Recommended karaoke songs for teenage girls: classic and popular J-pop hits.

Specially, do it.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “Tokubechu, Shite” [MV full]

=LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

Rather than the currently mainstream K-pop style, they specialize in classic, old-school idol songs.

Their new track is Tokubechu, Shite.

While it has a polished, poppy feel, its vocal range is surprisingly not that wide, and the melody line moves gently without big jumps in pitch, making it a song where you can realistically aim for a perfect score.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Bunny GirlAKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Bunny Girl (Lyric Video)

To aim for a perfect 100, women don’t necessarily have to sing songs by female artists.

That’s why I recommend Bunny Girl.

It’s the well-known classic by AKASAKI.

Although the song is noted for its light, breezy melody, it surprisingly has a very narrow vocal range—among the narrowest even in Japanese pop.

The vocal line is also gently contoured with little variation, so as long as you set the right key, it should be easy to shoot for 100.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

Although it was released in 2014, this classic hit, “Kimi to Natsu Fes,” has become hugely popular among Gen Z through platforms like TikTok.

It was SHISHAMO’s first single, the beloved three-piece band, and its music video is known for being set at the music festival “VIVA LA ROCK,” which took place in May 2014.

With its upbeat, straightforward guitar sound, catchy melody, and heart-fluttering lyrics, it’s a song we’d love to hear teenage girls who love festivals—or dream of going to them—sing.

You’ll want to pay a bit of attention to the key change in the chorus, but it’s not difficult; just ride the uptempo rhythm and sing naturally!

Best-before date of lovetuki.

tuki. 'Best-Before Date of Love' Official Music Video

Released in January 2024, “Bansanka” topped the Billboard Japan chart, with tuki.

achieving a remarkable feat at the astonishingly young age of 15.

Her mature vocal quality, diverse expressive range, and outstanding songwriting skills are truly impressive, and there are surely many people of her generation who admire her and practice her songs at karaoke.

While tuki.

’s songs can seem challenging, her “Expiration Date of Love,” released in September 2024, is relatively easier to sing and recommended for those aiming for high scores at karaoke.

The melody sits on the higher side, but the overall range is somewhat narrow, so if you adjust the key to suit your voice, even those with lower voices should be able to take it on.

Since there’s a key change in the final chorus, be careful not to go off pitch.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallAimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

While inheriting the sound that could be called the golden age of Heisei-era J-POP, Aimyon continues to release songs with a timeless, universal appeal.

“Sakura ga Furu Yoru wa” was released in 2021 as the theme song for “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai,” and it’s a masterpiece brimming with Aimyon’s signature style—comforting yet somehow bittersweet, with melodies and lyrics that resonate deeply.

Overall, although the pitch sits relatively high, the range is narrow and the melodic leaps are modest, so those with lower voices should be able to sing it well by adjusting the key.

For the chorus’s falsetto lines, try to project from your diaphragm to avoid your voice breaking.

To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawa

Koresawa - To All My Ex-Girlfriends [Lyric Video]

Koresawa, who enjoys overwhelming popularity especially among younger generations, is a singer-songwriter from Osaka known for basically not showing her face and appearing as “Reko-chan,” a bear girl, in MVs.

Her songs—sung with outstanding melodic sense and lyrics that skillfully, and at times candidly, express women’s true feelings—are also hugely popular at karaoke.

The track we’re introducing this time, the impressively titled “To All My Ex-Girlfriends,” is a digital single released in 2024 and a hit distinguished by its MV set in a karaoke box.

Its country-flavored, upbeat sound, lyrics that keep slightly hard-to-say emotions bright, and catchy melody all showcase her impeccable taste.

While the overall pitch sits a bit on the higher side, the melodic line is easy to sing, and those with lower voices can handle it just fine by adjusting the key.

Be mindful of the bouncy rhythm, and make sure to bring out the contrast between smoothly connected sections and crisply articulated parts!

jerseySabasister

Sabasister – Jersey Music Video

Sabasister is a noteworthy trio led by Ken Yokoyama of Hi-STANDARD and signed to PIZZA OF DEATH, making their major debut in 2024.

With down-to-earth lyrics that capture the fun and sometimes bittersweet moments of everyday life and catchy melodies as their weapon, they’ve gained popularity especially among younger generations.

Their 2022 self-produced track “Jersey” is a fan favorite recommended for teenage girls who love punkish, rock-driven bands.

Its simple chord progression and instantly memorable, catchy melody make it very easy to sing, and the witty yet slightly tear-jerking lyrics are sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.