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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.

Girls' band anthems that hype up the karaoke crowd (21–30)

Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

ZUTOMAYO (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.) “Warmth Fever Demon” MV (ZUTOMAYO – Warmthaholic)
Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, a band with a catchy style that enjoys immense popularity among teenage girls, has released a new song titled “Binetsu-ma.” While the vocal range required is fairly broad, the real challenge lies elsewhere.

Most of the high notes in this track are sung using a whisper voice, a breathy vocal technique.

Producing it momentarily isn’t an issue, but singing in whisper voice throughout demands substantial diaphragm control, making this a song with a high overall level of difficulty.

milk boySilent Siren

SILENT SIREN – 「milk boy」
milk boySilent Siren

A coming-of-age song that expresses the aching emotions of falling into a sweet romantic trap through delicate melodies and a clear, translucent vocal that layers over them.

The protagonist’s feelings as they drown in an irresistible love and their strong yearning for the other person leave a lasting impression.

Included on the album “S,” this track was released in March 2016 and showcases the expanding musical range of Silent Siren.

Recommended for those who want to relate to a heart swayed by love, or who are looking for a sweet yet bittersweet love song.

Revolveryonige

yonige “Revolver” Official Music Video
Revolveryonige

A song that gently portrays the sorrow of love and the changes of the heart strikes a perfect balance between wistfulness and resignation.

It delicately depicts two people who were once close gradually growing apart, using everyday scenes like pro wrestling and ramen as a lens.

Chosen as a theme for au’s Santaro commercial series and later included on the 2018 album HOUSE, the track is further brought to life in its music video, which features actor Ryuya Wakaba and conveys a cinematic atmosphere that beautifully captures the song’s world.

Embracing the hearts of those who try to look forward while carrying the pain of heartbreak, it resonates as a quintessential yonige coming-of-age song.

RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – “Rickenbacker” Music Video
RickenbackerRīgaru Rirī

A song that sharply captures the confusion and inner conflict of youth was included by Regal Lily on their October 2016 album “the Post.” Its lyrics, where setback and hope intersect, sing powerfully and straightforwardly of feelings toward someone who gave up on music with a half-hearted resolve.

Blending alternative rock sonics with a clear, translucent vocal, the track was also chosen in 2019 as the tie-in song for the stage production “365 Days, 36.5°C,” gaining further attention.

Conveying a passion for music and a sincere attitude, this song will gently yet firmly encourage those who feel uncertain about their dreams and goals.

IKIZAMAEast Of Eden

East Of Eden / IKIZAMA [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
IKIZAMAEast Of Eden

East Of Eden is a girls’ rock band formed in 2023.

Even among Japan’s all-female rock bands, they boast a notably high level of musicianship and have earned strong praise from hardcore Japanese rock aficionados.

Of all their songs, the one I especially recommend is IKIZAMA.

It’s orthodox rock, but it stands out for its intense sound with a hint of hard rock flavor.

While the track’s appeal lies in its sharp, powerful vocals, the range is surprisingly compact.

For women with lower voices that have richness in the midrange, this song can really bring out their strengths.

Last live showBurandē Senki

Brandy War Chronicles – Last Live (Official Music Video)
Last live showBurandē Senki

Brandy Senki is a girls’ band gaining popularity for their sophisticated musicality.

While their foundation is rock, it’s striking how they weave in a variety of genres, starting with Black music.

Their new track, Last Live, is unusually pure and orthodox rock for them, with no additives.

The riff has a cool edge, but the vocal line undulates gently and the range is relatively narrow, making it an easier song to sing than its impactful energy might suggest.

As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Nando Demo” gives me the courage to get back up again and again.

When things are unbearably tough, singing this song blows everything away and fills me with energy.

It’s a classic that really gets everyone going at karaoke and spreads that energy to the whole room.