Songs that make you sound good at karaoke
Since the 2020s, the vocal skills demanded in Japan’s music scene have advanced dramatically, and most hit songs have become quite challenging.
Many people may feel that even if they want to sound good at karaoke, it’s hard to find the right songs.
So this time, we’ve picked out songs that make you sound great at karaoke!
Focusing mainly on Japanese music, we’ve selected a wide range from timeless classics to the latest hits.
Because these are songs that tend to “sound good,” we’ve centered our picks on tracks that are easy to sing—perfect even if you’re not confident in your vocal ability.
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Songs that make you sound good at karaoke (31–40)
Biri MillionYuuri
Yuuri is a nationally popular singer-songwriter.
He’s known for being able to sing anything, from ballads to intense rock numbers.
One of his hit songs is Bilimillion.
While the arrangement has a somewhat ennui vibe, the vocal line is surprisingly rough, with shouts appearing at key moments.
If you can’t produce natural-sounding shouts like Yuuri does, try raising the key until the shouts come out more naturally.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
Kenta Kiritani’s hit number as Urashima Taro, “Umi no Koe” (Voice of the Sea).
Created by BEGIN, a popular band representing Okinawa, this piece is a masterpiece that blends Okinawan folk-style instrumentation with a catchy J-pop ballad.
Unusually for a Japanese ballad, it’s grounded in a somewhat robust, forceful vocal style.
As a result, despite being a ballad, it tends to make it easier to convey a distinctly masculine strength.
While women can certainly sing it as well, it’s a song that particularly tends to sound good when performed by men.
Morning GloryYamashita Tatsuro
Originally written for Mariya Takeuchi’s album “Miss M,” the song “MORNING GLORY” was later arranged by Tatsuro Yamashita himself.
Unusually for the time, the lyrics were also penned by Yamashita, and the light, shuffling beat gives it a refreshing feel.
Although the song is challenging due to its wide vocal range and intricate melodic movement, the lower register doesn’t appear often, so for karaoke, it’s best to set a higher key that matches your own range.
Also, to avoid slipping out of the bouncy rhythm, we recommend listening closely to the ensemble while you sing.
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Ikimono-gakari’s “Irodori” is set for release in April 2025 and will be used as a commercial song for the Odakyu Group.
Some of you may already find it familiar.
One of the song’s features is that it builds steadily from the A verse to the B verse to the chorus, making it easy for anyone to grasp the flow and imagine how to sing it.
In classic Ikimono-gakari fashion, it’s bright and energetic, with long tones that feel great to listen to.
When singing, pay attention to the swung rhythm.
From the B section into the chorus, the way you feel the beat shifts little by little, so rather than counting in 4/4, it may be easier to lock into the melody by feeling it in 2/4 as “1, 2, 1, 2.” The phrases aren’t heavily connected, so it’s also easy to take breaths.
Don’t forget to inhale, and project your voice clearly!
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Hitoto Yo’s classic “Hanamizuki” is one of her biggest hits and is arranged as a gentle ballad throughout.
It features a catchy, singable vocal line, but the song spans a relatively wide range.
That means men can showcase their skill in the low notes at the start, while women can shine in the high parts of the chorus.
Although the vocal difficulty isn’t particularly high, it’s a must-listen for anyone looking for a song that’s easy to sing yet sounds impressive.
Songs That Make You Sound Good at Karaoke (41–50)
Hikari TowaORANGE RANGE
This song was released in October 2025 and was created as the theme song for the film “Strawberry Moon: A Love with Six Months to Live.” ORANGE RANGE, who were hugely popular in the Heisei era, are back with a tearjerking Range for the Reiwa era! “Towano Hikari” is an emotional ballad following in the footsteps of “Hana” and “Love Parade.” The overall vocal range isn’t too high, making it easy to sing with feeling, so I highly recommend it.
Also, since ORANGE RANGE has three vocalists with divided parts, splitting the parts among singers is guaranteed to be fun! Speaking of Range’s ballads, I always love RYO’s part that comes in at the very end.
I’d love to hear that section sung with a cool, rich voice! Be careful not to strain your throat—lift your facial muscles and use plenty of breath.
Magical Syndromeyama
This is a pop, slightly bittersweet, magic-themed song born from a collaboration with “Magical Chiikawa.” If you feel tone-deaf, pitch matters, but the most important thing at first is to get into the rhythm.
I’d love for you to try a light, upbeat track like this.
The vocal range is set in a key that’s comfortable for women, and the chorus is sung mainly in a breathy head voice, so it should be easier to hit the notes.
When singing, resonating around the space between your eyebrows generally helps you stay on pitch.
Humming is key for that.
Take a deep breath using diaphragmatic breathing, then hum with a bouncy feel and you’ll find resonance comes easily.
Humming is a shortcut to your head voice.
If you hum a little every day, it will gradually stick.
Try it little by little!