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

Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

Personally, this is an absolute karaoke classic.

It’s the kind of song that gets everyone so hyped you’ll want to swing a towel around if you have one.

Ballads like “Junrenka” are great too, but I think it’s nice to pick a high-energy Shonan no Kaze track like this once in a while.

Things I like about youKana Nishino

Kana Nishino “The Things I Like About You” MV (Short Ver.)

Kana Nishino’s 28th single, “Anata no Suki na Tokoro” (“What I Like About You”), is a song inspired by love letters that are popular among girls overseas.

She sings like a counting song, listing many things she loves—the good points of the person she adores and the charming qualities that only she knows.

I want to be your lover.Mao Abe

Mao Abe – I Want to Be Your Lover [Official Music Video]

This is singer-songwriter Mao Abe’s second single, “I Want to Be Your Girlfriend.” She wrote it when she was a senior in high school, while she had an unrequited crush.

The lyrics capture the thoughts anyone has during unrequited love, making it highly relatable.

It’s a down-to-earth love song—one you’ll want to sing regardless of age.

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

This is the anime song “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” which has been loved ever since its release in 1995.

It’s the opening theme of “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” and it’s so popular that even people who aren’t into anime can sing it.

Don’t brush it off as an old song—try belting it out and you’ll see it’s a timeless classic that transcends generations.

HeroNamie Amuro

Hero – Namie Amuro (Full)

Namie Amuro’s “Hero,” which was used for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, is truly a great song, and if you can sing it well, it’s really moving.

I think it’s a song everyone knows, so it’s perfect for a large girls’ night karaoke, too.

Let It Go ~As I Am~Takako Matsu

Takako Matsu – Let It Go ~Ari no mama de~ (From “Frozen”)

It’s “Let It Go,” an insert song from Disney’s animated film Frozen, released in 2013.

Takako Matsu, who performed the Japanese dubbed version, received high praise overseas.

Singing it freely and fully in the spirit of Elsa can be a great way to clear your mind.

strong wind slicked-back hairYukopi

Yukopi – Strong Wind Slicked-back Hair (feat. Kaai Yuki)

Among teenage girls, I think many listen to Vocaloid on a daily basis.

For those listeners, I recommend “Kyofu All Back (feat.

Kaai Yuki).” This track was a major hit in 2023, and the slightly off-pitch recorder gives it a uniquely charming flavor.

As for the vocal line, there are no long sustained notes and the range is narrow, making it very easy to sing.

It works well if you stick to a simple delivery close to the original, and it also sounds good with added arrangements.

Definitely give it a try.