Cool Japanese female vocal
Who comes to mind when you think of cool female vocalists?
There are all kinds of cool female singers—powerful rock vocalists who rival or even surpass their male counterparts, and singers with a beautiful, dignified kind of cool.
In this article, we’ll introduce a curated lineup of recommended cool female vocalists all at once!
We’ve picked artists from a wide range of generations, from buzzworthy up-and-comers to long-beloved legends, so be sure to check out their voices.
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Cool Japanese female vocalists (91–100)
I am the wind.Karumen Maki
Singer Carmen Maki, renowned for her deep, husky voice with rich depth and resonance.
Moved by a stage production titled “Bluebeard,” she joined a theater troupe and made her singing debut in 1969.
Her debut single, “Sometimes Like a Child Without a Mother,” became a million-selling hit and catapulted her to fame.
Influenced by overseas artists, she later dove into the rock scene.
Her vocals are powerful yet imbued with a feminine luster—truly cool.
In 2008, she drew attention for venturing into poetry reading.
Strange Fate RomanceNanawo Akari
Akari Nanawo is a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with songs based on pop and rock.
Affectionately known as “Akarin,” her cute musical style is highly praised by young women.
Although she isn’t a utaite (cover singer), her name often comes up in discussions about utaites, so we decided to include her as a special case this time.
It might be that the impression of her being an utaite comes from the imagery in her music videos.
Her music is extremely catchy and unique, so be sure to check it out.
Marilyn Monroe No ReturnMARIANNU Higashikumo
Kinoko Hotel is an all-girl band formed in 2007.
Their distinctive style blends a unique sound that absorbs prog, psych, and punk with melodies that evoke classic Japanese pop, continuing to captivate a devoted fanbase.
The band’s vocalist is Marianne Shinonome, who is also its central figure, known for her husky and unmistakable voice.
Her one-of-a-kind vocals, which stand strong against the band’s characterful sound, are a must-hear for fans of Japanese rock.
Angel’s RestHisamatsu Fumina
Fumina Hisamatsu is captivating for her very rock-oriented, powerful singing voice.
Essential to her rock style is that powerful, husky tone.
In Angel’s Rest—one of her signature songs featured in this piece—she delivers a very cool, striking vocal that keeps the catchy, pop-leaning melody from becoming “just easy-listening pop rock.” Savor her strong, husky voice that holds its own perfectly against the rock-driven backing performance!
BAKUYoshioka Kiyoe
Kiyoe Yoshioka, the lead vocalist of the Japanese rock band Ikimonogakari, is a singer whose vocal ability is highly acclaimed.
In the single “BAKU,” released digitally in January 2021 and introduced here, she demonstrates that skill to the fullest.
When people think of Ikimonogakari, many might imagine cute, high-pitched songs, but what’s noteworthy about this track is her powerful delivery that makes full use of a solid mid-to-low range.
Anyone who has taken even a bit of voice training may have felt this: singing powerfully with a firm mid-to-low register is actually harder than belting high notes.
This song offers a glimpse into Yoshioka’s exceptional prowess as a vocalist.
Tomorrow as wellMiyazaki Asako
This is a song by the Japanese three-piece rock band SHISHAMO, included on their album SHISHAMO 4 released in February 2017.
It was also used in an NTT Docomo commercial.
The charm of the vocalist, Asako Miyazaki, is without a doubt her bright, clear, and energetic straight-ahead singing, which you can hear to the fullest in this track.
At first listen it may not give off a “virtuoso” or “technical” impression, but her pitch and vocal production are extremely stable.
She skillfully switches between a light, gentle falsetto for the high parts and powerful, piercing chest high notes, fully expressing the song’s world.
Bright, cute, and skilled! I think it’s also an ideal study piece for people in bands.
Azure NocturneOzaki Ami
Ami Ozaki was an authentic female singer-songwriter who was active from the late 1970s through the 1980s.
She’s also well known for her husky voice.
Among all the female singers introduced in this article, isn’t she perhaps the huskiest of them all? A song where you can fully savor her husky vocals is Aoi Serenade.
She performs it in a solo voice-and-piano style, and you can hear every delicate nuance of her huskiness, so be sure to check it out.