[If You Can Sing These, You're Amazing!] Cool Karaoke Songs for Women

ioliteAwesome City Club

Iolite TBS Tuesday Drama “The King’s Dedicated Ring Finger” Insert Song / Awesome City Club (MUSIC VIDEO)

With a refined musicality rooted in city pop and indie pop, PORIN continues to captivate the music scene.

She began her career in 2013 as the vocalist and keyboardist of Awesome City Club, making her major-label debut in 2015.

In 2021, the band won the Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards, propelling their recognition to new heights.

Her unique world, woven from delicate lyrics and beautiful melodies, also shines through in her solo work.

Beyond music, she demonstrates her talent across diverse fields such as fashion and art, and her expressive power consistently resonates with music fans who have a creative sensibility.

Stars, Freckles, and DiamondsLegal Lily

Legal Lily – 'Stars, Freckles, and Diamond' (NHK 'Minna no Uta' December 2024–January 2025)

Honoka Takahashi, the vocalist of Regal Lily, expresses a unique worldview with delicate expressiveness and an emotional guitar sound.

Blending alternative rock and indie rock, she formed the band and began performing while still in high school.

She has been active internationally, including appearances at SXSW in the U.

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and a tour in China, and has released the albums “bedtime story” and “C to shi ikeru mono.” She has also created numerous tie-in songs for films and anime, captivating listeners with her clear, transparent voice and distinctive sensibility.

As an artist who provides music for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” she enjoys broad support across a wide audience.

I'm only gazing at you.Maki Ohguro

Only Looking at You (2019 Remastered)

As an artist born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Maki Ohguro has captivated many fans with her powerful vocals and compelling performances.

She began performing in bands in high school and made her debut in 1992.

Since then, she has colored the music scene with songs rooted in pop while embracing a wide range of genres, including rock and R&B.

Known for her strong vocals and catchy melodies, she won the Excellence Award at the Japan Record Awards and the Best 5 Artists at the Japan Gold Disc Awards in 1995.

After overcoming a period of hiatus, she continues to be energetically active today.

Her world, conveyed through powerful singing and lyrics that resonate deeply, is a perfect match for listeners seeking both the strength and warmth that music can offer.

Oneway GenerationMinako Honda

Oneway Generation

Minako Honda, who made a dazzling transformation from idol singer to musical theater star.

Since her debut in 1985, she shone on the idol scene while also taking on classical music and musicals, showcasing activities that transcended genres.

She successfully held her first concert at the Nippon Budokan and, in 1988, formed the female rock band MINAKO with WILD CATS.

In her debut year, she won the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist, earning high acclaim for her talent.

Chosen from 12,000 candidates to play Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, she captivated audiences with her outstanding vocal ability and expressive power.

As a songstress who combines a powerful voice with graceful poise, she is highly recommended for those seeking music of the highest quality.

thorn; brambleAdo

[Ado] Ibara

Ado’s 20th digital-only single, released in May 2023.

It was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” With a chorus melody that jumps dramatically in pitch, Ado’s somewhat hysteric-sounding vocals, and densely packed, slightly rapid-fire lyrics, it’s quite a formidable challenge for the average person to sing at karaoke! Be sure to listen closely to Ado’s original performance to study the details of the song before giving it a try.

The color of loveAi Higuchi

Ai Higuchi / The Color of Love [Official Video] | Ai Higuchi ‘Koi no Iro’

Ai Higuchi, who is active as a singer-songwriter, released this digital-only single in July 2023.

Over a simple backing track centered on piano and strings, she delivers a stunning vocal performance.

In particular, the sections sung in her powerful mid-to-high alto range let you fully savor the appeal of her voice.

If you listen with attention to how she closes phrases, her use of rests within the melody, and the effective placement of breath noises, you’ll truly appreciate her exceptional expressive singing technique.

whereabouts unknownAdo

[Ado] Whereabouts Unknown

This is Ado’s 18th single in total, written and composed by Ringo Sheena, released in October 2022.

It was written as the theme song for the horror film “Karada Sagashi.” The song is infused with a unique, high-strung energy that feels like a true “clash of personalities” between Sheena, who penned it, and Ado, who performs it.

You can probably tell at first listen that this track is quite a formidable challenge to sing at karaoke.

It showcases truly protean vocals—from gentle falsetto to fierce, almost screaming delivery—and I imagine many listeners were shocked the first time they heard it.

But this is only possible because Ado has mastered solid vocal technique, so please don’t overexert yourselves when you try to sing it.

In the sections that call for a screaming style, do your best to avoid putting strain on your throat.