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

chantAdo

"Spell" by Ado

Ado’s 18th digital-only single, released in September 2023.

Within this rapidly unfolding, up-tempo track, Ado showcases a truly chameleon-like array of vocal colors and expressive techniques.

If you can sing it as deftly as the original, you’ll undoubtedly draw attention from those around you.

Rather than relying on superficial vocal tricks, this is a song where immersing yourself in its world is what matters most.

Be sure to prepare thoroughly and grasp the piece as a whole before you sing it.

Stand on the stageYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Stand on the Stage" Official Music Video

Surprisingly, this song modulates near the end, but instead of going higher, it drops by a semitone first and then immediately rises again.

It really feels like the meaning of the title, “Standing on Stage,” is packed into this one track! Ikura’s vocals resonate with real strength in the high notes without her having to belt.

Carrying the voice with breath rather than shouting makes the sound come out naturally and leads to that clear, transparent tone! Many of my students sing YOASOBI’s songs, so I hope all of you will give them a try, too!

Fighting My WayHatsuboshi Academy, Giga, Saki Hanami

Hatsuboshi Gakuen “Fighting My Way” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Fighting My Way)

This is a character song from the game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” known as Gakumasu, and it’s the solo track by Saki Hanami, whom my student called the final boss! I’ve tried singing this song at karaoke myself, but it’s definitely not something you can sing just by casually listening to it! The tempo is fast, and the melody comes at you in rapid succession, so unless you really listen closely and get to the point where you can hum along, it’s pretty tough to handle at karaoke.

In fact, Gakumasu has a lot of songs made by Vocaloid producers, so most of them are said to be quite difficult.

It’s a fun song to listen to on its own, and if you can sing it, it’s super cool and feels great! I recommend humming when you’re learning the song.

Don’t hum by pushing with your throat; try doing it lightly so the resonance hits between your eyebrows!

Become a flowerGreen Yellow Society

Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Become a Flower” Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Be a Flower

This is Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s eighth single, released in December 2023.

It was written as the opening theme for the Nippon TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” with the concept of “a flower blooming in the shade.” It’s a pretty cool, uptempo, and stylish track, isn’t it? The song is packed with tension, featuring a melody that jumps dramatically up and down and a slightly complex rhythmic arrangement toward the end of the chorus, making it quite challenging to sing.

Precisely because of that, it’s a great piece for confident female vocalists to take on.

Sing it with cool poise and grab everyone’s attention!

99Superfly

Superfly '99' × 'Doctor-X' MV ~drama ver.~

A powerful rock number that vividly evokes the image of a solitary genius surgeon who never fails.

Released in November 2016 as Superfly’s 22nd single, many of you may remember it as the theme song for the hugely popular drama Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, Season 4.

It feels infused with an unshakable conviction, no matter what happens, and an indomitable spirit that constantly strives for the top.

If you listen to this song—about the resolve at that very moment when you’re just one step away from perfection—during a crucial time when you want to believe in yourself, it will surely give you courage!

In loveHY

HY - “In Love” (Theme song for the film ‘366 Days’) Music Video

The HY songs where Nakasone takes the lead are all high and powerful, aren’t they? Since there are many ballads, I think a lot of people include them in their karaoke repertoire! In this song, it’s a male–female twin-vocal setup, and only the A-melody is sung by the male vocalist, Niizato.

However, the key jumps up from the chorus, so when singing it’s best to avoid using your throat overall.

Nakasone’s charm is that she doesn’t use falsetto for high notes! She sings in chest voice no matter how high the range, so the emotion comes through directly.

The reason I feel like crying no matter which song I listen to was Nakasone’s singing style all along!

Faster than meiri

iri – Faster than me (Music Video)

iri is a rare case among Japanese female singer-songwriters: she has a low, rich voice.

She’s a very prominent figure in the R&B scene, and lately her musicality has been further refined, earning her growing support from more dedicated, core fans.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is “Faster than me.” This track carries a moody, downbeat vibe reminiscent of Billie Eilish.

On top of that, it strongly reflects R&B elements, letting you bring out a cool feel with things like vocal runs and falls.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.