CHAI’s perspective on the world is one for all the girls; “NEO KAWAII!” and “Art is Complex!” Holding these values close, they showcase themselves to the world through their music. This NEO band (New Excite Onna band) has been constantly performing this year. Their appearance at SXSW in 2017 was their first experience of performing in America. Tackling a total of 8 cities, the tour was a grand success.

Becoming a big hit, CHAI’s eagerly-anticipated album “PINK” was released on 25^th October. This was commemorated with their Japan tour “Yappari Sodachitai Tour”. Their performance in Tokyo took place on national holiday Thursday 23^rd November.

Shigeru Kishida, Masafumi Gotoh from ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, Hyadain (Kenichi Maeyamada) and many other famous artists and composers have recommended CHAI’s album “PINK” on social networking sites. The album includes CHAI’s hit single “Sayonara Complex”, their song “N.E.O”, which was chosen on Space Shower TV October POWER PUSH, and “HORECHATTA”, which became the theme song for the movie “Happiness Hong Kong”. HORECHATTA was also commemorated on 2^nd floor of Isetan Shinjuku store.

CHAI HORECHATTA Music Video

The girls included these exciting tunes in their Japan tour, hitting up a total of 8 cities. The Higashi-Meihan one-man live was completely sold out and the lucky few who managed to get their hands on a premier ticket couldn’t contain their excitement. The mystical radio station CHAI-WAVE radio “united pepura” belted out a grand announcement and, with an invitation to have fun, the live had begun.

Following a blackout, the band members took to the stage. Twins Mana (Vo & keyboard) and Kana (Guitar and vocals) sung the duet “Haihai aka-chan” and then heated up the venue with their original style “N.E.O” and “Art is complex”.

Performing songs from their new album one after the other, they pressed the audience for “boos” with “Gyaranbu”, wrapping the audience with groove. For the encore, CHAI performed their hit emotional, semi upbeat song “Sayonara complex” and captured everyone’s hearts.

Mana then exclaimed “ Next year we want to perform on an even bigger stage so keep on the lookout!” As exciting expectations buzzed around the venue, the curtains closed on a high note.

After the encore, they announced their upcoming live – their annual event that they call Road to the GRAMMY’s season 5. “Haru no CHAI Matsuri” (CHAI spring festival). This will take place on Sunday 25^th March at Umeda Shangri0la and on Saturday 31^st March at Tokyo Kinema Club. There are early bird tickets selling until 23:59 on 30th November so please make sure to get your hands on one as soon as possible if you want to go!

Each of the band members made comments on the Road to the GRAMMY’S season 5 “Haru no CHAI MAtsuri” after their live!

This complex band wraps you up in warmth just like a gyoza. They are always exceeding your expectations from all angles. CHAI is a hot band that is much talked about on a daily basis!

CHAI’s “Art is Complex!!!!” is for all the girls! They are original, have jumped the national border and are accelerating forward with all their might! Don’t miss out on their world invasion through their unique “NEO KAWAII” style!