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Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart

Do you want to sing a ballad with heartfelt emotion but aren’t sure which song to choose? There are many tracks with transparent, pure vocals and relatable lyrics, but that can make selecting one time-consuming.

Here, we introduce recommended ballad numbers that are perfect for singing with feeling.

Immerse yourself in a world woven from touching lyrics and beautiful melodies, and try expressing your feelings for someone special through song.

Recommended ballads for women (71–80)

Clouds and GhostsYorushika

Yorushika – Clouds and Ghosts (MUSIC VIDEO)
Clouds and GhostsYorushika

If you’re looking for a ballad that resonates with young listeners, how about Yorushika’s ‘Clouds and Ghosts’? Yorushika is a musical duo consisting of n-buna, who started out as a Vocaloid producer, and the singer suis, and they’ve become hugely popular especially among high school and college students.

Although it’s a ballad, it features plenty of bouncy rhythms, which keeps it from feeling too mellow—that’s part of its charm.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Yo Hitoto’s song “Hanamizuki” is a classic love ballad that’s widely known and popular among people of all ages.

Its melody and key are comfortable for many women to sing, so even those who aren’t confident in their singing can feel at ease.

Because it’s so well-known, it’s highly recommended as a ballad to sing at karaoke.

It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone

“Nandemonaiya” Kamishiraishi Mone cover (live recording)
It's nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone

Nandemonaiya, a ballad by Mone Kamishiraishi that was used as an insert song in Your Name and became a huge hit.

Created by RADWIMPS, the song also reflects their unique worldview.

If you focus on expressing the meaning of the lyrics through your singing, your voice should gain depth! If you’ve seen the film, try singing while fully immersing yourself in that world.

Recommended ballads for women (81–90)

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima is a singer who made her debut both as an actress and an artist in the TV drama “Kizudarake no Love Song.” Her 10th single “Yuki no Hana,” used in Meiji Seika’s ‘boda’ and ‘galbo’ commercials, is not only one of her signature songs but also cherished as a winter classic.

It’s such a well-known song that almost everyone has heard it at least once, so it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.

With an expressive, dynamic singing style, it can light up any karaoke room—a ballad that women, especially, should add to their repertoire.

First loveUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada “First Love” (Short Version)
First loveUtada Hikaru

As one of Japan’s leading singers, Hikaru Utada is now active overseas as well.

Her songs are popular across generations, making them easy to sing at karaoke.

Among her ballads, “Hatsukoi” has recently become a hit choice at karaoke.

Since it uses grooves and rhythms reminiscent of Western music, try singing it with attention not only to pitch but also to rhythm.

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

A song released by Hikaru Utada in 2014, which was also used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” It has a gentle melody, but the falsetto in the chorus might be a bit challenging.

It’s a very beautiful piece, so if you sing it cleanly, it will surely resonate with listeners.

Love StoryAmuro Namie

Love Story – Namie Amuro (Full)
Love StoryAmuro Namie

“Love Story” is a love song by Namie Amuro, a leading female singer of the Heisei era.

Her expansive, lustrous vocals are truly striking.

Within the relaxed tempo, you can sense both gentleness and inner strength in her voice, which moved many listeners.