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.
Dears ~ゆるやかな奇跡~
茅原実里 Lyrics
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微睡みの中に最初の愛が揺れる
喜びに招かれてわたし
はじめて自分に意味をもらえたの
この空の下で見つめてる
出来事はゆるやかな奇跡
優しい勇気 ありがとう stay with my heart
願う気持ち またひとつ増えてく
"しあわせを" 愛しい人へ
嬉しいと こぼれた涙は
どんな瞬間を思い出してたの?
誰もがセピアを帯びてなお
また深い ぬくもりを知るね
悲しいとき 心に探して Dears
励ませたらいいのに stay with your heart
祈るたびに 笑う顔思うの
"しあわせを" あなたの今日に
繋がった点と点は 一人同士だった二人
広がる宇宙は あなたとの奇跡
どんな時も 心に寄り添うDears
優しい勇気くれるの stay with my heart
願う気持ち まっすぐ羽ばたいて
"しあわせを" 愛しい人へ
Bring love to you いつまでも
Bring joy to you
"しあわせを" 愛しい人へ
The lyrics of 茅原実里's song Dears ~ゆるやかな奇跡~ are about memories, love, and happiness. The first few lines describe memories that are becoming livelier within the singer. They speak of how their first love sways in their dreams. They were able to find meaning in their life for the first time because of the happiness it brought them. The singer then looks at the events that take place beneath the sky as gentle miracles. In their opinion, everything that happens around us is a miracle.
The singer then thanks the warm courage made by their dear ones that has always been with them. They express gratitude for their beloved and pray for their happiness. The singer wonders about when they were overwhelmed with happiness, what moment made their tears overflowed? They then express how everyone wears sepia tones in their lives, yet they find warmth in every moment. Whenever the singer feels sad, they call out to their Dears, seeking comfort from them. They always feel encouraged and pray for their beloved to have a smile on their face guiding them towards happiness.
The song's message is about finding meaning in small things, cherishing memories, and finding happiness in moments. The song tries to portray that life is a miracle, and every moment should be cherished. It is also about the importance of loved ones in life, they bring positivity, support and overall happiness. The song suggests that one should be grateful to have good-hearted people in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
賑やかに満ちていく記憶
Memories that are becoming more and more lively
微睡みの中に最初の愛が揺れる
The first love that shakes through my slumbering mind
喜びに招かれてわたし
Invited by joy,
はじめて自分に意味をもらえたの
For the first time, I found meaning in myself.
この空の下で見つめてる
Staring under this sky,
出来事はゆるやかな奇跡
Everything that happens is a gentle miracle.
どんな時も 心に寄り添う Dears
Dears who always stay close to my heart
優しい勇気 ありがとう stay with my heart
Thank you for the gentle courage, staying with my heart
願う気持ち またひとつ増えてく
My wishful feelings keep growing
"しあわせを" 愛しい人へ
"Happiness" to my beloved one.
嬉しいと こぼれた涙は
Tears fall when I'm happy
どんな瞬間を思い出してたの?
What moments are these tears reminding me of?
誰もがセピアを帯びてなお
Everyone still looks sepia-toned
また深い ぬくもりを知るね
Yet we know deep warmth once again
悲しいとき 心に探して Dears
When I'm sad, I search for Dears in my heart.
励ませたらいいのに stay with your heart
It would be great if you could encourage me to stay with my heart.
祈るたびに 笑う顔思うの
Every time I pray, I think of your smiling face
"しあわせを" あなたの今日に
"Happiness" to your day today.
繋がった点と点は 一人同士だった二人
The two points that were connected were once alone
広がる宇宙は あなたとの奇跡
The expanding universe is a miracle with you.
どんな時も 心に寄り添うDears
Dears who always stay close to my heart
優しい勇気くれるの stay with my heart
Giving me gentle courage, stay with my heart
願う気持ち まっすぐ羽ばたいて
My wishful feelings take off straight
"しあわせを" 愛しい人へ
"Happiness" to my beloved one.
Bring love to you いつまでも
Bringing love to you forever
Bring joy to you
Bringing joy to you
"しあわせを" 愛しい人へ
"Happiness" to my beloved one.
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.