[Karaoke] A roundup of songs that are easy for women to sing!

Oshanti Mighty GirlSachiko Kobayashi

Sachiko Kobayashi 'Oshanti Mighty Girl' MV

Sachiko Kobayashi’s track “Oshanti Mighty Girl.” Since her cover of “Senbonzakura,” Kobayashi has been taking on more contemporary songs, and in this work she’s released a disco-style dance track infused with enka elements.

While it’s not completely devoid of enka flavor, the overall arrangement prioritizes groove, making it easy for anyone to sing.

There’s a falsetto section, but that’s just due to Kobayashi’s vocal approach—you can sing it perfectly fine in chest voice.

72 points, etc.Tōsaka Megu

Meg Tohsaka “72-Point Etcetera” Music Video [feat. withBrass]

Meg Ousaka, the TikToker who gained nationwide popularity with “I’m mad at pre-sliced butter!”, is now active as a singer-songwriter and has a passionate following among some listeners.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “72-Point Etcetera.” Because it’s arranged with a slightly fast tempo and a bright tone, it’s easy to overlook, but the vocal range required is actually quite narrow, so people of virtually any voice type can sing it without trouble.

The vocal lines also have few phrases that demand vibrato or long sustained notes, making it unquestionably a beginner-friendly track.

Dong, Nan, Xi, BeiAsako Toki

Asako Toki / “Dong, Nan, Xi, Bei” Lyric Video

Asako Toki is a female singer-songwriter and the daughter of renowned saxophonist Eiji Toki.

Influenced by her father, she excels at blending jazz into J-pop, crafting complex and sophisticated songs rarely found in mainstream Japanese music.

Among her tracks, a standout recommendation is “Dong, Nan, Xi, Bei.” It’s an unconventional piece that mixes jazz and techno, yet the vocal range is narrow with no drastic pitch shifts.

The rhythm is a bit challenging, so be sure to listen carefully and get familiar with the song before singing.

Bunny GirlAKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Bunny Girl (Lyric Video)

For a woman aiming for a perfect 100, it’s not strictly necessary to sing songs by female artists.

That’s why I recommend ‘Bunny Girl.

’ It’s the famous masterpiece by AKASAKI, as everyone knows.

While the song is noted for its light, breezy melody, it actually has a surprisingly narrow vocal range—among the narrowest even in J‑pop.

The vocal line is also gentle with little fluctuation, so as long as you set the key right, you can easily aim for a perfect score.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

Moving point PWednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Moving Point P” Lyric Video

Wednesday Campanella’s track “Moving Point P.” In recent years, as lead vocalist Utaha’s singing ability has improved, many Wednesday Campanella songs have become a bit challenging for aiming for high karaoke scores.

But this one is different.

True to Wednesday Campanella’s style, it’s built around a house-inspired melody, and the vocal line is arranged so that its pitch movement rises and falls gently, avoiding interference with the track.

The rhythm is simple and easy to grasp, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Otona BlueATARASHII GAKKO!

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Otona Blue (Official Music Video)

One of the most talked-about songs of 2023, Otona Blue, is the signature track of Atarashii Gakko! and became a major hit.

The piece is crafted with a nostalgic tone based on Showa-era kayōkyoku.

Compared to contemporary songs, older tracks tend to feature more long tones, but the vocal techniques such as enunciation and ad-libbing are simpler.

Since this song is themed around older music, its melody is arranged to be very easy to sing.

Pure AsiaPUFFY

PUFFY “Asia no Junshin” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

PUFFY’s debut single, released in May 1996.

It was used in a Kirin Beverage “Tennen Sodachi” commercial featuring the duo themselves, and became a breakthrough hit, achieving million-seller status right out of the gate.

Incidentally, the lyrics were written by Yosui Inoue and the composition/arrangement by Tamio Okuda; the two later produced a self-cover version as well.

It’s a medium- to up-tempo, feel-good track that makes you happy just by listening! In the 1990s, when this song was made, songs that were frequently sung at karaoke—and easy to sing at karaoke—were considered key to a hit.

Reflecting that trend, “Asia no Junshin” was crafted to be very easy to sing even for those with a limited vocal range or who aren’t confident singers.

Don’t overthink it—just hum along and have fun.

Just be sure to keep solidly in time with the rhythm.