[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 (11–20)
Because you are hereUru
Speaking of Uru, she originally became known for uploading cover songs on YouTube and the like, right? Even back then, she had a strong reputation for her beautiful, crystal-clear voice and exceptional vocal ability, and many people likely feel soothed when they listen to that gorgeous singing.
Of course, her charm is fully on display in this song as well, and many listeners were probably captivated from the very first moment they heard it.
The track was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Theseus no Fune” (Ship of Theseus), and it may have been through this drama that many people first discovered her.
HappinessShenelu
This song, which brought her clear voice and vocal ability to the public, is the theme song of the drama Dear Sister.
It really captured women’s hearts.
The mix of her English and Japanese lyrics resonates beautifully.
On lonely nights, listen to this song and let your beautiful tears flow.
Highly recommended as a ballad by a female artist.
Unrequited lovemiwa
A ballad that portrays a heartrending love, seeping into the heart with its translucent vocals and the warm sound of the piano.
Included on the March 2012 album “guitarium,” it was selected as the ending theme for the music information program “saku saku” in February 2012.
The lyrics delicately express the feelings of a secret, unspoken crush and the bittersweet pain of being unable to get closer the more you care.
With a heartwarming melody that gently embraces the frustration of being unable to confess and the anxiety that everyone experiences when they fall in love, this song offers solace and support.
It’s a track we especially recommend to those who are keeping their feelings for someone special tucked away in their hearts.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
Released on April 15, 2016, this is Hikaru Utada’s fourth digital-only single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” Centered around a simple piano accompaniment, it beautifully highlights Utada’s heartrending vocals.
A medium-tempo ballad perfect for dedicating to someone special.
hanatabamilet
Milet is known for her husky vocals and globally minded songwriting.
This track was written specifically as the theme song for the drama “Anti-Hero.” Featuring powerful vocals and delicate melodies, it delivers emotionally rich, dramatic pop music.
Released on June 5, 2024, the song embraces one’s own weaknesses while singing about the support of a loved one, and is sure to resonate with many listeners.
NautilusYorushika
A song by Yorushika, a two-person rock band consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis, who perform without revealing their faces or detailed profiles.
The track is included on their second album, Elma, and was used as the main theme for the drama Kotonoha.
With a gentle piano-and-vocal intro, a rock-sounding B section, and a chorus featuring acoustic guitar, its dynamic arrangement is sure to energize any karaoke session.
Though it’s a challenging piece, it’s definitely a number we’d love to hear sung by a female vocalist.
[Songs I Want Women to Sing!] Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (21–30)
Sentimental KissShio Reira
A gentle ballad by Reira Shio that delivers bittersweet feelings on a warm acoustic sound.
The lyrics delicately portray the distance between lovers after a breakup and the emotions wavering between heart and body, resonating deeply.
Her voice weaves memories of a feverish love and a faint lingering warmth with novel-like beauty, tenderly embracing the kind of heartache everyone has felt at least once.
Released in March 2022, the song was also used as background music for ABEMA’s dating show “He and the Wolf-chan Won’t Deceive.” It’s a track that will stay by your side on nights when you want to bask in memories of someone special, or when you need someone to hear the feelings you can’t hold inside.