Mean Machine (band)

Mean Machine is an all-girl Japanese rock band. In 1998, Mean Machine was started by Chara and Chiwaki, choosing the themes "have fun", "cute with pheromones", and "play an instrument you never have before" to guide their band, and friends to join as members. Mean Machine starred in the Tower Records "No Music, No Life" advertising campaign, and debuted in 2001.

Mean Machine
Origin	Japan
Genres	Rock
Years active	2001
Labels	Epic
Associated acts	Judy and Mary, The Thrill
Website	Official Epic/Sony website (in Japanese)
Past members	Ayumi Ito, Chara, Chiwaki, Yukari, Yuki

Members

Name	Role	Profession	Notes
Ayumi 伊藤歩 Romaji: Ayumi Ito	Vocalist, lyricist	Actress	Co-starred with Chara in Shunji Iwai's "Swallowtail Butterfly" as Ageha, winning her the Japanese Academy Award for best new actress and best supporting actress.
CHIWAKI ちわきまゆみ Romaji: Mayumi Chiwaki	Guitarist, songwriter	Musician, DJ	Debuted with "Good Morning, I Love You" in 1985.
YUKARIE	Bassist, songwriter	Musician	Tenor sax for The Thrill. Debuted with "A MILLION DOLLAR BAND THE THRILL" in 1992.
Yuki (有希) 磯谷有希 Romaji: Yuki Isoya	Drummer, songwriter	Solo artist	Ex-Judy and Mary vocalist, current successful solo artist. Debuted in 1993 with "POWER OF LOVE".
Chara 佐藤美和 Romaji: Miwa Sato	Drummer, songwriter	Solo artist	Immensely popular pop artist. Debuted with "Heaven" 1991.

Discography

Albums

Year	Album Information	Chart positions
2001	Cream Released: 14 November 2001 Label: Epic Records (ESCL-2270) Formats: CD, digital download	7

Singles

Release	Title	Oricon singles charts	CDTV music video charts	Album
2001	Sūhā (スーハー)	18	18	Cream
	Knock on You	38	41

External links

• Ayumi Ito's official website (in Japanese)
• Mayumi Chiwaki's official website (in Japanese)
• Yukarie's official website (in Japanese)
• YUKI's official website (in Japanese)
• Chara's official website (in Japanese and English)
• No Turning Back | Mean Machine (in English)
• YUKI | Girly Rock (in English)