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 (31–40)
Peach Blossom PetalsOtsuka Ai
It was released in 2003 as Ai Otsuka’s debut single.
The song was composed when she was 17 and was chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV Saturday drama “Suika.” It was sold as a BOOK CD that included a bonus picture book newly illustrated by Ai Otsuka herself.
Hello, helloSuperfly
This is Superfly’s debut single, released in 2007.
It was used as an insert song for the drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother).
The band sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Shiho Ochi’s voice.
While Superfly’s work often gives the impression of being intense or high-key, this track has a relatively gentle tone.
Even so, you can feel her excellent singing and powerful voice.
The phrase repeated in the chorus is catchy and sticks in your head, making it an easy listen.
It’s a debut song from Superfly that’s worth remembering.
PurenessUeto Aya
This is Aya Ueto’s solo debut single, released in 2002.
When you think of Aya Ueto, you probably remember her for her attention-grabbing role in the drama “3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei,” and many people may mainly think of her as an actress.
But in fact, after that breakthrough, she also made her debut as a solo singer! Now a mother herself, Aya Ueto increasingly plays the role of a wife in dramas.
Although she has a soft image with a wonderful smile, her debut song “Pureness,” combined with its musical style, lets you feel a very cool side of her.
Her vocals are powerful too—it’s really great, isn’t it?
Never let goKato Miria
It was released in 2004 as Miliyah Kato’s debut single.
The lyrics and music were written by Miliyah Kato herself, and it is said that she created the song when she was 13.
At the time of her debut, she was a first-year high school student, and her powerful vocals and mature expression became a hot topic.
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.
[2000s] Debut Songs by Japanese Female Artists (41–50)
HOMEAnjura Aki
It was released in 2005 as Angela Aki’s major-label debut single.
The lyrics and music were written by Angela Aki, and the song’s tagline was “Where is your ‘hometown’?” Although it wasn’t tied to any commercial or TV show, it gradually gained popularity and earned her first appearance at the 57th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
feelingsMizuki Nana
It was released in 2000 as Nana Mizuki’s debut single.
The initial shipment was limited to 2,900 copies, and at the time of release it did not place within the top 100 of the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
However, it appeared at No.
184 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart in 2011, marking its first chart entry 11 years after release.