[2025] Recommended for Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Female Idol Songs
Do you all like so-called “idol songs”? From the Showa era to today, songs performed by idols have maintained steady popularity while changing form, and as we reach the mid-2020s, it even feels like classic, straight-down-the-line idol songs are especially popular.
In this article, we’ve compiled the latest popular tracks by female idols that are perfect for karaoke.
Every song is catchy and easy to remember, and with choreography included, they’re ideal for livening up any karaoke session! Whether you love idol songs or haven’t been interested before, take this opportunity to check them out.
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[2025] Recommended for karaoke! A roundup of popular female idol songs (11–20)
Are you a zombie too? You’re a zombie, huh.CANDY TUNE
Let’s have fun by turning into zombies! This uniquely themed track is a Halloween song released by CANDY TUNE in October 2024.
It features a poppy, catchy melody and playful, mischievous arrangements.
Lyrics, composition, and arrangement were all handled by Satsuki ga Tenkomori.
A dance challenge was also posted on TikTok, and it’s been buzzing on social media.
Highly recommended if you want to amp up the fun at Halloween parties or karaoke.
The choreography seems easy to learn too, so dancing together is sure to double the fun!
lovesicknessManeki Kecak
It’s a wonderful song with bittersweet love lyrics and a cute melody.
There are members who are great singers, so it’s definitely a song I’d love to hear from someone confident in their vocal ability.
Sing it in front of the person you like, and it’ll surely make a strong impression.
cheat dayNogizaka46
A refreshing song by Nogizaka46 that vividly captures the liberating spirit of youth and the passion of love is gaining attention as a surefire crowd-pleaser for karaoke.
Centered by 5th-generation member Nagi Inoue, the track features a pop sound that kicks off with a rap and a catchy, upbeat rhythm.
The lyrics, set against a summer seaside backdrop, deftly portray a small break from the everyday—symbolized by the word “cheat”—and the pure feelings of young people.
Released in August 2024, the song was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime ATRI -My Dear Moments-, drawing interest from anime fans as well.
It’s a perfect pick for a summer drive, a beachside date, or a lively karaoke session with friends.
SWEET NONFICTIONNiziU
As a song that colors a bittersweet love story, NiziU’s new release tickles listeners’ hearts.
Selected as the theme song for the film “Egoist Ellie” (Koiwazurai no Ellie), it was released in March 2024 and aims to lift up those troubled by love.
The track centers on the emotional shift from dreamy ideals of romance to love grounded in reality, delicately portraying the feelings of young people swaying between ideals and the real world.
It’s a song that gives courage to anyone who feels awkward in love or lacks confidence.
Performed by NiziU at DayDay.
SUPER LIVE 2024 and featuring a collaboration with Perfume, this track is also perfect for anyone looking to get the crowd going at karaoke.
NEW LOOKMISAMO
A track inspired by 1960s fashion icon Twiggy arrives from MISAMO, the trio of Japanese members of TWICE.
Released in October 2024, this work is a cover of a Namie Amuro song, reborn with a modern arrangement.
The lyrics portray a woman searching for a “new self,” with self-actualization through fashion as the central theme.
In the music video, distinguished by its retro visual aesthetic, women from various professions appear, conveying a message of self-discovery and respect for individuality.
The song is also slated to be performed on their album tour starting in November.
It’s a recommended listen not only for idol-pop fans but also for anyone interested in fashion and self-expression.
Tell Me Tell Me ☆PiKi
This PiKi track is packed with that sweet-and-sour feeling of wanting to know how your crush really feels.
Released as a single in July 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for a segment on “Oha Suta.” Riding a catchy sound woven from rhythmic beats and futuristic synthesizers, the lyrics express the pure flutter of a protagonist whose mind is completely occupied by the one they like.
The harmony blending Karen Matsumoto’s clear, translucent voice with Haruka Sakuraba’s warm tone is just wonderful.
It’s perfect for when you want to savor the heart-pounding excitement of a love that’s just beginning!
[2025] Recommended for Karaoke! Popular Female Idol Songs (21–30)
Kawaii KaiwaiPiKi
What kind of magic do you feel in the word “kawaii”? PiKi—the unit formed by Karen Matsumoto of FRUITS ZIPPER and Haruka Sakuraba of CUTIE STREET—debuts with a pop tune that wholeheartedly celebrates your personal likes.
Set for digital release in July 2025, it has been selected as the ending theme for the second season of the TV anime My Dress-Up Darling.
Crafted by Yasutaka Nakata, the sound is retro yet fresh, with an addictive quality that sticks in your head after just one listen.
The lyrics capture the pure thrill of fashion and the things you love, and the duo’s sweet, translucent vocals layer together to gently wrap the listener’s heart.