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)
Things that have formShibasaki Kou
With her overwhelming beauty and acting prowess, Kou Shibasaki enjoys immense support from both men and women.
She is also highly active as a singer and has often performed theme songs for the works she appears in.
The true charm of Kou Shibasaki as a singer lies in her voice.
It has a soothing quality that brings comfort to listeners.
When she powerfully delivers a beautiful melody in a relaxed, ballad-like song, the brilliance of her voice shines even more.
It’s a voice that conveys the emotions embedded in the music directly to the listener’s heart.
Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako
It’s been over a decade since her debut as an artist, and her steady vocal ability is well known from the Disney film Frozen.
She has been very active in musicals and on stage, and her voice is powerful yet gentle, resonating deeply with the heart.
As an actress, her talent is also second to none.
Summer MontageTakahata Mitsuki
Mitsuki Takahata is a popular actress who is actively working in films, stage plays, musicals, and TV dramas.
Even before her breakthrough, she had released songs, and her singing voice is captivatingly beautiful.
Later, songs she sang in commercials also became a hot topic, and her vocal ability has been increasingly recognized.
FightMitsushima Hikari
Mitsushima, who debuted as part of Folder alongside Daichi Miura, was still an elementary school student at the time.
Since then, she has focused on acting and become a highly skilled actress.
The “Fight” she performed in a commercial was praised for her outstanding singing ability.
Her calm, understated delivery truly marks her as a consummate actress.
It’s pitiful, isn’t it?yoshida yō
This is Yō Yoshida, an actress who is currently very popular and active, known for her mature charm.
I always had the feeling she would be good at singing, and indeed, she was.
What’s more, she showed this level of skill in a collaboration with JUJU.
She might truly be a bit of a monster-level talent.
I want to be happy.Uchida Yuki
Recently, Yuki Uchida—blessed with stunning beauty—has been making great strides as a fully fledged actress in dramas and films.
In her early days, she had a very boyish image and was active as an idol as well.
Of course, she also released songs, and her popularity remains as strong as ever.
VoyagersTsuchiya Anna
This is Anna Tsuchiya’s 15th single overall, released on August 22, 2012.
It was written specifically as the theme song for Kamen Rider Fourze THE MOVIE: Everybody, It’s Space Time! With a Japanese mother and a Polish-American father, Anna Tsuchiya’s mixed heritage and somewhat exotic looks evoke a rock image—and in this track, she showcases a powerful, distinctly rock-inflected vocal performance.
Singing a medium-to-slow, major-key song with a beautiful melody like this in a strong, forceful way without it falling apart is actually quite difficult without solid vocal technique and skill.
While the lyrics are in Japanese, it’s a track where you can enjoy a vocal delivery that feels anything but conventional for Japan.
