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.
jelly beans
茅原実里 Lyrics
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タマにあるのです ホント
ため息つきそうだけど 口笛吹きます
ピンチなときこそチャンス
いいことあるかも Oh!Yes!
ときどきがんばる自分 全然好きです
足りないとこは やる気でカバー
いっぱい弾ける笑顔 あたしはjelly beans
甘い甘いコトバで つやめくこのハート
赤・青・ピンク色 今日は何色？
君のもとへコロコロ 近づきたいのです
近づきたいのです！
もうすぐ咲きそうなのは
ドキドキの恋花｛コイバナ｝
心乱れていても 服は乱さない
悩み疲れて眠り 朝が来たらば All Right!
秘めた思いはこの際 態度に出します
目と目が合えば かなり脈アリ
初めの一歩 磨こうビジュアル
一生懸命歌う あたしはjelly beans
口にすればたちまち ゲンキになりますよ！
夢見てますハッピーエンド 君とふたりで
もぎたての幸せを たくさん食べたいな
たくさん食べたいな！
いっぱい弾ける笑顔 あたしはjelly beans
甘い甘いコトバで つやめくこのハート
赤・青・ピンク色 今日は何色？
君色に染まりたい あたしはjelly beans
一生懸命歌う あたしはjelly beans
口にすればたちまち ゲンキになりますよ！
夢見てますハッピーエンド 君とふたりで
もぎたての幸せを たくさん食べたいな
ふたりでjelly beans
The song "Jelly Beans" by Minori Chihara is an uplifting and empowering ode to embracing one's own strengths and persevering through difficult situations. The lyrics describe the singer's ability to remain positive and hopeful even when faced with challenges and setbacks, using the metaphor of jelly beans to represent the many facets of their personality and abilities. The opening lines acknowledge that sometimes there are situations in which it feels like nothing can be done, but rather than giving up or becoming disheartened, the singer chooses to whistle a tune and see the opportunity in the situation.
The chorus celebrates the singer's boundless enthusiasm and optimistic outlook on life, describing themselves as a "jelly bean" with a sparkling heart and the ability to cover up any shortcomings with their endless energy and drive. The verses touch on the themes of romance and personal growth, with the singer describing their willingness to take risks and pursue their desires, even if it means revealing their true feelings or stepping out of their comfort zone.
Overall, "Jelly Beans" is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to embrace their own unique qualities and find the joy in even the most challenging situations.
Line by Line Meaning
どうにもならないときが
There are times when nothing seems to work out
タマにあるのです ホント
It happens more often than not
ため息つきそうだけど 口笛吹きます
Although it may seem like a sigh is coming, I whistle instead
ピンチなときこそチャンス
When in a tight spot is exactly when an opportunity can arise
いいことあるかも Oh!Yes!
Good things can happen, yes indeed!
ときどきがんばる自分 全然好きです
I really like myself when I try my best from time to time
足りないとこは やる気でカバー
I can make up for any lacking areas with motivation
君のためなら なんでもできるよ
For you, I can do anything
いっぱい弾ける笑顔 あたしはjelly beans
I'm like jelly beans, with plenty of bursting smiles
甘い甘いコトバで つやめくこのハート
With sweet words, my heart glimmers and shines
赤・青・ピンク色 今日は何色？
Red, blue, pink - what color will it be today?
君のもとへコロコロ 近づきたいのです
I want to keep rolling closer and closer to you
近づきたいのです！
That's what I want!
もうすぐ咲きそうなのは
What's about to bloom soon is
ドキドキの恋花｛コイバナ｝
The heart-pounding flower of love
心乱れていても 服は乱さない
Even if my heart is in a mess, my clothes stay nice and tidy
悩み疲れて眠り 朝が来たらば All Right!
After being exhausted from worry and sleep, everything will be alright once morning comes!
秘めた思いはこの際 態度に出します
I'll show my true feelings and attitudes at this moment
目と目が合えば かなり脈アリ
If our eyes meet, that's a pretty sure sign of a pulse racing
初めの一歩 磨こうビジュアル
Let's polish up our visual presentation for that first step
一生懸命歌う あたしはjelly beans
I sing with all my might, just like jelly beans bursting with flavor
口にすればたちまち ゲンキになりますよ！
If you put me in your mouth, you'll feel instantly energized!
夢見てますハッピーエンド 君とふたりで
I dream of a happy ending, just you and me together
もぎたての幸せを たくさん食べたいな
I want to eat lots of freshly picked happiness
たくさん食べたいな！
I want to eat lots of it!
君色に染まりたい あたしはjelly beans
I want to be dyed in your colors, like jelly beans
ふたりでjelly beans
Together we are like jelly beans
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CoriSparks
Wow, she doesn't look like her voice should sound that high pitched at all XD
福地ホライゾン
キング時代の曲をセルフカバーでリリースしてほしいo(^o^)o
Septim Ygdrassil
What a contrasting picture to the song xD
hayleysfinest
Japanese ska, anyone?
ari1234a
Yea well ... you know AnimeGameOST that it
ari1234a
roniyaroni i have to say oh yeah ???
XDXeroMods
np
Greg Courtney
Yeah