Debut songs by Japanese female artists from the 2000s
Have you ever had the experience where you listened to something so much back then, but now you can’t remember the singer’s name? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? In this article, we’ve put together songs by female artists who debuted in the 2000s.
You might just find that song you’ve been searching for with only a hazy memory to go on.
Or you might discover, “Oh, she sang this kind of song too!” The range is truly wide—from soothing tracks to high-energy tunes! Find the perfect song to match your mood right now!
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[2000s] Debut songs by Japanese female artists (11–20)
ONE WAYAoyama Teruma
It was released in 2007 as Thelma Aoyama’s debut single.
It was featured in TV commercials for Dwango’s “dwango.jp” and MLJ’s “Artist Official Sound.” It’s an upbeat track that gets people excited and energized.
Tree of WadatsumiHajime Chitose
It was released in 2002 as Chitose Hajime’s debut single.
Hailing from Amami Oshima in Kagoshima Prefecture, she drew attention for a singing style reminiscent of the island songs unique to Amami Oshima, and the single reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
“Wadatsumi” is the name of a sea deity that appears in Japanese mythology.
It’s a masterpiece that exudes a mystical atmosphere.
Genesis of AquarionAKINO
A song released solo by AKINO, a member of bless4, a bilingual music unit of four siblings.
As the title suggests, it was produced as the theme song for the TV anime Genesis of Aquarion, and its lyrics are crafted to align with the anime’s worldview.
With melodic accents drawn from church modes and AKINO’s clear, soaring vocals, it’s a track that showcases the evolution of Japanese anime songs.
Even now, it remains a highly popular choice for karaoke.
Muv-LuvKuribayashi Minami
Minami Kuribayashi is active as a singer-songwriter and as a voice actor.
Her debut single as a singer was Muv-Luv, released in 2002.
The song was used as the theme for the PC game Muv-Luv, which shares the same title.
The lyrics, depicting a secret, bittersweet unrequited love, really hit home.
They’re sung with a cute yet resonant voice that makes listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
Since then, Kuribayashi has continued to focus on songs for games and anime.
Important personUemura Kana
Kana Uemura, the singer-songwriter who drew attention with “Toire no Kamisama” (The God of the Toilet), debuted with the single “Taisetsu na Hito” in 2005.
The lyrics were written by Natsumi Watanabe, who has penned songs for many artists including BoA and Hiroko Moriguchi, and the composition was by Seiji Kameda, the bassist of Tokyo Jihen, who also produces and writes for numerous artists.
It’s a track that showcases a fresh and slightly cool side of Kana Uemura, different in style from “Toire no Kamisama.”
INishino Kana
This is Kana Nishino’s debut song; she went on hiatus in 2019.
Many people were likely captivated by Kana Nishino—affectionately known as “Kanayan”—and her songs and voice.
Her debut track “I,” released in 2008, features a pleasant sense of rhythm that makes it an exceptionally easy listen.
It’s neither up-tempo nor slow—this just-right balance makes it very approachable.
After enjoying her intense songs, her heart-wrenching ballads, and tracks brimming with girlish charm, you’ll find yourself wanting to return to this one as a way of going back to the beginning.
[2000s] Debut songs by Japanese female artists (21–30)
CHANGEFukuhara Miho
It was released in 2008 as Miho Fukuhara’s major debut single.
The lyrics and music were written by Miho Fukuhara, and it was used as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Chocolate” Space Shower TV version.
It reached No.
14 on the Oricon chart.