[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)
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.
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.
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.
ENDLESS STORYREIEA starring YUNA ITO
This is Yuna Ito’s debut single, released in 2005.
It became a hit as an insert song in the film NANA.
The credit is under REIRA, the character she also played.
Yuna Ito’s beautiful yet fragile voice feels exactly like REIRA herself, and I was deeply shocked the first time I heard it.
Although it’s actually a cover of a Western song, the Japanese lyrics are so beautiful that they move me even more than the original.
It’s a masterpiece I want not only NANA fans but all music lovers to know.
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.
Stop this nightJUJU
This is the 15th single by JUJU, a highly skilled female singer who moved to the United States alone at 18 and studied music such as jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and soul.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Guilty: The Woman Who Made a Pact with the Devil,” it’s a number whose melancholic melody and strings tug at the heart.
The poignant, scene-evoking lyrics resonate deeply even at karaoke.
It’s a song you’ll want a woman to sing with emotion, so you can fully immerse yourself in its world.
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.