Debut songs by Japanese female artists [Shocking hits & must-know classics]
Countless hit songs lighting up the charts.
Now, what were the debut tracks of those wildly popular artists and distinctive female performers again…?
I want to know which debut songs became especially big hits, and the debut singles of veteran artists!
To help you with that, this article focuses on the debut songs of Japanese female artists.
You’ll find the classics frequently featured on music programs, and maybe some surprising discoveries, too.
Their beautiful vocals are must-listens!
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Debut Songs by Japanese Female Artists [Shocking Hits & Must-Know Classics] (31–40)
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
It was released in 1995 as Mayo Okamoto’s debut single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “Second Chance” and was created to encourage a friend from her hometown.
Despite being her debut, it sold over two million copies, leading to her first appearance at the 46th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and marking her television debut.
JupiterHirahara Ayaka
It was released in 2003 as Ayaka Hirahara’s debut single.
The song sets lyrics to one of the themes from Gustav Holst’s Jupiter.
Although it initially had no tie-in, it was later featured as an insert song in various TV programs, dramas, and commercials.
It became a long-selling hit and achieved million-seller status.
I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase
It was released in 1995 as Nanase Aikawa’s debut single.
Tetsuro Oda handled the songwriting, composition, and arrangement, and it was used as the CM song for “SUPER NOVA RACING” and as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama “V no Honoo.” Despite being a debut track, it sold nearly 400,000 copies, leading to her first appearance at the 47th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
DO-DO FOR MEChinen Rina
It was released in 1996 as Rina Chinen’s debut single.
The song was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV program “Amuro Imada Kitto No.1,” with choreography by Anna Makino.
It reached No.
37 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
keep yourself aliveKahara Tomomi
It was released in 1995 as Tomomi Kahala’s debut single.
Tetsuya Komuro handled the songwriting, composition, and production, and the track was used as the commercial song for Japan Oracle in a commercial featuring both Tomomi Kahala and Tetsuya Komuro in their first appearance together.
It reached No.
8 on the Oricon charts.
Debut songs by female Japanese artists [Shocking hits & must-know classics] (41–50)
Good-bye My LonelinessZARD
It was released in 1991 as ZARD’s debut single.
The lyrics were written by Izumi Sakai and the music was composed by Tetsurō Oda, and it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Marriage: Ideals and Reality.” Despite being their debut single, it achieved the remarkable feat of entering the Oricon Top 10 right away.
Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki
It was released in 1999 as Yuki Koyanagi’s debut single.
The song received many tie-ins, including serving as the theme for the WOWOW-broadcast anime “Reign: The Conqueror” (Alexander Senki).
Despite being a debut track, it reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, sold a total of 736,000 copies, and became a long-running hit.