[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 Performed by Female Artists (111–120)
maybeYOASOBI
A song by the music duo YOASOBI, who have gained popularity with their unique approach of “turning novels into music.” The lyrics tell a poignant, painful story: a lover you lived with moves out, and you spend your days in a room still scattered with traces of the two of you, unable to let go.
The song’s sound, on the other hand, is gentle and warm, with a beautiful, soothing melody.
It’s a heartbreak ballad you’ll want to sing while imagining the soft, tender voice of the vocalist, ikura.
[Songs We Want Women to Sing!] Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (121–130)
GarnetOku Hanako
A signature song by Hanako Oku, chosen as the theme for the smash-hit animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
Its poignant lyrics and piano tones are captivating, evoking memories of days gone by as if they were right before your eyes.
Oku’s clear, transparent vocals gently permeate the heart.
Though we can no longer meet, the song expresses gratitude for a encounter that made the self stronger, offering not only solace from heartbreak but also the strength to move forward.
Released in July 2006, the song won the Best Theme Song (Film) at the Heisei Anime Song Awards.
For those who want to overcome a painful farewell and step into the future with beautiful memories, this song will gently nudge you forward.
Flower of loveaimyon
Aimyon, who has crafted numerous iconic ballads, wrote “Ai no Hana” as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Ranman.
In this piece, she compares love to a flower and portrays the way it blooms beautifully.
Listen while paying attention to its lovely imagery.
It’s also a song about love for someone you can no longer meet, so those who have had a similar experience will surely relate.
Its gentle, triple-meter sound soothes and warms the listener’s heart.
Goldfish FireworksOtsuka Ai
The ballads sung by this bright and lively singer are very popular.
The “Goldfish Fireworks” referenced here were conceived with the image of fireworks included in a family pack—specifically the kind with illustrated handles.
It’s a quiet ballad that shines with her sensibility.
It’s a heartrending song that makes you want to listen alone, immersed in the mood.
Her slightly sweet voice further enchants the track.
KiraraKudō Shizuka
Shizuka Kudo is a singer with a background as a former member of Onyanko Club, who showcases her multifaceted talents not only in music but also as an actor, TV personality, jewelry designer, and painter.
Her 32nd single, Kirara, used as an insert song for the TV drama God, Please Give Me More Time, also drew attention for being composed by Ryuichi Kawamura of LUNA SEA.
Its somewhat mysterious ensemble and brief yet beautiful lyrics, combined with her distinctive voice, make it utterly captivating.
Because both the melody and tempo are quite relaxed, be careful not to rush the rhythm when singing it at karaoke.
A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s songs, with their translucent vocals and profound lyrics, resonate deeply in the heart.
This piece was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kureta kara” (Because You Gave Me Your Heart).
It is included on the album SCIENCE FICTION and was released digitally on February 12, 2024.
The lyrics convey the purity of love, the loneliness of a future where we can no longer be together, and the importance of believing in oneself.
Deeply intertwined with the feelings and circumstances of the drama’s protagonists, it’s a richly layered track that invites individual interpretation.
Why not listen to it while thinking of someone dear to you?
heartaimyon
A singer-songwriter who enjoys immense popularity among younger generations for her relatable lyrics and catchy, pop-friendly melodies, Aimyon.
“Heart” is her 12th single, written specifically for the TBS TV drama “Only Just Married” (Kon’in Todoke ni Han o Oshita Dake Desu ga).
Although a heart shape has a rounded top and a pointed tip—an odd form—Aimyon says she feels it might actually symbolize an uneven, imperfect relationship.
This love ballad gently and softly sings about that kind of misshapen heart.
With its relaxed melody, it’s easy to sing at karaoke, too!
