[J-Pop] Masterpiece by a female duo. A popular two-woman unit [2026]
When you hear “classic songs by female duos in Japanese music,” which tracks come to mind? Compared to male duos, many people might find it surprisingly hard to name female ones.
From harmonies and cute sounds unique to women, to dynamic, rock-driven acts that can hold their own against full bands—if you love music, you’re surely intrigued.
In this article, we introduce standout songs by a wide range of female duos: from the latest two-woman units, to idol and rock duos that were popular in the Showa era, as well as units formed by idols and voice actors.
It’s a great chance to discover female duos you might not know—so be sure to check it out!
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[J-Pop] Masterpieces by female duos. Popular two-woman units [2026] (21–30)
Once-in-a-lifetime encounteryanawarabaa
Yanawaraba is a duo formed by two childhood friends from Okinawa.
Although they disbanded in 2019, they were a beloved female unit known for their gentle atmosphere and vocals.
Their song “Ichigo Ichie” is one of their signature tracks.
It captures the hazy feelings of the transition from childhood to adulthood, as well as the perspective of one’s grown-up self watching over that younger self—something listeners of any age can relate to, and a song that leaves you feeling warm.
It’s also a piece you’d want to dedicate not in a romantic sense, but to family or someone close and dear.
First Love ~A Distant Longing~YURIMARI
The female idol duo YURIMARI, as their name suggests, consists of two members, YURI and MARI.
They’ve openly stated that their group name is a play on the band JUDY AND MARY.
Although they disbanded in 1999, they’re a duo known to those in the know.
Their tracks feature quintessential ’90s idol-style programmed sounds that are well worth a listen.
[J-Pop] Masterpieces by female duos. Popular two-woman units [2026] (31–40)
I Don’t Know!BaBe
BaBe was a female duo active in the late ’80s.
They scored hits with catchy, ear-grabbing numbers, idol-like looks, and dance routines.
“I Don’t Know!” was also the theme song for the TV drama Announcer Putsun Monogatari, reaching No.
5 on the Oricon charts and selling 140,000 copies.
A love song I sang to youLil’B
Lil’B was formed in 2007.
It started as a duo with vocalist MIE and rapper AILA, but after AILA left, it has been a solo act since 2011.
The unit’s name is a blend of words, carrying the meaning: “Let’s cast off ‘little betrayals’—mischief—and bring surprises to the world!” Their series of love songs themed around “you,” the Kimi-uta Trilogy, became a huge hit as ringtone downloads and sparked buzz mainly among junior high and high school girls.
The debut track Orange, which was also used as an ending theme for the anime BLEACH, has a melodious and bittersweet vibe that’s highly recommended!
Are you going somewhere far?Bitter & Sweet
Formed in 2013 by Asahi Tasaki and Megumi Hasegawa, each of whom won the “FOREST AWARD NEW FACE Audition” held by Up-Front Works, an agency in the Hello! Project sphere.
They made their major debut in 2017.
“Tooi Tokoro e Iku no Deshou” is their second single, released in 2019 as a double A-side with “Love Story wa Hajimaranai.” It’s a song with a message that prompts reflection on the human condition in our rapidly advancing modern era.
The gently resonant ballad is beautiful.
With songs also provided by Takui Nakajima and Kiroro’s Tamashiro, they’re a female duo to keep an eye on!
You, who’s on my mindMarie
Marie is a female folk duo consisting of Akemi Furuta and Keiko Yoshikawa.
Because of their unusual unit name, they’re often mistaken for a solo musician, but they are actually a duo with lovely harmonies.
Their upbeat folk songs make you want to step to the rhythm and fill you with energy.
The Back-Finger-Pointed Groupushiroyubi-sasaregumi
Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi was formed by Mamiko Takai and Yukiko Iwai, members of Onyanko Club, an idol group that was hugely popular in the late ’80s.
Their debut single, which shares the same name as the group, “Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi,” was released in 1985 and used as the opening theme for the anime High School! Kimengumi.
The song expresses the feelings of a girl who falls for a boy who isn’t well-regarded at school.
Even if everyone speaks ill of him, she alone continues to love him—conveying the unstoppable passion of a heart in love.
It’s a duet sung together by the two members throughout, making it a great choice for friends to sing at karaoke, even if they’re not very confident singers!
