AKB48 has earned popularity across a wide range of audiences as the quintessential women’s idol group.
They’ve released numerous smash hits to date, with many songs that are also favorites at karaoke.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of their songs that are relatively easy to sing all at once.
We chose tracks with a narrower vocal range and songs that aren’t fast-paced lyrically, so try finding the ones you feel are easy to sing.
If you have a typical female vocal range, you’ll likely find many of these songs easy to sing—please use this as a reference.
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Easy-to-sing AKB48 songs. Fun group sing-alongs too! (1–10)
GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48
AKB48’s 25th single, “GIVE ME FIVE!”, drew attention for incorporating band performance into an idol group’s song.
Characterized by a rich brass section, its melody is catchy and the rhythm is clear.
Though it’s a farewell song about graduation, it conveys a sense of optimism.
The unison vocals give a warm feeling and evoke a friendship that remains unchanged no matter what.
It sits in a vocal range that’s easy for many women to sing, so why not pick it as a karaoke song to dedicate to a friend you’ll be parting from at graduation?
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Among AKB48’s songs, this track, “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie,” became a nationwide smash hit.
Famous as the song where Rino Sashihara served as center, it was common at the time of its release to see everyone from small children to the elderly happily dancing along.
With a melody that’s easy for anyone to sing, an up-tempo feel, and a composition that fits a typical vocal range, it’s accessible to all.
The choreography is also very simple, making it fun to dance together with others.
Because it’s so well-known, it’s a great recommendation for karaoke, especially when you’re with a group where you’re unsure what to sing.
Lucky sevenNEW!AKB48
Many of you might remember it from the Seven-Eleven commercials.
Among AKB48’s songs, this one stands out for its sheer brightness and uplifting energy.
It carries a positive message that with your friends by your side, you can overcome any obstacle, and just listening to it fills you with courage.
Included as a B-side to the single “Heavy Rotation,” released in August 2010, it also drew attention as the song used in the Seven-Eleven Fair commercials.
The sound of the word “lucky” is pleasing, and the soaring feeling in the chorus is irresistible.
It’s perfect for those times when you need a push when you’re feeling down, or when you want to hype things up at karaoke with friends.
The sound, brimming with the momentum of that era, makes it a classic that colors a page of youth.
Anklet in NovemberAKB48
“11-gatsu no Anklet” (Anklet of November) is AKB48’s 50th single, known for its moving, heartrending lyrics.
Its comfortable vocal range that anyone can sing and its beautiful melody have made it popular.
The music video marks Mayu Watanabe’s final single as a member of AKB48, featuring direction that pays homage to the final scene of Momoe Yamaguchi’s retirement—another highlight to watch for.
With a melody and lyrics that stick in your ears and an emotional story, it’s a song you won’t forget once you hear it.
Everyone has a love they can never forget; why not try singing this poignant song that brings that love back to mind?
Heavy rotationAKB48
When it comes to classic, crowd-pleasing karaoke songs, you just can’t leave out AKB48’s “Heavy Rotation”! Even if you’re not confident in singing, its easy rhythm sticks in your ear right away, and the lyrics aren’t fast, making it very singable.
Even when one person starts singing, for some reason everyone jumps in with call-and-response and ends up singing along—this song is guaranteed to get the energy up! Of course it’s fun to sing, but the chorus dance is also famous, so you’ll find yourself making gestures without even meaning to—that’s another part of what makes this song so enjoyable.
Vegetable SistersNEW!AKB48
If you’re looking for a lively, feel-good cheer song to brighten up your breakfast table, how about getting pumped with this track? Featured on AKB48’s single “Heavy Rotation,” released in August 2010, this song became a household favorite as the CM song for Kagome’s “Yasai Ichinichi Kore Ippon.” The members singing in uniquely designed vegetable costumes caused quite a stir at the time.
Its rhythmic chants and catchy melody will have you humming along before you know it.
It’s the perfect song to dance to with your kids or to charge up your energy at the start of the day!
So long !AKB48
Released in 2013 as AKB48’s 30th major single, “So long!” is one of the group’s so‑called “sakura songs,” and its singability makes it popular at karaoke.
With a narrow vocal range and a relaxed pace, it’s enjoyable for anyone to sing, and it’s especially easy for women with an average vocal range.
Its bright, springlike melody and the uniquely bittersweet atmosphere of cherry blossom season are truly moving.
It’s a quintessential AKB48 spring song that gives you strength to look ahead and fills you with hope.