Recommended for women: Start your karaoke session with these! A roundup of popular Japanese songs

When you get to karaoke, it’s hard to decide what to sing for the very first song, isn’t it?

Should you kick things off with something upbeat, start slow and ease into it, or just go with one of your personal favorites…?

For women who have this dilemma, here are some great recommendations for the first song at karaoke!

We’ve gathered a variety of hit tunes—from tracks that will get the energy soaring right from the start to songs that gently warm up the vibe.

Use this as a guide when you head to karaoke with friends, a partner, or family!

Nail that opening number and make it a super fun karaoke time!

Playlist

Recommended for women: Start your karaoke session with these! A roundup of popular Japanese songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Mela!Green Yellow Society		A message song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that resonates with listeners
2	rainbow-coloredAyaka		Ayaka’s morning drama theme song is a bright, catchy masterpiece.
3	loveGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s classic hit with the theme of “love.”
4	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		A smash-hit theme song from Rurouni Kenshin
5	BluebirdIkimonogakari		A classic that captures the radiance of youth, a moving work brimming with a sense of speed.
6	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic song “Like When We First Met”
7	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		A YOASOBI masterpiece depicting deep love and life and death
8	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		Eva's theme song is popular for its high energy.
9	Otona BlueAtarashii Gakkou no Leaders		A moving work that blends Showa-style melodies with modern lyrics
10	Adult Chick Childrenyama		yama’s vocal ability and “adult-chic children”
11	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyon’s popular song “Marigold” is straightforward and charming.
12	Love and romanceNovelbright		A heart-touching song that portrays the emotions of love.
13	backlightAdo		Ado’s moving song from the movie One Piece
14	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A classic hit by the girls' band PRINCESS PRINCESS
15	CharlesBalloon		A moving song that portrays farewell and a forward-looking spirit
16	Flower of loveAimyon		Aimyon 'Ranman' theme song, a song of hope
17	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU’s upbeat songs lift the spirits.
18	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		Explaining how to sing “Senbonzakura” and its appeal!
19	Seduce VenusNo Murasaki		The theme song of DMM TV 'LOVE RING'
20	Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina the End		Explaining tips for singing the opening theme of the anime “Dandadan”!
21	Koi-bi and ROMANCEGMU		Vocal technique that emphasizes GMU’s low-end technique
22	Please, Bach!Hinatazaka46		A bright and cheerful Hinatazaka idol song
23	I wanted to see you.AKB48		AKB48’s major debut song, a powerful track that conveys heartfelt feelings
24	If I’m wrapped in kindnessYumi Arai		A classic with a gentle melody that’s easy to sing
25	Happinessstorm		A song of hope for the future that won’t yield to adversity
26	High-pitched Vocal Range TestWaiP Kimura feat. Hatsune Miku		Challenge to High Notes: Hatsune Miku and Wai-P Kimura
27	The ultimate fave!Airi Suzuki		Airi Suzuki’s moving song that sings of love for her idol
28	Fuzzy NavelConton Candy		A sweet-and-sour love song like a cocktail
29	Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHONEY WORKS		A cheekily cute song that's beyond adorable is popular
30	Tokyo Shandy RendezvousMAISONdes feat. KAF, Tsumiki		Urusei Yatsura’s theme song is creating a huge buzz
31	EdisonWednesday Campanella		Female-vocal techno music releases are popular.
32	boyfriendaiko		A bright, girly song that’s easy to sing
33	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s hit song “Kaiju no Hanauta” is easy to sing!
34	MatatabiWANIMA		The ending theme song of the TV anime “Cat”
35	Moon on pampas grassRingo Sheena		Ringo Sheena’s “Susuki ni Tsuki” is a cover of Appa’s “Gypsy.”
36	I’m only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro		An impactful song for a woman confident in her vocal power
37	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		The opening theme of Touch, Yoshimi Iwasaki’s classic song
38	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlNanae Aikawa		Nanase Aikawa’s debut song, a masterpiece by Tetsuro Oda
39	Immoral SummerNogizaka46		Nogizaka46’s summer track “Immoral Summer” is on fire!
40	illusionGreen Yellow Society		The songs by Ryokuoushoku Shakai have distinctive rhythms and are easy to sing.
41	As a personSuperfly		Easy to sing as a cover of Superfly!
42	Quiet seaMacaroni Enpitsu		Vocal range and singing ability of Macaroni Enpitsu
43	Monster IslandWednesday Campanella		An anime theme song that gets everyone pumped at karaoke!
44	Let It Go ~As I Am~Takako Matsu		The famous song from Frozen sparks excitement with a big sing-along.
45	YELLOW YELLOW HAPPYPocket Biscuits		Fun karaoke with nostalgic songs
46	One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO		Vocal techniques for aiming for high scores in karaoke
47	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		The classic crowd-pleaser at karaoke, “Diamonds”
48	Prisoner Of LoveHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada’s easy-to-sing classic “Prisoner of Love”
49	Yeah! Super holiday!Aya Matsuura		Nostalgic song! It’s upbeat and gets you pumped.
50	Feeling great ↑↑mihimaru GT		An energizing, high-tempo, hype song
51	The Maiden with Flaxen HairHitomi Shimatani		A nostalgic classic, loved by a wide range of generations
52	Pure AsiaPUFFY		PUFFY songs with low high notes and a good tempo that are easy to sing
53	Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari		Energizing! Ikimono-gakari's 'Capricious Romantic'
54	LOVE MachineMorning Musume		Morning Musume 'LOVE Machine' — an all-time classic
55	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		Golden Bomber's “Memeshikute” is perfect for karaoke.
56	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		Let's hype up the crowd with an idol song
57	My friendZARD		ZARD’s representative and easy-to-sing song “My Friend”
58	Music HourPorno Graffitti		A bright, upbeat song perfect for the first karaoke track
59	summer festivalWhiteberry		A popular kayōkyoku loved by everyone
60	The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE		For your first karaoke song, I recommend an upbeat/cheerful song.
61	Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa		Koresawa’s love songs are skyrocketing in popularity.
62	First Love KillerNo Murasaki		Noshi’s genreless music and masterpieces
63	vip?Natsuko Nisshoku		Nisshoku Natsuko’s “VIP?” is distinctive.
64	I want to be lovedYumcha		A singable song popular among women by Yumcha, “Aisaretai” (I Want to Be Loved)
65	Museum of the FuturePerfume		Perfume’s classic song “Mirai no Museum” is easy to sing.
66	Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda		Songs that can get everyone excited at karaoke across generations
67	Message of RougeYumi Arai		The famous song from the movie “Spread Your Wings”
68	User ManualKana Nishino		A heartwarming song filled with a woman's affection
69	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s iconic opening theme from Demon Slayer
70	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		A woman singing 'Bunny Girl' can aim for a perfect score.
71	Summertime CinderellaGreen Yellow Society		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s 7th single, the theme song for a summer drama
72	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		An SHISHAMO cheer song, a track popular among women
73	cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo” is an energetic cheer song.
74	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s popular song, a widely loved classic
75	You don’t listen to rock.Aimyon		Aimyon “You Don’t Listen to Rock”
76	Cutie HoneyKumi Koda		Anime songs are easy to sing and have a good groove.
77	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		A single by Keyakizaka46, a powerful song that gives you a push on the back
78	escalateAimer		Aimer’s appeal lies in her diverse songs and unique worldview.
79	HeroYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s theme song for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
80	JoyfulIkimonogakari		Get hyped with Ikimono-gakari's 'Joyful'
81	Solo HeavenNogizaka46		A song that portrays a woman liberated from romance
82	LOVE or HATE?Mayu Maeshima		The opening theme song of the anime “Villainess” is a powerful and technically challenging piece.
83	Baby youYuka		Yuka’s signature song, a track hugely popular on social media
84	Chu, diversity.ano		A striking song by ano titled “Chu, Diversity.”
85	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Demon Slayer’s opening theme, LiSA’s masterpiece, with a fairly high singing difficulty
86	Starry NightYuka		Yuka’s popularity is rising thanks to her husky voice.