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If you’re unsure what to pick, you should definitely sing these! Recommended songs by female artists for karaoke

What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?

Many people probably have a go-to song they always sing.

Your song choices may also change depending on the situation—like when you go with women of the same age, or when you go with coworkers or your boss.

But when it comes to picking songs that are different from your usual choices—and that also match the situation—it can be surprisingly hard to come up with ideas.

So in this article, we’ll introduce classic karaoke songs by female artists that are easy to sing in any situation, especially for women who struggle with choosing what to sing.

We’ll focus on trending female artists while covering various eras, so use this as a reference when you want to sing something different from your usual lineup!

Playlist

If you’re unsure what to pick, you should definitely sing these! Recommended songs by female artists for karaoke
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastFirst LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada’s classic song “First Love”
2eastbeetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aikoplay_arrow
Aiko, signature songs with a heartwarming singing voice
3eastStoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
A Song of Gratitude in Limited Time
4eastCHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
YUI’s classic song “CHE.R.RY” is a spring love song.
5eastCircle of Thanksayaka
Circle of Thanksayakaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that conveys feelings of gratitude
6eastGLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika
GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Mika Nakashima's 'GLAMOROUS SKY' is popular.
7eastrainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
Morning drama theme song, a gentle cheer song
8eastA Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yokoplay_arrow
Theme song of Evangelion remains popular
9eastYou…Nishino Kana
You...Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
A song of gratitude and mutual support for a loved one
10eastPopNishino Kana
PopNishino Kanaplay_arrow
I feel energized by Kana Nishino’s refreshing songs.
11eastA bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
A song that puts deep gratitude and feelings into a bouquet of flowers
12eastSnow BlossomNakajima Mika
Snow BlossomNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
A poignant winter love song that resonates with the heart
13eastI’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
I'll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJaplay_arrow
Poignant lyrics of a long-distance love, resonating with the heart
14eastButterflyKimura Kaera
ButterflyKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
A moving song that beautifully portrays friendship and love
15eastThe world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster's vocal ability is captivating!
16eastHappinessAI
HappinessAIplay_arrow
An inspiring masterpiece that sings of hope and happiness
17eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A signature song by Ringo Sheena that portrays urban loneliness.
18eastcrescent moonayaka
crescent moonayakaplay_arrow
A moving classic song that portrays a long-distance relationship
19eastUser ManualNishino Kana
User ManualNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A song that likens a woman’s emotions to an instruction manual
20eastcherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s smash hit “Sakuranbo” is hugely popular.
21eastfrecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
JUDY AND MARY’s signature song “Sobakasu”
22eastExcuse me for intruding.aimyon
Excuse me for intruding.aimyonplay_arrow
A captivating song by Aimyon, Venus Belt
23eastBecause you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
A masterpiece with Uru’s singing voice that resonates in the heart
24eastOn this day of goodbyeaimyon
On this day of goodbyeaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyong's popularity stems from her captivating voice and songs.
25eastSURREALHamasaki Ayumi
SURREALHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Hamasaki’s commercial jingle turned smash hit
26eastQueen of KabukichoShiina Ringo
Queen of KabukichoShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Sheena Ringo’s signature song set in Shinjuku
27eastUnchanging ThingsOku Hanako
Unchanging ThingsOku Hanakoplay_arrow
Hanako Oku's 'Kawaranai Mono' is a classic song from the movie.
28eastSurely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS
Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDSplay_arrow
Miho Nakayama’s classic—sing it with care on the high notes.
29eastA gentle feelingChara
A gentle feelingCharaplay_arrow
CHARA’s signature song “I LOVE YOU” is gaining popularity thanks to a commercial.
30eastUnrequited loveAimer
Unrequited loveAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s captivating vocals that sing of bittersweet unrequited love
31eastfragileEvery Little Thing
fragileEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
The theme song of 'Ainori,' a smash-hit classic by Every Little Thing (ELT)
32eastPolyrhythmPerfume
PolyrhythmPerfumeplay_arrow
Perfume’s signature song “Polyrhythm,” a light and upbeat track
33eastAs a personSuperfly
As a personSuperflyplay_arrow
"Hito to shite" sung by Superfly is easy to sing in tune.
34eastThe hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS
The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
A classic hit by the girls' band PRINCESS PRINCESS
35eastSoul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
Popular songs that are soccer theme songs
36eastVALENTIBoA
VALENTIBoAplay_arrow
A tough but cool VALENTI song
37eastEmpty Eyesbird
Empty Eyesbirdplay_arrow
Toyota commercial song, a difficult but captivating track
38eastSong of PointillismInoue Sonoko
Song of PointillismInoue Sonokoplay_arrow
Sonoko Inoue, a female singer-songwriter popular among young people
39eastSweet EmotionAikawa Nanase
Sweet EmotionAikawa Nanaseplay_arrow
Nanase Aikawa’s hit song, a radio commercial jingle
40eastEven now… because I still love you.Every Little Thing
Even now... because I still love you.Every Little Thingplay_arrow
Representative songs of Every Little Thing, with heartrending lyrics
41eastPreciousItō Yuna
PreciousItō Yunaplay_arrow
A smash-hit love song that was the theme song for the film “Umizaru.”
42eastChu, diversity.ano
Chu, diversity.anoplay_arrow
Ano-chan’s hit song “Chu, Diversity.”
43eastby myselfhitomi
by myselfhitomiplay_arrow
Hitomi’s popular ballad, with a heartrending/sorrowful singing voice
44eastNight journeyYorushika
Night journeyYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika, a rock band by n-buna and suis
45eastCOLORSUtada Hikaru
COLORSUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Utak Hikaru's high-pitched single song
46eastJupiterHirahara Ayaka
JupiterHirahara Ayakaplay_arrow
An inspiring debut song with a Jupiter motif
47eastsympathetic tearsHitoto Yo
sympathetic tearsHitoto Yoplay_arrow
Hitoto Yo’s distinctive songs with an oriental atmosphere
48eastBecause I want to be by your side.SHISHAMO
Because I want to be by your side.SHISHAMOplay_arrow
The Popularity of SHISHAMO and the Appeal of “Ashita mo”
49eastI love you, love you, love you so muchchay
I love you, love you, love you so muchchayplay_arrow
A nostalgic song that portrays a maiden's feelings on the eve of her first trip
50north_eastI’m proudKahara Tomomi
I'm proudKahara Tomomiplay_arrow
Tomomi Kahala’s smash-hit song written and composed by Tetsuya Komuro
51south_eastCan I visit you with cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Can I visit you with cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
How to sing songs in falsetto and tips
52south_eastMonster IslandSuiyōbi no Campanella
Monster IslandSuiyōbi no Campanellaplay_arrow
Chibi Godzilla Raids Again Season 3 Theme Song
53south_eastillusionRyokushokushakai
illusionRyokushokushakaiplay_arrow
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s new song is easy to sing.
54eastPassionUA
PassionUAplay_arrow
UA's signature song 'NO', charted at No. 18
55eastSunYorushika
SunYorushikaplay_arrow
Yorushika's 'Taiyo' is an easy song to sing in the lower register.
56eastRevolutionary Journey – On the WayAina ji Endo
Revolutionary Journey - On the WayAina ji Endoplay_arrow
Introduction to captivating songs by a husky-voiced singer
57eastSpring Dayaimyon
Spring Dayaimyonplay_arrow
100 points for the melody’s inflection and stability
58eastOne thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO
One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMOplay_arrow
Tips for singing to score high in karaoke
59eastCapsuleaiko
Capsuleaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s songs are easy to sing, so focus on expressiveness when you sing them.
60eastFeverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.play_arrow
Let's enjoy singing high-pitched songs in falsetto.
61eastAriaAina ji Endo
AriaAina ji Endoplay_arrow
Let's sing in your natural voice without imitating Aina's husky voice.
62eastBlooming at nightHoshimachi Suisei
Blooming at nightHoshimachi Suiseiplay_arrow
High-scoring songs on JOYSOUND karaoke scoring
63eastBe…Ms. OOJA
Be...Ms. OOJAplay_arrow
A popular ballad used as a TV drama theme song
64eastIN MY ARMS TONIGHTZARD
IN MY ARMS TONIGHTZARDplay_arrow
ZARD releases a single provided by Michiya Haruhata, their first song not written by Oda.
65eastShangri-LaChatto Monchī
Shangri-LaChatto Monchīplay_arrow
Hype songs with fun choruses
66eastSorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHONEY WORKS
Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHONEY WORKSplay_arrow
A catchy new track that’s popular on TikTok has arrived!
67eastHeavy rotationAKB48
Heavy rotationAKB48play_arrow
A cute love song that sings about love 24 hours a day
68eastSAKURAikimonogakari
SAKURAikimonogakariplay_arrow
Ikimono-gakari's powerful debut song
69eastmy first loveUehara Takako
my first loveUehara Takakoplay_arrow
Takako Uehara’s debut solo song tops the charts
70eastI’m only gazing at you.Daikoku Maki
I'm only gazing at you.Daikoku Makiplay_arrow
Maki Ohguro’s “DESTINY,” the ending theme song of Slam Dunk
71eastLove StoryAmuro Namie
Love StoryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s classic ballads: tips on how to sing them
72eastA Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK
A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINKplay_arrow
The ultimate summer song classic: BONNIE PINK hits
73eastThe decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE
The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
The hit song “Happy, Fun, and Love”
74eastEverythingMISIA
EverythingMISIAplay_arrow
Sing MISIA’s ballad with emotion
75eastsecret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONEplay_arrow
A classic hit by ZONE that portrays youth and farewell.
76eastThe Other Side of Meaiko
The Other Side of Meaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s signature song, featuring a powerful chorus
77eastEsperanzaNishino Kana
EsperanzaNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s powerful love song, a cheer anthem for romance
78eastThank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
A heartwarming ballad that conveys gratitude
79eastButterflyKōda Kumi
ButterflyKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Kumi Koda’s smash hit song “Erokakkoii” (“sexy-cool”).
80eastvip?Nisshoku Natsuko
vip?Nisshoku Natsukoplay_arrow
Natsuko Nisshoku’s piano-and-vocal piece “vip?”
81eastinstinctShiina Ringo
instinctShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo's distinctive sound and powerful vocals
82eastLinda feat. UtaCENT
Linda feat. UtaCENTplay_arrow
A collaborative song by Senchihiro and Uta
83eastKiss FoxHIMEHINA
Kiss FoxHIMEHINAplay_arrow
Kiss Kitsune, a popular song by HIMEHINA
84eastPeerless BlossomAina ji Endo
Peerless BlossomAina ji Endoplay_arrow
Aina The End’s emotional new song “Hana Musou”
85eastMermaidYuka
MermaidYukaplay_arrow
Yukari’s refined musicality and captivating songs
86eastYou know,Porukadotto Sutingurei
You know,Porukadotto Sutingureiplay_arrow
How to sing Polkadot Stingray’s new song
87eastiolitePORIN
iolitePORINplay_arrow
PORIN is captivating the music scene with sophisticated musicianship.
88eastA hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira
A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Riraplay_arrow
Rira Ikuta’s song Hyakka Ryouran has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
89eastSong of LoveKōda Kumi
Song of LoveKōda Kumiplay_arrow
The Appeal of Koda Kumi’s Romantic Ballads
90eastLast sceneJUJU
Last sceneJUJUplay_arrow
JUJU’s popular songs are upbeat and so satisfying to sing
91eastTomorrow’s skySPEED
Tomorrow's skySPEEDplay_arrow
First single after SPEED's reunion, theme song for a drama
92eastDon’t say ‘I love you’!Nagayama Miho
Don't say 'I love you'!Nagayama Mihoplay_arrow
Theme song of 'Suteki na Kataomoi', performed at the Kōhaku (New Year’s Eve) song festival
93eastMiss youImai Miki
Miss youImai Mikiplay_arrow
Miki Imai’s classic song “Forbidden Fruit” is number one.
94eastDon’t Stop LoveKōda Kumi
Don't Stop LoveKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Kumi Koda’s movie theme song, a heartrending love ballad
95eastSnowdomeKimura Kaera
SnowdomeKimura Kaeraplay_arrow
Kaela's emotion-filled love song
96eastBloom like a rose, fall like a cherry blossom.Matsuda Seiko
Bloom like a rose, fall like a cherry blossom.Matsuda Seikoplay_arrow
Seiko Matsuda × YOSHIKI drama theme song becomes a hit
97eastETERNAL WIND ~A Smile in the Shining Wind~Moriguchi Hiroko
ETERNAL WIND ~A Smile in the Shining Wind~Moriguchi Hirokoplay_arrow
Theme song of Gundam F91, one of Hiroko Moriguchi’s signature songs.
98eastI’m here saying nothingYaita Hitomi
I'm here saying nothingYaita Hitomiplay_arrow
Hit songs by Hitomi Yaida, guitar solo with vocals
99eastMore…Nishino Kana
More...Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
A signature song by Kana Nishino that sings of a heartrending love
100eastIt’s so heartbreaking it makes me cry.Mayo Okamoto
It's so heartbreaking it makes me cry. Mayo Okamotoplay_arrow
Ending theme song of Cutie Honey F
101eastAphrodisiac from the lipsKudō Shizuka
Aphrodisiac from the lipsKudō Shizukaplay_arrow
Shizuka Kudo’s popular single “Wait a Moment”
102eastKissing You of ApologyE-girls
Kissing You of ApologyE-girlsplay_arrow
E-girls’ popular theme song “The Apology King”
103eastUnforgettable DaysMISIA
Unforgettable DaysMISIAplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the sorrow of heartbreak and a forward-looking spirit
104eastLove SpiritsChatto Monchī
Love SpiritsChatto Monchīplay_arrow
A difficult ballad by Chatmonchy
105eastDàjiā (landlord)Hitoto Yo
Dàjiā (landlord)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
A nostalgic ballad by Yo Hitoto singing about her Taiwanese hometown
106eastAlwaysKuraki Mai
AlwaysKuraki Maiplay_arrow
Ending theme song of Detective Conan
107eastWe don’t need a time machine.Maeda Atsuko
We don't need a time machine.Maeda Atsukoplay_arrow
A bright, poppy song—her first solo track since graduating from AKB.
108eastGift ~You are a Madonna~Toki Asako
Gift ~You are a Madonna~Toki Asakoplay_arrow
A positive, catchy tune for a commercial
109eastSummer is comingDaikoku Maki
Summer is comingDaikoku Makiplay_arrow
Legendary single by Maki Ohguro, her classic hit still stands strong
110eastremain ~ key of the heartKoyanagi Yuki
remain ~ key of the heartKoyanagi Yukiplay_arrow
Yuki Koyanagi’s classic song gained popularity as a TV drama theme song.
111eastbelieveYamaguchi Yuko
believeYamaguchi Yukoplay_arrow
Yamaguchi Yuko’s heartrending heartbreak song, a drama insert track
112eastEven when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato
Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisatoplay_arrow
Chisato Moritaka’s popular songs that resonate with women
113eastBAD LUCK ON LOVE 〜BLUES ON LIFE〜tohko
BAD LUCK ON LOVE 〜BLUES ON LIFE〜tohkoplay_arrow
tohko's first hit song, noted for its high vocals and refreshing charm
114eastHow to be a GirlAmuro Namie
How to be a GirlAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s million-selling hit song
115eastI Believeayaka
I Believeayaka
Ayaka showcases her captivating vocals in her signature songs.
116eastHave fun, have fun, and be gentle.Kahara Tomomi
Have fun, have fun, and be gentle.Kahara Tomomiplay_arrow
Tomomi Kahala’s smash hit tops the chart, co-written with Komuro
117eastFun streamline glidechara+yuki
Fun streamline glidechara+yukiplay_arrow
Many expressed their excitement over Chara and YUKI’s reunion performance.
118eastmoreaiko
moreaikoplay_arrow
A rhythm and lyrics made difficult by the distinctive three-beat meter
119eastWhite LightAmuro Namie
White LightAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro songs popular at Christmas
120eastMy Sweet HomeKoizumi Kyoko
My Sweet HomeKoizumi Kyokoplay_arrow
Kyoko Koizumi’s drama theme song depicts the road home.
121eastThe strong and fleeting onesCocco
The strong and fleeting onesCoccoplay_arrow
A classic released in 1997, the JALCM song