Recommended karaoke songs for women in their 20s — Heisei/Reiwa hits and the latest tracks

One HeartAtarashii Gakkou no Leaders

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

Recently, the idol group Atarashii Gakko! has been attracting attention from around the world.

Their music, which mixes hip-hop and kayōkyoku with the distinctive flavor of comic songs not found in typical idol acts, is striking.

Their new track is One Heart.

Compared to their other songs, it leans more heavily into the comic-song character and has a bright, upbeat feel.

The vocal range is moderately wide, but most of the song sits in the mid register, and the hook is centered in the lower range, which should fully highlight the appeal of singers with lower female voices.

evolutionAyumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki / evolution

It’s a moving song filled with courage and hope to step into a new era while cherishing your own values.

From the joy and bittersweetness of the moment you were born to the importance of living true to yourself, Ayumi Hamasaki’s clear voice delivers a powerful message.

Released in January 2001, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, sold 500,000 copies in its first week, and gained attention as the theme song for KOSÉ’s “Visée” commercial.

Included on the album “I am.

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,” it has continued to be performed at numerous live shows.

It’s perfect for anyone about to take a new step forward.

Listen to this song, and you’ll surely see the path you’re meant to follow.

EsperanzaKana Nishino

Kana Nishino “Esperanza” MV Full

Kana Nishino’s popular single features a passionate, Latin-inspired sound that evokes hope even amid sadness.

Centered on the theme of an unrequited love where the person you like already has a partner, the lyrics convey a heartfelt, unrelenting longing alongside a forward-looking resolve that resonates deeply.

It was selected as the May 2011 theme song for Nippon TV’s information program “Sukkiri!!” and won an Excellence Award at the 53rd Japan Record Awards.

The up-tempo rhythm woven by Spanish guitar and handclaps, together with the determination to keep looking ahead, strikes right at the heart.

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tuki. “Seesaw” Official Music Video

Singer-songwriter tuki.

, who has earned overwhelming popularity since her teens.

She recently drew attention due to a face-reveal controversy, so many of you may still remember the buzz.

Her new song is Seesaw.

This track, arranged as orthodox J-POP, sits mostly in the midrange throughout.

There are moments of falsetto, but the lines themselves aren’t particularly high; she’s simply choosing to sing them in falsetto.

So even those who lack confidence in their vocal range can sing it with ease.

You know,Polkadot Stingray

Polkadot Stingray “Ano ne,” MV

Polkadot Stingray is a band that keeps rolling out hit numbers with their catchy musicality.

Their new song “Ano ne,” is also showing signs of becoming a hit.

This piece tends to be perceived as somewhat high.

In reality, while there isn’t much in the low range, the ostensibly high parts often sit in the mid-to-high range, making it easier to sing than it sounds.

I think the toughest spot is the long sustained note at the end of the chorus, but since it’s also a peak moment, make sure to take a big breath during the rest right before it, and avoid pushing too much volume on the long tone.

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.

SketchAimyon

Sketch

This is a song by Aimyon that gently sings about the friendship between Doraemon, who watches over others with a warm gaze, and Nobita, who is clumsy yet pure.

Like painting the world reflected in children’s eyes, the lyrics tenderly capture the small joys found in everyday life and resonate deeply.

Written as the theme song for the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Picture-World Story, which will be released in March 2025, and set to be released as a single, the track is colored by a melody that gently embraces children’s sense of adventure and friendship.

When sung by a woman in a karaoke setting, its kindness and warmth naturally come through, filling listeners’ hearts with a comforting feeling.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing with sincerity, as if drawing memories with someone special.