Chara + YUKI Release Animated Music Video for 'Senaka ni Ribbon'

The collaborative unit Chara+YUKI has released a new music video for their song "背中にリボン" (Senaka ni Ribbon/Ribbon on the Back) on YouTube. The video features animated illustrations by renowned artist Makino Kazuko.

The collaboration brings together two influential voices in Japanese alternative music. Chara, known for her distinctive breathy vocals and experimental approach since the 1990s, teams up with YUKI, the former lead singer of Judy and Mary who has maintained a successful solo career. Their partnership as Chara+YUKI represents a meeting of two generations of Japanese indie-pop excellence.

The music video transforms Makino Kazuko's artwork into animation, creating a visual experience that complements the duo's musical chemistry. Makino is well-known in Japan for her illustrations and character designs, making this collaboration a fusion of musical and visual artistry.

Both artists have carved unique spaces in the Japanese music scene - Chara with her atmospheric, often melancholic sound, and YUKI with her versatile range from rock anthems to delicate pop ballads. "Senaka ni Ribbon" continues their exploration of intimate, thoughtful songwriting that has defined their individual careers.

The YouTube release makes this artistic collaboration accessible to international fans who have followed either artist's work over the decades.