Chisato Moritaka

Biography

Chisato Moritaka (森高千里, Moritaka Chisato) (born 11 April 1969) is a Japanese pop singer who also is notable as a songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist. She is affiliated with Up-Front Create, a subsidiary of the Up-Front Group. Moritaka's singing career as the unrivaled "Dance Queen" began in May 1987 with the release of her debut album New Season. She differed from many other female Idol singers in Japan in that she wrote her own lyrics and some music for majority of her albums. Moritaka also played drums on most of the tracks, as well as piano, guitar, recorder, clarinet, and other instruments. Her musical style was influenced by Pink Lady, Janet Jackson, Roger Taylor, and The Beatles. Moritaka's advertising jingles were hits into the mid-1990s in television commercials for goods and services such as consumer electronics, chocolate, beer, gin, and travel packages. She has also made numerous appearances on Japanese game and talent shows and is still a household name. In twelve years after her debut, she released 13 studio albums and created a strong following of devoted fans

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1987Nominee

Best Performance

In Love With Him

1991Nominee

Best Performance

Kokon Tozai ~ Oni ga Deru ka Hebi ga Deru ka Tour '91 ~ Kanzen-han

1990Nominee

Best Performance

The Third Live Video 日実力派宣言

Career Highlights

1998Highlight

Best Performance

1997 Peachberry Show

2017Highlight

Best Performance

The Moritaka Tour 1991.8.22 at Shibuya Public Hall