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Uplifting songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese tracks that people love to hear you sing

We’ve put together a list of Japanese pop songs that are guaranteed to get the party going for women!

Whether it’s with coworkers, friends, a girls’ night out, or a mixer, there are plenty of occasions when women head to karaoke.

Have you ever struggled with choosing what to sing?

Even if you think, “What songs will really hype everyone up?”, it can be hard to come up with the perfect pick.

So in this article, we’ll introduce some highly recommended, crowd-pleasing hits from popular J-pop tracks!

If you’re stuck on what to sing, definitely use this as a reference.

Alright, let’s dive in!

Upbeat songs recommended for women: Popular Japanese songs that are crowd-pleasers to sing (41–50)

SoupFujihara Sakura

Sakura Fujiwara – “Soup” (short ver.)
SoupFujihara Sakura

The song “Soup” was the theme for a Monday 9 p.m.

drama starring Masaharu Fukuyama.

Sakura Fujiwara also appeared in the show, and the track was produced by Masaharu Fukuyama.

It’s a song with the message that all the various happenings in love and life can be simmered together in a big pot and turned into a delicious soup.

It’s a track that gently warms the heart and builds to a subtle, uplifting swell.

Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

[Momoclo MV] Go for it! Phantom Thief Girl / Momoiro Clover Z (MOMOIRO CLOVER / IKUZE! KAITOU SHOUJO)
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

When people say “the signature song of Momoiro Clover Z,” everyone points to Ikuze! Kaitou Shoujo.

It was also their major-label debut single.

A lot of fans probably got hooked on Momoclo after hearing this track.

It’s a highlight at their live shows too, and Kanako Momota’s dramatic backbend jump right before the final chorus is famous.

It’s a highly recommended song that gets you hyped every time you listen.

My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi

It’s a famous song that’s sure to get everyone excited the moment the chorus hits—“Oh, it was this song!” It’s well-known, but for some reason many people have never heard the full version, so few realize what it is until the chorus.

The English lyrics are stylish and really nice, too!

Follow MeE-Girls

E-Girls / Follow Me ~Short Version~
Follow Me E-Girls

It’s “Follow Me,” the third single released in 2013 by the dance-vocal group E-girls.

It was also used in a commercial, so I heard it a lot.

The song is packed with girlish feelings and sings about the beginning of love.

It gives that vibe of being so happy you start running and just can’t stop! The chorus is super catchy and makes you hum along without even noticing.

BelieveFolder5

This is “Believe” by Folder5, released in 2000.

Many of you might remember it as an opening theme for the anime One Piece.

Folder5 is also known for having Hikari Mitsushima, who is now active as an actress.

It definitely has that early-2000s vibe, but it’s one of those songs that really ramps up your energy.

A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”
A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yoko

When it comes to popular anime songs for karaoke, you just can’t leave out “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” from the Evangelion series.

It’s a regular at the top of karaoke rankings, and you always see it in the karaoke history.

Although it’s an anime song, even people who aren’t familiar with anime know it, so it’s an easy number to sing in any situation.

Cherry on the beakEGO-WRAPPIN’

EGO-WRAPPIN’s signature song “Kuchibashi ni Cherry.” Alongside Tsubakiya Shijuusou’s “Koiwazurai,” it’s a quintessential track of Japanese jazz rock.

It’s a meticulously crafted sound that feels distinctly Japanese, with a touch of the Taisho era atmosphere.

Among bands with female vocalists, its top-tier musical sophistication really stands out.