A collection of J-pop female vocalists with beautiful singing voices
There are many female vocalists active in Japan—whose singing voice do you like among them?
From friendly, cute voices to powerful and cool ones, to delicate and highly expressive voices—there are all kinds, but I think many people are particularly drawn to beautiful voices.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of female artists with beautiful singing voices all at once.
Even when we say “beautiful singing voice,” it can mean many things: transparent and pure, divine and radiant, or a straight, steady voice with a solid core.
With that in mind, we’ve gathered artists who embody various kinds of beautiful voices.
Find your favorite artist and take your time listening closely to their vocals.
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Compilation of Japanese female vocalists with beautiful singing voices (31–40)
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Aina The End, a member of the group BiSH—active under the tagline “a punk band without instruments”—also pursues a solo career.
It’s true when she sings with BiSH as well, but her husky voice is incredibly captivating.
It’s raspy yet resonant, and you don’t want to miss a note from the low register to the high.
I’d also like to highlight her talent as a songwriter: her word choices are wonderful—so heartrending it hurts, drawing out memories you’d tucked away deep inside.
The FLAMEKeiko Rī
Keiko Lee is one of Japan’s premier jazz singers.
A Japanese artist of Korean descent, she has a rich, husky voice with a depth you wouldn’t expect from an Asian singer.
Her taste in music is exceptional, and her style has a distinctly Western flavor.
The FLAME is one of her signature works, offering deep, sophisticated melodies that blend adult contemporary with jazz.
If you’re looking for a low, husky voice, be sure to check out her music.
crescent moonayaka
When you hear “husky-voiced female artist,” many of you probably think of her.
Her solid vocals, spanning from a rich low register to beautiful high notes, are truly stunning.
In particular, her husky tone when she sings in the lower range has an indescribable charm.
I’m sure many people find her breathy singing voice soothing.
powder snowKafu
VTuber Kanade KAF, known for her emotionally charged vocals, is someone you can’t help but introduce with the paradoxical phrase “cold yet hot.” Vocaloid fans might recognize her as the real-life counterpart behind the musical AI KAFU.
She’s a popular singer who has performed theme songs for anime such as Black Clover and Japan Sinks: 2020.
Her voice sounds cute at first listen, but why does it shake us so deeply? Her vocal work feels as if it’s trembling, yet it conveys a powerful energy—piercing the hearts of those who hear it.
ENDLESS STORYItō Yuna
Born in Hawaii, Yuna Ito has continued to brighten the Japanese music scene with her captivating voice.
Many have surely been enchanted by the crystalline clarity of her vocals.
The songs she delivers gently embrace the listener’s heart.
Another appeal of her music lies in the familiar, karaoke-friendly melodies.
With performances that are both delicate and powerful, offering encouragement to those who listen, Yuna Ito will no doubt continue to be loved by many.
Compilation of Japanese female vocalists with beautiful singing voices (41–50)
Azure NocturneOzaki Ami
Ami Ozaki was an authentic female singer-songwriter who was active from the late 1970s through the 1980s.
She’s also well known for her husky voice.
Among all the female singers introduced in this article, isn’t she perhaps the huskiest of them all? A song where you can fully savor her husky vocals is Aoi Serenade.
She performs it in a solo voice-and-piano style, and you can hear every delicate nuance of her huskiness, so be sure to check it out.
cuteFujihara Sakura
When it comes to singer-songwriter Sakura Fujiwara, her charm definitely lies in that husky, soothing voice that makes you feel healed when you listen to it.
She originally didn’t like her own voice because it was low, but after being praised as “bluesy” at a vocal school, she decided to make her husky singing voice her weapon.
Also, she is said to naturally speak in a mixed voice in everyday life, which makes it easier for her to use mixed voice when singing—another strength of hers and a secret to why her vocals sound so captivating.