[Songs I'd love women to sing!] Popular ballads performed by female artists
Many women say they love singing ballads, don’t they?
At karaoke, there are times when you don’t just want to hype up the room with upbeat tracks—you also want to deliver something tender and heartfelt.
So in this article, we’re introducing ballad songs by Japan’s leading female artists!
We’ve picked a wide range: from universally known masterpieces and timeless staples to the latest hits.
If you’re thinking, “I want to know popular ballads I can sing at karaoke,” or “I’m looking for Japanese ballads sung by women,” be sure to check this out.
Each track is unique yet soothing and moving—songs that heal our hearts and leave a lasting impression.
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[Songs I Want Women to Sing!] Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (141–150)
aimlesslyAimer
The popular anime Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage features a song by Aimer as its ending theme, Atemonaku.
The track captures the series’ warm worldview, with lyrics that gently embrace those who are hurt or exhausted.
Aimer’s expressive vocals feel as if she’s speaking directly to the listener, leaving a deep impression.
The music video, themed around romance, offers a different way to enjoy the song when watched alongside it.
dearestKOH+
This is the KOH+ version of “Saiai,” which Masaharu Fukuyama also sings.
It’s a gentle, heartrending ballad, and Kou Shibasaki—who is also an actress—pours her feelings into it, singing tenderly with a truly beautiful voice.
Her singing is so pleasing it almost feels like she’s speaking lines.
JupiterAyaka Hirahara
Ayaka Hirahara is a singer-songwriter who grew up in a musical family and captivates fans with her overwhelming vocal prowess.
Her debut single, Jupiter—based on the fourth movement, Jupiter, from Gustav Holst’s The Planets—made waves for its striking contrast between majestic ensemble and powerful vocals.
It’s sure to draw attention at karaoke, but because the song spans a wide vocal range and demands strong expressiveness, you’ll want to practice before performing it in front of others.
This is a piece with a beautifully moving melody that listeners will want to savor—truly a timeless number loved across generations.
[Songs We Want Women to Sing!] Popular Ballads Sung by Female Artists (151–160)
Shall we break up?Miyuhan
Some of you may be feeling down even though you were the one who ended the relationship.
“Wakare yokka” speaks on behalf of those feelings.
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Miyuhan, where her signature clear vocals are highlighted by a simple acoustic arrangement.
The lyrics, which portray the wavering of the heart leading up to the decision to break up, will likely feel personally relatable.
Even if that’s not your situation, it’s crafted in a way that you can still empathize with.
Excessive WealthRingo Sheena
Ringo Sheena is one of Japan’s leading female singer-songwriters.
Her gently emotional ballad “Ariaruru Tomi” (“Excessive Wealth”) was her 10th single, released in 2009, and it was also used as the theme song for the drama Smile.
While the melody is tender, the chorus swells with rich emotion and is truly moving.
The lyrics artistically portray the preciousness of life, saying that nothing is more abundant than life itself.
It’s a ballad I’d love to hear women sing at karaoke!
ElfAdo
An epic ballad portraying the loneliness and inner conflict carried by elves, beings of legend.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Peacock’s Dance, Who Saw It?”, the piece beautifully expresses the emotions of the protagonist played by Suzu Hirose.
Released digitally in January 2025, the song embodies a strong resolve to stay true to oneself, harmonizing a fantastical worldview with a powerful message.
It’s a track that deeply resonates with those who have lost sight of their path or experienced parting from someone dear.
On nights when you feel alone, or when you’re about to take a new step forward, it will surely give you a gentle push.
AldebaranAI
Singer AI captivates with a voice that feels gently enveloping yet powerfully resolute.
“Aldebaran” was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series “Come Come Everybody.” With parts that link to the drama’s storyline, it became a hot topic as a tear-jerker.
The song was written and composed by Naotaro Moriyama.
The title Aldebaran is the name of a star in the constellation Taurus and one of the brightest first-magnitude stars that form the Winter Diamond.
Even in an unsettling future, if you look up at the sky, the bright Aldebaran will illuminate hope.
It’s a song about hope for the future that lifts the spirits of many people.