Looking back at the gem-like debut songs of female singers who debuted in 1990

The year 1990, which marked the beginning of the Heisei era, saw the emergence of numerous female artists on the music scene, leaving a significant legacy in Japan’s music world thereafter.

Many were recognized as powerful talents from their debut and etched brilliant records in Japanese music history, with some still active on the front lines today.

The distinctive voices and highly original debut songs of these artists are surely still etched deeply in the hearts of many people.

Playlist

Looking back at the gem-like debut songs of female singers who debuted in 1990
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo		The appeal of Shiina Ringo’s debut song “Koufukuron” (A View of Happiness)
2	Good bye My LonelinessZARD		ZARD’s debut song: Izumi Sakai’s vocals are complete
3	Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s debut song is fresh with programmed R&B.
4	Keep Yourself AliveKahara Tomomi		A debut single produced by Tetsuya Komuro that became a big hit
5	Poker FaceHamasaki Ayumi		Known for celebrity-style fashion and a clear, translucent singing voice
6	Season of the SunAmuro Namie		Eurobeat Japanese Cover
7	AutomaticUtada Hikaru		A debut work that’s a record-breaking smash hit in Japan
8	Feel My HeartEvery Little Thing		A song that gives you the courage to live honestly
9	STOP MOTIONDaikoku Maki		Self-cover of Maki Ohguro’s debut song
10	Body And SoulSPEED		Overseas filming for the debut song and the powerful vocals of elementary and middle school students
11	HeavenChara		Chara’s debut song in an acid jazz style
12	tomorrowaiko		aiko's debut song is distinctive.
13	as if gently envelopingMISIA		Japanese R&B gains recognition thanks to MISIA’s vocal prowess
14	for a long timeKiroro		Kiroro’s debut single is a big hit
15	Man & WomanMy Little Lover		A massive hit with My Little Lover’s debut single
16	Feelings for youtsuji ayano		The captivating songs from Ayano Tsuji’s debut work
17	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s debut song, noted for its powerful shouts.
18	POWER OF LOVEJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY's debut song
19	As long as there is love, everything will be okay.Hirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s genius-packed debut song
20	Pure AsiaPUFFY		Produced by Tamio Okuda, achieved a million-selling hit
21	PART OF LIFESuzuki Yume		An artist with a calm singing voice.
22	The Talent for LoveKawamoto Makoto		Produced by Yasuyuki Okamura, a rhythmic debut single
23	aloneShinohara Miyako		Releasing captivating songs with piano and vocals
24	Legendary GirlMizuki Arisa		Debuted at 14, a talented performer with strong vocals
25	CountdownCocco		Cocco’s major-label debut single
26	HORIZONUA		UA’s debut song shocks the music scene
27	Rapturous BluePoketto Bisuketsu		Pocket Biscuits' debut song was a big hit
28	MIND CIRCUSNakatani Miki		A floaty single by Miki Nakatani produced by Ryuichi
29	I don’t need promises.Sakamoto Maaya		The Appeal of Maaya Sakamoto’s Debut Song
30	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s debut single
31	Love is a chansonShinohara Ryōko		Ryoko Shinohara's solo debut single
32	love the islandSuzuki Ami		Ami Suzuki's debut single, The Story of a Summer Departure
33	P.S I miss youTakahashi Yoko		Yoko Takahashi’s solo debut work that sings about the heartache of a long-distance relationship
34	OrangeBONNIE PINK		BONNIE PINK, debut song from the Shibuya-kei scene of the ’90s
35	Velfarre Dance in LoveMAX		Their debut song, inspired by disco music, became an unexpectedly massive hit.
36	Let’s Play Winterhitomi		Introduction to Hitomi’s debut song
37	I can’t leave you anymore.Kunitake Mari		Introducing the appeal of Mari Kunitake’s debut song
38	Bridge of FreedomTamura Naomi		Characteristics of Naomi Tamura’s debut song
39	Everyday life in heaven and hellGAO		GAO's powerful singing voice is captivating.
40	Let’s Take TENCA! – Uchida’s AmbitionUchida Yuki		When she debuted as an actress, her revealing style was influential and defined an era.
41	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		A low-key artist achieves double million sales with their debut single
42	Woman of OsakaShimatani Hitomi		Hitomi Shimatani debuted as an enka singer.
43	DO-DO FOR MEChinen Rina		A danceable debut song by an Okinawan artist
44	mysteryKomatsu Miho		Miho Komatsu's smash hit song
45	If it’s the rain in JulyNishiwaki Yui		In the rain, ending a love and walking anew