Megumi Hayashibara is a much sought-after Japanese voice actress, writer and radio host; she's also somehow found the time to produce a splendid catalogue of superb pop songs. Her music has the quality and tone of such artists as Kate Bush and Cyndi Lauper, and her compositions set an upbeat mood, whether through piano/violin duets, uplifting horn parts or lush synthesiser pads. Hayashibara's vocals lead the songs from centre stage, delightfully hitting, sustaining and embellishing all the right notes with character—and just the right amount of drama.