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 (41–50)
Roar – HOKOTomonari Sora
It’s an energetic track themed around a “cry of the soul,” released for streaming on October 19, 2025, and used as the ending theme for Season 6 of the TV anime Kingdom, which airs on NHK General.
The overall vocal range of “HOKO” is fairly wide, spanning A2 to D#5.
The verses sit relatively low, so be careful not to strain your throat.
You should feel the pitch jump significantly higher in the chorus.
Try covering one ear and listening to both your own voice and Sora Tomonari’s voice in the original to check what pitches you’re singing.
Splitting it up by melody sections will make it easier to grasp.
＝ (feat. YO_CO)BAK
Released in June 2022, this song is performed as a duet by BAK and YO_CO.
It beautifully showcases their call-and-response and overlapping vocals.
Since both singers primarily use head voice, it’s perfect for those who want to sing head-voice songs.
Because the range is on the higher side, be careful not to strain your throat.
When practicing, try singing with “h”-sounds to naturally release breath; this will make it easier to sing.
A particularly recommended method is to sing all the lyrics using “hi.” The “hi” sound makes humming easier and resonates in the head.
Start by pronouncing it lightly so that it resonates in your head rather than your throat.
Your breath will flow more naturally, and producing head voice will become easier.
Mirror feat. Kosuke Saitoieiri reo
It was released for streaming on October 8, 2025, and was written as the theme song for the NTV Wednesday drama “ESCAPE: It Was Supposed to Be a Kidnapping.” It’s a collaboration between Leo Ieiri and Kosuke Saito, the guitarist-vocalist of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN and TenTwenty.
Despite the very high vocal range, both of their voices soar in the same register, and the result is truly beautiful.
It’s wonderful as a solo, of course, but if possible you’ll want to sing it as a male-female duet! That said, finding a man who can sing this high is no easy task…
When you sing it, try to focus on using your breath and producing a strong tone.
If you aim to resonate in your head while you phonate, you’ll gradually get closer to the right sound.
Core strength matters, too!
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken
From the very beginning, Ken Hirai’s beautiful singing voice resonates in this song.
It’s a 2004 track that was used in a TOYOTA Corolla Fielder commercial and also served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Truth of Tsugumi Kuzushi.” The lyrics make it a ballad that feels both like singing and like speaking to someone, so it’s a song you can really get into and sing calmly.
I often point out Ken Hirai’s singing characteristics to my students, so please use them as a reference! First, while it’s memorable that he sings with his eyes closed, in reality, closing your eyes can cause unnecessary tension and make it harder to stay on pitch.
However, Hirai raises his eyebrows and uses his hand to track the pitch while he sings.
He compensates in other ways so that singing becomes more natural and easier.
This gesture also makes it much easier to produce falsetto, so definitely give it a try!
ActorIkuta Rira
This song, written and composed by Rira Ikuta, is used as the ending theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY Season 3.
Rira Ikuta, known as the vocalist of YOASOBI, is famous for her clear, translucent voice.
“Actor” features a melody line that isn’t too difficult and a range that isn’t overly high.
It’s easier to memorize and sing compared to other songs! When you listen to it, the verse sits quite low… I recommend opening your throat with a slightly surprised expression and singing as if you’re letting the breath flow.
In the chorus, it might work to sing mostly in head voice/falsetto.
However, since it’s a bright-sounding song, you’ll want to avoid a weak falsetto.
Try to sing with the image of constantly resonating in the head and firmly projecting your breath as voice!
HOLY NIGHTEXILE
The classic song “HOLY NIGHT,” included on their 21st single “Everything.” This piece, which conveys the Boys II Men-inspired vibe they respect, is crafted as a gentle, R&B-style ballad.
While the vocal range spans quite wide from mid1A to hiA#, the vocal line itself is orthodox, so for those who can use falsetto without issue, it can be considered an easy song.
The falsetto in the chorus sits a bit low, so if you find it hard to produce, we recommend boldly raising the key by one semitone.
It’s Who We AreNulbarich
Nulbarich is a band centered around singer-songwriter JQ.
It’s pronounced “Nul-bah-rich.” Their sound has a stylish, dry vibe.
You can feel that personality in “It’s Who We Are” as well.
To put it simply, it’s like Gen Hoshino’s sound pushed all the way into chic.
It’s a cool, guitar-driven track, but surprisingly the vocals aren’t very difficult, so give it a try!