Band Rankings Popular with Women [2026]

HANABIMr.Children29rank/position

Mr.Children「HANABI」 Tour2015 REFLECTION Live

This is the 33rd single by Mr.Children, a four-piece rock band that has consistently led the J-pop scene since the long-running success of their 4th single “CROSS ROAD.” Chosen for many years as the theme song for the TV drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving,” it’s a track cherished by a wide range of listeners.

With lyrics that encourage facing forward in pursuit of happiness despite struggles and pain, the song delivers a message that is deeply moving for women in their 40s.

Its fresh yet wistful, catchy melody offers a liberating escape from everyday stress.

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Hoshino Takashi

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mentally unstable personMioyamazaki30rank/position

Mio Yamazaki “Menhera”

A track that portrays the pain of heartbreak with an evocative melody and a message that feels unhinged yet heartrending.

Included on Mio Yamazaki’s first mini-album “Otona ga Dame tte Itta Yatsu,” released in May 2015, this song vividly expresses the emotions of loneliness and self-denial.

The inner conflict of a love-starved protagonist resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s a perfect song for when you want to heal the pain of a breakup or take a closer look at your own feelings.

forget-me-notAwesome City Club31rank/position

Awesome City Club / Wasurena (MUSIC VIDEO)

A band that captivates listeners with an urban sound blending diverse genres and dual male-female vocals, Awesome City Club’s track.

Included on the album “Grower,” released in February 2021, this piece was created as an inspiration song for the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.” While lamenting a farewell to a loved one, it tenderly portrays the feeling of trying to look forward while holding on to past memories—a sentiment many women may find themselves relating to as they overlap it with their own experiences.

With soothing harmonies and beautiful strings that evoke the crisp air of winter, it’s a recommended winter song you’ll want to sing gently at karaoke.

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog32rank/position

Saucy Dog “Cinderella Boy” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>

When this song was released, didn’t everyone try singing it? Listening closely, the verses (A and B sections) often sit around the song’s lowest note, E3, so the melody feels relatively calm.

However, the chorus suddenly jumps up to E5, and when you actually sing it, the large interval can be quite surprising.

Pitch control is crucial in that section.

Since the song has an overall bittersweet feel, it might be better not to hold the ends of phrases too long—leave a lingering resonance instead.

Pauses are also important.

Even when you’re not singing, treat the rests as part of the rhythm to bring out the mood.

Give it a try!

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Kubota Mami

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Eternal FlameThe Bangles33rank/position

The Bangles – Eternal Flame (Official Video)

It is a beautiful love song by the American all-female band The Bangles.

The lyrics, which express true love and its enduring nature, are sure to resonate with many people.

The song was included on the 1989 album “Everything” and achieved great success, topping the charts in multiple countries.

Celebrating a love that burns forever, this track is perfect for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special, such as weddings or anniversaries.

With its gentle melody and singable range, it’s also a great choice for karaoke.

Think of the one you love and sing it with all your heart.

Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS34rank/position

Surely more than anyone else in the world

This is a very famous song and one of Miho Nakayama’s signature tracks.

I imagine many people sing it.

The collaboration with the rock band WANDS is also very special.

The overall vocal range is F#3–B4, and since the chorus uses the top note B4 frequently, it’s an easy key for those who are good with high notes.

If you feel it’s “too high” while singing, don’t force it—try lowering the key by one or two steps.

If belting in chest voice is difficult for you, adding clear accents in the high parts will help the sound come out more easily.

You can probably sense where the high sections are as you sing, so try aiming for those spots and pronouncing just “ah” there to target them precisely at first.

Also, for pronunciations with the vowel “i,” pulling the sound too wide horizontally creates tension.

Try to keep some space inside your mouth and avoid overemphasizing the “ee” sound.

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Kubota Mami

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BurningHitsuji Bungaku35rank/position

Hitsujibungaku – Burning (Official Music Video) [TV Anime “Oshi no Ko” Season 2 Ending Theme Song]

Hitsujibungaku is a three-piece alternative rock band whose sophisticated musicality has earned high praise even from hardcore rock aficionados.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend for women with lower voices is Burning.

To be frank, it’s quite challenging because there’s a fair amount of falsetto, but the A section of this track sits very low.

From the B section onward, the energy ramps up dramatically, and the contrast between the downcast low register in the A section and the surge in the B section will make a low-voiced female vocal all the more compelling.

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Ryo

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