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

ElfAdo

[Ado] Elf

Ado, a female singer who consistently appears at the top of the Japanese music charts.

Given her overwhelming vocal prowess not only in the utaite community but across the J-pop scene, teenage girls who aren’t confident singers might not even think to try her songs in the first place.

For those listeners, we recommend Elf.

Among Ado’s tracks, this one has a relatively narrow vocal range, and it doesn’t feature the dramatic vocal lines that alternate repeatedly between falsetto and chest voice.

It’s also a big hit at karaoke, so be sure to check it out.

Single‑minded Cinderella!CUTIE STREET

[MV] CUTIE STREET “Single-minded Cinderella!”

CUTIE STREET is the idol group whose popularity is skyrocketing right now.

In an era where the K-pop boom has people gravitating toward stylish groups, they’re gaining fans with a classic, distinctly Japanese idol image.

Their popular song “Single-minded Cinderella!” features a bright tone while staying within a narrow vocal range throughout.

The tempo isn’t fast, and there aren’t any sudden jumps in pitch, making it a very singable track for teenage girls.

compassUpiko

Compass – UPIKO [MV]

Upiko, a female singer-songwriter often hailed as the successor to Miyuki Nakajima.

In her early days, her style was strikingly similar to Nakajima’s, but recently she’s been incorporating contemporary pop, giving her music a distinctly original character.

Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Compass.

While the song leans toward rock, its range isn’t very wide and the pitch movement isn’t extreme, so a teenage girl with an average vocal range should be able to sing it without any trouble.

Marshmallow PunchShinako feat. Princess of Midnight

[MV] Marshmallow Punch 👊🏻💗 / Shinako feat. Princess at Midnight / Airi DX

Shinako is an influencer who’s supported not only by teens but even by younger generations.

She’s a representative figure of Harajuku, and there are likely many junior high school girls who got into her back when they were in elementary school.

Marshmallow Punch is a collaboration between Shinako and the popular YouTuber Princess of Midnight.

Although there’s a key change in the middle, it isn’t abrupt, and the pitch rises and falls gently throughout, making it a very easy song to sing.

A hundred flowers in full bloomLila Ikuta

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Non-Credit Opening | Ikuta Lira “Hyakka Ryoran”

Lila Ikuta, a female singer-songwriter known as the vocalist of YOASOBI, is characterized by impeccably precise pitch control reminiscent of a Vocaloid, and she excels at dynamic vocal lines with steep ups and downs.

However, this song she performs, “Hyakka Ryoran,” is, unusually for her repertoire, a piece with relatively gentle pitch movement.

The phrasing isn’t overly dense either, so there are rests that let you prepare for the next section, making it a comparatively easy song to sing.

I’M YOUR IDOLNadeshiko on a high peak

[MV] I'M YOUR IDOL / Takane no Nadeshiko [HoneyWorks]

Formed under the production of HoneyWorks, Takane no Nadeshiko is an idol group whose charm lies in a classic, traditional idol image—distinct from the contemporary K-pop-inspired idol aesthetic.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “I’M YOUR IDOL.” Unlike today’s scene, which is centered on Black music and K-pop, this track features a simple vocal line with relatively little dynamic fluctuation throughout.

The vocal range isn’t very wide either, making it a song that teenage girls should be able to sing without any trouble.

Ingot of Pure Lovetuki.

tuki. “Ingot of Pure Love” Official Music Video

This is a sweet-and-sour track by tuki.

that likens the feeling of being in love to a gold ingot.

The lyrics convey the weight and importance of “pure love,” resonating deeply with listeners.

Included on the album ‘15,’ released in January 2025, this song showcases tuki.

’s delicate sensibilities.

The rap section, which conveys the thrill and excitement of romance, is also captivating.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone you love—why not sing it at karaoke to elevate your mood?