[Crystal Voice] An artist with a clear, translucent singing voice.
Music sung with a clear, translucent voice feels incredibly pleasant and resonates deeply, doesn’t it?
This kind of transparent singing voice is also known as a “crystal voice.”
In this article, we’ll introduce artists who possess that crystalline clarity.
Even if you don’t usually think about it, you might realize—now that it’s been pointed out—that this person actually has a transparent voice.
Listen to the soothing songs of crystal-voiced singers and enjoy a comfortably enriching music life.
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[Crystal Voice] Artists with clear, translucent vocals (1–10)
PlatinumSakamoto Maaya
A singer who demonstrates talent beyond music as a voice actor, actress, radio personality, and essayist.
She began her career as a child actor at age eight and has impressed many with her long-standing career, including extensive work dubbing anime and foreign films into Japanese.
She has also been active as a singer since her child-actor days, and in 2011 she reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart—an achievement rare for a solo voice actor—proving her exceptional ability.
With a transparent, high-toned voice that resonates deeply, she’s a singer you’ll want to hear for the expressive power unique to a voice actor.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY（back number）harucha
With a gentle, translucent singing voice that soothes listeners’ hearts, Harucha centers her activities on YouTube.
She began working in earnest around 2019 and gained popularity mainly through cover songs.
Her covers of back number’s tracks, in particular, drew wide attention and helped her achieve the milestone of surpassing one million channel subscribers.
Her cover video praised by Ken Hirai is also a must-listen.
Another charm is her unique aesthetic of performing live without showing her face.
Why not lend an ear to a healing voice that stays close to your heart?
Fireworks (DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu)DAOKO
DAOKO is known for her unique style that fuses a gentle vocal tone with sharp rap.
She first gained attention at 15 with a song she posted on Niconico, and made her major debut in 2015.
Her work is characterized by dark, introspective lyrics and beautiful choral arrangements, and she has numerous tie-ins with film theme songs and popular anime.
In December 2017, she broke through with a collaborative track with Kenshi Yonezu, which served as the theme song for the film “Fireworks.” Beyond music, she is multitalented, engaging in novel writing and art exhibitions.
Cherishing expressions that move the heart, DAOKO’s songs are recommended for those who want to savor music quietly and deeply.
[Crystal Voice] Artists with clear, translucent vocals (11–20)
So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.
Riria is a female singer-songwriter who began her music career through social media.
In May 2020, her song “I Was Cheated On, But I Still Love You” reached No.
1 on LINE MUSIC’s weekly ranking.
In November of the same year, she made her major debut as the first artist on VIA, a new label under TOY’S FACTORY.
She voiced the heroine Uta in the film Bubble, delivering a prayer-like vocal performance in the climax.
With her clear voice and rich expressiveness, Riria crafts songs that resonate deeply with listeners—especially recommended for those struggling with love.
summer hazehitomi (atarayo)
Atarayo is a four-piece band that came together after meeting at Shobi Music College in September 2019.
Their name carries the meaning of “a beautiful night so lovely you don’t want it to end,” reflecting their aim to perform music that makes listeners wish it would never stop.
A track they released in November 2020 drew huge attention on YouTube and went viral on TikTok, igniting the band’s popularity.
Their poignant lyrics, sophisticated sound, and above all, Hitomi’s transparent, crystalline voice leave a strong impression.
Many listeners will be deeply moved by songs that portray the pain of heartbreak and love, sung with a heart-shaking crystal-clear vocal.
My greatest treasureLia
With her clear, translucent vocals, Lia is popular across a wide range of genres, including game and anime songs.
She studied at Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts and later worked in Los Angeles.
Around 2000, she debuted with a PC game theme song that gained attention on video-sharing sites.
In 2011, the album she participated in, Calling All Dawns, won a Grammy Award.
She is also active as the voice provider for the Vocaloid IA.
Her expressively rich singing, shaped by her experience in classical ballet and vocal music, is recommended for those seeking soothing comfort.
I miss youHayashibe Satoshi
A singer-songwriter who devoted herself to music after a friend told her, “It would be strange not to aim to be a singer with that voice,” and made her major debut in 2016.
She has the skill to win consecutive titles on the music variety show THE Karaoke★Battle, and became a hot topic for receiving awards such as the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist and the Japan Cable Radio Award for Best New Artist.
Her voice, which conveys fragility, poignancy, and melancholy, has a moving quality that tugs at the heartstrings.
It’s no wonder her debut single Aitai spread by word of mouth as “the song that makes you cry the most right now”—she’s an artist whose trademark is a crystal-clear voice that shakes the soul.