[Women] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2026]

The Maiden with Flaxen HairShimatani Hitomi26rank/position

Hitomi Shimatani / "A Maiden with Flaxen Hair" [OFFICIAL MV FULL SIZE]

A classic song that portrays pure, innocent love has been brought back to life by Hitomi Shimatani’s beautiful voice.

It’s a cover of a track first recorded in 1966, and her clear, translucent vocals reveal new charms within it.

Through the image of a maiden with flaxen hair fluttering in the wind, the joy and happiness of being in love are expressed poetically.

Released in June 2002, the song became a major hit, reaching No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

It’s perfect for karaoke—sing it while empathizing with the feelings of a girl in love, and it will surely warm your heart.

Kiss me right nowLINDBERG27rank/position

LINDBERG / Kiss Me Now

Everything was glitzy in the ’80s and ’90s.

On TV, so-called “trendy dramas” were at their peak.

Among them, the Monday 9 p.m.

slot—“Getsuku”—was special and produced numerous classics.

This song, “Kiss Me Right Away,” was the theme for the drama “You’re the One I Love Most in the World,” and together with the show’s popularity, it became a mega-hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts and becoming one of LINDBERG’s signature tracks.

The lyrics, which feel like they bare a woman’s true feelings, are refreshing, and vocalist Ms.

Watase’s Kansai dialect sounded delightfully playful.

If you want to hype up the mood, this is a go-to track you’ll think, “Start with this one!”

Pink sighTakahashi Mariko28rank/position

Pink sigh

It is a masterpiece that fuses an exotic, Mediterranean-like atmosphere with an urban, sophisticated sound.

The song dreamily portrays a woman who blossoms like a flower when embraced by her lover, expressing both the beauty and the fragility of love.

Mariko Takahashi’s delicate yet powerful vocals further deepen the work’s unique world.

Released in May 1984 as the commercial song for Sanki’s “Camellia Diamond,” it was also included on the album Triad.

Highly acclaimed—including winning the Lyrics Award at the 26th Japan Record Awards—it became a long-running hit.

With a quiet mood that hints at hidden passion, this is a perfect track for spending peaceful moments with someone special.

foreignerKUBOTA Saki29rank/position

Saki Kubota "Ihōjin" Animated Music Video

Saki Kubota’s biggest hit song, “Ihoujin.” Chances are, everyone has sung this piece at least once.

Because the vocal range is fairly wide, many people may feel it’s difficult, but the truth is the vocal line is quite simple.

If the height makes it hard to sing, adjust the key so you can use chest voice—not mixed voice—for the high phrases in the A section and the chorus.

Doing so will also make it much easier to keep your pitch in check.

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Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina30rank/position

[Official] Akina Nakamori / “Tears Aren’t Just for Show” (Live in ’87: A HUNDRED days at Tokyo Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, 1987-10-17) AKINA NAKAMORI

This song captivates with its heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals.

It showcases Akina Nakamori’s vocal prowess to the fullest, was released in November 1984, and topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Written and composed by Yosui Inoue, it marks a pivotal track in Nakamori’s transition from idol to artist.

With its rich emotional expression and lyrical depth, it resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced a farewell to someone dear.

It’s also karaoke-friendly with its relaxed tempo, allowing for expressive, heartfelt singing.

Try it when you’re gathered with friends reminiscing about the past or on a night when you want to sink into your memories.