[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 (31–40)
StoryAI
The 12th single by singer-songwriter AI, who is widely supported by listeners across generations for her bright, friendly personality and exceptionally powerful, expressive vocals that transcend the typical Japanese style.
Featured in various tie-ins like games and films, it’s a track whose embracing lyrics and powerhouse voice feel wonderfully comforting.
If a woman sings it at karaoke, it might just ease worries and stress.
It’s a song that blends gentleness with strength—and if you can sing it all the way through, you’ll likely earn serious respect.
A Naked Heartaimyon
This song was chosen as the theme for the drama “My Housekeeper Mr.
Nagisa,” and it expresses the pain of unrequited love and the bittersweet feelings of a woman who falls in love anyway.
Aimyon’s songs always carry a certain nostalgia, so they’re appreciated by people of all generations.
This track also sings about a woman’s feelings, but I think everyone has experienced the heartbreak of losing in love.
It’s a very gentle song that many can relate to, so women, please give it a try and sing it.
Finale.eill
Released in September 2022 as the theme song for the film “The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye,” this piece is a moving ballad whose bittersweet yet powerful melody resonates deeply.
eill’s clear, luminous vocals gently embrace profound love and precious feelings for the other person.
The grand sound, synchronized with the story’s worldview, is sure to leave a lasting echo in the listener’s heart.
Choose this song when you want to sing with thoughts of someone special or convey the emotions you keep inside—your feelings will surely reach their heart.
I fell in loveaiko
This song was chosen as the theme for the anime film A Silent Voice.
It’s a work by aiko, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, released in 2016 as her 36th single.
The lyrics, which seem to encourage a downcast lover, convey a sense of pure love and warm the heart.
Perhaps aiko’s gentle voice is part of the reason why.
Think of the person who is that presence for you, and try singing it slowly and tenderly.
The summer you gave meieiri reo
Leo Ieiri captivates with the contrast between her cool side and the gentle, wistful side she shows in ballads—it’s that gap in her vocals that draws you in.
This song falls into the latter category, where her poignant voice truly resonates.
It’s a heartbreaking ballad chosen as the theme song for the drama “Koinaka,” starring Sota Fukushi.
Of course, the lyrics themselves tell a sorrowful story, but what elevates it even further is Leo Ieiri’s voice.
The song works because of her solid expressive power, which holds its own and doesn’t get swallowed by the narrative of the lyrics.
[Songs We Want Women to Sing!] Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (41–50)
Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
Mai Kuraki has performed many theme songs for the anime Detective Conan, and there may be many people who strongly associate her with Conan.
Her clean, mature vocals are captivating, and she has created numerous ballads over the years.
However, this song differs a bit from her previous ballads; as you’ll hear, it’s crafted with a distinctly traditional Japanese sound! Matching the atmosphere of the track, her vocal tone also differs from her past songs, making this a piece where you can feel another side of her appeal.
EndlessTOMOO
A piano ballad by TOMOO that sincerely portrays a straightforward love for someone dear.
A pure wish for an enduring, certain bond that goes beyond physical fulfillment resonates with delicate melodies.
Expressing the depth of love and its complex emotions, this piece was chosen as the ending theme for the 2024 October drama “Zen Ryōiki Ijō Kaiketsu-shitsu” (All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office).
Its simple yet expansive piano sound and TOMOO’s smoky vocals leave a strong impression.
It’s a song to listen to when you’re struggling with a relationship with someone important, or when you want to sort out your feelings for them.
The earnest sentiment and gentle, enveloping voice will surely stay close to your heart.