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

Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “Kimagure Romantic” Music Video

This is Ikimonogakari’s 12th single, released in December 2008.

It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Celeb to Binbō Tarō,” among other tie-ins, so many of you may have heard it on television.

The intro, which has a video game–like BGM feel, is especially memorable.

The song itself is very bright and fun, with a vocal melody that’s easy to remember and sing, so I hope you’ll learn it and aim for a perfect score.

When singing, pay particular attention to clearly observing the rests between phrases in the A and B sections, creating a strong contrast with the more rhythmic chorus, and smoothly switching to falsetto for the brief moment it appears in the chorus melody.

It might be a slightly advanced pick if you’re aiming for a high score, but I encourage you to give it your best and take on the challenge.

rough codeIBERIs

IBERIs& – Rough Code (Music Video)

IBERIs, a voice-actor girls’ unit, has been gaining popularity.

Unlike other idol groups, they showcase their charming voices, and the cute, pop vocals born from their distinctive tones are winning support from young men and women alike.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend as an easy piece to score a perfect 100 on is Rough Code.

It’s a tightly crafted pop track with a real sense of momentum.

Because their voices are high, you might think the range is wide, but this song actually doesn’t require a broad vocal range.

Since the group’s main focus isn’t vocals, the vocal lines are kept simple.

If you can stay on pitch, this is a song where aiming for a perfect score is quite achievable.

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

This is aiko’s fourth major-label single, released in November 1999.

At the time of release, it landed multiple tie-ins with various commercials and TV programs and became a platinum hit.

The track was produced to perfectly match aiko’s distinctive voice and singing style, making it easy to see why it became such a big hit back then.

Both the song itself and the vocal melody line have a few sections with somewhat unique note movements, so it might be a bit advanced if you’re aiming for a perfect 100 in karaoke.

But if you really learn the song first, you should be fine! Practice switching smoothly into falsetto for the highest notes in the chorus.

If you’re not confident about making that smooth transition, try lowering the key of the backing track.

On this day of goodbyeAimyon

Aimyon – On the Day of Goodbye [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyong’s first digital-only single, released in February 2020.

Aimyong is a singer with quite strong vocal ability, but since the vocal range used here isn’t very wide and the melody isn’t complicated—easy to learn and familiar—I think you can definitely aim for a perfect score with this song.

Another recommendation point is that the key is comfortable for women with lower voices.

Just be careful not to let your singing sound flat.

Lingering Snowdolphin

Nagori-yuki – Iruka

These days, “Nagori Yuki” is often spoken of as Iruka’s signature song, but it was originally a track on Kaguyahime’s album “Sankaidate no Uta,” released in March 1974.

Iruka’s cover version came out in November 1975, and it became a huge hit, selling over 800,000 copies in total.

Now, as for singing this song at karaoke, there’s really nothing to be afraid of.

True to its 1970s folk roots—and with a straightforward melody that also connects to Showa-era kayōkyoku—it doesn’t have the tricky melodies or rhythms you find in many modern songs.

Because of that, it might be relatively easy if your goal is just to score 100 points, but adding a tasteful sense of expression could be challenging.

It might be fun to try singing it with the aim of showcasing your expressive abilities.

Promise of RomanceLila Ikuta

Promise of Romance

This is the fourth digital-only single by Lila Ikuta, who is also active as a member of the music duo YOASOBI (performing under the name Ikura in the band), released on August 14, 2021.

The song’s acoustic transparency and simple sound are very appealing.

When singing it at karaoke, there aren’t many particularly difficult parts, but please pay close attention to the sections where you switch to falsetto.

Handling these smoothly is likely a key point in making the song sound good.

Also, be careful to keep your voice steady in the high notes sung in chest voice so it doesn’t get unruly.

secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO

This is the third major single by the Japanese girls’ rock band ZONE, released on August 8, 2001.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS daytime drama series Kids War 3: “Zakenna yo,” starring Mao Inoue.

It was reportedly ZONE’s first-ever tie-in with a TV drama.

The song is striking for its slightly melancholic melody with an acoustic mood.

It feels only natural that it became a million-selling hit—truly a Heisei-era classic.

The vocal melody is very catchy and easy to remember, which likely contributed greatly to its popularity.

It’s also a straightforward tune that’s easy to sing at karaoke, so I encourage you to master it and aim for a perfect score.

When you sing it, be careful not to rush the rhythm.