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)
HappinessAI
Released in December 2011, this song was once used for Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign.
The opening bell sound really evokes winter and Christmas! I’m sure many of you have heard it before.
The song itself has R&B elements, with a groove that makes you move your body, and the rhythm is a bit unique.
If you try singing it without preparation, you might feel a slight rhythmic mismatch, so some practice is recommended.
Also, the song’s highest note, D#5 right before the last chorus, has tricky timing—make sure to nail it! There are lots of chorus parts too, so singing it as a duo with harmonies will sound really cool.
It’s a song that portrays “everyday love” and a “sense of happiness.” Enjoy it at karaoke!
Songs that make you sound good at karaoke (51–60)
Adult Chick Childrenyama
This song was released for streaming on October 3, 2025, and is used as the opening theme for the TV anime “SANDA.” It’s a band-driven track that really makes the most of yama’s vocal qualities! The chorus doesn’t go too high, so I think many of you will be able to sing it in chest voice.
What to watch out for when singing are the tempo and your breathing.
There are a lot of lyrics, and it’s the kind of song where you need to articulate each word clearly, so be careful not to run out of breath or get left behind by the tempo.
It might be better to first get used to the melody and tempo with humming or lip rolls.
For lip rolls, I recommend using enough air that you can feel your diaphragm working.
Once you can use your breath unconsciously, you’ll find it much easier to sing!
Summer Againsakaiyuu
Yu Sakai is an artist rooted in Black music like R&B and soul.
His track Summer Again is one of his go-to summer songs.
I say “go-to,” but the song itself has a really strong personality.
Case in point: the music video was shot at that pool.
It’s got a bit of a sultry vibe.
The song uses vocal runs, but with a few tricks it’s actually easy to sing.
If you deliver the lines with a slightly tossed-off, spit-out feel, it should be easier to pull off!
town/cityDōmoto Tsuyoshi
Tsuyoshi Domoto’s signature song “Machi.” From start to finish, even though he sings quietly, his voice keeps resonating, doesn’t it? That’s proof that it’s resonating through the body rather than just the throat—nasal resonance is very important.
The term “nasal resonance” might sound difficult, but it’s basically what I always call “humming” in my articles.
To put it simply, it’s like humming a tune through your nose.
If you love singing, don’t you often find yourself humming without thinking about it? In fact, once you learn to use your breath properly while humming, it becomes a shortcut to singing well.
The key is not to force sound out of your throat, but to use your breath to make the sound resonate in your head.
Once you get used to it, try opening your mouth and forming words while keeping the resonance in the same place.
You can listen to his music on streaming services under the name .ENDRECHERI., so be sure to check it out!
Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS
The song “Suzume feat.
Toaka,” released as the theme for the film Suzume, is a grand and beautiful piece that emphasizes its worldbuilding.
Even in 2023, it continues to enjoy enduring popularity, and the key point of this track is, above all, the pitch.
Compared to typical pop music, the arrangement is extremely restrained.
As a result, even slight pitch deviations can ruin it.
However, since techniques like vibrato or ad-libs aren’t used, you could say the difficulty of the vocal line itself is relatively low.
Because you are hereUru
The first digital-only single, “Anata ga Iru Koto de,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Theseus no Fune’ (Theseus’ Ship).
The lyrics weave a message about wanting to protect someone important to you—something many listeners may find themselves relating to.
Although the song stays in a generally high register, the melody has few notes and the range isn’t very wide, so you can sing it through if you focus on hitting each note accurately.
Once you can sing it comfortably, try adding dynamics and a whispery tone to enhance your performance.
Complicitytsubakiya shijuusou
Tsubakiya Quartet, the legendary band that thrived in the 2000s.
Among their many songs, “Accomplice” is one of the sexiest.
It’s rock at its core, but it defies clear genre labels and overflows with individuality.
There’s even a rap-like section, and the vocal line is arranged in a very approachable way, so it tends to sound good at karaoke.
If you can pull this off, most women will probably fall head over heels.
Be sure to check it out!