Women's Popular Karaoke Rankings [2026]

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Chihiro Onitsuka – Gekkou (Moonlight)

The song released by Chihiro Onitsuka in 2000 is a masterpiece that resonates deeply with listeners.

It delicately expresses a lack of self-confidence and feelings of loneliness, while conveying a strong will to face harsh realities.

Released on March 7, 2001, the song was also used as the theme for the TV drama “TRICK,” generating a huge response.

Combined with Onitsuka’s overwhelming vocal performance, it captured the hearts of many.

This work is a perfect fit for women in their 40s leading busy lives with work and childcare.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to elicit empathy across generations.

Love isKato Miria44rank/position

MILIYAH Kato “Love is…”

This is Miliyah Kato’s 10th single, released in June 2007.

At first listen, many people might feel it’s quite difficult to sing, but the backing chord progression uses the classic ballad “Canon progression”—or rather, it’s arranged almost like putting vocals on Pachelbel’s Canon—so if you tackle it without hesitation, you should be fine.

When you get to the high notes near the end of the chorus, be mindful of keeping your head voice from bursting out too sharply; try to sing as gently as possible and give it a go.

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Kei Takahata

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Song of PointillismInoue Sonoko45rank/position

Inoue Sonoko “Tenbyō no Uta” (Solo ver.) Music Video

“Tenbyō no Uta,” released as a collaboration between the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE and singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue.

The original showcases a stunning harmony between Daiki Omori and Sonoko Inoue, but there’s actually a solo version by Sonoko Inoue as well.

It’s a beautiful piece featuring her delicate vocals over a piano accompaniment.

Being a gentle ballad that expresses straightforward feelings, performing it at just the right moment might make the men present skip a heartbeat.

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Hane Keisuke

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DESIRENakamori Akina46rank/position

DESIRE -jounetsu-

Akina Nakamori’s 14th single, released in February 1986.

This is another song I’d recommend for women who aren’t comfortable with high notes to sing at karaoke.

With this song, almost no one will have trouble with the high range.

However, if you treat it as easy due to the range and just hum through it casually, there’s a risk it will turn into a very flat and boring performance.

So especially at the beginning of the chorus, be sure to sing with a firm, resonant voice.

A low voice with good presence is one of the hardest things to achieve in singing, but please give it your best shot!

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Kei Takahata

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Ayaka – Crescent Moon

Ayaka’s signature song “Mikazuki.” Since it’s a ballad, as long as you don’t rush the tempo and sing carefully, I think anyone can aim for a score of 90.

The unique pauses in the A verse of “Mikazuki” are very important, so I recommend singing while firmly keeping the rhythm with your body.

Also, you might feel like adding vibrato on the long tones, but try holding back at first and extend your voice straight.

In JOYSOUND’s karaoke scoring rankings, the top spots seem to be in the high 90s, so it’s a masterpiece where you can expect a high score if you practice thoroughly.

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Kubota Mami

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Every Little Thing / fragile

It’s a song by Every Little Thing that expresses the feeling, “I can’t quite be honest, but deep down I truly love you.” The lyrics are practically a confession of love—so much so that it’s hard to imagine any man feeling nothing if it’s sung right in front of him.

If you sing it with gratitude for having met him and with the wish to keep spending time together from now on, even a man who has only ever seen you as a friend won’t be able to help but take notice.

Why not try singing it with a touch of longing, imagining Kaori Mochida’s clear, expansive voice?

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yuri

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secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE49rank/position

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO

ZONE, who were hugely popular as a girls’ rock band.

“secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” was the theme song for the drama Kids War 3: ‘Don’t Mess With Me.’ Speaking of Kids War, it was all the rage when I was in elementary school! I bet tons of people sang it at karaoke, right? The melody line is simple with few leaps, so you can sing it calmly.

The parts outside the chorus are a bit low, so you might find it hard to catch the pitch.

Try singing as if you’re using a lot of breath and pushing your voice forward in front of you.

That way your body will resonate and you’ll hear your own voice more clearly!

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Kubota Mami

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