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A roundup of female enka singers in their 20s: The young divas of the enka world

When it comes to enka, the long-established veteran singers are, of course, very popular, but in recent years younger singers have also been gaining attention.

In this article, we’ll be introducing a whole lineup of female enka singers in their 20s!

Some have been active since their teens, some are former idols, and others are still balancing idol activities alongside their enka careers—there’s a wide variety of backgrounds.

Each has her own unique charm, from performance style to vocal tone, so be sure to take your time and listen to their songs.

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A roundup of female enka singers in their 20s: The young divas of the enka world
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1eastKimijima Reina
Kimijima Reinaplay_arrow
They swept the awards at numerous competitions ever since elementary school...
2eastMamiya Strait: Rinzō’s LoveNakamura Miyu
Mamiya Strait: Rinzō’s LoveNakamura Miyuplay_arrow
Miyu Nakamura is a young star in the enka world and...
3eastIt’s not a confession of love, but…Tanaka Aimi
It’s not a confession of love, but...Tanaka Aimiplay_arrow
He burst onto the youthful enka scene like a comet...
4eastWoman’s Sagano RoadTsubuki Miyu
Woman's Sagano RoadTsubuki Miyuplay_arrow
Born on February 28, 1996, from Fukushima Prefecture...
5eastBrotherly Love SongAsahna Miho
Brotherly Love SongAsahna Mihoplay_arrow
Asaka Miho is a young singer attracting attention in the enka world for her assured vocal prowess.
6eastred lanternsakuramaya
red lanternsakuramayaplay_arrow
Sakura Maya, born on July 26, 1998, sa...
7eastThe Diva’s Grand StageHoriuchi Haruna
The Diva’s Grand StageHoriuchi Harunaplay_arrow
Born on February 20, 1997, and originally from Kumamoto...
8eastI want to see my mother.Mochizuki Ruka
I want to see my mother.Mochizuki Rukaplay_arrow
Ruka Mochizuki, who hails from Kanagawa Prefecture, was born in 1996…
9eastFool’s TavernSatono Suzune
Fool's TavernSatono Suzuneplay_arrow
Young enka singer from Hyogo Prefecture, Ms. Suzune Satono, will...
10eastBecause I love youSasaki Mai
Because I love youSasaki Maiplay_arrow
It seems they stepped onto a stage for the first time at 2 years and 10 months old, and...
11eastSanba Ren
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Pioneering a groundbreaking genre called 'techno enka'...
12eastChiyo Ayako
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Chasing my dream of becoming a voice actor, I moved to Tokyo alone at 17...
13eastFlowers and birds of the four seasonsRuri Takeno
Flowers and Birds of the Four Seasons Takeno Ruriplay_arrow
From an early age, they distinguished themselves in the world of folk songs, and countless...
14eastshii hara emi
shii hara emiplay_arrow
A former competitive swimmer who even competed in the National Sports Festival...
15eastnagai anju
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A story about the unexpected combination of enka and idols…
16eastfireworksŌtsuka Marina
fireworksŌtsuka Marinaplay_arrow
As a junior high schooler, a champion of NHK Nodo Jiman…
17eastYūki Shiori
Yūki Shioriplay_arrow
A destiny that raced through two worlds—enka and idols…
18eastMabuchi Kyoko
Mabuchi Kyokoplay_arrow
Active across both the enka and idol worlds, their achievements are remarka…
19eastKurose Honomi
Kurose Honomiplay_arrow
With the unexpected combination of enka and idols, …
20eastIchinose AiriAiri Ichinose, who became a bridge between enka and idols…