Masterpieces that sing about women. Recommended popular songs.

Message of RougeArai Yumi

Rouge's Message – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya) (Full)

This is the opening theme song of the 1989 film Kiki’s Delivery Service.

It was released in 1975 as the fifth single by Yumi Arai (Yuming).

Since becoming the movie’s theme song, it is often categorized as an anime song or a Ghibli song.

fireworksaiko

aiko - “Hanabi” music video

This is a representative ballad by aiko, a captivating female singer known for songs that straightforwardly express a woman’s heart with poignant lyrics and melodies.

It’s one of those songs with a memorable chorus: “Hanging from the summer constellations, looking down at the fireworks from above—this is how much I love you; I can’t help it.”

Good-bye, My LoveAn Ruisu

Women ~ A Beauty Has A Short Life ~ Goodbye My Love / Ann Lewis w/ PINX

This is a song that was a hit in the 1970s.

It’s a heartbreak song, and the half-Japanese singer Ann Lewis delivers it with outstanding vocal prowess, beautifully expressing a woman’s aching heart.

Ann Lewis also has other massive hits such as “Roppongi Shinju” and “Aa Mujou.”

I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana

I miss you so much, I want to see you.

It’s a song that became a massive hit thanks to the strong resonance it found with women, and I think this is the track most people associate with Kana Nishino.

Her charm lies in her overall gentle vocals; she doesn’t belt the high notes but sings them in mixed voice, which lets the message of the lyrics flow in naturally and makes it very pleasant to listen to.

This song conveys the real feelings of a girl in love—maximum heartbreak—and it’s the kind of track that might bring you to tears.

It’s one you’ll want to sing with all your might when you want to pour your feelings out to the person you like.

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Woman

This song portrays women’s inner strength, with Shiho Ochi’s powerful vocals resonating deeply.

Included on the album “WHITE,” released in May 2015, it expresses women’s allure and inner conflicts from a unique perspective.

Set to a funk-rock sound, it delivers a strong message to women living in the modern era.

The theme of the song is overturning fixed notions of femininity and the importance of living true to oneself.

It depicts women striving to forge their own paths within society.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to reassess your own value or are about to take a new step forward.

CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

Although YUI is often seen as having a boyish image, one of her signature songs sweetly captures the feelings of a young girl in love.

Centered on emails exchanged with her crush, it’s an upbeat, heart-throbbing love song that makes you feel the excitement building—almost like your palms get a little sweaty with every character you type.

Stars, Freckles, and Diamondstakahashi honoka

Legal Lily – 'Stars, Freckles, and Diamond' (NHK 'Minna no Uta' December 2024–January 2025)

Honoka Takahashi, the vocalist of Regal Lily, expresses a unique worldview with delicate expressiveness and an emotional guitar sound.

Blending alternative rock and indie rock, she formed the band and began performing while still in high school.

She has been active internationally, including appearances at SXSW in the U.S.

and a tour in China, and has released the albums “bedtime story” and “C to shi ikeru mono.” She has also created numerous tie-in songs for films and anime, captivating listeners with her clear, transparent voice and distinctive sensibility.

As an artist who provides music for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” she enjoys broad support across a wide audience.