[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 We Want Women to Sing!] Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (91–100)
I’m proudKahara Tomomi
A ballad by Tomomi Kahala produced by Tetsuya Komuro.
Her clear, high-toned voice resonates beautifully throughout this track.
Despite its grand, expansive feel, it gives a very soothing and calming impression.
Many of you may already know it, but if you haven’t heard it yet, please give it a listen.
Love is…Kato Miria
The grand ballad inspired by the classical masterpiece Canon delivers a straightforward message—no matter what happens, we’ll stay together—that truly resonates.
Even when loneliness and anxiety make it hard to see ahead, there is someone who will never give up on you and keep supporting you.
It sings of the strength and preciousness of such love and bonds.
Released in June 2007 as Miliyah Kato’s tenth single, the song also served as the ending theme for the anime Toward the Terra.
Its inclusion in the best-of album M BEST II shows how it has continued to be loved over time.
A pledge of eternal love, this work is the ultimate love song—one that makes you want to stay with the person you cherish forever.
HitotsuboshiKOH+
This is the theme song of the 2022 film Silent Parade from the Galileo series.
It was released as a track by KOH+, the unit formed by Masaharu Fukuyama and Kou Shibasaki for the drama series.
KOH+ has many songs that are popular for karaoke, such as “KISS Shite” and “Saiai.” This song is a bittersweet love ballad that expresses feelings for a loved one, featuring a melody with a hint of tension that leaves a strong impression.
Try singing it as if savoring each and every lyric.
Savoring youthIkuta Rira feat. ano
This collaborative song by Lila Ikuta and ano is used as the theme for the latter chapter of the film Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction.
Its emotionally rich lyrics stand out, and it’s a mid-tempo ballad with a coming-of-age theme.
While portraying young people facing real-world hardships and feelings of powerlessness, the lyrics deliver an uplifting message that truly resonates.
Released on March 20, 2024, the track quickly drew attention and has become popular across various music streaming services.
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.
Deep RiverUtada Hikaru
Debuting at the young age of 15, Hikaru Utada has continued to influence not only Japan but the global music scene with her charisma and musicality.
“Deep River” is the title track included on Utada’s third album, DEEP RIVER.
It is said to have been created with inspiration from Shusaku Endo’s novel Deep River.
The album as a whole has a darker tone compared to Utada’s other works, and “Deep River” is memorable for its lyrics that evoke life and death—a song we especially want people to hear now, in a world where wars still persist.
Why not try singing it when you want to deliver something gentle and heartfelt?
VoyageHamasaki Ayumi
The “Voyage” in the title refers to a journey on land.
When we look back, the memories we see are always beautiful and unfading, and together with the memories we build with our loved ones, this is an anthem to walking the path of life—the voyage toward happiness.