Before city pop went global, there was Anri

Patrick St. Michel· May 18, 2026 · 12:30 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 53 views

Long after city pop became an online phenomenon, the singer continues to find new fans worldwide.

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Anri says younger overseas listeners first surprised her during a 2023 performance in Los Angeles, where most of the audience was in their 20s. Nearly five decades after her debut, songs such as “Last Summer Whisper” and “I Can’t Stop the Loneliness” continue finding new fans. | PHOTO BY LESLIE KEE

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