Ranking of Beloved Hit Songs Among Women [2026]

sunflowerAdo15rank/position

[Ado] Sunflower

This is a song written specifically for a 2023 drama, serving as the theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “18/40: If It’s the Two of Us, Dreams and Love Too,” starring Haruka Fukuhara and Kyoko Fukada in double lead roles.

Although Ado is often associated with intense tracks, this one is a bright, warm, pop ballad that I think is very easy to sing.

When it comes to karaoke scoring, we tend to focus on bonus techniques like grace notes (shakuri) and vibrato, but first, sing carefully and match the pitch accurately.

Once you get used to the chorus’s distinctive rhythm, try adding expressiveness and then start paying attention to those bonus techniques.

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Kubota Mami

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frecklesJUDY AND MARY16rank/position

3. Freckles – JUDY AND MARY – The Power Source – 1997 – JAM

A classic by JUDY AND MARY that colors the days of youth.

Its appeal lies in the high-velocity, up-tempo melody and catchy lyrics about the strength to overcome heartbreak.

Released in February 1996, this song is also known as the theme song for the anime Rurouni Kenshin.

It was included on the album THE POWER SOURCE and achieved an astonishing 2.8 million in sales.

YUKI’s distinctive vocals leave a strong impression, and at around three minutes long, it’s easy to sing along to.

Highly recommended for women who want to appeal to men who love rock.

This song might be the spark that gets you both excited talking about rock music!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number17rank/position

back number - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”)

Back number is well-known for their love songs.

Their vocals and melodies are undeniably romantic.

Among them, the unrequited love song “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” expresses a bittersweet longing for someone you cherish.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love.” The spot-on words and feelings about unrequited love likely pierce the hearts of those experiencing it.

When you delve into the lyrics, you’ll find negative expressions scattered throughout, which only heighten the sense of poignancy.

When you’re in unrequited love, you may feel restless and frustrated with your own emotions.

This is a song I’d like you to listen to when you feel that way.

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SoupFujihara Sakura18rank/position

Soup

This song stands out for its innovative lyrics that compare romance to soup.

Written and composed by Masaharu Fukuyama, it features a richly flavored sound that evokes the atmosphere of the American South.

Sakura Fujiwara’s smoky vocals brilliantly express the sweetness and bitterness of love, as well as the bond between two people that deepens over time.

Released in June 2016 as Fujiwara’s debut single, it served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Love Song.” Well-suited for guitar-and-vocal performances, this track is recommended for those who want to feel the subtleties of romance and the journey of life.

Enjoy this piece that encapsulates Sakura Fujiwara’s charm.

JupiterHirahara Ayaka19rank/position

[Women’s Three-Part Chorus] Jupiter / ensemble LEMON

This debut single sets Japanese lyrics to a classic masterpiece melody, captivating listeners with its grand, beautiful sense of scale.

Ayaka Hirahara’s rich voice, resonating from the low to the high register, gently envelops loneliness and gives us the strength to believe in unseen connections.

Released in December 2003, the single was featured as an insert song in the TBS drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3B” (Series 7), and it created a huge buzz.

Also included on her first album “ODYSSEY,” the song became a long-running hit, appearing on the Oricon charts for as many as 157 weeks.

While it demands abundant expressive power and is therefore difficult to master in choral performance, it’s a masterpiece that those aiming to create beautiful and moving harmonies should definitely take on.

threadNakajima Miyuki20rank/position

thread

It’s a classic song that likens the ties between people to a woven textile, portraying the warmth of living while supporting one another.

Its profound message—that the mystery of encounters and even painful experiences will someday transform into the power to embrace someone—gently resonates in the listener’s heart.

This song by Miyuki Nakajima is included on the celebrated album “EAST ASIA,” released in October 1992.

It later became widely known when it was used as the theme song for the 1998 TV drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints).

It has enjoyed enduring support, including a film released in 2020 that was inspired by the piece.

It’s especially recommended for Mother’s Day, when feelings of gratitude toward parents abound, to listen to together with older adults and savor its content.

Because I fell in loveaimyon21rank/position

Aimyon “Because I Fell in Love” Studio Recording Scene

It’s a gem of a ballad by Aimyon that not only conveys the aching sense of loss after love ends, but also evokes gratitude for having met that special person.

Included on the album “Shunkanteki Sixth Sense,” released in February 2019, this piece captivates with its stripped-down, unadorned arrangement.

Known for being recorded in a single take, the acoustic guitar tones and her raw vocals resonate as if speaking right beside the listener.

It leaves you with a warm feeling, one that makes you cherish how your view of the world has changed through knowing love.

Perfect for a quiet night when you want to shed a few tears and detox your heart.