an actress who is good at singing
These days, more and more actresses are also singing.
Both singing and delivering lines require “voice,” a sense of rhythm, and expressive ability, so in fact, singing and acting have a lot in common.
Musical theater actresses are the prime example of this.
This time, we’ll be showcasing plenty of actresses who are great singers.
If you’ve only known them from TV or film until now, you might discover a whole new side to them.
Enjoy!
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Actresses who are good at singing (1–10)
PROMISE to PROMISEMizuki Arisa
Arisa Mizuki, a model who also excels as an actress—truly a “legendary girl.” I’m sure many were captivated by her vocal ability from her debut song.
Simply put, she’s beautiful.
And yet there’s no affectation.
It’s no exaggeration to call her downright perfect.
Lapis-Lazuli EarthHirose Suzu
The original song was released by Seiko Matsuda in 1986, and what I’m introducing here is a cover of that song by Suzu Hirose.
It was included on the original soundtrack for the August 2017 release of the film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?” (the animated version).
Hirose also worked as a voice actress in this anime, and on the soundtrack the song is credited under the character name she played, Nazuna Oikawa.
I listened to Hirose’s singing voice for the first time while writing this piece, and I was struck by how cute yet solidly grounded her vocals are—she’s truly an actress with a firm vocal foundation.
As you’d expect, actors and voice actors have strong vocal technique, which is probably why they can sing like this.
It’s an excellent performance that fully conveys the song’s world and atmosphere.
bondKitano Kii
This is Kii Kitano’s third single, released on March 2, 2011.
It was reportedly produced as an answer song to her debut single, “Sakura Saku.” It was also selected as the ending theme for TBS’s “Arabiki-dan” for February and March 2011.
In this track, Kitano showcases a very solid, well-supported vocal delivery; in particular, the quieter chorus after the instrumental break—the so-called “drop chorus”—is especially noteworthy.
Even while delivering such a strong, assured performance, her singing never loses its sense of approachability, which really makes you think, “As expected!”
Actresses who are good at singing (11–20)
Close to youELAIZA
Elaiza Ikeda, who debuted as a model in 2009 and also made her mark as an actress in the 2011 film High School Debut, began pursuing music in earnest under the artist name ELAIZA in September 2021.
The song we’re introducing today is her milestone debut single, Close to you, released on September 6, 2021.
ELAIZA, whose father is Japanese and whose mother is half Filipino and half Spanish, showcases a vocal style in this track that reflects her background, delivering a performance with a groove that, in a sense, feels distinctly non-Japanese.
Her solid lower register and the brief flashes of falsetto in the high notes are both wonderful, but it’s that effortlessly pleasing sense of groove—something many Japanese singers find hard to achieve—that really stands out.
Be sure to listen with that in mind.
I’m confident there’s a lot here that singers reading this article can learn from and draw inspiration from!
Heavenly DaysAragaki Yui
Cute! Beautiful! Ms.
Aragaki always gets top marks whenever she has that sense of transparency.
That very transparency becomes her singing voice, and the CDs she releases rank near the top of the charts—she’s that talented.
Whether it’s soothing or refreshing, everything she does is highly praised, and I’m excited to see what she does next.
Do you want to build a snowman?Kanda Sayaka
These days, Sayaka Kanda has showcased her many charms as a voice actress and musical theater actress, becoming very popular.
She has also been working energetically as an artist, and this song is actually her artist debut track.
Even back then, didn’t you already feel she was an actress with a truly beautiful singing voice?
The Bells of NagasakiNikaidou Fumi
Fumi Nikaido starred in NHK’s morning drama series Yell.
In its final episode, the song introduced here, Nagasaki no Kane (The Bells of Nagasaki), was performed along with her singing voice.
I must admit my own ignorance—I hadn’t watched the drama, and I listened to her singing for the first time in order to write this piece—but I was genuinely moved by the beauty of her voice and the expressive power of her performance! Her voice isn’t merely pretty; it also has a strength that holds its own against a fully symphonic, orchestrated backing without being overpowered.
I’ve produced many singers and directed them in recording sessions, but even among professional vocalists, it’s rare to find someone who can sing so confidently with such a beautiful tone.