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 (21–30)
Heart-Pounding! LOVE MailMatsuura Aya
It was released in 2001 as Aya Matsuura’s debut single.
Written, composed, and produced by Tsunku♂, the song expresses the inner feelings of a girl living in Shimokitazawa who anxiously waits for his emails.
It reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
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.
feel my soulYUI
Released in 2005 as YUI’s major-label debut single.
The lyrics and music were written by YUI herself, and it was chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Unfavorable Gene.” Despite being her debut, it reached No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Close To Your HeartAiuChi Rina
It was released in 2000 as Rina Aiuchi’s debut single.
The song was used as the second opening theme for the CBC/TBS anime “Monster Farm: The Secret of the Stone Disk,” and it reached No.
19 on the Oricon charts.
Four jacket versions—pink, white, yellow, and purple—were released simultaneously.
ShineOnitsuka Chihiro
This is the debut single by female singer-songwriter Chihiro Onitsuka, who debuted in 2000.
As she has publicly stated that the lyrics were written with the image of a prison, the uniquely chosen words convey an atmosphere of resignation, yet also a sense of defiance.
The single version has a rock flavor, while the album version is arranged for piano only; in both, the impactful lyrics and catchy melody linger in the ear, making it a number with a strong, resonant message.
A long Sunday when we can’t meetFujimoto Miki
Miki Fujimoto, a former Morning Musume member who remains popular after her graduation under the nickname “Mikitty.” Even before joining Morning Musume, she was active as a solo singer.
Her debut single, “Aenai Nagai Nichiyoubi” (A Long Sunday Without Seeing You), was released in 2002.
The songwriter and composer, of course, was Tsunku♂! It features the kind of cute, sparkling, girlish melody and lyrics characteristic of Tsunku♂’s work.
The song portrays a girl who had a Sunday date planned, but ends up spending a long, restless day when her partner can’t meet because of a part-time job.
It’s a highly relatable number set in a familiar situation.
AgainTanimura Nana
It was released in 2007 as NANA Tanimura’s debut single.
For her debut, this song was chosen from seven candidate tracks.
It was used as the theme song for Kansai TV’s Tuesday 10 p.m.
drama “Oniyome Nikki: Ii Yu da na.” Tanimura is also known as the wife of professional boxer Kazuto Ioka.