Seiko Matsuda’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

Winter GardenSeiko Matsuda8rank/position

Seiko Matsuda - Winter Garden

Seiko Matsuda was the ultimate female idol during the youth of people now in their 50s.

A perfect Seiko Matsuda song for Christmas karaoke is Winter Garden from the album North Wind.

Although it’s an album track, it fully captures the essence of idol-era Seiko Matsuda.

The lyrics sweetly portray spending Christmas with a lover.

It’s great for women to channel Seiko and sing it, and of course it’s also perfect for men to sing while reminiscing about the days when they were die-hard fans!

Eyes Are DiamondSeiko Matsuda9rank/position

Seiko Matsuda “Eyes Are a Diamond” (from Super Diamond Revolution)

This is Seiko Matsuda’s 15th single, which depicts the bittersweet feelings before the end of a romance as if in a movie.

Released in October 1983, it held the No.

1 spot on The Best Ten for eight consecutive weeks.

On the Oricon weekly singles chart, it achieved the remarkable feat of monopolizing both No.

1 and No.

2 simultaneously together with its predecessor.

The lyrics, written by Takashi Matsumoto, memorably portray the moment of heartbreak—such as a farewell in the rain and the emotions of a woman stepping out from under an umbrella.

The melody, composed by Yumi Matsutoya under the pen name Kureta Karuho, results in a captivating song that conveys strength even amid sorrow.

It’s a recommended track for those seeking empathy and solace in the image of a woman striving to overcome the pain of a broken heart.

Cherry blossomSeiko Matsuda10rank/position

"Cherry Blossom 2021" from Seiko Matsuda Concert Tour 2023 “Parade”

It is a classic song with a refreshing melody that evokes the arrival of spring and heartwarming lyrics portraying the beginning of a new romance.

Seiko Matsuda’s poised vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist taking a brave first step.

The sense of anticipation for the future beneath a blue sky, and the joy of being in love, resonate deeply alongside her clear, transparent voice.

Released in January 1981, this piece was born from producer Muneo Wakamatsu’s challenge to explore new music.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also included on the album “Silhouette.” Loved for many years by countless listeners as a song to enjoy in spring—especially during cherry blossom season—it’s a lively, hopeful track that cheers on the start of a new chapter, and is highly recommended when you want to make a fresh start.

Let's set off in the shining season.Seiko Matsuda11rank/position

Let's set off toward a shining season — Seiko Matsuda

Released in 1994 as Seiko Matsuda’s 38th single.

The song was used in a commercial for “Takano Yuri Beauty Clinic,” and with this track she made her first appearance in six years at the 45th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 1994.

It became a topic of conversation that she performed the full version, including the instrumental break, without any cuts.

It’s a bright, upbeat, and easy-to-sing song.

Lapis-Lazuli EarthSeiko Matsuda12rank/position

Seiko Matsuda - Lapis-colored Earth

Ruri-iro no Chikyuu (Lapis-Lazuli Earth) is a song included on the album SUPREME, which was released while Seiko Matsuda was on hiatus due to pregnancy and childbirth.

Despite not being released as a single, it remains highly popular among fans.

It has also been included in music textbooks used in education, so many people—not just fans—have likely heard it or even found themselves humming along.

It’s also fresh in our memory that Matsuda performed it as Ruri-iro no Chikyuu 2020 at the 71st NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2020.

As a simple ballad, it’s relatively easy to sing: the pitch is easy to follow, and there aren’t many of Matsuda’s signature high tones.

The wind is autumn-colored.Seiko Matsuda13rank/position

The wind is autumn-colored.

It’s a perfect number by Seiko Matsuda, an icon of the ’80s idol scene, for the autumn season! The refreshing intro, which seems to announce the end of summer and the arrival of fall, makes my heart race.

This work beautifully captures that bittersweet yet delicate feeling where the loneliness of a passing season mingles with the anticipation of a new romance.

The phrase that also served as the commercial’s catch copy makes the innocent stirrings of first love sparkle.

Released in October 1980, the song was also beloved as the theme for Shiseido’s “Ekubo” commercial.

It became her first Oricon weekly No.

1, marking a monumental track that kicked off an unprecedented streak of 24 consecutive No.

1 singles.

It’s also included on the album “North Wind.” A timeless classic, perfect for singing about a slightly sentimental love while feeling the autumn breeze.

Shapes Of HappinessSeiko Matsuda14rank/position

Seiko Matsuda / Shapes Of Happiness

A pop song produced by Noriyuki Makihara that gently sings about the individuality and forms of happiness everyone possesses.

It’s included on the commemorative album celebrating the 45th anniversary of Seiko Matsuda’s debut, “Eternal Idol, Eternal Youth, Seiko Matsuda ~45th Anniversary Ultimate All-Time Best~.” Matching the current era that values diversity, the song delivers warm hope to listeners through Matsuda’s emotional vocals.

It’s perfect for when you want to feel positive or take a fresh look at your true self!