This cover would get lots of criticism if she released it in 2022. People would say it is a symbol of racism....

but back then it was iconic...

It already gets criticism, but I don’t think it’s out of hate for Ayu. People are just genuinely made uncomfortable by such an image and I know people have different opinions, but it’s important to understand why people are offended and it’s not to hate on the artist, because I know a lot of Ayu friends online who love her but feel uncomfortable when they see this cover

Is ganguro and its offshoots also being reevaluated? Genuine question, I have literally no idea.

From what I’ve seen, I would say yes. Not gyaru in general but just the subcultures like ganguro that involve the extreme darkening of the skin. But again, it just depends on who you ask

SINGLES:
Best: YOU / LOVE ~Destiny~ / M / Mirrorcle World
Worst: Sunrise/Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~

ALBUMS:
Best: Duty / I am... / ayu-mi-x IV + selection (Non-Stop Mega Mix / Acoustic Orchestra) / R(A)INBOW
Worst: Party Queen