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!

Playlist

Recommended for women: Start your karaoke session with these! A roundup of popular Japanese songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		A smash-hit theme song from Rurouni Kenshin
2	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		Eva's theme song is popular for its high energy.
3	rainbow-coloredayaka		Ayaka’s morning drama theme song is a bright, catchy masterpiece.
4	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A message song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that resonates with listeners
5	Bluebirdikimonogakari		A classic that captures the radiance of youth, a moving work brimming with a sense of speed.
6	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic song “Like When We First Met”
7	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s classic hit with the theme of “love.”
8	Love and romanceNovelbright		A heart-touching song that portrays the emotions of love.
9	backlightAdo		Ado’s moving song from the movie One Piece
10	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon’s popular song “Marigold” is straightforward and charming.
11	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		A YOASOBI masterpiece depicting deep love and life and death
12	Charlesbarūn		A moving song that portrays farewell and a forward-looking spirit
13	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A moving work that blends Showa-style melodies with modern lyrics
14	Flower of loveaimyon		Aimyon 'Ranman' theme song, a song of hope
15	If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi		A classic with a gentle melody that’s easy to sing
16	The ultimate fave!Suzuki Airi		Airi Suzuki’s moving song that sings of love for her idol
17	Make you happyNiziU		NiziU’s upbeat songs lift the spirits.
18	I wanted to see you.AKB48		AKB48’s major debut song, a powerful track that conveys heartfelt feelings
19	more than wordsHitsuji Bungaku		A fusion track of programmed elements and band sound by Hitsujibungaku
20	ROSEHANA		A song about the resolve to live powerfully, like a flower with thorns
21	boyfriendaiko		A bright, girly song that’s easy to sing
22	CrushproofMYERA		MYERA: self-affirming romantic pop
23	Fuzzy NavelConton Candy		A sweet-and-sour love song like a cocktail
24	I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase		Nanase Aikawa’s debut song, a masterpiece by Tetsuro Oda
25	Happinessarashi		A song of hope for the future that won’t yield to adversity
26	High-pitched Vocal Range TestKimura wai P feat. Hatsune Miku		Challenge to High Notes: Hatsune Miku and Wai-P Kimura
27	I’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki		An impactful song for a woman confident in her vocal power
28	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		The opening theme of Touch, Yoshimi Iwasaki’s classic song
29	Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari		Energizing! Ikimono-gakari's 'Capricious Romantic'
30	Feeling great!!mihimaru GT		An energizing, high-tempo, hype song
31	Let It Go ~As I Am~Matsu Takako		The famous song from Frozen sparks excitement with a big sing-along.
32	YELLOW YELLOW HAPPYPocket Biscuits		Fun karaoke with nostalgic songs
33	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		The classic crowd-pleaser at karaoke, “Diamonds”
34	Yeah! Super holiday!Matsuura Aya		Nostalgic song! It’s upbeat and gets you pumped.
35	Pure AsiaPUFFY		PUFFY songs with low high notes and a good tempo that are easy to sing
36	The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi		A nostalgic classic, loved by a wide range of generations
37	Prisoner Of LoveUtada Hikaru		Utada Hikaru's 'Prisoner Of Love' is easy to sing.
38	LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume 'LOVE Machine' — an all-time classic
39	My friendZARD		ZARD’s representative and easy-to-sing song “My Friend”
40	Music HourPorunogurafiti		A bright, upbeat song perfect for the first karaoke track
41	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		Golden Bomber's “Memeshikute” is perfect for karaoke.
42	The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE		For your first karaoke song, I recommend an upbeat/cheerful song.
43	Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48		Let's hype up the crowd with an idol song
44	summer festivalWhiteberry		A popular kayōkyoku loved by everyone
45	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		Songs that can get everyone excited at karaoke across generations
46	Message of RougeArai Yumi		The famous song from the movie “Spread Your Wings”
47	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		Aimyon “You Don’t Listen to Rock”
48	Excuse me for intruding.aimyon		A captivating song by Aimyon, Venus Belt
49	Museum of the FuturePerfume		Perfume’s classic song “Mirai no Museum” is easy to sing.
50	User ManualNishino Kana		A heartwarming song filled with a woman's affection
51	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo” is an energetic cheer song.
52	Adult Chick Childrenyama		yama’s vocal ability and “adult-chic children”
53	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s Demon Slayer OP theme song single
54	Seduce Venusnozomi		The theme song of DMM TV 'LOVE RING'
55	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		Explaining how to sing “Senbonzakura” and its appeal!
56	Koi-bi and ROMANCEGMU		Vocal technique that emphasizes GMU’s low-end technique
57	Please, Bach!Hinatazaka46		A bright and cheerful Hinatazaka idol song
58	Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi		Anime songs are easy to sing and have a good groove.
59	Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai		The refreshing single by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
60	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A classic hit by the girls' band PRINCESS PRINCESS
61	Revolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo		Explaining tips for singing the opening theme of the anime “Dandadan”!
62	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		An SHISHAMO cheer song, a track popular among women
63	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s popular song, a widely loved classic
64	Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHONEY WORKS		A cheekily cute song that's beyond adorable is popular
65	Tokyo Shandy RendezvousMAISONdes feat. Kafu, Tsumiki		Urusei Yatsura’s theme song is creating a huge buzz
66	EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella		Female-vocal techno music releases are popular.
67	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		A single by Keyakizaka46, a powerful song that gives you a push on the back
68	Immoral SummerNogizaka 46		Introducing Nogizaka46’s summer songs along with tips for singing them
69	illusionRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s new song is easy to sing.
70	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hana Uta” has a wide vocal range and requires falsetto.
71	MatatabiWANIMA		Anime “Night of the Living Cat” ending theme song
72	Quiet seamakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu is suited for low female voices
73	Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s “Susuki ni Tsuki” is a cover of Appa’s “Gypsy.”
74	Monster IslandSuiyōbi no Campanella		A fun song that's the theme for Chibi Godzilla
75	One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO		Tips for singing to score high in karaoke
76	As a personSuperfly		"Hito to shite" sung by Superfly is easy to sing in tune.
77	escalateAimer		Aimer’s appeal lies in her diverse songs and unique worldview.
78	HeroYOASOBI		YOASOBI's new song requires strong vocal ability
79	Joyfulikimonogakari		Get hyped with Ikimono-gakari's 'Joyful'
80	Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa		Koresawa’s cheating songs are easy to sing.
81	Solo HeavenNogizaka 46		A song that portrays a woman liberated from romance
82	First Love Killernozomi		Noa's hit song 'First Love Killer' is easy to sing.
83	LOVE or HATE?Maeshima Mayu		Mayu Maeshima’s technically demanding anime opening theme
84	vip?Nisshoku Natsuko		Natsuko Nisshoku’s piano-and-vocal piece “vip?”
85	I want to be lovedYumcha		Introduce easy-to-sing songs by Yumcha
86	Baby youyuka		Yuka’s signature song, a track hugely popular on social media
87	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		Recommended for aiming high scores with Bunny Girl
88	Chu, diversity.ano		ano shines with the Chainsaw Man theme song
89	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Demon Slayer’s opening theme, LiSA’s masterpiece, with a fairly high singing difficulty
90	Starry NightYuka		Yuka’s popularity is rising thanks to her husky voice.