Recommended for women: Start your karaoke session with these! A roundup of popular Japanese songs
When you get to karaoke, it’s hard to decide what to sing for the very first song, isn’t it?
Should you kick things off with something upbeat, start slow and ease into it, or just go with one of your personal favorites…?
For women who have this dilemma, here are some great recommendations for the first song at karaoke!
We’ve gathered a variety of hit tunes—from tracks that will get the energy soaring right from the start to songs that gently warm up the vibe.
Use this as a guide when you head to karaoke with friends, a partner, or family!
Nail that opening number and make it a super fun karaoke time!
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[Recommended for Women] This Is the Perfect First Song for Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Japanese Songs (71–80)
HeroYOASOBI
It’s the 20th digital single by the music duo YOASOBI, released in September 2023.
The song is used as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
It’s an up-tempo track built on a vocal melody that moves intensely and intricately up and down, and I feel it requires quite a high level of vocal ability and expressive control to sing well.
A precise sense of rhythm is also very important.
In addition to smooth and appropriate register transitions, the way you cut off notes and sustain them in each phrase is crucial.
I recommend writing out the lyrics, carefully marking where to cut notes and so on, and studying in advance before singing.
Joyfulikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari is a three-member rock band.
Their song Joyful, included on the 2009 single YELL/Joyful, became a huge hit as the theme for a Pocky commercial.
With a bright, dance-inducing vibe, it’s perfect for cranking up the energy at karaoke.
In the chorus, it feels even more exhilarating if one person takes the harmony part and you sing it as a duo.
And when you go with a big group of friends or coworkers, belting out the entire chorus together—rather than harmonizing—can be a great way to blow off steam!
Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa
Koresawa, a female singer-songwriter known for lyrics that stir romantic feelings, has gained widespread popularity.
If you’re a woman in your twenties, chances are you’ve sung or listened to her songs at least once.
Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Uwaki Shitara Akan de” (“Don’t You Dare Cheat”).
Although it has a pop feel, it actually has a very narrow vocal range, making it easy for any woman to sing.
And because each phrase is short, you won’t miss your cue after taking a breath.
Recommended for Women: Sing These First! A Roundup of Popular Japanese Songs for Karaoke (81–90)
Solo HeavenNogizaka 46
Let me introduce “Ohitorisama Tengoku,” a song that might free you from your romantic worries just by listening to it.
It’s a track released by the idol group Nogizaka46.
The song portrays a woman who’s liberated from romance and enjoying a free, independent life.
With lively, upbeat choruses, it has an overall cheerful vibe.
It’s packed with catchy phrases that make you want to sing along.
In fact, there are many interpretations and analyses of the song, so looking into those can be fun as well.
First Love Killernozomi
Singer-songwriter Noashi, who has gained popularity with her offbeat melodies and lyrics that resonate strongly with women.
She’s known for her genreless musical style, releasing songs with a different vibe from her previous work each time.
Speaking of her signature tracks, wouldn’t it be “Hatsukoi Killer” (First Love Killer)? While the song carries a slightly retro, Showa-era feel, its fresh production keeps it from sounding outdated.
The vocals incorporate some rap, and because the range is very narrow, it’s exceptionally easy to sing.
It also goes over well at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
LOVE or HATE?Maeshima Mayu
This is a digital single by Mayu Maeshima, released in January 2024.
It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime ‘Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord.’ With its very powerful high-tone vocals and slightly idiosyncratic phrasing and vocal nuances, it’s a difficult song with several hurdles to clear if you want to sing it well.
Precisely for that reason, it’s a track I’d love confident singers to take on.
Not only does it require consistently powerful vocal delivery, but the rhythm and groove of the so-called digi-rock backing track are also crucial points for performing it.
Be sure to study those aspects thoroughly before you give it a try.
vip?Nisshoku Natsuko
Nisshoku Natsuko is known as a singer-songwriter who accompanies herself on piano.
Her appeal lies in a worldview that, while grounded in lyrics that feel like slices of everyday life, also carries a touch of Ghibli-like fantasy in its melodies.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is “vip?”.
It’s a very languid piece with a fairly narrow vocal range; although there are many long tones in the vocal line, the pitch movement itself is gently contoured.
It’s basically an easy song, but the voltage rises a bit in the C section, so be sure to carefully determine the appropriate key.