⛔️What I already learned from this new video:👇👇 1. Metalheads don't like you saying that Metal is a genre of Rock -> Okay, I didn't know that. 2. Some people insist on saying that I'm making comparisons or ranking singers. -> In the video, I literally say, "Let's see a list of some Japanese rock singers that I think might like. Is your favorite singer in the list?" I also say in the video, "Tell me who your favorite singer is, and let's make a part 2 of this video!" (These videos require a lot of time and effort, so I can't include all the good singers in a single video. I hope you understand) 3. Some "fans" (or little kids) watch the video and simply start criticizing other singers and bands for no reason. (As I learn more, I will update the list)
Whether or not something classifies as metal seems to be a never-ending debate, as is it's potential distinction from rock. I think the definition of metal has evolved over the decades. So many sub-genres of metal these days, but ultimately I personally still consider it an evolution within the wider rock genre. I mean, some folks no longer consider the original heavy-metal pioneers of the early 70's as metal; something definitely gone off the rails there...
Long ago gave up on putting music into categories. It only upsets the 'experts'. Always admit what I don't like but don't say things I don't like are bad. People will always find something to moan and criticise. Don't be put off continuing to put out great videos. Most of us really enjoy them.
Thank you for your attempt to ask fans about their favorite vocalists. No matter what anyone says, metal is officially one of the rock genres. Yes, some people may not like it. But this is the reality. It’s just that many are accustomed to a short version of the designation of a band (according to the music it performs) - “metal band”. In a broader sense: all the bands we call "metal bands" are "rock bands playing metal." Personally, I prefer to use the expression "metal band". But if someone says, for example, that METALLICA is a rock band, I will not be indignant. Because I think both options are acceptable. If only because METALLICA was inducted into the famous 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'. And she considers it an honor to be accepted into this Hall. And JUDAS PRIEST (and previously BLACK SABBATH ) were also officially inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'. They are proud of this and also consider it an honor to be in the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'. Moreover, many great metal bands dream of getting into this Hall ! Another example for those metal fans who do not accept the word “rock”. In June 2024, Japanese bands LOVEBITES, BABYMETAL, CRYSTAL LAKE will perform at the largest 'Hellfest Summer Open Air' in France and one of the largest in Europe. OFFICIAL: 'Hellfest Summer Open Air' is a ROCK festival dedicated to heavy metal music. Four days. Six stages for bands to perform. More than 180 bands have already confirmed their participation in this festival. LOVEBITES will perform on the “MainStage01”, where MEGADETH, METALLICA, MACHINE HEAD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD will also perform. BABYMETAL will perform on the "MainStage 02", where BRUCE DICKINSON, STRATOVARIUS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN will also perform A logical question for those who believe that “metal is not rock”... Why then do such famous metal bands want to perform at this ROCK festival ...? 😳In my opinion, this convincingly explains that metal is part of rock.🤗 In conclusion. Official division of music: “There are only four musical directions: folk music, sacred music, academic music and popular music. Each direction includes a number of musical genres and each genre has many subgenres. “Rock music” is a general name for a number of areas of popular music. The word "Rock" indicates the rhythmic sensations characteristic of these movements, associated with a certain form of movement, by analogy with roll, twist, swing, shake... Rock music has the largest number of directions (about 180): from fairly “easy” ones, such as dance rock and roll, pop rock, merseybeat, to aggressive ones - heavy metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black -metal, brutal death metal, grindcore, etc." I could give many more facts, but then the text would be very, very long. Thanks for the video!😊
Don’t get confused by self defined experts and gatekeeper who only feel the need to show the audience their lack of knowledge in music history and music in general. This debatte is so old and smells funny since quite a while already. The pioneers who where called heavy metal back in the days will be seen as Hard rock mainly these days. Metal itself has so many subgenres who are somehow difficult to compare too, e.g. power-, doom- or prog-metal and the most diverse, creative and interesting bands mix many styles and genres freely that they play outside of those small boxes. For people who only feel comfortable in clear black and white worlds, this is an unparalleled imposition hard to swallow 😊 You presented some great singer and were even so smart to avoid a ranking and ask what is our favorite. It’s actually quite simple, nothing to feel sorry about it 🤘
Su metal has my heart, she was the first Japanese heavy metal female singer who introduced me to Japanese heavy metal music and I want to give her chocolate ❤
Suzuka Nakamoto can sing songs from most any genre and her ability to hit low notes as well as high is incredible. If the song warrants vibrato it's there otherwise her melodic voice cuts through heavy metal guitars and drums like no other. She is hands down my favorite female vocalist.
I go with Saiki from Band-Maid just because Band-Maid suits my taste in Rock music and the fact she can sing all day long and has truly come a long way in not just voice quality and longevity, but in personality. She has broken her "Ice Queen" title from her early days with the band and has blossomed into a wonderful personality and perfect singing duo with Miku.
Queen Su, in addition to her singing and dancing talents, Suzuka shines with the breadth of her vocal capacities and her unrivalled ability to convey emotion to her audience.
Suzuka is clearly my favorite, it is difficult to manage such a sweet voice in a way that transmits so much strength and security, we must add an exceptional presence on stage and the addition of some very intense choreographies, Mayu is a tornado of energy with exceptional stability vocals and Suzuhana is excellence, they are my three favorites but both Asami and Saki are absolutely top.
My favorite is Su-metal because of her vocal tone, incredible energy on stage and her ability to express emotions with her vocals. She is just amazing ❤
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All of them are incredible singers! I can't pick one favorite because they are all very talented and unique, and make perfect synergy with the rest of their band mates. (All of them are some of my favorite Japanese bands, by the way). I've only had the opportunity to see Band-Maid live so far and Saiki (as well as all of the other band members) was so professional and full of energy the whole time. It was just perfect! I hope that all these singers (and their bands) keep getting the recognition and success that they deserve!
Being madly in love with Babymetal's music, Suzuka's voice (not to mention Moa and Momoko's dance, and also SU), I can't express an aseptic judgement! They all have amazing voices, but when I saw Su-Metal I have to admit my heart skipped a beat!
I think Fuki(Unlucky Morpheus)should be in the mix. The ones listed here are very fitting for their genre. I can't see another vocalist for Lovebites that would replace Asami, same with Saiki in Band-Maid. What is really crazy is that Nemophila was just a few players getting together for a lark and making a couple covers and ending up being a powerhouse, leaving their previous works in the dust. Mayu is fantastic.
Mayu é muito versátil e canta muito bem. como screamer eu diria que só perde pra yukina. Cantando eu diria que ela bate de frente até com a su metal. A su canta bem, mas não tem variação, não é tão versátil, não tem um dedinho de gutural. Mas é muito braba no que faz desde que era criança.
Su-metal's voice is deceptively powerful, even with harsh instrumentals, her voice stands out, and still manages to dance at the same time, and the energy never goes down. Best crowd control goes to her too.
Asami for her broad and powerful mezzo-soprano range that allows her to soar above Lovebites' extremely fast and heavy riffs/licks with ease to provide the unique and melodic contrast.
Sumetal has a very clean, powerful, well-trained voice which I respect, although I can’t get into Babymetal’s music. Saiki’s the only singer who has brought me to tears in public, though (Yokohama Arena). She’s expressive, emotional, raw, and sometimes you don’t even need to know the lyrics to know what the song’s about, which is absolutely crazy. I don’t know how she does it.
I've seen all these vocalists live (and many others inevitably not on your list). For stage presence Mayu of Nemo is extraordinary. There's a feline power to her stage persona, plus the recent ballad "Odyssey" shows how she's grown as a singer. For versatility Asami of LB. I've seen her do a solo concert covering everyone from Chaka Khan to Heart, and also backing a J-Pop singer on tour when she did harmonizing and also lead. The range of styles she excels in is extraordinary. Akane of East of Eden might get the highest score on a karaoke machine, she is a mimicry expert and has the ear and technique to sing in any style from enka to metal. But picking a favorite from among such talent is impossible.
@@ChadTheDragonLord I didn't see the most recent one, though did see the 2020 Christmas show and a solo show she did back in 2014. Plus the J-Pop singer's concert last summer. The solo shows were excellent, covering singers like Roberta Flack, Celine Dion, Chaka Khan and the Eagles, Oasis, and Heart among others. Much less of the belting or pronounced vibrato you get from Asami with LB, because, obviously, she wasn't fronting a metal band playing at full blast.
While I would say that Suzuhana is the most technically proficient and probably has the 'sweetest' voice of all the vocalists in this video, my personal favourite amongst them would have to be SAIKI! Her voice has the perfect qualities for the musicianship of the rest of the band - I find perfection even in the imperfections of her voice that keeps me coming back for more every time. ❤ I agree with you though, that each of the vocalists featured in this vid brings something unique and outstanding to the table - great vid as always! 🤘
There are many female Japanese vocalists that I love and appreciate. But none more than the pristine, crystal clear, piercing vocals of The Queen, Su-Metal. Suzuka is definitely my favorite singer, everything she sings sounds like angels to me. She is constantly improving and evolving. Her stamina, her range and the control over her pitch are extremely impressive to me. And when she needs to be technical, she can do it flawlessly. She can also switch styles of singing from song to song. And the fact that she always sounds better live than in the studio recordings is a testament to her craft. I also have to mention her stage presence, it's very powerful and captivating, her stare is second to none. Her personality on and off stage is wonderful. The way she holds herself and interacts with the crowd and with Moa, Momo, and previously Yui, is always fun to watch. And she is just a through and through genuinely good person. Very endearing and lovable. Her love for singing and the joy she gets from it is also very evident, in turn that joy is highly contagious. I am never not happy watching her perform. I really hope she gets to keep singing forever and ever. In the end, I love her voice the most because it sounds the best to me in my ears and her voice moves me more than any other. Everything she sings impresses me, but here is a short list that really shows off her vocals. 1 BABYMETAL // Starlight (Metal Galaxy day 2) 2 Monochrome live on The First Take (2023) 3 Akatsuki Unfinished Version, Legend 1997 (2013) (Do the 90% less blue edit..) 4 Rondo of Nightmare, Budokan Black Night (2014) 5 From dusk Till Dawn, live at Budokan (2021) 6 Headbanger (Avenger Era) 7 Tamashii no Rufuran, Legend 1997 (2013) And many many more.. Long Live The One! Long Live The Queen! Kitsune up!
Same - in regards to my dislike of growling. It just doesn't sound pleasant to the ears. There is a place for it in moderation, very limited moderation.
Idk how Asami can reach those notes lol Also Kuroneko from Omnyouza is awesome. Akane from East of eden has a powerful voice. Good list, Japan has a lot of talent.
All superb. Most interesting and wide-ranging vocals for me are from Saiki of Band-Maid, especially on examples like the Wonderland live mv, where she sails through 3 octaves. But SuMetal of Babymetal has the most ethereal, emotive voice with her C4 to G#4 range.But I love Nemophila, Lovebites and Wagakki Band for their superb vocalists too
Saiki has incredible control, versatility and charisma. They are all fantastic and all of these women worked hard on their technique during covid lockdown.
Thank you for the question and the video. While the question, “who is the best Japanese Female Singer”, is subjective. My response would be Saiki Atsumi. I love the emotion she projects while singing rock, hard rock, ballad, mixed genre. And to her credit the emotions conveyed in her singing actually convey the lyrics of the song sung mostly in Japanese. This is the sign of a quality musician and vocalist to convey the emotion of the song which is sung in a different language. I also enjoy Mayu of Nemophila. Mayu, along with the rest of Nemophila, have so much fun which is conveyed in the performance.
I always hate the term "best Singer" since it is so subjective. But I'm going to put in my 2 cents anyways. Saiki & Yuko due to their story telling versatility. Their voices take you on a journey. I mean, Saiki sang the same song twice at Yokohama and they both had a life of their own. One had you in tears and the other had you dancing in the aisles. Mayu due to her ability to change vocal styles within the same song, and her voice is so unique. Asami due to the power and range of her voice. Sumetal due to the fact that she sings very rigidly. She hits all the notes perfectly without much emotion. It's through no fault of her own, it's just how the music is written and produced. One thing for certain, their voices fit in perfectly for their respective bands and style of music. I did enjoy the video. Thanks !
You mentioned at least half of my top 10 but two of my top three weren't in your list. Remi Matsuo of Glim Spanky has my favourite voice in the Japanese scene, and I think Regan of Saiseiga/Zettai Club has the most versatile voice. I'd agree with Mayu as the pick of your list (I love her voice *and* she is versatile), although Saiki sings my favourite music. Yuko Suzuhana and Asami would also be in my top 6. I also want to mention Angie of Gacharic Spin, who has improved so much in the last year or two, and Fuki of Unlucky Morpheus.
All of them are great vocalist in a completely different way. I don't mind Suzuka when she's singing mid-range. Asami provably is the best vocalist but I can't handle her voice. Saiki, even with some imperfections, her live vocal is powerful both vocally and emotionally and you can't keep your attention away from her. She doesn't scream but has just enough grit and bone to her voice that makes her the essential part of Band-Maid signature sound.
I was familiar with all but Yukama. Out of those in this video, I would say that I like Saiki the best. They all have some very talented bands backing them up, but I would say that Band Maid and Nemophila have really shown their talent and drive to become better. Some bands get kind of stagnant in their skills after a while, but those two bands have shown clear improvement in their technical skills.
Great list! You had my top two; Saiki and Su! My third favorite Japanese female singer is Lisa. She has great range and sings with a powerful presence and gravitas!
LOVEBITES is my favorite band and I watch every single reaction video of LOVEBITES and try to promote them in any way I can. They deserve so much more recognition.@@polski21twelve70
SuMetal! Her breath control, stamina, stage presence, melodic voice, high notes (especially on From Dusk Till Dawn), choreography, age, and that death stare. She is the Queen!
Since you don't specify the genre of rock, I have to add Ado to the list. While she started as a vocaloid artist, her original work and vocal techniques are stunning and unlike any other japanese singer I know of
Great picks. Band Maid is easily my favorite group on this list, but Suzuhana and Suzuka are, I think, the strongest singers. Saiki's strength is her presence in the ensemble. Her sophisticated sense of rhythm and dynamics, and her flexibility, work really well in Band Maid's complex arrangements, and gives the instrumentalists room to be creative. She sang those complicated lead parts for two hours in the show I saw this past summer and was strong throughout.
Great list 🔥🔥🔥 There are the talented vocalist without a doubt 👍👍👍 For me it's Saiki "The Ice Queen" Atsumi, no need to explain bcz she can sing all day long.. 🥶🥶🥶
I don’t think people actually realize the level of detail that she puts into her singing. Her technicals are off the charts. Whether or not one likes Babymetals music, one cannot dispute how great of a vocalist she has become.
Thanks for good video.My favorite is Su-Metal in this list. Her voice is so beautiful! My new favorite is Akane from "East of Eden". Her voice is beautiful and changes dramatically depending on the songs. (You can check her clear voice in "This moment" and "Rasenkairo", powerful voice in "Hanabi".) Let me reccomed her for your part2 video!
Very good Video, thank you! My favourite singer is clearly Su-Metal. Su's voice is so powerful and melodic, it is amazing to listen to her. I saw her live this December in Munich and it was bombastic!!! But my second favourite Japanese Rock Singer is not in your list... It is Aimi from "Stereopony"!!! Her voice was so special, cute, sweet and unique and their songs were simply fantastic!!!! Please take her into your next Video, she deserves it so very much and I miss Stereopony every Day... Also not to forget the wonderful Mākii from "High and mighty color"!!!! She was also fantastic and until I discovered Stereopony, they were my most favourite J-Rock Band! They were also great and I have still all their CD's!!! 🙂
1- If rock had not been invented, Metal would not exist.IMO 2- All the singers are very good singers but they each have a different technique. 3- Those fans who criticize other groups or singers are indeed children or they will never reach maturity.🤷♂
As in all things the best singers can carry a band and become the main focus. I think some Bands are just so strong that when a vocalist leads the line so well in front of a great band then they deserve much credit. So Saiki of Band Maid has somehow managed to improve and develop into a confident leading lady. Sometimes her vocals and shared vocals with Miku are simply beautiful. So many great singers but personality and leading the line Saiki remains my favourite. Doesn't always have to have the big powerful vocal but to sustain a concert of hours takes talent and to put over the emotion of a song takes control.
When I attended their okyuji I was astonished by how big and powerful Saiki's voice was! As a vocalist, she could well be the bottom of the list to be honest, but as a singer, she is special. It really doesn't matter if there's minor flaw, she has the perfect rock voice and she also is part of the rhythm section imho.
Well what else can I say? I became a BM/SG fan because of well Suzuka’s singing and Yui’s dancing. She’s come such a long way. Piano ver of Monochrome…
I found your video very helpful in at least seeing how many excellent female rock singers there are in Japan. For myself the vocalist I'm most familiar with and whose voice I find both mesmerizing and haunting is Suzuka Nakamoto. There is a quality and tone to her voice that has touched a chord in me that no other singer has ever done. She is a wonder to me.
Yo no considero a Saiki cómo la mejor cantante de Japón, que para mí lo es, yo la considero cómo la mejor cantante del Mundo desde que alguien cualquiera empezara a cantar Rock and Roll, Saiki sabe dar siempre perfectamente el tono que cada canción necesite, exactamente lo contrario que hacen los demás que es ajustar la música a su manera de cantar. Y lo mismo puedo decir de cualquiera de las componentes de la Banda en el cometido de la instrumentación que cada una aporta, la canción es lo importante y es ésta la que dictamina lo increíble que cada una de ellas. Palabra de: 🤘¡¡¡¡¡BANDMAIDHEAD!!!!!🤘
@@ChadTheDragonLord Para mí lo es, y por mucho, a ti a lo mejor otra u otro, y ese será tu mejor. Cada persona es un mundo cada cual tiene sus preferencias, con lo cual puede haber infinidad de mejor del mundo, porque cada uno tiene el suyo aunque al resto del mundo no esté de acuerdo en ello.
If Mayu can improve her English pronunciation, she has a great voice, screaming, stage presence and personality. Yes Su-metal is amazing but not the only one.
As a female singer, Fuyuki "Fuki" Tenge is the #1 for me, she is unbelievable. Other faves: Asami, Marina Hebiishi, Mayu (of course), Regan from Saiseiga (by my opinion she is on par with Mayu). As screamers/growlers: Yukina, the 4'9'' tasmanian devil from Hanabie and BBTS's Io Nozukidaira (br00tal gutturals!). Honorable mentions: Matsuri from Hanabie (unique timbre) and EYE.
Good list , I'd like to add and also recommend if you are not familiar with the band , MIU from The Stereogang , that band was an end of year discovery for me but I love that album so much it roared into my top ten albums of the year ..... Also I'd add Sala from HADES..... But, Miu, she has the stage presence and the guitar and the that voice . I hope they breakout this year .... Cheers 🍻
The legendary Keiko Terada-from show-ya this all female metal band debuted in 1983 and is still active. many of the female acts listed would not exist without them, thanks to their naon no yaon project (which you show in your video) promoting female artist/groups. others high in my list- kuro neko from Onmyo-za, Kimi from bridear, Yui Itsuki from fairy kingdom(yousei teikoku). Miki from Galmet, Yuko Suzuhana from wagakki band(one we agree on), other honorable rock mentions-Aikawa Nanase, Tomoko Kawase-from the brilliant green/tommi heavenly. i am familiar with or own albums(like baby metal) from all the ones you mentioned, although i am not a fan of love bites. they are very talented, but in a very Japanese way they are over produced and pretty generic. Others i think you will see mentioned often also include Aldious, and mary's blood.
I came here because I like Su, but I have to check out two of the others because I hadn't heard of them before. Thank you :) (these aren't metal, but they're another genre of rock) Years ago I had a crush on the lead vocals in exist†trace, mostly in the song Resonance.
Asami performs songs in live settings that seem almost impossible in terms of breath control, note sustain, projection and endurance, and does it with such charm and apparent ease. She is my favorite, though I have seen Suzuka and Saiki in concert and both were impressive as well. These ladies are all great, and each has their strong points.
I love all of them. But I think the best japanease Singer is Fuki from Unlucky Morpheus. She can do so many things with his voice, from Power Metal to Anime Pop. She is Amazing.
Favorite on this list is probably Saiki for her tone. She’s as good a vocalist as any but that tone… ❤ Off list, Asaka from TRiDENT is excellent. She injects lots of emotion and has a huge range to do it with. Again, tone is on my radar and she’s got it in spades in lower registers. With R!N not doing metal anymore, Asaka is my queen.
⛔️What I already learned from this new video:👇👇
1. Metalheads don't like you saying that Metal is a genre of Rock
-> Okay, I didn't know that.
2. Some people insist on saying that I'm making comparisons or ranking singers.
-> In the video, I literally say, "Let's see a list of some Japanese rock singers that I think might like. Is your favorite singer in the list?"
I also say in the video, "Tell me who your favorite singer is, and let's make a part 2 of this video!"
(These videos require a lot of time and effort, so I can't include all the good singers in a single video. I hope you understand)
3. Some "fans" (or little kids) watch the video and simply start criticizing other singers and bands for no reason.
(As I learn more, I will update the list)
Whether or not something classifies as metal seems to be a never-ending debate, as is it's potential distinction from rock. I think the definition of metal has evolved over the decades. So many sub-genres of metal these days, but ultimately I personally still consider it an evolution within the wider rock genre.
I mean, some folks no longer consider the original heavy-metal pioneers of the early 70's as metal; something definitely gone off the rails there...
Long ago gave up on putting music into categories. It only upsets the 'experts'. Always admit what I don't like but don't say things I don't like are bad. People will always find something to moan and criticise. Don't be put off continuing to put out great videos. Most of us really enjoy them.
Thank you for your attempt to ask fans about their favorite vocalists.
No matter what anyone says, metal is officially one of the rock genres. Yes, some people may not like it. But this is the reality. It’s just that many are accustomed to a short version of the designation of a band (according to the music it performs) - “metal band”. In a broader sense: all the bands we call "metal bands" are "rock bands playing metal." Personally, I prefer to use the expression "metal band". But if someone says, for example, that METALLICA is a rock band, I will not be indignant. Because I think both options are acceptable. If only because METALLICA was inducted into the famous 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'. And she considers it an honor to be accepted into this Hall.
And JUDAS PRIEST (and previously BLACK SABBATH ) were also officially inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'. They are proud of this and also consider it an honor to be in the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame'. Moreover, many great metal bands dream of getting into this Hall !
Another example for those metal fans who do not accept the word “rock”. In June 2024, Japanese bands LOVEBITES, BABYMETAL, CRYSTAL LAKE will perform at the largest 'Hellfest Summer Open Air' in France and one of the largest in Europe.
OFFICIAL: 'Hellfest Summer Open Air' is a ROCK festival dedicated to heavy metal music. Four days. Six stages for bands to perform. More than 180 bands have already confirmed their participation in this festival.
LOVEBITES will perform on the “MainStage01”, where MEGADETH, METALLICA, MACHINE HEAD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD will also perform.
BABYMETAL will perform on the "MainStage 02", where BRUCE DICKINSON, STRATOVARIUS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN will also perform
A logical question for those who believe that “metal is not rock”... Why then do such famous metal bands want to perform at this ROCK festival ...? 😳In my opinion, this convincingly explains that metal is part of rock.🤗
In conclusion. Official division of music: “There are only four musical directions: folk music, sacred music, academic music and popular music. Each direction includes a number of musical genres and each genre has many subgenres. “Rock music” is a general name for a number of areas of popular music. The word "Rock" indicates the rhythmic sensations characteristic of these movements, associated with a certain form of movement, by analogy with roll, twist, swing, shake...
Rock music has the largest number of directions (about 180): from fairly “easy” ones, such as dance rock and roll, pop rock, merseybeat, to aggressive ones - heavy metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black -metal, brutal death metal, grindcore, etc."
I could give many more facts, but then the text would be very, very long. Thanks for the video!😊
Don’t get confused by self defined experts and gatekeeper who only feel the need to show the audience their lack of knowledge in music history and music in general. This debatte is so old and smells funny since quite a while already. The pioneers who where called heavy metal back in the days will be seen as Hard rock mainly these days. Metal itself has so many subgenres who are somehow difficult to compare too, e.g. power-, doom- or prog-metal and the most diverse, creative and interesting bands mix many styles and genres freely that they play outside of those small boxes. For people who only feel comfortable in clear black and white worlds, this is an unparalleled imposition hard to swallow 😊
You presented some great singer and were even so smart to avoid a ranking and ask what is our favorite. It’s actually quite simple, nothing to feel sorry about it 🤘
@@GrayFox14 thanks for the great comment😁👊🤟
Su metal has my heart, she was the first Japanese heavy metal female singer who introduced me to Japanese heavy metal music and I want to give her chocolate ❤
Suzuka Nakamoto can sing songs from most any genre and her ability to hit low notes as well as high is incredible. If the song warrants vibrato it's there otherwise her melodic voice cuts through heavy metal guitars and drums like no other.
She is hands down my favorite female vocalist.
Asami's range is incredible.
She can sing every style of music, from ballads to heavy metal, with precision.
Singers like that are rare.
I go with Saiki from Band-Maid just because Band-Maid suits my taste in Rock music and the fact she can sing all day long and has truly come a long way in not just voice quality and longevity, but in personality. She has broken her "Ice Queen" title from her early days with the band and has blossomed into a wonderful personality and perfect singing duo with Miku.
Asami is perfect for heavy metal, hard rock, ballads, and pop.
You should have included Fuki of "Unlucky Morpheus" as another powerful Japanese female vocalist. A strong list but she also deserves mention
Queen Su, in addition to her singing and dancing talents, Suzuka shines with the breadth of her vocal capacities and her unrivalled ability to convey emotion to her audience.
#1 - Asami (LOVEBITES)
#2 - Marina (DESTROSE, MARDELAS )
Suzuka Nakamoto, absolutely incredible
Fuki, none above and none below is just a vocal superwoman in a class of her own
Suzuka is clearly my favorite, it is difficult to manage such a sweet voice in a way that transmits so much strength and security, we must add an exceptional presence on stage and the addition of some very intense choreographies, Mayu is a tornado of energy with exceptional stability vocals and Suzuhana is excellence, they are my three favorites but both Asami and Saki are absolutely top.
My top 3 are Asami , Mayu, Saiki , and to add another one must be Marina , ex destrose now in Mardelas❤
Ah yes, Marina and her weapons-grade vibrato.
My favorite is Su-metal because of her vocal tone, incredible energy on stage and her ability to express emotions with her vocals. She is just amazing ❤
All of them are incredible singers! I can't pick one favorite because they are all very talented and unique, and make perfect synergy with the rest of their band mates. (All of them are some of my favorite Japanese bands, by the way). I've only had the opportunity to see Band-Maid live so far and Saiki (as well as all of the other band members) was so professional and full of energy the whole time. It was just perfect! I hope that all these singers (and their bands) keep getting the recognition and success that they deserve!
Being madly in love with Babymetal's music, Suzuka's voice (not to mention Moa and Momoko's dance, and also SU), I can't express an aseptic judgement! They all have amazing voices, but when I saw Su-Metal I have to admit my heart skipped a beat!
I think Fuki(Unlucky Morpheus)should be in the mix.
The ones listed here are very fitting for their genre. I can't see another vocalist for Lovebites that would replace Asami, same with Saiki in Band-Maid.
What is really crazy is that Nemophila was just a few players getting together for a lark and making a couple covers and ending up being a powerhouse, leaving their previous works in the dust. Mayu is fantastic.
Mayu é muito versátil e canta muito bem. como screamer eu diria que só perde pra yukina.
Cantando eu diria que ela bate de frente até com a su metal.
A su canta bem, mas não tem variação, não é tão versátil, não tem um dedinho de gutural. Mas é muito braba no que faz desde que era criança.
Su-metal's voice is deceptively powerful, even with harsh instrumentals, her voice stands out, and still manages to dance at the same time, and the energy never goes down. Best crowd control goes to her too.
Su-metal is the most versatile and powerful. Not just as a singer but as a performer. She is also a really lovely person off stage too.
Asami for her broad and powerful mezzo-soprano range that allows her to soar above Lovebites' extremely fast and heavy riffs/licks with ease to provide the unique and melodic contrast.
Saiki for her phrasing which absolutely clicks in sync with the band.
Asami from Lovebites
Es una broma!
@@panterarufo9734 this is reality!!!
Sumetal has a very clean, powerful, well-trained voice which I respect, although I can’t get into Babymetal’s music.
Saiki’s the only singer who has brought me to tears in public, though (Yokohama Arena). She’s expressive, emotional, raw, and sometimes you don’t even need to know the lyrics to know what the song’s about, which is absolutely crazy. I don’t know how she does it.
Such wonderful vocalists. Each is unique. Personal fav is Saiki - I love her tone and versatility.
I love all these singers, but would have to add Fuki from Unlucky Morpheus. And it's impossible to pick a favorite because they're all so good.
Ankimo is amazing! Love them
I've seen all these vocalists live (and many others inevitably not on your list). For stage presence Mayu of Nemo is extraordinary. There's a feline power to her stage persona, plus the recent ballad "Odyssey" shows how she's grown as a singer. For versatility Asami of LB. I've seen her do a solo concert covering everyone from Chaka Khan to Heart, and also backing a J-Pop singer on tour when she did harmonizing and also lead. The range of styles she excels in is extraordinary. Akane of East of Eden might get the highest score on a karaoke machine, she is a mimicry expert and has the ear and technique to sing in any style from enka to metal. But picking a favorite from among such talent is impossible.
Did you see Asami's Christmas program? How was it?
@@ChadTheDragonLord I didn't see the most recent one, though did see the 2020 Christmas show and a solo show she did back in 2014. Plus the J-Pop singer's concert last summer. The solo shows were excellent, covering singers like Roberta Flack, Celine Dion, Chaka Khan and the Eagles, Oasis, and Heart among others. Much less of the belting or pronounced vibrato you get from Asami with LB, because, obviously, she wasn't fronting a metal band playing at full blast.
Suzukq is the Queen of all music not just metal.
While I would say that Suzuhana is the most technically proficient and probably has the 'sweetest' voice of all the vocalists in this video, my personal favourite amongst them would have to be SAIKI! Her voice has the perfect qualities for the musicianship of the rest of the band - I find perfection even in the imperfections of her voice that keeps me coming back for more every time. ❤ I agree with you though, that each of the vocalists featured in this vid brings something unique and outstanding to the table - great vid as always! 🤘
Saiki👩🎤🤟
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There are many female Japanese vocalists that I love and appreciate. But none more than the pristine, crystal clear, piercing vocals of The Queen, Su-Metal. Suzuka is definitely my favorite singer, everything she sings sounds like angels to me. She is constantly improving and evolving. Her stamina, her range and the control over her pitch are extremely impressive to me. And when she needs to be technical, she can do it flawlessly. She can also switch styles of singing from song to song. And the fact that she always sounds better live than in the studio recordings is a testament to her craft.
I also have to mention her stage presence, it's very powerful and captivating, her stare is second to none. Her personality on and off stage is wonderful. The way she holds herself and interacts with the crowd and with Moa, Momo, and previously Yui, is always fun to watch. And she is just a through and through genuinely good person. Very endearing and lovable.
Her love for singing and the joy she gets from it is also very evident, in turn that joy is highly contagious. I am never not happy watching her perform.
I really hope she gets to keep singing forever and ever.
In the end, I love her voice the most because it sounds the best to me in my ears and her voice moves me more than any other.
Everything she sings impresses me, but here is a short list that really shows off her vocals.
1 BABYMETAL // Starlight (Metal Galaxy day 2)
2 Monochrome live on The First Take (2023)
3 Akatsuki Unfinished Version, Legend 1997 (2013) (Do the 90% less blue edit..)
4 Rondo of Nightmare, Budokan Black Night (2014)
5 From dusk Till Dawn, live at Budokan (2021)
6 Headbanger (Avenger Era)
7 Tamashii no Rufuran, Legend 1997 (2013)
And many many more..
Long Live The One!
Long Live The Queen!
Kitsune up!
Wow, great comment about Babymetal🦊 Always good to see a fan sharing their thoughts on their favorite artist😁👊😎🤟
@@venusgaijin Thank you. By the way I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for the great content and appreciation for the bands coming out of Japan. 🦊🤘
Pure singing goes to Saiki of Band-Maid! I don't care for the growling in some music in Japan or America, for that matter.
If its pure singing. Suzuka Nakamoto clears everyone by a mile.
Same - in regards to my dislike of growling. It just doesn't sound pleasant to the ears. There is a place for it in moderation, very limited moderation.
In that case, Suzuka Nakamoto is the best 👑
@@karonain9743 I still prefer Saiki. Not a Babe Metal fan.
@@waynebenedict5785 sure if you have a bad taste in music with a low brain standard :)
Saichan,Miku,Achan,Misa and Mincho are by far my five favorite musicians on this planet ever!❤❤❤❤❤
Idk how Asami can reach those notes lol
Also Kuroneko from Omnyouza is awesome.
Akane from East of eden has a powerful voice.
Good list, Japan has a lot of talent.
All superb. Most interesting and wide-ranging vocals for me are from Saiki of Band-Maid, especially on examples like the Wonderland live mv, where she sails through 3 octaves. But SuMetal of Babymetal has the most ethereal, emotive voice with her C4 to G#4 range.But I love Nemophila, Lovebites and Wagakki Band for their superb vocalists too
Su's voice has that unique timbre, delicate yet powerful.
I love how my top 3 are in the thumbnail 🖤 Su-metal, Saiki, Asami
Saiki has incredible control, versatility and charisma. They are all fantastic and all of these women worked hard on their technique during covid lockdown.
SU-METAL's voice is like light shining through thick clouds.
Thank you for the question and the video. While the question, “who is the best Japanese Female Singer”, is subjective. My response would be Saiki Atsumi. I love the emotion she projects while singing rock, hard rock, ballad, mixed genre. And to her credit the emotions conveyed in her singing actually convey the lyrics of the song sung mostly in Japanese. This is the sign of a quality musician and vocalist to convey the emotion of the song which is sung in a different language. I also enjoy Mayu of Nemophila. Mayu, along with the rest of Nemophila, have so much fun which is conveyed in the performance.
ASAMI 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺
I always hate the term "best Singer" since it is so subjective. But I'm going to put in my 2 cents anyways.
Saiki & Yuko due to their story telling versatility. Their voices take you on a journey. I mean, Saiki sang the same song twice at Yokohama and they both had a life of their own. One had you in tears and the other had you dancing in the aisles.
Mayu due to her ability to change vocal styles within the same song, and her voice is so unique.
Asami due to the power and range of her voice.
Sumetal due to the fact that she sings very rigidly. She hits all the notes perfectly without much emotion. It's through no fault of her own, it's just how the music is written and produced.
One thing for certain, their voices fit in perfectly for their respective bands and style of music.
I did enjoy the video. Thanks !
Thank you for the good comment😁👊
Don't forget Asami's charming personality.
Good to see everyone recommending Fuki👏👏
Suzuka Nakamoto is beautiful not only in her voice, but also in her appearance. That's why she is called the queen all over the world.😁
You mentioned at least half of my top 10 but two of my top three weren't in your list. Remi Matsuo of Glim Spanky has my favourite voice in the Japanese scene, and I think Regan of Saiseiga/Zettai Club has the most versatile voice. I'd agree with Mayu as the pick of your list (I love her voice *and* she is versatile), although Saiki sings my favourite music. Yuko Suzuhana and Asami would also be in my top 6. I also want to mention Angie of Gacharic Spin, who has improved so much in the last year or two, and Fuki of Unlucky Morpheus.
Best Japanese Female Rock Singer Is MARI HAMADA
Asami❤❤❤
All of them are great vocalist in a completely different way. I don't mind Suzuka when she's singing mid-range. Asami provably is the best vocalist but I can't handle her voice. Saiki, even with some imperfections, her live vocal is powerful both vocally and emotionally and you can't keep your attention away from her. She doesn't scream but has just enough grit and bone to her voice that makes her the essential part of Band-Maid signature sound.
I was familiar with all but Yukama. Out of those in this video, I would say that I like Saiki the best. They all have some very talented bands backing them up, but I would say that Band Maid and Nemophila have really shown their talent and drive to become better. Some bands get kind of stagnant in their skills after a while, but those two bands have shown clear improvement in their technical skills.
Saiki in Band-maid is awesome with her vocal ranger. Suzuka's voice is enchanting in every song she does.
Still the queen of su-metal, she is in another dimension
Great list! You had my top two; Saiki and Su! My third favorite Japanese female singer is Lisa. She has great range and sings with a powerful presence and gravitas!
LiSA is the only “pop” artist I listen to.
Pop is in quotes because… is it really?
*Suzuka* (SU-METAL) all day.
Asami is another level singer‼️
stage presence.
beautiful lookin’.
heart warming personality.
She is one & only‼️
Her personality is what everyone should aspire to be like. The world would be such a better place if we were all like Asami.
@ChadTheDragonLord YUPPPR's
You, Sean, Fernando and a few others are true soldiers for the cause 🐺 I see you guys EVERYWHERE first 🐺🐺🐺4life
@@ChadTheDragonLordYES! indeed.
LOVEBITES is my favorite band and I watch every single reaction video of LOVEBITES and try to promote them in any way I can. They deserve so much more recognition.@@polski21twelve70
SuMetal! Her breath control, stamina, stage presence, melodic voice, high notes (especially on From Dusk Till Dawn), choreography, age, and that death stare. She is the Queen!
Since you don't specify the genre of rock, I have to add Ado to the list. While she started as a vocaloid artist, her original work and vocal techniques are stunning and unlike any other japanese singer I know of
Sai-chan for the win 💪
she's not even metal
since there's METAL on your name, I thought you'll more into Yukina, like me.
@@dragulia_venaro The title of the video says ROCK singer. So there's no problem.
Saiki by far my favorite
The most relevant singers in the scene for me:
S Tier
- SU-METAL [BABYMETAL]
- Asami [LOVEBITES]
- Suzuhana [WagakkiBand]
- Fuki [Unlucky Morpheus]
- kuroneko [Onmyo-za]
- Remi [Glim Spanky]
- Akane [East of Eden]
A Tier
- Angie [Gacharic Spin]
- mayu [Nemophila]
- UYU [Mana Diagram]
- Maki Oyama
- Regan [Saiseiga]
- Rei [BRATS]
- Asaka [TRiDENT]
- Kotono [KOIAI]
- Saiki [BAND-MAID]
B Tier
- Matsuri [HANABIE.]
- Yukina [HANABIE.]
- Nana [FATE GEAR]
- Marina [Mardelas]
- Maiko [Lonesome Blue]
That’s a great list!
Great picks. Band Maid is easily my favorite group on this list, but Suzuhana and Suzuka are, I think, the strongest singers. Saiki's strength is her presence in the ensemble. Her sophisticated sense of rhythm and dynamics, and her flexibility, work really well in Band Maid's complex arrangements, and gives the instrumentalists room to be creative. She sang those complicated lead parts for two hours in the show I saw this past summer and was strong throughout.
Well said.
Well said
Great list 🔥🔥🔥
There are the talented vocalist without a doubt 👍👍👍
For me it's Saiki "The Ice Queen" Atsumi, no need to explain bcz she can sing all day long.. 🥶🥶🥶
Su-Metal for sure
I don’t think people actually realize the level of detail that she puts into her singing. Her technicals are off the charts. Whether or not one likes Babymetals music, one cannot dispute how great of a vocalist she has become.
Thanks for good video.My favorite is Su-Metal in this list. Her voice is so beautiful!
My new favorite is Akane from "East of Eden". Her voice is beautiful and changes dramatically depending on the songs.
(You can check her clear voice in "This moment" and "Rasenkairo", powerful voice in "Hanabi".)
Let me reccomed her for your part2 video!
I'm glad you liked it 😁👊
And thanks for the suggestion 📝 🫡
Our queen suzuka for me
Very good Video, thank you! My favourite singer is clearly Su-Metal. Su's voice is so powerful and melodic, it is amazing to listen to her. I saw her live this December in Munich and it was bombastic!!! But my second favourite Japanese Rock Singer is not in your list... It is Aimi from "Stereopony"!!! Her voice was so special, cute, sweet and unique and their songs were simply fantastic!!!! Please take her into your next Video, she deserves it so very much and I miss Stereopony every Day... Also not to forget the wonderful Mākii from "High and mighty color"!!!! She was also fantastic and until I discovered Stereopony, they were my most favourite J-Rock Band! They were also great and I have still all their CD's!!! 🙂
1- If rock had not been invented, Metal would not exist.IMO
2- All the singers are very good singers but they each have a different technique.
3- Those fans who criticize other groups or singers are indeed children or they will never reach maturity.🤷♂
Well said, my friend
As in all things the best singers can carry a band and become the main focus. I think some Bands are just so strong that when a vocalist leads the line so well in front of a great band then they deserve much credit. So Saiki of Band Maid has somehow managed to improve and develop into a confident leading lady. Sometimes her vocals and shared vocals with Miku are simply beautiful. So many great singers but personality and leading the line Saiki remains my favourite. Doesn't always have to have the big powerful vocal but to sustain a concert of hours takes talent and to put over the emotion of a song takes control.
When I attended their okyuji I was astonished by how big and powerful Saiki's voice was!
As a vocalist, she could well be the bottom of the list to be honest, but as a singer, she is special.
It really doesn't matter if there's minor flaw, she has the perfect rock voice and she also is part of the rhythm section imho.
Missing the godmother of Japanese female rock Keiko Terada
Awesome list, Asami and Mayu really blow me away, but all the others are great too! 🤘😊
Thanks😎👊
These are all my favorite singers. You kinda tripped me out.
😝👊😁🤟
Well what else can I say? I became a BM/SG fan because of well Suzuka’s singing and Yui’s dancing. She’s come such a long way. Piano ver of Monochrome…
A voz mais incrível é a da Fuki (Unlucky Morpheus). Simplesmente uma das melhores cantoras do mundo.
I found your video very helpful in at least seeing how many excellent female rock singers there are in Japan. For myself the vocalist I'm most familiar with and whose voice I find both mesmerizing and haunting is Suzuka Nakamoto. There is a quality and tone to her voice that has touched a chord in me that no other singer has ever done. She is a wonder to me.
Yo no considero a Saiki cómo la mejor cantante de Japón, que para mí lo es, yo la considero cómo la mejor cantante del Mundo desde que alguien cualquiera empezara a cantar Rock and Roll, Saiki sabe dar siempre perfectamente el tono que cada canción necesite, exactamente lo contrario que hacen los demás que es ajustar la música a su manera de cantar.
Y lo mismo puedo decir de cualquiera de las componentes de la Banda en el cometido de la instrumentación que cada una aporta, la canción es lo importante y es ésta la que dictamina lo increíble que cada una de ellas.
Palabra de: 🤘¡¡¡¡¡BANDMAIDHEAD!!!!!🤘
Best in the world? She is good but that is a huge stretch my friend.
@@ChadTheDragonLord Para mí lo es, y por mucho, a ti a lo mejor otra u otro, y ese será tu mejor. Cada persona es un mundo cada cual tiene sus preferencias, con lo cual puede haber infinidad de mejor del mundo, porque cada uno tiene el suyo aunque al resto del mundo no esté de acuerdo en ello.
I think that Suzuka is the only singer that can make it international! That voice is amazing! I go check her out.
If Mayu can improve her English pronunciation, she has a great voice, screaming, stage presence and personality. Yes Su-metal is amazing but not the only one.
Vídeo genial, me encantó todo.
Tremendo canal.
Thank you🤩 (or Gracias?😁🤟)
Suzuka/Su-metal she is clearly very good, but also my personal preference.
But if you gonna make a second list, I suggest adding: Fuki.
Saiki is my favorite singer.Because I love Bandmaid.
As a female singer, Fuyuki "Fuki" Tenge is the #1 for me, she is unbelievable. Other faves: Asami, Marina Hebiishi, Mayu (of course), Regan from Saiseiga (by my opinion she is on par with Mayu). As screamers/growlers: Yukina, the 4'9'' tasmanian devil from Hanabie and BBTS's Io Nozukidaira (br00tal gutturals!). Honorable mentions: Matsuri from Hanabie (unique timbre) and EYE.
Suzuka de BABYMETAL
Su-Metal is the best
Imo Sumetal is on top of the list so far, I also think LiSA should be included, with the prospect of topping the list.
Queen su all day 🤘
SAIKI
Another great video. Thanks
Thanks 🫡😁👊
Fuki's voice...oh my, exceptional! Love Asami also. 🏴🤘
SU-METAL, her voice is like shining steel blade.
Yukina from Hanabie is missing there.
Good list , I'd like to add and also recommend if you are not familiar with the band , MIU from The Stereogang , that band was an end of year discovery for me but I love that album so much it roared into my top ten albums of the year .....
Also I'd add Sala from HADES.....
But, Miu, she has the stage presence and the guitar and the that voice . I hope they breakout this year ....
Cheers 🍻
世界でも活躍して認められた女性たち。でも１人だけ検索して欲しいレジェンドが居ます。「mari hamada」…この人の声を聴いてくれ。
You got my favourites listed, Mayu, Saiki, Yukina, Su-metal. There are others too, like EYE from Mary's blood and Maiko from Lonesome_blue.
my favorite is Fuki Commune by Unlucky Morpheus when it comes to technique and vocal quality
SAIKIIIIII! The queen!
The legendary Keiko Terada-from show-ya this all female metal band debuted in 1983 and is still active. many of the female acts listed would not exist without them, thanks to their naon no yaon project (which you show in your video) promoting female artist/groups. others high in my list- kuro neko from Onmyo-za, Kimi from bridear, Yui Itsuki from fairy kingdom(yousei teikoku). Miki from Galmet, Yuko Suzuhana from wagakki band(one we agree on), other honorable rock mentions-Aikawa Nanase, Tomoko Kawase-from the brilliant green/tommi heavenly. i am familiar with or own albums(like baby metal) from all the ones you mentioned, although i am not a fan of love bites. they are very talented, but in a very Japanese way they are over produced and pretty generic. Others i think you will see mentioned often also include Aldious, and mary's blood.
I came here because I like Su, but I have to check out two of the others because I hadn't heard of them before. Thank you :)
(these aren't metal, but they're another genre of rock) Years ago I had a crush on the lead vocals in exist†trace, mostly in the song Resonance.
Who are the other two?😁
ASAMI all the way
Asami performs songs in live settings that seem almost impossible in terms of breath control, note sustain, projection and endurance, and does it with such charm and apparent ease. She is my favorite, though I have seen Suzuka and Saiki in concert and both were impressive as well. These ladies are all great, and each has their strong points.
Well said
Saiki, Sheena Ringo, Aina the End
SAIKI is the Greatest , let the world speak !
for me its ASAMI
I love all of them. But I think the best japanease Singer is Fuki from Unlucky Morpheus. She can do so many things with his voice, from Power Metal to Anime Pop. She is Amazing.
Favorite on this list is probably Saiki for her tone. She’s as good a vocalist as any but that tone… ❤ Off list, Asaka from TRiDENT is excellent. She injects lots of emotion and has a huge range to do it with. Again, tone is on my radar and she’s got it in spades in lower registers. With R!N not doing metal anymore, Asaka is my queen.
I only really know one song from R!N, but liked her best for Aldious 🤷♂️