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Recommended female vocalists for anime songs

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

There are so many anime songs that it’s hard to know where to start, right?

Especially if you’re not very familiar with them, there are TV anime opening themes, ending themes, movie title songs—so many that it’s easy to get lost deciding what to listen to first.

So in this article, we’ll introduce some popular and recommended female vocalists from the vast world of anime music.

Whether you’re just starting to listen now or you’re looking for anime songs with female vocals, this is for you!

Hope you find a new favorite artist.

Recommended female vocalists for anime songs (1–10)

Radiant DaysSpira Spica

[Kisekoi] Spira Spica MV “Sun-Dappled Days” (My Dress-Up Darling OP Theme Song)

Radiant Days Spira Spica

Spira Spica made their major debut with the ending theme Start Dash for the anime Gundam Build Divers.

During their indie days, they were active in the Kansai region under the name Snowman, and in 2018 they changed their name to Spira Spica.

True to their claim of being a three-piece pop-rock band, their charm lies in their bright and fun songs.

The vocalist Mikiha’s straightforward, cheerful singing also strongly conveys that lively atmosphere.

Their song Sun Sun Days, the opening theme for the anime My Dress-Up Darling, also conveys a sparkling image of facing the things you love—something that resonates with the themes of the series.

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only my railgunfripSide

fripSide – only my railgun (Audio)

only my railgunfripSide

fripSide is a musical unit formed primarily by Satoshi Yaginuma, who has produced numerous anime songs as a music producer.

The unit is characterized by a digitally driven sound centered on synthesizers.

While maintaining a strong and distinctive fripSide identity, their style also closely aligns with the works they collaborate with.

Incorporating various musical gimmicks, their sound elevates the vocals, giving the impression that the voice and the lyrics’ message resonate directly and clearly.

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Saturday Night QuestionMegumi Nakajima

Megumi Nakajima “Saturday Night Question” MV (Short ver.)

Megumi Nakajima - Saturday Night Question

Megumi Nakajima, a voice actress and singer who debuted as Ranka Lee in the 2008 broadcast of Macross Frontier, is outstanding not only for her acting ability as a voice actress but also for the songs she performs with her distinctive voice.

Her vocals, enriched by the expressive skills unique to voice actors, are highly compelling, and she has the talent to deliver even anime songs with dramatic flair.

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Recommended Female Vocalists of Anisong (11–20)

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSIC CLIP YouTube EDIT ver.-

Gurenge LiSA

LiSA is widely known across generations for Gurenge, the opening theme of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Continuing her career as an anisong singer, she burst onto the anime music scene as the singing voice for Yui, the second lead vocalist of the in-story band Girls Dead Monster in the anime Angel Beats!.

Her major appeal lies in her generally up-tempo songs and her strikingly powerful high notes.

Another distinctive trait is that she writes the lyrics for most of her songs, which makes the messages of her music feel especially real.

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A future without youDo As Infinity

Do As Infinity / A Future Without You (Kimi ga Inai Mirai)

A Future Without You (Do As Infinity)

Formed in 1999, the rock band Do As Infinity is also active in the anison scene, having contributed several theme songs for the Inuyasha series.

Their sound spans a wide range, from gentle ballads to fast-paced tracks, yet Tomiko Van’s vocals consistently convey a direct, heartfelt message no matter the mood of the song.

The opening theme for Inuyasha: The Final Act, “Kimi ga Inai Mirai,” is especially striking for its signature, clear-reaching vocals and driving sound.

Through its lyrics, you can feel both the story of the series and the band’s gratitude toward the work itself.

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A Dream Where Stars FallEir Aoi

Eir Aoi “A Dream Where Stars Fall” (TV anime “Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia” ending theme)

A Dream Where Stars Fall by Eir Aoi

Eir Aoi is a hugely popular anime song singer whose releases are almost always tied to collaborations.

She has performed theme songs for famous anime that almost everyone has heard at least once, such as the TV anime Fate/Zero, Sword Art Online, and Kill la Kill.

She is one of those singers whose powerful yet heartrending voice is truly captivating.

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ConnectClariS

Madoka Magica OP

Connect ClariS

ClariS is a female music duo who made their major debut with the opening theme song “irony” for the anime Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai (Oreimo).

With their clear, fresh vocals, they’ve performed numerous famous anime theme songs.

Before their major debut, they were active under the name Alice☆Clara, posting on Nico Nico Douga.

They were still in junior high school at the time! In 2014, Alice graduated, and the following year a new member, Karen, joined.

You won’t want to take your eyes off them going forward!

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