[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)
Please forget it.Yorushika
A delicate ballad by Yorushika that portrays a heartrending form of love in which one wishes for precious, cherished memories to be forgotten.
It gently depicts scenes and landscapes from days spent together, interwoven with beautiful imagery like loquat trees and coastal vistas.
The conflicting emotions—hoping the other person will forget and move forward, while secretly wishing not to be forgotten—are conveyed through Suis’s translucent vocals.
Released in July 2024 and written as the theme song for the drama “GO HOME: Metropolitan Police Department Unidentified Persons Consultation Office,” this piece offers quiet comfort to anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.
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.
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)
This song, chosen as the theme for the drama ‘Gibo to Musume no Blues’ (Stepmother and Daughter’s Blues), is performed by MISIA, who is now considered one of Japan’s leading divas thanks to her overwhelming vocal prowess.
It also marked her first collaboration with GReeeeN and her first arrangement produced by Seiji Kameda.
The result is a slightly tear-jerking masterpiece packed with the heartfelt intentions of all three, an emotionally moving ballad that will deeply resonate with fans of the genre.
Song for…HY
A song by HY, a four-member mixed band based in their hometown of Okinawa, who are active not only in music but also in producing the natural brand “HeartY.” Written based on member Izumi Nakasone’s real-life experience, the lyrics tell a near-miraculous story, and the powerful, lyrical vocals over an arrangement featuring acoustic guitar and piano are sure to move your heart.
Precisely because the lyrics feel so real, it’s a track that, when sung by a woman at karaoke, is certain to touch listeners and leave a lasting impression.
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)
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.
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
Koresawa is a singer-songwriter who continually releases songs that resonate with women.
Among her works, the song “Tabako” (“Cigarette”) is especially popular.
This track, which portrays a breakup with someone she loved deeply, is heartbreaking in every line and sure to bring tears.
The depiction of her, who hates cigarettes, smoking while thinking about her beloved ex tightens your chest.
She regrets what she could have done, and though there’s no going back, memories keep flooding her mind.
It’s a breakup song that will make women cry as they sing along.