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

Refrain of SoulsYoko Takahashi

Refrain of Souls

The theme song of the animated film Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth.

Even years after the film’s release and the single’s debut, it remains a beloved Evangelion classic alongside A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.

The song begins by singing the chorus melody at a slow tempo, but then the pace suddenly speeds up.

Because the contrast with the beginning is so stark, make sure you don’t get left behind by the tempo—sing it coolly, like the characters who pilot the Evangelions!

platitudesHoshimachi Suisei

platitudes

Suisei Hoshimachi, the VTuber currently attracting the most attention, is a member of hololive and has gained nationwide popularity as an artist.

While many of her songs span a wide vocal range with touches of falsetto, that’s not the case with Kireigoto.

In this piece, aside from a single falsetto moment that appears once in the chorus, there are no high parts, and the song is arranged in a low register throughout.

Even the falsetto line is something she could sing in chest voice but chooses to render in falsetto, making it easy to sing for women with lower voices.

flower-eaterPhantom Seater

Phantom Theta “Flower Eater” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

The idol group Phantom Theta, produced by Reiwa-era songstress Ado, stands out for a bold musical style and performances that are sharper than those of typical idols, with the same intense sound that defines Ado’s own tracks.

Among their works, the one I especially recommend is Hanagurami.

It features rap sections with sustained, high-difficulty flows and dramatic leaps in pitch, demanding a level of vocal ability on par with Ado’s songs.

If you’re confident in your singing skills, definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Marunouchi SadisticRingo Sheena

Marunouchi Sadistic

A song by Ringo Sheena, released in February 1999.

It’s now considered one of her signature tracks, but apparently it has never been released as a single.

As you’d expect from Ringo Sheena, who is renowned for her highly distinctive songwriting and vocal style, there are quite a few hurdles when singing it at karaoke—in fact, perhaps it’s just me, but because it’s one of her early songs, its individuality feels even stronger.

The quickest way to master this song might be to thoroughly imitate her performance first.

By all means, try to deliver it just like she does and show it off at karaoke!

Protect YouBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / Protect You (Official Music Video)

BAND-MAID is a Japanese girls’ rock band that’s garnered worldwide popularity.

Rather than the J-pop-flavored rock often found in Japanese rock, they’re characterized by authentic hard rock.

Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is Protect You.

It’s packed with the challenges of hard rock, featuring multiple advanced techniques such as sudden pitch shifts, powerful projection, high notes, and shouts.

That’s My BabyRIRI

RIRI – That’s My Baby (Official Video)

RIRI is a female R&B singer who would likely rank among the top ten in Japan purely in terms of ability.

Having grown up listening to R&B from a young age, her vocal skills are exceptionally high, and she has even been produced by internationally renowned producers.

Her big tune “That’s My Baby” is an extremely challenging piece.

It features ad-libs and vocal runs on par with Western R&B, so among the general Japanese population, perhaps only one in 1,000 to 10,000 people could truly pull it off.

20CHANMINA & ASH ISLAND

CHANMINA & ASH ISLAND – 20 (Official Music Video) –

Chanmina, a female rapper who enjoys immense support from young people.

Her eccentric fashion, high-level vocals and rap, and down-to-earth lyrics that pierce the hearts of youth have earned her strong support from many women.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “20.” She performs this track with her spouse, ASH ISLAND, and his rap part is easy for women to sing as well, so definitely check it out.