Karaoke songs that make it easy to score 100 points [for women]

Return To Myself Return to Myself ~No, No, Summer.Mari Hamada

Mari Hamada “Return To Myself”

Mari Hamada’s “Return to Myself ~Shinai, Shinai, Natsu.”, which was also used as a Kanebo Cosmetics campaign song in ’89, was released in April of the same year.

Although Mari Hamada debuted as a female solo singer in the HM/HR genre, starting around this song she began singing tracks that, while backed by a hard sound, featured pop, catchy melodies.

This broadened her appeal beyond HM/HR fans to the general public, and with this song she debuted at No.

5 on the Oricon chart.

The song is composed with a very memorable and easy-to-sing melody, and its tempo is upbeat and singer-friendly, so definitely aim for a perfect score with this one.

Mari Hamada is a vocalist with very high singing ability and a wide vocal range, so many people may find the high notes tough in the original key.

In that case, try lowering the key—you’ll really feel how singable this song is!

MPrincess Princess

Princess Princess “M”

Princess Princess’s classic song “M” is likely one everyone has heard.

But in fact, it was never released as an A-side single.

Its first release was as the fourth track on side B of the band’s third album, “Let’s Get Crazy,” and later it was also released as the B-side of their seventh single, “Diamonds.” Even so, it remains one of Puri-Puri’s signature songs with immense popularity, which says a lot about the track’s appeal.

The song is built around a very simple and straightforward vocal melody, so it should be relatively easy to aim for a perfect 100 at karaoke.

When you sing it, try to trace the original studio-recorded melody as precisely as possible.

I’m proudTomomi Kahala

Tomomi Kahala – “I’m proud” PV (original full version)

This is Tomomi Kahara’s third single, released on March 6, 1996, produced by the one and only Tetsuya Komuro.

It came out amid an unprecedented J-pop boom when million-selling hits were dropping one after another—and this track also achieved million-seller status.

One key factor for a J-pop song to become a hit is how often it’s selected and sung at karaoke, and that tendency was especially strong in the ’90s when this song was released.

Perhaps reflecting that era, the melody is very catchy and easy to remember.

While there are quite a few high notes, if you can get through those, scoring a perfect 100 isn’t just a dream—so give it a try.

Rather than overthinking it, lightly humming it as you sing might actually be the shortcut to a high score.

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing / Time goes by（from「ELT 15th Anniversary Concert Tour “ORDINARY”」）

Every Little Thing’s 8th single, released in February 1998.

It’s ELT’s biggest hit and even became a million seller.

As of 2019, when this article was written, many people who were in their 30s around the time this song was released probably sang it often at karaoke.

This likely reflects the era when popularity in the karaoke market had a major impact on sales.

The song’s melody is very straightforward and easy to sing, so scoring 100 on it shouldn’t be too difficult.

It’s a medium slow-tempo, ballad-like track, so focus on treating each word of the lyrics with care and singing thoughtfully—aim for a high score!

YELLIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “YELL” Music Video

Ikimono-gakari’s 15th single, released in September 2009.

It’s a lovely, slightly wistful ballad in a minor key.

When people hear “ballad,” many might brace themselves thinking it’s hard to sing, but songs with fewer notes and a slower tempo are actually easier to sing carefully—and easier to score a perfect 100, I think.

Ikimono-gakari’s songs often feature lots of high notes, but in this gentle track the high tones are more restrained, so most women should be able to sing it in the original key.

Pay attention to enunciating the lyrics clearly and give it a try!

wavy flowAimer

Aimer “wavy flow” Music Video (Smartphone app game “Azur Lane” 5th Anniversary Theme Song)

This song, produced as the 5th anniversary anthem for the smartphone game app Azur Lane, was released digitally in June 2022.

With its slightly heavy rhythm, distorted guitar tones, and a memorable piano phrase in the intro, it has been crafted into a melancholic piece.

However, the melody in the vocal part is very straightforward, and the range it uses isn’t very wide, so it’s a song where you could realistically aim for a perfect 100 if you pick it at karaoke.

Since it’s important to bring out the weight of the beat when singing this track, try to really feel the backing track’s rhythm as you perform.

The wind is blowing.Ikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing' Music Video

This is Ikimono-gakari’s 24th single, released in July 2008.

It’s one of their signature songs, known for its slightly poignant melody.

In terms of vocal range, it should fall comfortably within a range that most women can sing without strain.

The melody is also very easy to sing and remember, so even those who don’t sing often should be fine.

Try to listen carefully to the karaoke drum track and avoid letting the vocal rhythm rush ahead.

Also, practice singing the high notes with an open, relaxed tone, doing your best not to tighten your throat.