Karaoke songs sung by female artists recommended for Gen Z
Don’t you ever get stuck choosing songs at karaoke?
If it’s solo karaoke or with close friends, you can sing whatever you like, no problem.
But when it’s with people you don’t usually go with or coworkers, it’s totally relatable to not know what to sing, right?
So this time, we’re introducing karaoke songs by female artists that we recommend for Gen Z.
They’re all famous tracks that people of any generation have probably heard at least once, so feel free to use this as a reference!
Top 10 karaoke songs by female artists recommended for Gen Z
Tomorrow as wellNEW!SHISHAMO
A rock number that cheers on our everyday efforts through its weekend heroes.
It was included on the 2017 album “SHISHAMO 4” and became widely known as the CM song for NTT Docomo’s “Docomo Student Discount.” That same year, the band performed it on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for their first-ever appearance, generating major buzz.
The song frankly depicts the strength to keep running forward even when things are so tough you want to cry, along with gratitude for those who support you.
Inspired by watching a Kawasaki Frontale match, it’s also loved as a fight song—perfect for anyone looking to get fired up at sports events or live shows.
It stands as one of the band’s signature classics.
Blue JeansNEW!HANA
The girls’ group HANA, produced by Chanmina, released their second single in July 2025.
In contrast to the powerful vibe of their previous track “ROSE,” this time they deliver a mid-tempo ballad that poignantly expresses the ache of young love.
They want to stay natural and effortless—like a pair of well-worn old sneakers—yet their anxiety swells in front of the one they like.
The lyrics, which vividly capture those late-night emotional swings, truly strike a chord.
Don’t miss the visual rollout in collaboration with DIESEL, as well as the music video that pairs heartache with raw emotion.
When you’re unsure about your feelings of love, or lying awake at night with thoughts of someone special, this song will gently stay by your side.
flameNEW!LiSA
Released in October 2020 as the theme song for the feature film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, this piece was composed and arranged by Yuki Kajiura and completed with lyrics co-written with LiSA.
The sweeping ballad mirrors the life and spirit of the central character, Kyojuro Rengoku, portraying parting and hope, and the will that is passed on.
It powerfully sings of the strength to keep moving forward without being swept away by sorrow.
It won the Grand Prize at the 62nd Japan Record Awards and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart for three consecutive weeks, becoming a social phenomenon that transcended the anime-music sphere.
It is a song we hope you’ll listen to if you’ve experienced the loss of someone dear or need courage to face difficulties.
1000 daysNEW!No Murasaki
Singer-songwriter Noshi, a female artist known for her wide musical range—from comic-song style to classic pop.
Her track “1000 Days,” released in 2025, features moving lyrics that sing about the three years of high school.
The vocal range is slightly broad at mid1E to hiE, with the low notes being comparatively low for a women’s song, so there isn’t much room to lower the key.
However, the melodic rises and falls are relatively gentle, and there are many break points, so finding a comfortable personal tone in the falsetto and mixed-voice sections will be the key to singing it well.
Biting the second handI wish it could stay midnight forever.
The music of Zutomayo (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni), known for its unique worldview and translucent vocals, has drawn significant attention.
Its poignant lyrics portraying heartbreak and loneliness resonate deeply when paired with ACA-ne’s delicate singing.
Released as a digital-only single in August 2018, the music video surpassed 100 million views in September 2021.
It has also been used as the closing BGM for Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting.
This song is perfect for singing at karaoke with close friends.
If you pour your emotions into it, you might reveal a new side of yourself.
Zankyo SankaAimer
The opening theme of the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, sung by Aimer, known for her husky voice and emotional songs.
Its fast-paced arrangement, incorporating brass and piano, evokes the atmosphere of the anime.
Released digitally ahead of the full release in December 2021, it topped both downloads and streaming on the Billboard Japan Songs Chart.
With a powerful message about overcoming painful pasts and inner conflicts while holding on to hope, it’s sure to resonate with Gen Z listeners.
Sing it at karaoke and its distinctive world will captivate the room.
It’s a memorable track featuring emotive vocals that convey the love and hatred hidden beneath its glittering surface.
Dear, boyHump Back
As Hump Back’s major-label debut release, this work drew significant attention as a warm, encouraging anthem that stands beside young people wrestling with dreams and hopes.
Inspired by notes written by Momoko Hayashi in her teens, the down-to-earth lyrics are sure to resonate with many listeners.
Released in June 2018, the song earned high praise, reaching No.
13 on the Oricon charts.
The release includes four tracks written and composed by Hayashi, showcasing the band’s full appeal.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke—perfect for getting fired up singing with friends.
It’s a number that will strike a chord with those reminiscing about their youth or feeling uncertain about the future.