A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!
Picking out love songs from duet tracks!
Showa-era kayokyoku is full of classic duet songs that portray the romantic dynamics between men and women.
For example, many people know songs like “Lonely Chaplin” and “Ai ga Umareta Hi,” even across different generations.
In this article, we introduce a variety of duet songs from Showa kayokyoku to the latest J-pop.
Many of them are great for karaoke, so once you find a favorite, be sure to try singing it as a duet!
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Love songs you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop! (51–60)
The two are young.dikku mine, hoshi reiko
Futari wa Wakai (The Two Are Young) is a duet song by singer Dick Mine and actress Reiko Hoshi, released in 1935 as the B-side to the theme song of the comedy film The Peeped-at Bride.
A duet between a major pre- and postwar star—who was even labeled delinquent for singing jazz before the war—and a movie star drew widespread attention.
With lyrics by Hachirō Satō and music by Masao Koga, its sweet words and bright, light melody resonated with the public, and it reportedly became a bigger hit than the A-side.
Turing LoveNanawo Akari feat. Sou
A collaboration number between Nanaou Akari, known for “Dame-kawa Girl,” and Sou, an artist active on sites like Niconico.
It was selected as the ending theme for the anime “Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It.” Since it’s a male-female duet, it’s naturally fun to sing as a mixed pair, but the male part isn’t too low, so two women can enjoy it as well.
With its upbeat, poppy melody, singing it as a duo is sure to get the crowd going.
The lyrics have a lot of words and include some rapid-fire sections, so it might be a good idea to split the parts even more finely between the two of you.
Beat de TouhiHama iku
Speaking of duets, the appeal often lies in the layered vocals, but Hamaiku’s “Beat DE Touhi” is characterized more by its beginner-friendly, low-difficulty melody line, making it easy to try even for newcomers.
The way it breezily sings about the negative feeling of “I just want to escape from this reality for now” both resonates with listeners and makes you want to imitate and sing along.
Hamaiku’s songs are fun to sing, so they’re a great recommendation when you’re unsure what to pick at karaoke!
LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu/Naomi Campbell
This is Toshinobu Kubota’s song “LA•LA•LA LOVE SONG,” released in 1996.
It became a huge hit as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Long Vacation, starring Takuya Kimura.
He performs it as a duet with Naomi Campbell, who was a top global model at the time.
Naomi Campbell has also duetted with Michael Jackson in addition to Toshinobu Kubota.
Love songs you can sing as duets. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop! (61–70)
Let’s sneak out of the party!Imawano Kiyoshiro to Shinohara Ryoko
The song that Kiyoshiro Imawano and Ryoko Shinohara collaborated on is a work packed with the charm of both artists.
It’s characterized by a lively rhythm and sweet lyrics, and it carries a desire to break free from a boring everyday life.
Released in November 1996, the track reached No.
49 on the Oricon charts.
The piece gives you a slightly thrilling feeling, like slipping away from a party.
It’s a song that lifts your mood and makes you want to listen to it with someone special.
It’s also a great pick for those who want to enjoy a duet at karaoke.
Hold me, Fura FurafuraMizutani Chieko & Harumio
A song performed by Chieko Mizutani, a veteran enka singer portrayed by comedian Tomochika, and Harumio, an enka singer who resembles Hiroyuki Miyasako of the comedy duo Ameagari Kesshitai.
With a melody reminiscent of classic kayōkyoku and a danceable groove, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.
Even though it’s a duet by comedians, their vocal skills are the real deal, so it’s important to remember that unless you sing it properly, neither the humor nor the emotion will come through.
Sing it earnestly and aim to be the star of the night’s karaoke.
Lonely ChaplinSuzuki Kiyomi with Rats & Star
For karaoke duets, songs that highlight an exchange of emotion are ideal.
“Lonely Chaplin,” a collaboration between Seimi Suzuki and RATS & STAR, is characterized by harmonies that elevate each singer’s part.
The voices blend without either one overpowering the other, while still bringing out each performer’s unique appeal.
As a classic Showa-era staple of duet songs, why not add it to your karaoke playlist? It’s also easy to sing, making it suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced singers!