Cool songs that will go over well at karaoke

LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)

This is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.

Released in September 1999, the song became Morning Musume’s first million-seller and topped the Oricon Karaoke Chart for 17 consecutive weeks.

With upbeat, optimistic lyrics and a lively melody, it’s full of positive energy even while centering on romance.

It was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Find the Idol!” and became widely beloved.

Sing it with the iconic choreography and you’ll definitely steal the spotlight! Give it a try at karaoke with friends or coworkers.

Secret of my hearKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki 'Secret of my heart'

This classic song by Kuraki, also famous as an ending theme for Detective Conan.

I vividly remember how striking it was when the heroine, Ran Mouri—aka Ran-neechan—lip-synced it during the anime’s ending.

It’s relatively easy to sing at karaoke and I think it really gets certain generations hyped.

ButterflyKōda Kumi

Kumi Koda / Butterfly

This is a Kumi Koda track that sings about a woman’s transformation and confidence.

The song portrays a woman taking flight beautifully like a butterfly, and if you sing it at karaoke, you’re sure to grab everyone’s attention! Released in December 2005, it peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It was also used in dramas and commercials, so it’s likely a song almost everyone has heard at least once.

If you understand the lyrics and sing with confidence, you can deliver a sexy, cool performance too! It’s the perfect song to hype up a girls’ night or a drinking party with friends.

AutomaticUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – Automatic

Hikaru Utada kept making headlines with every CD release, and every song she sang captured people’s hearts and became a massive hit.

Her songs might seem a bit challenging for the average person to sing at karaoke, but since so many people know them, sing with confidence.

I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi

Kohmi Hirose / I Want to Fall in Love Until the Slopes Melt

Bubble vibes galore in “I Want to Fall in Love So Deep the Slopes Melt.” The bubble-generation back then probably listened to it while blissfully enjoying life without a care.

With her incredible vocal power, it might not be the easiest pick for karaoke, but if you nail it, you’ll own the room.

After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – After the Festival (Short ver.)

It’s filled with human warmth, and Kuwata’s unique way of expressing things just as they are leaves you with an indescribable feeling.

The tempo is a bit slower, but it’s a song that builds excitement in a different way from hard-driving tracks.

Rather than dancing wildly, it’s the kind of uplift where you sway side to side and the whole room feels united.

No.1Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No.1” (Music Video) [8th Single] (1993)

This song sings about the importance of cherishing yourself and recognizing your own worth.

It features a heartwarming melody that blends pop and R&B elements, along with delicate piano performance.

Released in October 1993, it reached No.

1 on the Oricon charts and became a major hit, selling approximately 670,000 copies.

Also featured in the film “My Love Story!!,” the song’s sparkling tone evokes emotions reminiscent of first love.

If you sing it at karaoke, you might just captivate everyone’s attention! Practice a little and show off your cool vocals on the day.