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

omnidirectional beautyNo Murasaki

Noa (Noshii) – Omnidirectional Beautiful Girl [Official Music Video]

Many people would first name Noshi as a breakout, up-and-coming singer-songwriter of 2024.

Born in 2000, she’s a multi-talented artist who not only writes and composes her own songs but also handles artwork herself, making her hugely popular with Gen Z.

The song that propelled her to fame is Zengōkō Bishōjo (“All-Directional Beautiful Girl”), a 2024 hit that exploded primarily on TikTok and became one of the year’s defining tracks.

It’s not the kind of song that gets flashy and hyped up, but its unforgettable melody, along with her voice that blends a languid mood, sultriness, and cuteness, is truly innate.

When singing it at karaoke, avoid sounding too flat; pay attention to the slightly rapid phrases and aim for smooth delivery—you might even rack up a high score!

calculatingly cuteHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Aza to Kawaii” (Cunningly Cute)

Hinatazaka46 is an idol group that was originally formed in 2015 as Keyakizaka46 (Hiragana Keyaki) and changed to its current name in February 2019, making their single debut at that time.

As of January 2025, all of their released singles have reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts, which shows just how popular they are.

Azatokawaii is the lead track from their debut album under the Hinatazaka46 name, Hinatazaka, released in 2020.

It was also performed at that year’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen, and despite not being a single, it’s a song with high popularity and name recognition.

Overall, the vocal range required is relatively narrow, and the bright, easy-to-follow melody makes it a great choice for teenagers aiming for high karaoke scores.

Singing it solo is great, but splitting parts with friends will definitely be fun too!

Try EverythingAmi

Dream Ami / Try Everything (Dream Ami version)

This is the Japanese version of Try Everything, the insert song and ending theme from the movie Zootopia.

It’s sung by Ami from E-girls, and I think it perfectly matches Judy’s emotions in Zootopia.

I really like the bright, uplifting lyrics about not giving up.

frecklesJUDY AND MARY

Freckles – JUDY AND MARY (Full)

This is “Sobakasu” by the band JUDY AND MARY, which YUKI, now active as a solo artist, used to belong to.

It’s an up-tempo song that sings about a girl’s heart defeated by a heavyweight love.

Why does it make you feel energized even though it’s a breakup song? It would be a waste not to know such a masterpiece.

LionMay’n / Megumi Nakajima

Lion – Macross Frontier (Full)

This is the opening theme song “Lion” from episode 18 of the TV anime Macross Frontier.

Sung by May’n and Megumi Nakajima, the track feels full of life thanks to their duet.

It’s an energetic, cool song that draws in young women who are captivated by their back-and-forth and love singing it together with friends.

Thank you.Sakurako Ohara

Sakurako Ohara – Thank You. (Music Video Short ver.)

This is the first single released under the name Sakurako Ohara, “Thank You.” Whether someone is by your side or far away, the feeling that you’re connected means so much.

It’s a fresh and lovely song that lets you sing and send a heartfelt “thank you” to that special someone you love, regardless of gender.

Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata

Himawari no Yakusoku – Motohiro Hata (Full)

This song, the theme of the movie STAND BY ME Doraemon, brings the film’s scenes to mind and moves me just by listening to it.

I want to sing it at karaoke with friends I watched the movie with, and with those who haven’t seen it.

Not just hype-up songs—I’d like to include tender, reflective ones like this, too.