Ayu famous for her beauty?

[Kikaru]

Does her appearance help her become famous? absolutely. But if she had just gotten famous based on her looks, she would have been just like any other idol, who come and go in 3-4 years. I think while her looks definitely helped her, it was her lyrics that drew people in.

[Melon Panda]

Ayumi Hamasaki is pretty, and her looks are one of the reasons she is where she is today. However, she's not the only pretty face in the industry - Hitomi Shimatani is just as beautiful, and her sales don't even remotely compare to Ayumi's. Ayumi has looks, talent, and very importantly, luck - all of which has increased her popularity. Appearances aren't everything - Utada Hikaru is no fashion leader, after all - but Ayumi still ought to thank her parents for their genes.

[lfe.]

she was recognized at first for her terrific music but cant deny that eventually her beauty and fashion contributed to her success.

[che0173]

i reckon she looked better wen she started...
like...around 6-7 years ago
ummm she looked quite gud in the coat in hamasaki ayumi dvd xD

[AyuGAME]

not really, i love her, because her song "depend on you"
i don't know her look until M single out...

[g~sus~]

50-50? hahas...but her songs are amazing...even my teacher listens to her songs -.-"

[che0173]

WOW YOUR TEACHER LISTENS TO HER SOGNS!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
IS SHE/HE ASIAN!?
lols
sryy but im just interested <3

[baka-ranger]

she's is definitely known for her beauty by those new to the Asian scene. Although how she got so big and famous was not due to looks. We all know she wasn't exactly as perfect as she is today *cough* teeth XD. Her lyrics are watched touched the people through their dark times, which gained her respect throughout Asia. It's only now that she is famous for her beauty because all her old fans have grown and remain very few, her legacy lives on XP but I doubt many people know truly know what the hype was about back then...

luckily I'm a lyrics looking person and luckily I have an old man bro who taught me everything i know about Asian things. So i don't overlook anything and judge them by just looks as many do with Ayu. Though I must admit I was first attracted to ayu cause she looked so かわいい singing boys and girls and evolution. actually maybe more かっこい

[MeruChan]

Ayu is famous for her lyrics and sad songs to begin with...
But, I love Ayu's look so much...I think she has such caucasian looks for a japanese...Which is such a beautiful mix. Wide eyes...sharp nose..and a beautiful smile...!

[PoetGirl]

ofcourse, that's how worlds usually works. and ofcourse showbiz too.
being beautiful and skinny and always hot makes u to the top.

edit: this what i said is not just about ayu. and its not a reson why i listen to her. its just real and objective.
if ayu is ugly or fat i really doubt she would be this famous no matter how good her music is.

[ComatoseBunnySnatcher]

No.

I actually used to think she looked pretty fake XD

[Neo Daydream]

I think she is successful cuz she is sincere in all she does...
also, she is hella gorgeous! ^^

but i like her cuz her lyrics are awesome
her music is moving
her concerts are amazingly theatrical
and....
she's hella gorgeous lol

[tommy96814]

is pretty normal for them to put their songs in anime to get publicity. I actually found out about her when i was plalying one of the first U.S. released dating simulation game / rpg THOUSAND ARMS for the playstation.

[ShiroMai]

Many of my classmates/schoolmates (a.k.a the people who aren't into j-music), when asked about Ayu, tell me "Ah, I know, that pretty Japanese singer with beautiful large eyes". Then I ask "Did you hear any of her songs?" and they usually reply "No, but I think she's REALLY pretty!".

XD

[ayu_ready?]

I don't think she's wildly known because of her beauty

BUT

truly, she's more famous for her image & looks than music - sometimes I do get that feeling when I bump into ppl who aren't into her, but adore her beauty the most and consider it the best and only (!) good thing about her

moreover, there are ppl who say 'Ayu sucks but she's so damn hot and beautiful!'

a paradox

[tommy96814]

nail queen nuff said.

[Tiina]

It sure does help to be pretty in music industry, that's a fact. I don't really think there are any singers out there that are popular just for their looks, but I do think many sigers wouldn't be as popular as they are without their looks. So I think in Ayumi's case her appearance attracts ppl, but who would buy her cd's just for the pretty cover? Nobody, when they could just download pics etc. So even if ppl like her looks, it seems they like her music too cuz she's selling like... well a lot.

[wenren93]

Ayu is FAMOUS because of her HARDWORKING ATTITUDE
that explain everything. lol~

[UHPlus]

I used to be attracted to her beauty during her 2001 ~ 2003 period. Her in evolution, Dearest, Free & Easy, Voyage, RAINBOW, HANABI ~espisode II~

But recent years, 2005 onwards she somehow looked different? Maybe she did something and removed her baby-fat from her face, and looking at her face now, i found it rather weird >_<

I owned a 2002 ARENA tour concert and when i compared it with her BEST countdown 2006-2007 (both have the same concepts and outfit)... she REALLY looked different!! It's like her youth is being drained out of that face of hers... >_< *sad*

[lfe.]

Originally Posted by UHPlus

But recent years, 2005 onwards she somehow looked different? Maybe she did something and removed her baby-fat from her face, and looking at her face now, i found it rather weird >_<

yea its called ageing