Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers: Women’s Ranking [2025]

Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari92rank/position

Ikimonogakari “Kimagure Romantic” Music Video

Kimagure Romantic is a song that makes everyone want to sing along.

There’s a simple bit of choreography in the chorus, so it’s guaranteed to hype up a karaoke session, and it’s a song that’s fun for listeners too! The overall vocal range is A3–D5; the highest note only appears briefly in the chorus, so the range is manageable overall.

The A melody isn’t high, so it’s good to sing it lightly, almost like you’re speaking.

From the B melody it gets more rhythmic, so keep a solid sense of tempo and be careful not to rush.

If you calmly cut off notes where they should end, you’ll lock into the groove.

The chorus has choreography and is easy to get carried away with, so be careful not to speed up the tempo.

At a karaoke event held by the vocal training school I used to belong to, one of the students sang this song, and everyone started doing the chorus moves—it got super lively and was a lot of fun.

Definitely give this song a try!

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Single Again – Mariya Takeuchi

“Single Again” is Mariya Takeuchi’s 18th single, released in 1989.

It’s well known that her husband is Tatsuro Yamashita.

The song was used as the 8th theme for Nippon TV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater from 1989 to 1990, so many people may have first discovered it when it was playing on TV back then.

More recently, it has become hugely popular overseas thanks to YouTube videos, and its recognition abroad has grown.

It does take a bit of vocal ability to sing, but its nostalgic vibe is sure to lift your spirits.

Poem of SunlightLe Couple94rank/position

Hidamari no Uta / Le Couple (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

A signature work by Le Couple that captivated many with its poignant melody and heartfelt lyrics.

It portrays the feelings of cherishing warm memories while accepting a farewell with a loved one.

Used as part of the soundtrack for the Fuji TV drama “Under One Roof 2,” it was released in May 1997 and peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon charts, becoming a hit that charted for 40 weeks.

Why not look back on your youthful memories while being enveloped by Emi Fujita’s gentle vocals? Its melody is also easy to sing at karaoke, so give it a try.

Lingering Snowdolphin95rank/position

Nagori-yuki – Iruka

This is one of Iruka’s signature songs, known for its gentle, tender vocals and lyrics that resonate deeply.

Released in 1975, the song poignantly portrays a scene of parting and captured the hearts of many.

Written and composed by Shozo Ise and covered by Iruka to great success, it has long been cherished as a song that symbolizes early spring in Japan.

While depicting the bittersweet scenes that herald the end of winter, its memorable melody invites you to hum along again and again, making it beloved across generations.

It’s a perfect recommendation for anyone who wants a heartwarming moment at karaoke—ideal both for sharing time with friends and for those moments when you seek a ballad that speaks to you alone.

Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama & WANDS96rank/position

Surely more than anyone else in the world

This is a collaboration between Miho Nakayama and WANDS that sings of boundless longing for a lover and the desire to reunite.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Someone Loves Her,” released in October 1992.

Notable for the emotional rise in the chorus and lyrics about a fateful reunion, the piece was originally planned as a WANDS single during the planning stage, but with Nakayama’s voice added, it gained greater depth.

It’s a gem of a ballad that everyone can hum along to at reunions or parties with close friends.

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Whiteberry “Summer Festival” MUSIC VIDEO

For many women in their early 40s, when thinking back to songs that were nationwide hits during their 20s, this “Natsu Matsuri” likely comes to mind.

It’s a piece known for its extremely catchy melody, but I imagine many people feel it’s hard to sing because of the high pitch.

While the song certainly stands out for its height, its overall vocal range isn’t particularly wide.

If you adjust the key, even those who find it hard to project their voice should be able to sing it without any issues.

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globe / 'DEPARTURES' (Starring: Ayaka Miyoshi)

Globe is a music unit formed by music producer Tetsuya Komuro—who created the “Komuro Family” and defined an era—together with Marc Panther and KEIKO.

Released on January 1, 1996, DEPARTURES became a massive hit, achieving double million sales and standing as one of their signature songs.

It was also used as the CM song for JR East’s JR Ski Ski campaign, which makes it the kind of track you can’t help but want to listen to in winter! The vocal key is on the higher side, but it’s a song that feels great to sing.

Why not try singing it while reminiscing about the romances of your youth?