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

OmakaseAtarashii Gakkou no Leaders

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Omakase (Official Music Video)

Atarashii Gakko! is an idol group that has gained popularity with edgy performances and musicality unlike conventional idols.

Their appeal lies in blending hip-hop with kayōkyoku (Japanese pop of the Showa era), and in this work the kayōkyoku flavor is especially emphasized.

While the vocal line isn’t extremely difficult, its slow development leaves no room to hide.

Techniques like falls and vibrato are particularly unforgiving, making this a song that demands solid fundamental vocal skills.

NeverlandJASMINE

JASMINE – Neverland (Official Music Video)Produced by DJ Mitsu the Beats

Singer-songwriter JASMINE gained nationwide recognition with “sad to say” and is also known globally as an R&B singer, having even opened for Ne-Yo.

Today, she’s creating new classics with a more refined, stylish R&B sound than in her early career.

Among her tracks, one I especially recommend is “Neverland.” It’s a quintessential R&B piece featuring soulful ad-libs that rival those in overseas R&B.

The difficulty is high, but if you can pull it off, it will undoubtedly look and sound impressive.

Red RutsGLIM SPANKY

GLIM SPANKY – “Red Rut” Music Video (TV series WOWOW ‘Golden Kamuy — Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoners Scramble Arc’ Episode 4 Ending Theme)

GLIM SPANKY stands out with a distinctive low, husky voice for a female vocalist in Japanese rock.

Their music often seems designed to highlight that vocal tone, resulting in many works with a refined, mature edge.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Akai Wadachi (Red Rut).

While GLIM SPANKY is usually known for a downbeat, cynical musical style, this track leans into a glam rock sound where that cool sophistication shines.

With its grand arrangement, it’s a great choice for anyone looking to create a powerful, striking vibe.

TogetherSuperfly

Superfly『Together』Music Video

A digital-only single by Superfly released on May 22, 2020.

Superfly is widely recognized for her outstanding vocal ability, and in “Together,” she showcases that talent to the fullest.

Even the high notes in the chorus, delivered with power, match the gentle mood of the song without ever becoming too sharp or overwhelming, highlighting just how skilled she is.

Simply choosing a Superfly song at karaoke is enough to make a strong impression, but try singing it with expression that approaches her own performance!

Curtain callyama

yama “Curtain Call” MV

This is the ninth digital single by yama, a female singer who also performs as the vocalist for the rock band BIN, released on May 28, 2021.

The vocal melody features a very wide range, and especially in the chorus, she switches her vocal placement skillfully, delivering it effortlessly without any strain—truly impressive singing that makes you want to say, “as expected!” If you force the high notes in this song, there’s a high risk of breaking the song’s atmosphere, so be sure to keep your delivery consistently soft throughout.

If you can do that, I think it will really draw attention to your expressive vocal ability!

PINK BLOODHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada 'PINK BLOOD'

A digital-only single by Hikaru Utada, released on June 2, 2021.

It was selected as the opening theme for the NHK Educational TV anime “To Your Eternity.” As you’d expect from a Hikaru Utada track—she’s renowned for her vocal prowess—this song also demands considerable singing skill and expressive ability if you attempt it at karaoke.

Right from the beginning, she surprises with a soft delivery using mixed voice.

Achieving high notes without sounding piercing is extremely difficult.

Despite the slow tempo, her phrasing avoids monotony, and her performance clearly conveys the off-beats down to the sixteenth-note subdivisions.

It’s a song I highly recommend to confident vocalists who want a challenge.

Starry NightYuka

Yuka – Starry Night (Official Music Video)

This is singer-songwriter Yuka’s sixth digital single, released in February 2023.

It was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Hoshifuru Yoru ni” (When the Stars Fall).

It’s a gentle ballad that conjures a quiet night sky just by listening, but its vivid sense of presence surely can’t be discussed without mentioning Yuka’s richly expressive vocals.

To recreate it in karaoke, you not only need a range of vocal and singing techniques, but also a deep, detailed understanding of the song—otherwise, it’s quite challenging.

The bar for singing this track is very high, but for those confident in their vocals, it’s definitely one to try.