Misato Watanabe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Misato Watanabe
Misato Watanabe performing in Washington, DC, in 2015
Background information
Native name	渡辺美里
Born	(1966-07-12) 12 July 1966 (age 58) Seika, Kyoto, Japan
Genres	Japanese pop
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1985–present
Labels	Epic Records Japan

Misato Watanabe (渡辺 美里, Watanabe Misato, born 12 July 1966) is a popular Japanese pop singer. She was born in Seika, Kyoto, Japan. Misato Watanabe began her exciting music journey in 1985. She is known for her strong voice and fun live performances.

Misato Watanabe's Music Journey

Misato Watanabe has had a very long and successful career in music. She has released many albums and singles. Her songs often have catchy tunes and inspiring lyrics.

Early Days and First Hits

Misato Watanabe released her first single, 'I'm Free', in May 1985. Her first album, Eyes, came out later that year. One of her most famous songs is 'My Revolution', which was released in 1986. This song became a huge hit and is still loved by many fans today. It helped her become a well-known artist in Japan.

Popular Albums and Songs

Throughout her career, Misato Watanabe has released many albums. Some of her popular albums include Lovin' you, Breath, and Ribbon. She continued to release new music almost every year. Her songs often talk about feelings, dreams, and everyday life. She has also sung theme songs for popular shows, like 'Doraemon no Uta' for the famous Japanese cartoon Doraemon.

Misato Watanabe has released over 50 singles! Each one tells a different story. Some of her other well-known singles include 'Kanashii ne', 'Koi shitatte Ii janai', and 'Natsu ga Kita!'. She often includes English translations of her song titles, which helps fans around the world understand her music better.

Live Performances

Misato Watanabe is also famous for her amazing live concerts. She has performed in many big stadiums and venues in Japan. Her shows are known for being full of energy and excitement. She has released several concert DVDs, allowing fans to experience her live performances from home. These DVDs show how much fun her concerts are.

Discography Highlights

Misato Watanabe has a huge collection of music. Here are some of her main releases:

Albums

• Eyes (1985)
• Lovin' you (1986)
• Breath (1987)
• Ribbon (1988)
• Tokyo (1990)
• Lucky (1991)
• Hello Lovers (1992)
• Baby Faith (1994)
• Spirits (1996)
• Love♥Go Go!! (2000)
• soleil (2002)
• Blue Butterfly (2004)
• Kokoro Ginga (2007)
• ID (2019)

Singles

• 'I'm Free' (1985)
• 'Growin' Up' (1985)
• 'My Revolution' (1986)
• 'Teenage Walk' (1986)
• 'Believe' (1986)
• 'Kanashii ne (=Sad, isn't it?)' (1987)
• 'Koi shitatte Ii janai (=Love as I want to)' (1988)
• 'Niji o Mitakai (=Have you ever seen the Rainbow?)' (1989)
• 'Samãtaimu Burūsu (=Summertime Blues)' (1990)
• 'Natsu ga Kita! (=Summer has come!)' (1991)
• 'Sincerely' (1995)
• 'Sekai de Ichiban Tōi Basho (=The farthest place in the world)' (1995)
• 'Doraemon no Uta (=The song of Doraemon)' (2003)