[Women] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2025]

Marunouchi SadisticRingo Sheena78rank/position

Marunouchi Sadistic

In the late 1990s, Ringo Sheena made a striking debut on the music scene.

Her songs, marked by a unique worldview and literary sensibility, continue to captivate many listeners to this day.

This work is a track included on Sheena’s debut album, “Muzai Moratorium,” released on February 24, 1999.

Set in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district, the lyrics vividly portray fragments of urban life and the complex emotions of a young woman.

Woven with Sheena’s sharp social observations and profound love for music, this piece has become a classic that is still covered by numerous artists more than 20 years later.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you suddenly feel the urge to reconnect with yourself amid days consumed by work and household chores.

Time goes byEvery Little Thing79rank/position

「Time goes by」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

Released in 1998, this was Every Little Thing’s first ballad to be issued as a single.

The lyrics, which speak of a couple who chose to part ways after many twists and turns—holding bittersweet memories while not turning their backs on the past and choosing instead to move forward—truly resonate.

It’s a masterpiece that women in their forties, seasoned by experience, can sing while fondly recalling the passage of time.

Take a small time trip and try singing it as you gently remember those sparkling days.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE80rank/position

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO

An emotionally moving song themed around the end of summer and friendship—this is ZONE’s signature work.

The lyrics, which depict the pure memories of one’s teenage years and farewells with dear friends, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2001, it became a massive hit, selling over one million copies.

It was also chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kids War 3.” Its refreshing, acoustic-based sound is another part of its appeal.

If you’re singing it at karaoke, the end of summer or graduation season is especially fitting.

For those who have experienced parting with friends, it will surely strike a powerful chord.

A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK81rank/position

BONNIE PINK – A Perfect Sky

This refreshing song, reminiscent of a clear summer sky, is delivered with BONNIE PINK’s translucent vocals.

Released on May 10, 2006 as the theme song for Shiseido’s ANESSA commercial, it became a massive hit and marked the highest chart position of her career.

It deftly expresses a strong will to pursue ideals, along with the conflicts of love and life, resonating deeply with listeners.

The catchy chorus is sure to bring the house down at karaoke.

For women in their 40s leading busy lives, why not sing this song to blow off some steam? It’s also perfect for outdoor scenes like summer drives or beach barbecues.

Between the Sky and YouMiyuki Nakajima82rank/position

Between the Sky and You

Singer-songwriter Miyuki Nakajima holds the remarkable record of topping the singles chart across four decades, from the 1970s through the 2000s.

Her 31st single, Between the Sky and You, released as a double A-side with Fight!, became a million-selling hit as the theme song for the TV drama A Homeless Kid, which sparked a major social phenomenon.

The sentimental lyrics, woven through her trademark powerful vocals, instantly bring scenes from the drama to mind as you listen.

It’s an emotional number that’s sure to draw attention at karaoke, especially with people from that generation.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA83rank/position

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

This is LiSA’s 15th single, chosen as the theme song for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Its intense rock sound and melodious sections blend brilliantly, creating a structure that grips listeners.

The chorus features a catchy phrase that sticks in your head, making you want to hum it over and over.

Released in July 2019, it achieved the remarkable feat of topping the Oricon charts as both the “last No.

1 of the Heisei era” and the “first No.

1 of the Reiwa era.” Transcending the boundaries of anime music, it gained widespread popularity and was performed at the 2019 NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, becoming a song loved by people of all ages.

It’s an energetic track that’s sure to hype up gatherings of Gen Z as well.

Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE84rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE – "Osaka LOVER"

It was released in 2007 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 38th single.

The song was written specifically for Universal Studios Japan’s attraction “Hollywood Dream – The Ride,” and its lyrics center on a woman in a long-distance relationship.

The Osaka dialect used in the lyrics makes the song especially cute.