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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Female Japanese singers with excellent singing ability (141–150)
bonsai (feat. CENT)Uta-ha
Utaha captivates listeners with her translucent singing voice.
In September 2021, she joined the music unit Wednesday Campanella as the second lead vocalist, making her debut the following month at the PARCO Culture Festival.
Drawing attention for her distinctive musical style and fashion sense, she took home two awards in 2021 at Miss iD 2021: “Amazing Miss iD 2021” and the “Eru Akazawa Award.” In July 2024, she released the album “Utau you ni, Hogaraka ni,” for which she wrote and composed all the songs herself, marking the start of her solo career.
Having discovered self-expression through fashion despite her shy personality, she stepped into the world of music, and her voice holds both delicacy and strength.
She’s the perfect artist for music fans drawn to the contrast between highly artistic expression and an approachable singing voice.
Thoughts and feelings toward loveaiko
Aiko is known as a singer-songwriter distinguished by her nuanced emotional expression and husky singing voice.
Centered around pop and rock, she continues to captivate many listeners with songs that weave in delicate emotions.
She made her major debut in 1998 and has maintained a strong presence in the J-pop scene ever since.
Her 2000 release sold over 500,000 copies, and at the end of that year she made her first appearance on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Characterized by simple arrangements using guitar and piano and a powerful voice that sings of love, she has also been nominated for the Japan Record Awards and the Japan Gold Disc Awards.
Her songs, which express the joys and sorrows of romance from a unique perspective, resonate deeply and evoke strong empathy alongside her moving vocals.
She is highly recommended for anyone seeking music that stays close to heartfelt, down-to-earth emotions.
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Tota is a bedroom artist with a diverse musical palette, ranging from indie rock to synth-pop.
They began their online activities in February 2021 and have been gaining attention primarily through social media.
In 2023, they provided the tie-in song for Kanro’s Pure Gummy web commercial.
Their own tracks have also earned overwhelming support from younger listeners, with more than 400 million plays on TikTok.
Their appeal lies in a distinctive husky voice—powerful yet transparent—and poetic word choice.
On the album “oidaki,” philosophical lyrics blend beautifully with tracks that evoke elements of bedroom pop.
In October 2023, they held their first solo live show at Shibuya WWW in Tokyo, drawing attention as a live performer as well.
Tota is an artist recommended for those seeking solace in delicate lyrics and a uniquely compelling voice.
Notice me… I love you.Lily
Lily may not be the kind of singer with superhuman range or volume that grabs you in a single listen, but she has a voice with the soothing 1/f fluctuation often called a “healing” quality, and her singing consistently radiates gentle charm.
From a chest voice rich in pleasant high overtones to a tender falsetto, she switches techniques with exquisite control to deliver beautifully nuanced expression.
She’s a singer I can wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking a gentle, healing female vocal.
horizonHaneda Risa
Risa Haneda is a singer-songwriter who has been active under her current name since 2013.
I must admit my ignorance: I listened to this song, “Suiheisen” (Horizon), for the first time in order to write this piece.
Right from the start, her wonderfully beautiful falsetto scat bursts in, and that alone made me think, “She’s no ordinary talent!” The song itself is a very pretty ballad arranged with elegant simplicity, but within this minimal backing, her vocal expression alone fully conveys the world of the piece.
I found her expressive power truly outstanding.
Let her gentle voice soothe you.