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

Lonely Tropical FishWink50rank/position

Lonely Tropical Fish (Music Video)

WINK, a duo representing 1980s synth-pop.

Their vocals have a pleasantly laid-back quality, and that relaxed vibe earned them a passionate following among certain listeners.

Their song “Lonely Tropical Fish” is their biggest hit.

Because it features high-note phrases, it’s often misunderstood as being difficult to score well at karaoke.

In reality, there aren’t large melodic leaps within each section.

The high parts and mid-range parts are clearly separated, so if you can use mixed voice or falsetto, you shouldn’t have trouble staying on pitch.

LOVE 2000hitomi51rank/position

hitomi / LOVE 2000

A song that was a big hit in the early 2000s, its lyrics exploring the essence of love are particularly striking.

Featuring Hitomi’s expansive vocals and a powerful melodic line, the track was also used as the image song for Nippon TV’s “Geki-Kukan Pro Yakyu 2000.” Included on the album “LOVE LIFE,” it has continued to be loved over the years, later appearing on best-of compilations as well.

It’s also known that Naoko Takahashi, the women’s marathon gold medalist at the Sydney Olympics, loved listening to it.

In karaoke, singing it with strength can be refreshing, and amid days busy with work or housework, it can be a chance to reaffirm your love for yourself and those important to you.

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko52rank/position

aiko - “Sakura no Toki” music video

A beautiful song by aiko that vividly captures the budding feelings of love that come with the arrival of spring.

Her gentle voice and flowing melody blend pleasantly, making it perfect for the spring season.

Released in February 2000, the song gained recognition after being featured in a Calpis Water commercial and was also included on the album “Under the Cherry Tree.” Tenderly singing about the courage to look toward the future and the feelings for a loved one, this is a track you’ll want to listen to when you want your heart to feel as clear as the spring sky.

UFOPink Lady53rank/position

UFO [Furitsuke] / PINK LADY

A signature song by Pink Lady, who took Japan by storm in the late 1970s.

Released in December 1977, the track won numerous awards, including the Japan Record Award and the Japan Kayō Award, and sold an impressive 1.

95 million copies.

With its catchy melody and lyrics that create a unique world, it has become a classic that remains in many people’s hearts.

It has been embraced by a wide range of generations, appearing in Nissin Foods commercials and the anime Crayon Shin-chan, among others.

It’s the perfect song to liven up a karaoke session.

Singing it with friends from the same generation is sure to bring back nostalgic memories of your youth.

Slow motionAkina Nakamori54rank/position

[Official] Akina Nakamori 'Slow Motion (from “Hajimemashite”)' [1st Single (Released May 1, 1982)] Akina Nakamori / Slow Motion

A gem of a love song that portrays a fateful encounter on the beach as if time itself had stopped.

Its delicate lyrics and harmonious melody leave a striking impression, letting the protagonist’s pounding heartbeat seep into the listener’s own.

Released in May 1982 as Akina Nakamori’s debut single and included on the album “Prologue ,” the song is elevated by Nakamori’s vocals, which blend innocence with allure.

It’s a track perfect for the season of refreshing spring breezes, and anyone who has ever felt the thrill of budding romance is sure to relate.

Why not surrender to the pleasant early-summer wind and bask in those bittersweet memories?

Pure AsiaPUFFY55rank/position

PUFFY “Asia no Junshin” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Puffy, the female duo that gained popularity in the early 2000s, could be considered iconic for women in their 40s.

Among their songs, one I especially recommend is “Asia no Junshin” (True Asia).

Because of its upbeat, positive melody, many might think it sits high, but the actual vocal range isn’t wide.

There are plenty of long tones, but no vibrato is required, so as long as you adjust the key appropriately, even women with lower voices should be able to sing it without any problem.

LemonKenshi Yonezu56rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Lemon

Appearing on the year-end 2018 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, Kenshi Yonezu is an artist whose popularity has been soaring.

While many of his songs are complex and hard to sing, Lemon is a slow-tempo ballad that’s easier to perform and very popular at karaoke.

It’s a big hit among younger people too, making it perfect for company karaoke gatherings.