Anri, born Eiko Kawashima on August 31, 1961, in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, is a celebrated singer-songwriter renowned for her contributions to the city pop genre. She debuted in 1978 with the single "Olivia wo Kikinagara," penned by Amii Ozaki. Her 1983 hit "Cat's Eye," the opening theme for the anime of the same name, topped Japan's Oricon charts for four weeks, marking a significant milestone in her career. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Anri's albums consistently achieved commercial success, solidifying her status in the Japanese music scene. In 1998, she performed "Furusato" at the closing ceremony of the Nagano Winter Olympics. Collaborations with artists like jazz fusion guitarist Lee Ritenour, who produced her 2002 album "Smooth Jam – Quiet Storm," showcase her versatility. The resurgence of city pop has introduced Anri's music to a global audience, with her songs being sampled by contemporary artists in the vaporwave and future funk genres. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anri?utm_source=openai))