Thesis About Ayu

[Calico]

(lol I'm a mod and even I'm not exactly sure where this should go)

So, yes, as the title implies, I plan on writing my 20-page senior thesis this next semester about Ayu. Specifically, perhaps (although I haven't gotten the okay for it yet so it is subject to change) about what it is about Japanese culture that allowed Ayu to become so famous. I will be taking it from a "Queen of Pop" angle, and will mostly focus on her "peak" from the 2000-2003 era.

What I guess I'm getting at here is...if any of you know of any interviews, (official) writings, even cultural studies that may help, I'd be very grateful. I'm starting to get some sources together before I start in a couple weeks, but more help is appreciated! Also, if you can think of aany other angles this could go from if the original angle doesn't pan out, I'd appreciate it as well!