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)
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.
Goodbye, IdentityUshimaru Arisa
Although they are a girls’ rock band, yonige’s vocalist, Arisa Ushimaru, keeps singing with a powerfully cool voice that rivals any male singer.
Her slightly husky tone has a sensual quality that makes you want to keep following it with your ears throughout each song.
From low notes to high, her voice is distinctive—some might even call it quirky—but that very quirk is her greatest charm.
Whether it’s a mellow ballad or an up-tempo track, she’s a cool vocalist who suits any kind of song.
crescent moonayaka
When you hear “husky-voiced female artist,” many of you probably think of her.
Her solid vocals, spanning from a rich low register to beautiful high notes, are truly stunning.
In particular, her husky tone when she sings in the lower range has an indescribable charm.
I’m sure many people find her breathy singing voice soothing.
Friday’s Free FairAkao Kazushige
She may be something of a well-kept secret in general, but she’s the lead singer of the Japanese stylistic hard rock band TERRA ROSA.
For those unfamiliar with the band, quite a few listeners might think, “Wait, isn’t this a male vocalist?” Her voice holds its own against the intensely distorted guitars and the heavily overdriven organ—one of TERRA ROSA’s trademarks—without ever being overpowered.
I’ve chatted with Ms.
Akao several times and even done some casual recording with her, and she’s told me she actually wants to sing in a more feminine style (laughs).
She’s a truly outstanding singer whom anyone aiming to be an HM/HR vocalist should listen to at least once!
FICTIONShizuku
Polkadot Stingray is a rock band whose music videos on YouTube keep racking up views, making them hugely popular.
Among them, the vocalist is Shizuku, who also plays guitar.
While her voice isn’t overtly husky, its subtly raspy quality is striking.
Her vocals are especially cool in the lower ranges of their songs, making her a great recommendation for fans of husky voices.
And of course, you won’t want to miss those piercing high notes either!