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!

Playlist

Debut songs by Japanese female artists from the 2000s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The Curry Rice WomanSonin		Sonim’s plaintive song “Curry Rice no Onna”
2	Into the lightJUJU		The Appeal of JUJU’s First Hit Song, “Into the Light”
3	True LoveAnzai Hiroko		Hiroko Anzai’s Eurobeat song debut
4	window pictureKumaki Anri		Anri Kumaki’s “Madoe”: gentle vocals and heartwarming lyrics
5	On this blue, blue EarthUehara Azumi		Debut song: 'On This Blue, Blue Earth'
6	Trust my feelingsShibasaki Kou		Ko Shibasaki, debut single 'Trust my feelings'
7	Level42Kimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s debut song “Level42”
8	Tree of WadatsumiHajime Chitose		Chitose Hajime’s classic, Song of the Sea God
9	Brilliant DreamNakagawa Shoko		Debut single draws attention with 12 outfits
10	ONE WAYAoyama Teruma		A fun song popular from a TV commercial
11	SariAndō Yūko		Yuko Ando’s distinctive debut song
12	B’coz I Love YouYaita Hitomi		Hitomi Yaida’s debut song, a masterpiece that sings of unrequited love
13	JupiterHirahara Ayaka		Ayaka Hirahara’s masterpiece “Jupiter” was her debut single.
14	STARSNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s debut song, a TV drama theme song
15	Genesis of AquarionAKINO		AKINO, the singer of the opening theme for the anime Aquarion
16	Always With MeKimura Yumi		Theme song of Spirited Away: Yumi Kimura’s heartwarming piece
17	Muv-LuvKuribayashi Minami		Minami Kuribayashi’s 2002 debut song “Muv-Luv”
18	Important personUemura Kana		Kana Uemura’s debut single, lyrics by Natsumi Watanabe
19	INishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s debut song “I” feels amazing to listen to.
20	I believeayaka		Ayaka's debut song, with her powerful vocals, resonates in the heart.
21	ake-kazeHayashi Asuka		Debut single, popular as a commercial jingle
22	Heart-Pounding! LOVE MailMatsuura Aya		Lyrics and composition by Tsunku♂; debut single ranked 10th.
23	CHANGEFukuhara Miho		Miho Fukuhara's debut single ranked 14th
24	feel my soulYUI		The debut song “Feel My Soul” is popular.
25	Close To Your HeartAiuChi Rina		A single that ranked 19th among anime theme songs
26	ShineOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s original lyrics and music
27	A long Sunday when we can’t meetFujimoto Miki		Miki Fujimoto, Mikitty’s debut single
28	AgainTanimura Nana		Theme song of Nana Tanimura's debut single
29	Song of Aifukui mai		Theme song of 'Koizora', award-winning, blockbuster hit
30	sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo		Hitomi Yaida's popular debut single wins multiple awards
31	Peach Blossom PetalsOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s debut song, the theme song for Suika
32	Hello, helloSuperfly		Superfly's debut song: calm and impressive
33	PurenessUeto Aya		Aya Ueto’s 2002 debut single “Pureness”
34	Never let goKato Miria		Miliyah Kato, a self-written debut song at age 13
35	HOMEAnjura Aki		Angela Aki’s famous song “Furusato”
36	ID; Peace BBoA		BoA’s debut single will be released in four languages
37	Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi		The memorable insert song from Studio Ghibli’s film Tales from Earthsea
38	The real meBuono!		A powerful guitar-rock anthem of encouragement
39	O strong oneSKE48		SKE48, a powerful resolve in their debut song
40	GOOD DAYSZONE		ZONE's major debut single is 'Hope.'
41	First Love DashWatari Rōka Hashiritai Nana		Debut song of AKB48 sub-unit Watarirouka Hashiritai
42	Maiden’s PrayerMano Erina		Erina Mano’s first solo song—a masterpiece where pure feelings shine
43	feelingsMizuki Nana		The debut single’s initial release underperformed, but it charted 11 years later.
44	TAKE BACKKōda Kumi		Kumi Koda makes her U.S. debut with early singles
45	ENDLESS STORYREIRA starring YUNA ITO		Theme song of the movie “NANA,” Yuna Ito’s debut single
46	With tenderness for sorrowSakai Ayumi		Ayumi Sakai’s debut song, a timeless piece that resonates with the heart