットもちゃんと国鉄を意識してて好き。
kiiroikaras
みのりんめっちゃ格好良いっす！！改めて惚れ直しましたよ)^o^(
きりリン02
アニメ楽しみです！！
Mrstreamx
茅原さんかっこいい
山本洋之（編集者・出版プロデューサー）のラジオチャンネル☆
すげえ！ かっちょえー！
丸かんぴょう
今までのイメージとだいぶ違うな。
Mohammada Aprilianto
no full version yet?