[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 (41–50)
dilemmaspeena
speena is a three-piece girls’ rock band.
Their visual theme and songs are characterized by a charming, girly catchiness.
This track was tied in as a TV drama ending theme, and it expresses the passionate feelings of a delicate yet possessive girl.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
This is the 10th single by female singer Mika Nakashima, who began her acting career alongside her music career from the time of her debut.
The song won a Gold Award at the 45th Japan Record Awards in 2003 and was also used in a commercial, making it one of Nakashima’s signature tracks.
Its fragile-feeling tone can draw listeners into the song’s lyrical world, especially when sung by women at karaoke.
With a melody and structure that perfectly match the title’s image, it’s no surprise that many artists have covered this outstanding number.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
“Yasashisa de Afureru You ni” by JUJU, which served as the theme song for the 2016 film “Evergreen Love (Herbarium),” is a love ballad about the happiness and love shared between a man and a woman.
The song conveys the message, “I want to wrap the precious person in my ordinary life with the love we call kindness,” and listening to it makes you feel happy, thinking, “I want to meet someone who makes me feel this way.” JUJU’s clear vocals are beautifully complemented by the lovely melody.
Love StoryAmuro Namie
Namie Amuro—affectionately known as Amuro-chan—was the Heisei-era songstress who sparked the “Amura” craze and became a social phenomenon in the ’90s.
“Love Story” was written as the theme song for the 2011 Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.
drama I Can’t Fall in Love.
The drama was an unconventional love story for the Monday time slot, portraying women who struggle with romance in a realistic way, and Amuro, a charismatic figure for younger generations, was chosen in hopes that she would give them courage.
Love is important in life, but having your own path to follow is even more wonderful.
Her voice, imbued with a strong will that only Amuro-chan could convey, is utterly captivating.
It’s a song that feels especially right sung by a woman, so be sure to pick it at karaoke.
BloomSuperfly
This is Superfly’s 23rd single.
It can be considered an answer song to the signature track “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo,” and it’s a number made impactful by its grand orchestral sound.
The contrast between the A-melody, featuring only vocals and piano, and the richly arranged chorus creates dynamic expression, making it a challenging song to sing with proper nuance.
But if you can pull it off, it’s sure to captivate others at karaoke—a perfect karaoke pick for female singers.
petalOku Hanako
This is the theme song used as the main theme for the film “Killing Me and the One Who Won’t Die.” Oku Hanako’s clear, translucent vocals are truly striking! In particular, the beginning features only piano accompaniment, which puts her remarkable talent fully on display.
From the second verse, strings, drums, and a weeping guitar join in, shifting the atmosphere to something more moving.
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
A ballad infused with ReoNa’s deep emotions, where a warm melody wrapped in kindness is accompanied by a soul-stirring voice.
It delicately portrays the hardships of living, the small setbacks in everyday life, and the subtle feelings of trying to overcome them.
Included as a track on the single “Nai Nai,” released in May 2021, it has soothed the hearts of many listeners.
This piece, in which the piano’s melody and ReoNa’s vocals blend beautifully, is a gem written and composed by Tota Kasamura.
Her voice, which gently stays close to a weary heart, is perfect for times when you want to be encouraged—or when you want to encourage someone else.