[Women] Popular Karaoke Rankings [2025]

You don't listen to rock.Aimyon1rank/position

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song by Aimyon that portrays a single-hearted wish to close the emotional distance with the one you care about.

The earnest desire to connect with someone through the music you love is expressed over an approachable melody.

Released in August 2017 by Warner Music Japan, it was selected for power play on 42 radio stations nationwide.

The music video, filmed in abandoned ruins in Fukushima Prefecture, also drew attention.

Its catchy melody makes it easy to remember, and since the vocal range isn’t very wide, it’s appealing because anyone can enjoy singing it.

StoryAI2rank/position

AI – Story

AI’s hit song “Story.” For women in their 50s, it may not be a track that hits squarely within their generation, but its popularity is so immense that most people have probably heard it at least once.

While the song carries some elements of Black music, overall it’s shaped into a catchy, singable vocal line.

The tricky part is the bridge (C section), where a technique called “fake” — a sophisticated embellishment frequently used in R&B and soul — appears.

Be sure to stay conscious of the groove when singing this section.

Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing3rank/position

Time goes by – Every Little Thing (Full)

A gemlike love ballad that embraces everyone’s sense of incompleteness and loneliness with universal kindness.

Released by Every Little Thing in February 1998, this song beautifully portrays how lovers may hurt each other yet grow together through the experience of love.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.

m.

drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), it went on to sell over 1.

4 million copies.

It has since become familiar as a commercial song for numerous brands, including Toyota and SoftBank.

With its gentle melody and lyrics whose depth resonates more and more with life experience, it’s sure to move you.

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko4rank/position

aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

The joys and heartaches of love, and even the foreboding of parting, are vividly portrayed through seasonal scenes from spring to winter.

Aiko’s gentle yet powerful vocals beautifully capture the delicate emotions of someone in love.

Released in November 1999, it was selected as the ending theme for TBS’s “CDTV” and Fuji TV’s “Jobireba!?” Its karaoke-friendly vocal range and relatable lyrics are part of its appeal.

Recommended for times when you want to get hyped with friends or for those who’ve experienced heartbreak.

SoupSakura Fujiwara5rank/position

Soup

This is Sakura Fujiwara’s debut single, released in June 2016.

Incidentally, the lyrics, composition, and production were handled by Masaharu Fukuyama.

The vocal melody doesn’t use extremely low or high notes throughout the song, so it might be an ideal karaoke choice for women who feel hesitant about singing due to a limited vocal range.

The song maintains a relaxed, heartwarming mood from start to finish, so while keeping a slightly bouncy groove, be careful not to rush the vocals or make the pronunciation of the lyrics sound rough.

It seems there’s also a version sung by Masaharu Fukuyama, who produced the track, so it could be helpful to check that out as a reference.

threadMiyuki Nakajima6rank/position

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“Ito” is a song sung by every generation.

It was released in 1992, but it’s often used at weddings and in TV dramas, making it a ballad loved across generations.

The vocal range isn’t very wide—F3 to A#4—centered in the midrange, with the low notes being key.

If you sing it in a speaking voice, you’ll end up straining your throat, so aim to sing with a proper singing voice.

The tempo is very slow, so stay calm and take a breath at the end of each phrase.

Instead of “pushing out your voice,” focus on “using your breath” to project forward.

In fact, every consonant in the Japanese ha-row (ha, hi, fu, he, ho) uses breath in its articulation.

If you try singing everything with the “ha” sound for clarity, you might grasp the feeling of “Oh, so this is what it means to use breath!” Give it a try as a reference.

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Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyon is popular across all generations.

“Marigold” is also a hit that people in their 50s often sing at karaoke.

I have students of various ages, and many of them sing her other songs too! It seems Aimyon really resonates with everyone, regardless of gender or age.

Also, “Marigold” sits in a comfortable range of F#3 to B4, so it’s an easy song to sing with a melody that’s simple for anyone to pick up.

If you think you’re tone-deaf, you might get nervous when holding the mic, but try not to tense up—sway gently side to side and sing lightly.

It helps you relax, and I recommend it! This can be especially good in karaoke settings with younger people around.

If you say, “Everyone, sing along with me,” you’ll feel even more at ease, so just be natural and enjoy singing!