A roundup introduction to the debut songs of female idols who debuted in the 2000s!
Female idols who debuted in the 2000s and dazzled the scene with their brilliant success.
Their debut songs—now almost legendary—are packed with the fresh charm that vividly colored the music scene of the time.
In this article, we’ve gathered the first singles from idols who made their debut in the 2000s.
Some groups are still active today as idols or artists, while others are now widely admired as actresses.
Whether you witnessed their debuts in real time or discovered them later, enjoy these gems where nostalgia and freshness coexist.
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A roundup of debut songs by female idols who debuted in the 2000s! (31–40)
SoftlyRia Dizon
Leah Dizon, who was active as a talent, actually appeared on the NHK New Year’s Eve program (Kōhaku) back then in the “Akihabara-kei idol” category alongside people like Shoko Nakagawa—even though that’s not widely known.
It’s a mellow song that also served as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “Webtama.”
PurenessUeto Aya
This is Aya Ueto’s solo debut single; she was a member of the four-person idol group Z-1.
She’s an incredibly good singer.
Despite having no tie-in, it was a remarkable achievement for a debut song by a new female artist to reach the top five—the first since Kyoko Fukada.
Although she’s now active as an actress, she actually started out as an idol.
BELIEVER ~Song of Departure~Shimokawa Mikuni
This is the solo debut single by Mikuni Shimokawa, who had just graduated from the idol group Cheki-kkko, produced by Kohmi Hirose.
It was used as the TV commercial song for KDDI Pocket.
Her vocal ability is a bit lacking, but that very unpolished quality adds to her charm.
Brilliant DreamNakagawa Shoko
Shokotan, who is now thriving as a variety TV personality, made her debut with this song back in her idol days.
She’s just as beautiful then as she is now.
Her voice is clear and expansive, and it’s truly captivating.
For the music video, in addition to the concept outfit, they reportedly prepared a total of 12 different costumes, including cosplay.
reasonAbe Asami
The debut song of Asami Abe, who drew attention as the younger sister of Morning Musume’s Natsumi Abe.
Her slightly nasal tone sounds youthful and cute.
The debut track was chosen from numerous candidates through a vote by 150,000 fans nationwide.
REAL YOUYamada Yū
Known as Shun Oguri’s wife and active as an actress, Yu Yamada actually debuted as an idol and a singer as well.
Here is her debut track.
It was featured in the film Akihabara@DEEP, in which Yu Yamada herself also appeared, with lyrics written by the original author Ira Ishida.
It’s a dance tune with a house beat.
BreakthroughHirano Aya
Aya Hirano, hugely popular as the voice actress for Haruhi Suzumiya in the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, releases her debut single.
Its upbeat, lively ska sound is energizing.
The track was also used as the opening theme for the PS2 game Finalist.
Red Beat of My LifeEriko with Crunch
Eriko Imai, who was active as a member of SPEED, released her debut single under the name Eriko with Crunch.
Among the four members of SPEED, hers was the latest solo debut.
The song was used in a commercial for House Foods’ “Fruiche,” in which she also appeared.
If you’re someone whose worries never end, let this song encourage you.
springOno Mayumi
The debut song of Mayumi Ono, who had been active as a gravure idol and actress.
She quickly rose to fame at the time by playing a bright and refreshing employee in a TV commercial for the consumer finance company Acom.
It’s a very fresh, heartwarming, and fun song.
Meow!Aki Hoshino
This is the debut song of Aki Hoshino, who was extremely popular as a gravure idol.
Any man would have been excited by that dynamite body.
The must-see music video also features Aki Hoshino in a cat costume.
Since she was widely acknowledged, even by herself, to be tone-deaf, the recording was reportedly pieced together by editing the usable parts.