Takashi Hosokawa’s Beloved Disciple: Aimi Tanaka’s Easy-to-Sing Songs

Aimi Tanaka made her debut in 2021 as an enka singer while still a university student.

Even after graduating, she continues to thrive, gaining popularity with a modern take on enka that incorporates a wide range of expressive styles to expand the genre’s boundaries.

One of her biggest draws is her exceptionally strong vocal ability—highly praised by her mentor, Takashi Hosokawa.

Among female enka singers, her foundational vocal technique is top-tier, and as a result, her songs are on a completely different level of difficulty.

Many people may find it hard to add her songs to their repertoire.

So this time, we’ve selected some of Aimi Tanaka’s tracks that are especially easy to sing.

Playlist

Takashi Hosokawa’s Beloved Disciple: Aimi Tanaka’s Easy-to-Sing Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	TATSUYATanaka Aimi		Singing Commentary on TATSUYA by Aimi Tanaka
2	a pittanceTanaka Aimi		A vocal piece that makes use of Aimi Tanaka’s rich, full-bodied voice
3	From Kyoto to HakataTanaka Aimi		An enka-style song with captivating low-frequency overtones
4	Don’t scold me.Tanaka Aimi		Enka songs that are easy for Aimi Tanaka to sing
5	GossipTanaka Aimi		Aimi Tanaka’s Kayōkyoku-style Song Commentary
6	Osaka LonelinessTanaka Aimi		Aimi Tanaka’s Osaka Loneliness is a kayōkyoku song
7	Younger brother,Tanaka Aimi		From enka to kayōkyoku, mastering the backbeat is the challenge.
8	It’s not a confession of love, but…Tanaka Aimi		A song with strong enka elements where the high notes are difficult
9	Ishikari ElegyTanaka Aimi		Aimi Tanaka’s enka “Ishikari Banka” is authentic enka that captivates with fundamental vocal prowess.
10	I am me…Tanaka Aimi		Aimi Tanaka’s classic song, a kayōkyoku piece with a pop lean
11	Cynical RainTanaka Aimi		Tanaka Aimi’s signature song in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku
12	NoraTanaka Aimi		Aimi Tanaka’s “Nora” is an easy-to-sing, heartrending kayōkyoku (Japanese pop ballad).
13	Songstress of SolitudeTanaka Aimi		Aimi Tanaka’s bluesy kayōkyoku (Japanese pop ballad)
14	Heartless LoveTanaka Aimi		Songs that are easy to sing using the hiccup vocal technique
15	River of TearsTanaka Aimi		Aimi Tanaka's Showa-era kayō pops: breath control and vocal timbre are key