Kyoko Koizumi’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

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"School Heaven" by Kyoko Koizumi

This song, covered by Kyoko Koizumi in 1988, was originally released by Finger Five in 1974.

With lyrics that depict relatable school-day episodes and call-and-response shouts, it’s a track you can’t help but get excited about.

By the way, the shout sections are based on Gary U.

S.

Bonds’ American hit “New Orleans,” so you might enjoy giving that a listen too.

Tracing the roots of different songs is part of the fun—this is a beloved oldie with enduring popularity.

I'm glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi2rank/position

Kyoko Koizumi – I'm Glad I Met You (Official Video)

Kyoko Koizumi, an idol who was hugely active from the late ’80s through the ’90s.

Her song “Anata ni Aete Yokatta” was released in 1992, and from around this track she began putting out increasingly original, distinctive songs.

This work emphasizes catchiness, featuring a very singable vocal line throughout.

In particular, the range—mid1 G# to hi B—is quite narrow for a female song, so as long as you adjust the key, it should be easy for singers of any voice type to perform.

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"Embraced by the Wintry Wind" Kyoko Koizumi (VINYL)

This ballad-style song portrays the ache of unrequited love, carried by Kyoko Koizumi’s transparent, heartfelt vocals.

The delicate lyrics capture the quiet longing of yearning for someone without even realizing it.

Released in November 1986, this was Koizumi’s 20th single.

It also drew attention as a star-studded collaboration written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Don’t Lay a Hand on My Girl,” it was performed at the 1987 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, among other highlights—so many of you may remember it for its popularity at the time.

Please, sing it gently as you recall your younger days in love.

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Kyoko Koizumi – Fade Out (Official Video)

Among those in their early 50s, many may have admired Kyoko Koizumi’s looks and personality.

In that case, I recommend Fade Out.

This work is characterized by the heavy synthesizers that were common in the late ’80s.

You might perceive it as dance music, but the vocal line is gentle, like a blend of kayōkyoku and jazz, so it should be easy to sing.

The very long rests also make it easy to perform.

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Kyoko Koizumi – Gentle Rain (Official Video)

Like a rain that gently fills the gaps in the heart, Kyoko Koizumi’s quietly companionable voice leaves a vivid impression.

Released by Victor in February 1993, this work beautifully harmonizes a warm, healing melody with exquisite lyrics that portray a bittersweet love.

Chosen as the theme song for the drama “To Love,” it reached No.

2 on the Oricon chart and sold 950,000 copies.

It has been covered by numerous artists, including Anri and Kōmi Hirose, and continues to be cherished across generations.

The fleeting feelings that well up in everyday moments are expressed through delicate words penned by Koizumi herself and a beautiful melody by singer-songwriter Shoko Suzuki.

When you wish to soothe your heart with the sound of gentle rain, why not lend it an ear?

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Kyoko Koizumi Embraced by the Wintry Wind

A signature song by Kyoko Koizumi that evokes the arrival of autumn.

The lyrics, sung amid a chill wind, poignantly convey the ache of unrequited love.

Released in November 1986, the track was also used as the theme song for the film “Don’t Lay a Hand on My Woman.” Written and composed by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE and recorded in Los Angeles, it beautifully expresses the yearning that begins the moment one falls in love and the sorrow of feelings that won’t reach their destination.

It’s a perfect choice for karaoke, letting you savor the atmosphere of autumn.

After all, I'm an idolKyoko Koizumi7rank/position

Kyoko Koizumi – NANTETTATTE IDOL (Live at Nakano Sunplaza Hall, 2022.3.21)

This is a masterpiece by Kyoko Koizumi that portrays the light and shadow of idols with a mix of irony and humor.

By confronting the very idea of an idol head-on and vividly expressing both its front and back sides without concealment, it overturned the conventional concept of idol songs.

The complex emotions embedded within its bright, catchy melody—self-affirmation and inner conflict, loneliness amid glamour—sparked a major response when it was released in 1985.

The song was used in a commercial for Fujifilm’s Caldia and topped the Oricon chart, selling 420,000 copies.

It’s a track that resonates with the feelings of wavering between the “ideal self” and the “real self,” something people of any age or gender can relate to.