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Classic girl band songs that get the crowd going at karaoke

These days, girl bands have become indispensable in Japan’s band scene.

There are tons of girl bands, from cool acts that rival their male counterparts to cute and poppy groups.

Here, we’ve selected songs by girl bands that are especially great for getting the crowd pumped at karaoke.

Top 10 iconic girl band songs that hype up the crowd at karaoke

that bandkessoku bando

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “That Band” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 8
that bandkessoku bando

This is a download-only single performed by Kessoku Band, which appears within the 2022 TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” I love Kessoku Band’s rock songs too and often sing “Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet,” but “That Band” is really tough—the tempo is fast and the rhythm is very distinctive! I recommend listening closely to the track before trying to sing it.

The timing to cut off words in the verse, the timing to hold notes in the chorus—once the melody starts there’s no place to rest, so rather than memorizing the whole song at once, I think it’s easier to understand and organize in your head if you learn it bit by bit, melody by melody.

Also, for the high notes like D5 and C5 in the last chorus, don’t pull the sound back—project your voice forward firmly! It’s like throwing with a burst of power.

Keep that in mind when you sing.

Shangri-LaChatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video
Shangri-La Chatmonchy

With its catchy melody that sticks in listeners’ ears, Chatmonchy’s “Shangri-La” shines.

The rhythmically pulsing bass and the clean, bright guitar sound feel great.

Its easy-to-sing tempo is sure to get everyone fired up at karaoke.

the non-fiction daysBAND-MAID

BAND-MAID / the non-fiction days (Official Music Video)
the non-fiction daysBAND-MAID

They are BAND-MAID, rocking hard in maid outfits.

Among the songs they create, “the non-fiction days” delivers an especially explosive surge of energy.

Their cute looks contrast with their exceptionally high-caliber performance, creating a compelling gap.

It’s a song that will get everyone hyped at karaoke.

Girls’ band anthems that hype up karaoke (11–20)

Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Incidents – Ultramarine Weather
Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Jihen’s “Gunjou Biyori” is a song I want to sing at karaoke, drawn by her expression that reveals a woman’s strength and her powerful performance and vocals.

The way she sings so matter-of-factly, combined with her allure, leaves a strong impact.

Sung without borders by both men and women, this is a must-sing karaoke song.

Cherry BombSilent Siren

[Silent Siren] "Cherry Bomb" Music Video (Full ver.) [Silent Siren]
Cherry BombSilent Siren

Silent Siren’s “Cherry Bomb” is perfect for karaoke with their adorable vocals and catchy melodies.

While they have the cute charm of idols, their quality as a girls’ band is indisputable—the sound they deliver is simply astounding.

Explosive Pannier-santricot

tricot “Bakuretsu Pannier-san” MV
Explosive Pannier-santricot

Tricot’s “Bakuretsu Pannier-san” has an exquisite floating sensation, like fish swimming in an aquarium.

You can sense how incredible these women are at crafting a sound where the rock spirit unleashed by Japan’s yamato nadeshiko is recognized around the world.

It’s the kind of song that will hype up a karaoke session and feels great to sing, too.

Legal Lily

Stars, Freckles, and Diamondstakahashi honoka

Legal Lily – 'Stars, Freckles, and Diamond' (NHK 'Minna no Uta' December 2024–January 2025)
Stars, Freckles, and Diamondstakahashi honoka

Honoka Takahashi, the vocalist of Regal Lily, expresses a unique worldview with delicate expressiveness and an emotional guitar sound.

Blending alternative rock and indie rock, she formed the band and began performing while still in high school.

She has been active internationally, including appearances at SXSW in the U.S.

and a tour in China, and has released the albums “bedtime story” and “C to shi ikeru mono.” She has also created numerous tie-in songs for films and anime, captivating listeners with her clear, transparent voice and distinctive sensibility.

As an artist who provides music for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” she enjoys broad support across a wide audience.