A special feature on cute J-pop with heart-fluttering melodies that you'd love girls to sing at karaoke
Do you know any songs that will bring out your charm to the fullest when you go to karaoke with a guy you’re interested in? There are so many J-pop songs that cutely express feelings of love and a girl’s pure heart, which makes it hard to choose.
But if you pick the right songs, you can not only brighten up the atmosphere, but also show off your appeal! So this time, we’re introducing plenty of tracks that give a cute impression when sung by women at karaoke.
Be sure to find your favorite one!
Cute J-POP (1–10)
Love♡Scream!AiScReam
As the definitive sweet love song, this track comically conveys the bittersweetness of romance and packs all the strengths of an idol tune.
Cleverly weaving ice cream flavors like chocolate mint, strawberry, and cookies & cream into the lyrics, it refreshingly depicts a girl who wants to take a step beyond a more-than-friends, not-quite-lovers relationship.
Released in January 2025 as the debut single of AiScReam, a limited-time unit from the Love Live! series, it became a hit, reaching No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
A live event is also scheduled for September at Pacifico Yokohama.
For karaoke, it’s best sung brightly and energetically to bring out its poppy, cute melody.
It’s the perfect song when you want to show a cute side in front of someone you like or express the feelings of a girl in love.
My oshi ♡ I love them ♡ It hurts (in a good way)CANDY TUNE
CANDY TUNE’s smash hit, wildly popular among young people, is a classic idol song brimming with poppy, adorable charm.
Released in April 2025, the track was written and composed by the famed creator Hyadain and has been creating buzz on social media, even topping the TikTok charts.
Its rapidly shifting sections and catchy sound revolve around the theme of love for one’s oshi, making it highly relatable.
The music video also shows a playful side, with members appearing both as otaku and as idols.
For karaoke, keep your tone bright and poppy, and really put your feelings into the soaring chorus.
It’s a perfect pick if you’re tired of typical love songs or want to brighten the mood with something cute and upbeat.
Planet Makeup ProjectCUTIE STREET
A pop tune crafted by Aribobo from Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call this the most humorous song in idol group history.
The lyrics weave cheerful everyday episodes that showcase each member’s personality into a grand theme of brightening the world, tickling the listener’s heart.
As CUTIE STREET’s sixth single, it was just released on April 16, 2025.
First unveiled at their 1st one-man live “-CROSS STREET-” held on February 2, 2025, it brought the house down.
When picking it for karaoke, it’s best to sing it with a boyfriend or someone you’re interested in.
The melody is catchy and the choreography is adorable, making it perfect for getting hyped together at karaoke.
Critical♡PrettyiLiFE!
A song that pursues cuteness to the extreme was released by iLiFE! in April 2025.
Produced by Medanshi, it features an up-tempo style with synthesizers and electronic elements, and its lyrics—expressing the thrill of romance and a girl’s pure feelings—leave a strong impression.
Choreography by Idomin has also been gaining attention on TikTok.
The album “iLiFE Starter Pack” reached No.
9 on Billboard JAPAN’s comprehensive album chart HOT Albums and No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Ranking.
For karaoke, this track—captivating with its cute worldview and dance beats—is perfect for anyone wanting to create an adorable vibe.
It’s also recommended for women who want to feel like idols when performing in front of men.
Fruits BasketFRUITS ZIPPER
With its refreshing melody and positive lyrics, this is a song that feels close to the heart.
Released in September 2024 as part of FRUITS ZIPPER’s second single, it also commemorates the group’s second anniversary.
The bright, catchy melody crafted by Sho Yamamoto leaves a strong impression, and the lyrics emphasize the importance of living true to yourself.
The bittersweet life experiences likened to fruit and the encouraging message—“No matter the time, you’re the star”—are sure to gently nudge listeners forward.
It’s a song that overflows with cuteness when sung by a woman at karaoke, making men’s hearts skip a beat.
HarukaNEW!YOASOBI
YOASOBI’s famous song “Haruka.” For female students living in the Reiwa era, this piece could be considered a staple graduation song.
True to YOASOBI’s style, it still features drastic pitch shifts, but since there are relatively few syllables set to the main melody, it can be considered easy to sing in terms of wordiness.
However, the vocal range is quite wide—from mid1 G to hi F#—and the highest notes are fairly high, so you need to sing with a clear focus on keeping the pitch accurate.
Assaulted by a love songNEW!＝LOVE
=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
While K-pop-style songs dominate today’s idol scene, they base their music on the classic, traditional Japanese idol sound.
Their 19th single, “Attacked by a Love Song,” follows this approach as well, featuring an easy-to-sing vocal line.
Although the song doesn’t have a particularly wide vocal range, there is a falsetto part in the chorus, so it’s a good idea to adjust the key to suit that falsetto.