A Japanese female singer with excellent singing ability; an outstanding vocalist.
Even when we say someone is “a good singer,” that can mean many different things.
They might have astonishingly steady pitch, a superhuman vocal range, exquisite sense of rhythm, or a truly overwhelming voice.
This time, I’ve picked out female singers who are widely regarded as “great” from various angles like these, as well as female singers who, from my years of experience as a vocal producer and voice coach, make me think, “She’s outstanding!”
Of course, a singer’s appeal doesn’t necessarily lie only in technical skill.
But every now and then, isn’t it nice to listen with a focus on “skill”?
I hope this will be helpful for those who aspire to become singers as well.
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Great singers. Japanese female vocalists with high singing ability (101–110)
JIKU ~ Future Squadron TimerangerSasaki Kumi
Kumi Sasaki is a singer who is also active as a studio musician.
“JIKU ~Mirai Sentai Timeranger,” released in 2000, is the theme song for Mirai Sentai Timeranger, and it became the first opening theme in the Super Sentai series to feature a solo female vocalist.
I Promiseryo-ko (babywildcherry)
Babywildcherry is a pop-rock band from Kyoto beloved by those in the know.
The band’s vocalist, ryo-ko, has an incredibly captivating voice! Her greatest charm is her piercingly clear high tone, which you can fully appreciate in the band’s signature track featured in this article, “I Promise.” In particular, her singing after the interlude—when the song modulates and the key rises—is nothing short of spectacular.
If you love female vocalists with a transparent, high-register voice, she’s a singer you won’t want to miss.
demon huntingNisshoku Natsuko
Natsuko Nisshoku is a Japanese singer-songwriter who performs with piano.
Perhaps owing to her long background in classical piano, her singing style is rooted in a powerful, resonant voice that hints at an operatic influence, and even a single listen conveys her high caliber as a vocalist.
Although she is a piano-playing singer-songwriter, the piano in her music is not merely an accompaniment instrument; it interweaves inseparably with the vocal line to form the songs—one of the hallmarks of her work.
The slightly jazz-tinged piano playing and melodic writing are also part of her appeal.
Dunbine, Fly!MIQ
MIQ is a singer who previously performed under the name “MIO,” known for her powerful vocals.
She has sung many anime songs, and “Dunbine Flies” was used as the opening theme for Aura Battler Dunbine.
Incidentally, the lyricist Inoi Rin is an alias of Yoshiyuki Tomino.
dandelionIkuta Rira
This is Lila Ikuta’s eighth digital-only single, released in January 2023; she is also active as ikura, the vocalist of YOASOBI.
By the way, the title “蒲公英” is read as “Tanpopo,” meaning dandelion.
Lila Ikuta has long been praised for her captivating high-tone voice, and that charm is in full effect in this track as well! By skillfully switching between a chest voice that resonates with rich upper overtones and a soft falsetto (head voice), she delivers a brilliant performance.
If you can reproduce this at karaoke, you’re sure to earn admiration from those around you.
But please, don’t strain your throat trying to force the high notes.
Female Japanese singers with excellent singing skills (111–120)
many timesAoyama Teruma
Thelma Aoyama studied gospel singing from childhood.
“Nandomo,” released in 2008, is one of her signature songs and was used as the commercial theme for the Nintendo DS software “Daigasso! Band Brothers DX.” It reached No.
6 on the Oricon chart.
A Woman’s HarborŌtsuki Miyako
It’s an incredibly sultry song.
The opening lyrics are indescribable.
Otsuki-san captures the world of those lyrics beautifully.
When she sings, vivid scenes instantly appear in my mind.
The term “commuting wife” isn’t used much these days, but listening to this song makes me feel like I want to be a woman like that.