what made/makes ayu so famous o_o

[jonneh]

I first got into Ayumi back when I heard "Depend on You", (from the Thousand Arms video game soundtrack) which is funny because that's a song I don't really care too much for anymore.

I think what really draws me to her is her as a person - she's a really great person, especially for being a celebrity, an international one at that. I agree that her voice is probably like drinking certain alcoholic beverages - an aquired taste. I like it, though. I also like how she (usually) doesn't just write about pointless ****, and instead most of her songs have meaning to them. I also really enjoy her show "AYU READY?" - I love how fun she is, and how the show is very relaxed and laid-back, just chilling with the guests. In almost every (if not literally every) episode I've seen, it's basically just Ayu hanging out with whomever she has as guests that day/night, eating different types of food, and playing little games. It's also a great way to learn some new japanese - just like listening to her sing is as well. I guess it doesn't hurt that she's been extremely adorable ever since she was sixteen years old on Idol, but you know.