[Songs I'd love women to sing!] Popular ballads performed by female artists
Many women say they love singing ballads, don’t they?
At karaoke, there are times when you don’t just want to hype up the room with upbeat tracks—you also want to deliver something tender and heartfelt.
So in this article, we’re introducing ballad songs by Japan’s leading female artists!
We’ve picked a wide range: from universally known masterpieces and timeless staples to the latest hits.
If you’re thinking, “I want to know popular ballads I can sing at karaoke,” or “I’m looking for Japanese ballads sung by women,” be sure to check this out.
Each track is unique yet soothing and moving—songs that heal our hearts and leave a lasting impression.
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[Songs I want women to sing!] Popular ballad songs sung by female artists (71–80)
First loveUtada Hikaru
When she debuted, she was seen as Keiko Fuji’s daughter, but now Hikaru Utada stands as an unshakably accomplished artist.
I feel that her deep musical background shines through—not only is she a diva, but she also writes her own songs with conviction and has the expressive power to sing them.
This song became the image song for the drama “Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season.”
flameLiSA
This song, which became the theme for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, has been a huge talking point since its release! Along with Gurenge, the anime’s theme song, this track is also a popular choice often sung at karaoke.
While the piece is arranged as a slow, ballad-like number, the melody laid over it is fragile yet beautiful.
In the original, LiSA delivers it with overwhelming expressive power, but how about you try singing it beautifully and dramatically at karaoke?
Moon DropsRUI
Tsukino Shizuku (Drops of the Moon) is a song released under the name RUI by Kou Shibasaki, who is active as an actress in TV dramas and commercials.
It was selected as the theme song for the film Yomigaeri, starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and she also appears in the movie as the singer RUI.
Because there wasn’t much overt promotion, rather than becoming an instant smash, it gradually gained attention from the time of the film’s release and eventually reached No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
The moon’s mysterious vibe suits Shibasaki perfectly, doesn’t it? Why not try singing this lustrous ballad—with its beautiful melody and lyrics—at karaoke?
Songs I want women to sing! Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (81–90)
season (best time for something, especially when a food is at its peak), in vogueShiina Ringo
When talking about Japan’s divas, there’s no way we can skip introducing her! Ringo Sheena not only rocks, she absorbs and digests a range of genres and elevates them into her own unique expression.
She’s especially adored by women and enjoys immense popularity as a singer.
The lyrics of this song are wonderful too, like an anthem cheering on women, but the music itself is truly outstanding as well! It features a distinctly jazzy approach with a super stylish feel—arranged by J.A.M, a piano trio formed by members of the jazz band SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS.
The elegantly subdued, sophisticated accompaniment pairs perfectly with Ringo’s beautiful, bewitching vocals, making this a sublime track.
Home Sweet HomeYU-KI
This was her first single after returning from a hiatus due to pregnancy and childbirth.
It’s a classic that showcases YUKI’s innocent yet sexy charm.
It was used as the theme song for the animated feature film version of Naruto, marking YUKI’s first tie-in with an anime.
Imo-rai Imotuki.
You know how the smallest exchanges with someone you love can shake your heart.
This song is a ballad that delicately portrays the complex emotions of love and lies in romance.
It’s sung by tuki., a singer-songwriter whose collaborative video with Yuuri, released in December 2023, drew a lot of attention.
In this track from November 2024, the anxieties that arise precisely because you care so deeply—and the earnest wish to keep believing in the other person—come through clearly in her expressively rich voice.
You may find yourself resonating with its profound message of accepting the other person, love, lies, and all.
For hearts that long to be loved yet grow timid, this song will gently stay by your side.
setting sunToukyou Jihen
If you want to evoke the aura of a mature woman, this song is the one.
With Shiina Ringo’s signature lyrical, wistful words set to a beautiful, resonant piano, it’s a dramatic ballad.
The title “Rakujitsu” means the setting sun, and the theme is the heartache of losing something precious.
Goodbyes are truly painful, but by facing the warmth of the time you shared and the certainty of what once was, you can sometimes overcome the sadness.
Engage with lyrics that shine a single ray of light like that, and sing it with gentle restraint.
