Famous and popular songs performed by actresses

DREAM RUSHMiyazawa Rie

Rie Miyazawa DREAM RUSH

Rie Miyazawa, who used to be endearingly a bit precocious when she was younger, has now fully grown into a skilled, serious actress.

Still, people feel nostalgic for the way she used to appear on variety shows.

Her recent talk show with Tamori, “Yoru Tamori,” was very well received, and many are hoping it will air again—even as a one-off or a special.

Moon DropsShibasaki Kō (RUI)

KO SHIBASAKI CONCERT TOUR 2019 “EARTH THE KO” - Tsuki no Shizuku | Ko Shibasaki

This is a song featured in the film “Yomigaeri,” with Kou Shibasaki’s heartrending vocals resonating deeply.

It expresses profound sorrow for a lost love through beautiful words.

Released in January 2003, it ranked within the top 10 on the Oricon charts for seven consecutive weeks.

It became a major hit, with total shipments reaching 900,000 copies.

The lyrics that enhance the film’s moving scenes, together with Shibasaki’s clear, translucent voice, likely captured the hearts of both moviegoers and listeners.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those grieving the loss of a lover or harboring a bittersweet longing for love.

New Obake no Q-TaroHamada Mari (Modan Chokichokizu)

New Obake no Q-Taro: Club Aloe

In her younger days, Mari Hamada was the vocalist for a band called Modern Choki Chokies.

Her distinctive voice has continued to be featured in commercials and narrations, making her familiar to people of all ages, from children to adults.

Even though I’m looking for it…YOU（FAIRCHILD）

Even Though I'm Searching (PV) / Fairchild

This is YOU in her younger days! She was the vocalist of a band called Fairchild.

Their song “Sagashiteiru noni” (“Even Though I’m Searching”) was featured in a Suntory commercial at the time and became a hot topic.

YOU’s vocals, with their very distinctive tone, were subsequently used in many other commercials, but the band unfortunately disbanded to much regret.

makeupOotake Shinobu

For Those Whose Hearts Haven’t Healed from a Broken Love: Makeup — Miyuki Nakajima

The song “Keshō” (Makeup), written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima.

Many people are surely drawn in by Shinobu Otake, who sings as if narrating with deep emotional immersion.

No matter what song she performs, she sings in a way that conjures vivid scenes—she is a truly one-of-a-kind vocalist and performer.

Her talent was fully showcased on stage in Piaf.

Memories of the Sea BreezesKoizumi Kyoko

Impressionist comedian Shijimi (Keiko Matsushita) — Haruko Amano / Shiosai no Memory♪

Written by Kankuro Kudo, this is an insert song from the NHK morning drama series Ama-chan.

Kyoko Koizumi released it under the character name Haruko Amano as Shiosai no Memory.

Kyoko’s vocals, heard repeatedly throughout the show, drew praise as “the voice of a true idol.” After the series ended, many viewers experienced “Ama-loss,” a sense of withdrawal from the show.

tranquilizerKonishi Manami

Manami Konishi “Tranquilizer” commercial — directed, filmed, and edited by KREVA

Manami Konishi previously released a song from a movie under a different name and had a stint as a singer.

Under her own name, Tranquilizer became her debut single.

It’s a cover of a KREVA song.

This track, her first attempt at rap, drew attention when KREVA himself highly praised it.