Karaoke songs that make it easy for women to score high

courageHaruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu / courage (Short Ver.)

This was Haruka Tomatsu’s 14th single, released in December 2014.

It was used as the opening theme for the Calibur and Mother’s Rosario arcs of the TV anime Sword Art Online II.

Many anison singers have strong vocal abilities, and Tomatsu is no exception.

To sing like her, solid vocal technique is required.

However, the song itself has a simple, accessible melody and a very upbeat, catchy rhythm, making it quite easy to sing as karaoke material.

Paying particular attention to the crisp enunciation of the lyrics should lead to good results.

Absolute, Absolute, Absolute Sacred Domainano feat. ikuta lira

ano feat. Lilas Ikuta 'Absolute Absolute Absolute Absolute Sanctuary' Music Video

If you’re seriously aiming for a high score, you could just sing an oldie with few lyrics and a simple melody—but if you’re going for it, you probably want to try scoring high with a brand-new track, right? In that case, I recommend “Zetsu Zetsu Zetsu Zettai Seiki.” It’s an electric, rock-tinged piece by ano and Lila Ikuta, but the vocal line itself is simple, making it easier to sing than it sounds.

The tough part is ano’s death-voice sections, but don’t push yourself—sing them normally and you should be fine.

WILLMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima 'WILL' Music Video

It’s Mika Nakashima’s fifth single, released in 2002.

It was also used as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “A Celestial Observation.” It’s a ballad with a beautiful melody, so it’s easy to remember as karaoke material, and in that sense, I think it’s a song where you can aim for a high score.

There don’t seem to be any spots that demand advanced vibrato techniques, so if you simply trace the melody, you should be able to sing it nicely and rack up a high score.

MaidenTohru

Tomei – Maiden [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter TOMEI, who rose to nationwide popularity through her collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu, is known for her wide-ranging musicality—from downer dark pop to decadent, rock-tinged J-pop.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Maiden.

This piece leans strongly into rock, featuring a consistently downcast vocal delivery throughout.

While it doesn’t have a particularly narrow vocal range, the overall mood calls for a languid, laid-back singing style, so there’s no difficulty that requires belting.

MirrorRei Yasuda

Rei Yasuda 'Mirror' - Ending theme of The Irregular at Magic High School

You might find the pitch in this song, “Mirror,” challenging at first, but once you’ve learned it, there are many parts where you can sing with a straightforward tone, making it easier to score high.

Don’t overthink dynamics—focus on pitch and sing with a clean, straight delivery, and the difficulty of the song should actually help boost your score.

Give it a try!

Song of FlowersAimer

Aimer “Hana no Uta” (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theme song for the theatrical film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] I. presage flower)

Aimer’s 13th single, released in October 2017.

I bet many of you thought, “Huh? Is this a song you can actually score high on?” It’s true that because of Aimer’s distinctive singing style, a lot of people might think at first listen, “This sounds hard!!” But if you don’t get distracted by that and really listen to the original, you’ll notice the vocal range used isn’t actually that wide.

So if you memorize the melody well and can trace it accurately, getting a high score shouldn’t be that difficult.

That said, there’s a risk the song could end up sounding dull if that’s all you focus on.

In that sense, it may be a good example of how a so-called “textbook” high score doesn’t necessarily make it a “good performance.” After you try singing it once and manage a high score, I think it’s great to enjoy it in your own style and interpretation!

ParadiseNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 5th Single「Paradise」M/V

This is the fifth single overall by the idol group NiziU, released in March 2023.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Toho-distributed film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Sky Utopia.

The song has a slightly mellow feel, and the vocal melody spans a somewhat higher range, so it might be a bit challenging to casually hum along.

However, the melody itself is very straightforward and easy to remember, and the lyrics fit the melody naturally without feeling forced.

In that sense, I thought it could be a recommended track even for those who aren’t confident singers.

If you pay attention to where the notes are held and stopped—that is, the placement of rests—and sing accordingly, it should sound nice.

If you’re interested, listen closely to the original and study it.