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 (41–50)
Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi
A song by Aoi Teshima, a female singer from Fukuoka, used as an in-film song in the Studio Ghibli movie Tales from Earthsea.
Although not the movie’s main theme, it’s a track many people have likely heard and has become synonymous with Aoi Teshima herself.
The structure—completely a cappella up to the first chorus—could be said to work precisely because of her advanced vocal technique.
Throughout the piece, the arrangement is understated, spotlighting Teshima’s clear, translucent voice.
TAKE BACKKōda Kumi
It was released in 2000 as Kumi Koda’s debut single.
The track had been released earlier in the United States under the name KODA, where it impressively debuted at No.
20 on Billboard’s dance chart, but it did not become a major hit in Japan.
The song was used in a Kanebo “Hadabisei” commercial.
ENDLESS STORYREIRA starring YUNA ITO
It was released in 2005 as a single by REIRA starring YUNA ITO.
The song was used in the 2005 film NANA as an insert song and, although it was released under the character’s name in the film, it effectively served as Yuna Ito’s debut single.
Remarkably for a debut, it became a major hit, entering the Oricon Singles Chart at No.
2.
With tenderness for sorrowSakai Ayumi
Ayumi Sakai, who used to model for CanCam, released her debut single “Kanashimi o Itoshisa de” in February 2009.
It was chosen as the theme song for the 4th season of the drama “Tokumei Kakarichō Tadano Hitoshi.” The lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto.
Some of you may find this nostalgic.
Even back then it was striking, and her slightly mysterious, crystal-clear voice is absolutely lovely.
Among Ayumi Sakai’s works—which often empathize with women’s emotions—this debut track stands out as an exceptionally warm, embracing ballad.
Listening to it wraps you in a sense of comfort and puts you in a gentle mood.
In conclusion
Back then, smartphones hadn’t become widespread yet.
Some of you might have downloaded songs as ringtones to your feature phones and listened to them that way.
Even nostalgic tracks can feel fresh when you hear them again after a long time.
Did you find any of your favorites?