Recommended ballad songs for women
When you’re alone at night, when you want to calm your mind, or when something hurts so much you feel like crying…
We’ve gathered a collection of ballads recommended for women to listen to during those moments.
Alongside tracks by trending artists, we’ve selected popular love songs and classic karaoke staples from a wide range of perspectives, so even if you usually only listen to up-tempo music, take this opportunity to give these a try.
Both the melodies and the lyrics are easy to make out, so take your time and immerse yourself in each song’s world.
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Recommended ballad songs for women (31–40)
Don’t Stop LoveKōda Kumi
Released in 2011 as Koda Kumi’s 51st single.
Chosen as the music.jp TV commercial song and the theme song for the Shochiku-distributed film “Second Virgin,” it is a ballad that powerfully conveys the preciousness of loving and the joy of being loved.
This song was performed at the 62nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
eternityZARD
Released in 1997 as ZARD’s 22nd single.
The song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Shitsurakuen” (Lost Paradise), with a theme of hidden emotions, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a ballad that evokes the image of a mature romance.
YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria
Speaking of collaborations between powerhouse female singers, we can’t forget this song by Miliyah Kato and Izumi Nakasone of HY.
Based on real unrequited-love stories sent in by radio listeners, the two artists co-created this gem of a ballad.
Released in September 2014 as their 30th single, it was also included on the milestone 10th-anniversary album “MUSE.” The frustration of not being able to put your feelings into words, and the emotional wavering as you move toward confessing your love, come through poignantly in the harmony between Kato’s delicate vocals and Nakasone’s warm voice.
Chosen as the theme song for a radio drama, this track just might gently give you the push you need if you’re struggling with a one-sided love.
love and joyKatō Miriya × Shiina Ringo
A track that sparked major buzz by bringing together two charismatic leaders of the J-POP scene, Miliyah Kato and Ringo Sheena.
Released in October 2024 to commemorate Miliyah Kato’s 20th anniversary, the song was created with the participation of the artist she deeply admires, Ringo Sheena.
Over a sharp, edgy sound where hip-hop and R&B fuse, Kato weaves a universal theme—what is true love?—that strikes straight to the heart.
Also included on the analog EP “Epiphany EP,” this work is sure to resonate with anyone who wishes to stay true to their own vision of love and way of life.
moon bathingYorushika
As the clamor of summer recedes and quiet nights grow more comforting, there’s a dreamlike song by Yorushika I want you to hear.
Their music is known for its literary worldview, and this piece is a beautiful ballad through and through, layering the feeling of cherishing what matters as time slips by over scenes bathed in moonlight.
Suis’s clear yet powerful vocals deepen the bittersweet, grand atmosphere even further.
Released in October 2023, the song also served as the theme for the feature anime Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage, so many listeners may have immersed themselves in that world as well.
When you’re reminiscing about a joyful summer and feeling a touch lonely, this song will surely stay gently by your side.
Recommended ballad songs for women (41–50)
hanatabamilet
This is a poignant, ballad-style song that captures the feeling of carefully nurturing a small glimmer of hope.
It delicately portrays deep emotions and inner conflict toward a loved one, as well as the warm light felt within that relationship.
milet’s expressive artistry and translucent vocals gently resonate with listeners.
Chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Anti-Hero,” this track showcases the unique expressive power that only milet—who has produced numerous acclaimed works including the album “eyes”—can deliver.
Its melody beautifully conveys subtle emotional shifts, making it a perfect fit for singers with a powerful voice.
Perform it at karaoke, and you’re sure to turn heads!
I won’t forget you.Ōhara Sakurako
It was released in 2015 as Sakurako Ohara’s fourth solo single.
The song was used as an insert track in the Toho-distributed animated film “Chibi Maruko-chan: A Boy from Italy,” with lyrics written by Momoko Sakura.
The words trace a slightly bittersweet memory of first love, and it’s a ballad packed with the charm of Sakurako Ohara as she transitions from girlhood to adulthood.