[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 Ballads Sung by Female Artists (21–30)
KissHugaiko
This is a song used in Mao Inoue’s starring film Hana Yori Dango F (Final).
The lyrics express unwavering feelings for someone you love, and for many people it probably brings back memories of the drama.
The melody is very heartrending, yet there’s a certain pride in its single-minded love.
Listening to this song while you’re nursing a crush can make you cry, but it also encourages you, doesn’t it? Aiko is an artist popular among women, and if you feel like ‘Kabutomushi’ might overlap too much, why not try singing this song instead?
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.
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
It’s a song released in 2000 that became a big hit.
Written and composed by member Izumi Kojima, it was created as a dedication to her late grandfather, and even Spitz has covered it.
The emotions that only those who have lost someone dear can understand—an abrupt farewell is unbearable, isn’t it? Those pent-up, directionless feelings come through so strongly that it becomes hard to hold back.
The contrastingly bright melody may be the very emotion she wanted to convey to the person she loved.
Unrequited loveAimer
Aimer is a popular female singer known for her unique voice that captivates music fans.
This song, released in 2016, carries her feelings for someone she loves.
As the title suggests, it’s about unrequited love, but the lyrics—promising to keep loving forever—feel warm and make you want to experience a love like this.
Among today’s popular singers, Aimer’s keys aren’t extremely high, so she’s a great recommendation for women who struggle with high notes.
Even though it’s a love song, it’s an easy listen, so definitely try singing it at least once!
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.
youUtada Hikaru
A song in which Hikaru Utada’s voice, brimming with deep love and tenderness, warmly embraces the listener’s heart.
It begins with a quiet piano melody, and the majestic sound woven by the strings beautifully expresses the depth of feelings for a loved one.
Released digitally in December 2017, this track was written as the theme song for the film “DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura,” and is said to depict a mother’s cherished feelings for her child.
It’s also popular at weddings and makes a perfect gift as a song that conveys heartfelt emotions at moments when you want to deepen your bond with someone you love.
Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako
A number by Hanako Oku, a spokesperson for many women in love with her translucent singing voice.
It was the B-side to Garnet and was used as an insert song in the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
The bittersweet love depicted in the lyrics is one of the major elements of her appeal, and what makes it resonate even more poignantly is her voice.
The angelic vocals that stir up that aching emotion—also heard in this song—are one of her defining characteristics.
