[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)
Reason(s) to hold handsNishino Kana
Kana Nishino’s songs often have lyrics that speak directly to the heart, and I think many women can relate to them.
In this song, her beautiful voice overlaps with a message asking us to cherish the warmth of simply holding hands—an ordinary act for lovers.
WAY TO LOVEMiho Karasawa
This song was used as an insert track for the drama “Love Revolution” and gained popularity.
It’s a moving piece that stands out as a romantic love ballad.
Her gentle yet slightly husky, soulful voice makes the song shine and captivates listeners.
The relaxed, effortless way she sings is lovely.
It’s a recommended ballad you can enjoy quietly.
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?
Songs I want women to sing! Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (81–90)
366 daysHY
This is a classic song by HY, a mixed-gender band from Okinawa formed in 2000 that’s popular with listeners of all ages.
It features Izumi Nakasone handling all the vocals.
The track was used as the theme song for the 2008 film “The Red Thread.” It’s also a karaoke favorite and is often chosen in karaoke battle segments on variety shows.
A heartbreak song about painful love, its direct lyrics and Nakasone’s impassioned vocals really resonate.
It’s a must-hear for ballad lovers—be sure to try singing it at karaoke!
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
There are so many people who were deeply moved by this song, aren’t there? Everyone must have felt that bittersweet sense of summer’s end.
It’s full of the youthful charm the members of ZONE had at the time.
Even long after its release, it has been covered a record number of times.
It’s a classic that continues to be sung by many people even after the group disbanded.
It’s a love song that really touches the heart.
Song of LoveKōda Kumi
Kumi Koda, loved by everyone regardless of gender for her uniquely “sexy-cool” style.
“Ai no Uta” is her 37th single, released in 2007, and it won a Japan Record Awards Gold Prize.
She also performed it at the 58th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
It’s a classic ballad sung from a woman’s perspective and one of her signature songs.
Her sexy yet heartrending vocals pair perfectly with lyrics that portray a relationship that’s more than friends but not quite lovers.
It’s an absolute must-recommend for anyone who wants to sing a quintessential ballad at karaoke.
It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone
The theme song of the 2016 blockbuster film Your Name.
Originally a RADWIMPS track, it was covered by Mone Kamishiraishi, who voiced one of the anime’s protagonists, Mitsuha Miyamizu.
It’s a popular ballad that’s often sung at karaoke.
It’s widely known—so much so that even elementary school kids sing it—making it a great choice for karaoke with children.
Although it’s a very quiet ballad, it’s a beautiful song that leaves a strong impression.
You’ll be glad to know that Mone Kamishiraishi’s version is also available in karaoke.
