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!
Playlist
| Debut songs by Japanese female artists [Shocking hits & must-know classics] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | AutomaticUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada's debut single was a big hit. |
| 2east | feel my soulYUI | play_arrow | YUI’s debut song is refreshing and pleasant |
| 3east | Hello, helloSuperfly | play_arrow | Introducing the appeal of Superfly’s debut song |
| 4east | don’t cry anymoremiwa | play_arrow | The drama theme song of miwa’s major-label debut |
| 5east | Sabrinaieiri reo | play_arrow | Leo Ieiri's debut song, a rock theme song |
| 6east | Shut up.Ado | play_arrow | Ado’s signature songs, with cynical lyrics, became a social phenomenon |
| 7east | tomorrowaiko | play_arrow | aiko’s major-label debut song, a movie theme song |
| 8east | inside youmilet | play_arrow | milet’s major debut song rock ballad |
| 9east | He was alive, wasn’t he?aimyon | play_arrow | Introduction to Aimyon’s debut song |
| 10east | As if gently enveloping…MISIA | play_arrow | MISIA’s debut song, authentic R&B sound |
| 11east | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo | play_arrow | The appeal of Shiina Ringo’s debut song |
| 12east | Mr. U.S.A.Amuro Namie | play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s debut song |
| 13east | Pure AsiaPUFFY | play_arrow | A massive hit as PUFFY’s debut single |
| 14east | Love, Day After TomorrowKuraki Mai | play_arrow | Mai Kuraki’s debut single, a million seller when she was 17 |
| 15east | Peach Blossom PetalsOtsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s debut song, a masterpiece with delicate expressive power |
| 16east | poker faceHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | Evaluation of Ayumi Hamasaki's debut single |
| 17east | INishino Kana | play_arrow | Introduction to the characteristics of Kana Nishino’s debut song |
| 18east | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako | play_arrow | Takako Matsu’s debut song is a big hit |
| 19east | STARSNakajima Mika | play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s debut song and biggest hit |
| 20east | I believeayaka | ![]() | Ayaka debut song Beatles chord progression |
| 21east | Dear, boyHump Back | play_arrow | A passionate cheer for those who chase their dreams, and the courage to move forward. |
| 22east | HOMEAnjura Aki | play_arrow | Angela Aki makes her first Kouhaku appearance in her hometown |
| 23east | SOULS(Main)bird | play_arrow | Bird’s debut single produced by Shinichi Osawa |
| 24east | for a long timeKiroro | play_arrow | Kiroro’s debut single is a big hit |
| 25east | Man & WomanMy Little Lover | play_arrow | A massive hit with My Little Lover’s debut single |
| 26east | Feelings for youtsuji ayano | play_arrow | The captivating songs from Ayano Tsuji’s debut work |
| 27east | STOP MOTIONDaikoku Maki | play_arrow | Maki Ohguro debut song drama theme song |
| 28east | ROSEHANA | play_arrow | HANA sings about the strength to overcome hardship |
| 29east | arDevil ANTHEM. | play_arrow | Devil ANTHEM. major debut song |
| 30east | ID; Peace BBoA | play_arrow | BoA’s Japanese debut single was released in 2001 |
| 31east | IssueHITOMIN | play_arrow | HITOMIN’s major debut song depicts love and inner conflict |
| 32east | The Perfect VisionMINMI | play_arrow | MINMI's signature songs popular in karaoke |
| 33east | TAKE BACKKōda Kumi | play_arrow | Kumi Koda debut single released in 2000 |
| 34east | Never let goKato Miria | play_arrow | Miliyah Kato’s 2004 debut single |
| 35east | Gentle flowerOku Hanako | play_arrow | Okuhanako debut single assistance dog CF song |
| 36east | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto | play_arrow | Mayo Okamoto’s debut single surpasses 2 million copies |
| 37east | JupiterHirahara Ayaka | play_arrow | Ayaka Hirahara’s debut single becomes a million seller |
| 38east | I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase | play_arrow | Nanase Aikawa’s 1995 debut single sold 400,000 copies. |
| 39east | DO-DO FOR MEChinen Rina | play_arrow | Rina Chinen’s debut single, Oricon No. 37 |
| 40east | keep yourself aliveKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | Tomomi Kahara’s debut single, composed by Tetsuya Komuro |
| 41east | Good-bye My LonelinessZARD | play_arrow | We nurtured our love over time |
| 42east | Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki | play_arrow | Yuki Koyanagi’s 1999 debut song became a long-running hit |
| 43east | love the islandSuzuki Ami | play_arrow | Ami Suzuki’s debut song selected for a Guam commercial |


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