[Women] Popular Karaoke Rankings [2025]

BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei64rank/position

Bibideba / Hoshimachi Suisei (official)

Suisei Hoshimachi’s “Bibideba” became a hot topic on YouTube in 2024 as an “insanely difficult rap” and a “top-tier challenge” song—have you heard of it? Some of my students actually tried it, and when I taught it, I felt that on a first pass it’s quite hard and the melody is tough to anticipate.

Beyond rhythm and pitch, it includes rapid-fire sections and rap parts—there are lots of elements packed in.

If you can master it, it’s a super fun and satisfying song to sing! In the chorus, many phrase endings switch to head voice, so lift your facial muscles and keep centering your pitch between the eyebrows, imagining the sound traveling from the brow up through the head as you transition to head voice.

Raising your hand toward your head while singing can make the visualization easier and help the voice come out more freely.

For the word-heavy sections, don’t try to articulate every syllable crisply; instead, let the words flow so they ride the melody as you sing.

Unrequited loveAimer65rank/position

Aimer “Kataomoi” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

“Kataomoi” has a distinctive rhythm and leans more toward “speaking” than “singing,” but this song was often sung by one of my voice-training students who wasn’t confident in singing and didn’t have a very wide range.

If you’re going to sing it, you’ll probably struggle with the rhythm first, so practice by listening to the song over and over.

Aside from the chorus, you don’t need to worry too much about pitch at the beginning.

If the rhythm doesn’t lock in first, it’ll feel off when you sing, so pay attention to where the phrases are cut and when each entry comes in, and maybe start with humming.

Humming will help you carry that same feeling into light singing, letting the sound resonate between your eyebrows without tension.

Once you’re used to it, keep that resonance in the brow area and shift into your singing voice.

If you can keep resonating in the same spot while you sing, you’ll capture a really nice vibe!

I can't stay a daydreaming girlNanae Aikawa66rank/position

Nanase Aikawa / I Can’t Be a Dreaming Girl

This was Nanase Aikawa’s debut single, released in November 1995.

It was used as the commercial song for “SUPER NOVA RACING” and as the ending theme for the Fuji TV drama “V no Honō,” and despite being a debut single, it became a major hit, selling 368,000 copies.

It’s crafted as a rock song with a slightly dark image.

If you sing it carefully, the rhythm, tempo, and melody are all very easy to handle, so I think it’s an ideal choice when you want to aim for a perfect score.

That said, it’s really a song I’d love people to enjoy singing at karaoke without worrying about scores—dark, cool, and free.

Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB4867rank/position

[MV full] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie / AKB48 [Official]

This is AKB48’s 32nd major single, featuring an arrangement reminiscent of classic disco sounds and cute lyrics that sing of a maiden’s heart.

Used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Odaiba United States 2013” and in numerous commercials, it has become known as one of the group’s signature tracks.

Released in August 2013, it achieved million-seller status.

Dance videos went viral on social media, and the song has been loved by people of all ages.

It’s a number that everyone can enjoy and get excited about at karaoke, regardless of gender.

Even if you’re not confident in your singing, why not give it a try with a bright, positive mindset?

Snow BlossomMika Nakashima68rank/position

Mika Nakashima “Yuki no Hana” MUSIC VIDEO

This grand love ballad, which delicately portrays the aching feelings of winter romance, is a masterpiece marked by Mika Nakashima’s clear, pure vocals and a crystalline piano tone.

With finely wrought words that depict snow falling over a quiet town, it beautifully conveys both the vow of eternal love and its fragility.

Released in October 2003, this song has been etched in many hearts as a quintessential winter ballad.

Why not sing it with all your heart, filling it with thoughts of someone special?

First Love KillerNo Murasaki69rank/position

Noashi (noa) – First Love Killer [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Noashi, who has gained popularity with her offbeat melodies and lyrics that resonate strongly with women.

She’s known for her genreless musical style, releasing songs with a different vibe from her previous work each time.

Speaking of her signature tracks, wouldn’t it be “Hatsukoi Killer” (First Love Killer)? While the song carries a slightly retro, Showa-era feel, its fresh production keeps it from sounding outdated.

The vocals incorporate some rap, and because the range is very narrow, it’s exceptionally easy to sing.

It also goes over well at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

PRIDEMiki Imai70rank/position

Miki Imai - 'PRIDE' Music Video

A gem of a love song that portrays a woman pledging her heart to the Southern Cross.

The deep affection for the lover who taught her both loneliness and freedom soaks into the heart through Miki Imai’s translucent vocals.

Written and composed by Tomoyasu Hotei, the song was released in November 1996 and topped the Oricon charts for three consecutive weeks.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Doc,” it became a massive hit, selling 1.

6 million copies.

In 2006, the couple appeared together on the 57th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, delivering the performance with Hotei’s guitar accompaniment.

A heartwarming anthem that conveys the joy and ache of love, and the strength to turn feelings for a beloved into pride.

Recommended for those who want to keep moving forward while thinking of someone precious.