[Women] Popular Karaoke Rankings [2025]

School HeavenKyoko Koizumi85rank/position

"School Heaven" by Kyoko Koizumi

This was Kyoko Koizumi’s 28th single, released on November 1, 1989.

It served as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.

m.

drama “Aishiatte Ru Kai!”.

By the way, this is a cover: the original was released in 1974 as Finger 5’s fourth single, and it was a massive hit that sold over a million copies.

As you’ll understand the moment you hear it, singing ability hardly matters for this song! When it comes to sounding good at karaoke, it’s no exaggeration to say it all depends on how well you can recreate its light, lively groove.

Don’t sweat the small stuff—just have everyone there join in a big sing-along and enjoy!

loveGen Hoshino86rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

A song by Gen Hoshino that symbolically expresses the diverse forms of love conveyed in its lyrics and the personal growth that romance brings.

Released in October 2016 as the theme song for the TBS drama “We Married as a Job!” (“Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”), it became a massive hit.

The “Koi Dance” performed in the drama’s ending garnered explosive popularity on social media, with total video views surpassing 80 million.

With its upbeat, catchy melody and relatable lyrics, this track is irresistibly appealing.

Choose it as the first song at karaoke, and it’s sure to instantly lift the mood of the room!

Dinner Songtuki.87rank/position

tuki. “Banquet Song” Official Music Video

The songs by 15-year-old singer-songwriter tuki.

portray the complex emotions of love and separation.

With emotional depth and delicacy, this work leaves a strong impression on listeners.

Released in September 2023, the song has also achieved commercial success, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Japan singles chart and the Oricon weekly streaming chart.

tuki.

’s expressive vocals and a simple yet emotionally resonant melody have captivated many listeners.

Even those who aren’t confident at karaoke can sing it with feeling, so why not give it a try?

ROSEHANA88rank/position

HANA / ROSE -Music Video-

In 2025, HANA—a seven-member female group that could well be called one of the year’s most talked-about acts—burst onto the scene.

Produced by CHANMINA, their fluid movement between hip-hop and R&B, paired with world-class sound quality, made a powerful impact both in Japan and abroad.

Their debut track “ROSE,” released in April 2025, was an undeniable hit, racking up 15 million views on YouTube within three weeks and showcasing the immense potential of all seven members.

With a firm “no lip-syncing” policy, their talent is obvious from the official live performances available—though of course, attempting their songs at karaoke will demand a comparable level of vocal skill.

From robust, R&B-inflected vocals that soar across high and low registers to razor-sharp rap, if you and your confident singer friends can pull off a faithful recreation, you’ll undoubtedly be the stars of the night at karaoke!

to go see (someone) / to go meetAimyon89rank/position

aimyon – Going to See You [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyon is a nationally popular singer-songwriter.

Her musical style, which mixes folk and pop, is striking, and she has released many hit songs to date.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend for women who are tone-deaf is AinI Iku Noni (“Even Though I’m Going to See You”).

This piece has a gentle, folk-like feel with no sudden jumps in pitch.

It also has few high notes, so even those who struggle with falsetto can sing it with confidence.

wailing in griefShizuka Kudo90rank/position

Shizuka Kudo / Doukoku [Official Video]

Among Shizuka Kudo’s discography, which has produced numerous hit songs since her solo debut in the late 1980s, the best-selling is Dokoku, released in 1993.

It’s a masterpiece with lyrics by Miyuki Nakajima and music by Tsugutoshi Goto, and many women in their 40s today likely have this song in their karaoke repertoire.

The song is set in a relatively low key for a female vocal, making it a great choice for women with lower voices who struggle with high notes.

Kudo’s characteristic, sultry vibrato is applied naturally, yet the difficulty level is modest, with a very memorable and easy-to-sing melody line.

It’s also recommended for those aiming for high scores at karaoke.

Mutual loveaiko91rank/position

aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

Aiko often has songs that span a wide range from low to high notes.

In the new song “Sōshi Sōai,” the key range looks wide at G#3–C#5, but the actual sung range is lower than you might expect.

The B4 range is used in the chorus and elsewhere, but for most women, that pitch should come out naturally without much effort.

Rather than a “cheerful!” vibe, it’s a song that strongly conveys “bittersweet emotion,” so it’s one you can sing with a calm tone.

When you actually try singing it, you may find many phrases where the pitch drops at the end of the melody lines, which can make intonation tricky for some.

It’s true that moving from low to high can be easier if you have momentum, but going from high to low is very difficult to land accurately.

Try singing lightly while sustaining your breath all the way to the end.