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.
Playlist
| Songs that make you sound good at karaoke | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | LemonYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s smash hit number “Lemo… |
| 2east | Bunny GirlAKASAKI | play_arrow | The classic song by the bunny-girl high schooler AKASAKI |
| 3east | kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon | play_arrow | Sakanaction’s new song tops the Oricon chart at No. 1 |
| 4east | KanadeSukima Suichi | play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s classic song “Kanade.” This work is a quintessential... |
| 5east | Deceptive Lovetuki. | play_arrow | tuki. launches a new chapter with their first TV drama theme song |
| 6north_east | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars | play_arrow | A global smash hit that represents 2024 and… |
| 7south_east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro | play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s famous song “Himawari no Yakusoku.” Nationwide… |
| 8south_east | Eeny, meeny, miny, moeHirate Yurina | play_arrow | Yurina Hirate excels in a tech house track |
| 9north_east | false faceyama | play_arrow | Characteristics and vocal tips of yama’s 2024-released song “Nigao” |
| 10south_east | MIRRORAdo | play_arrow | A funky bassline takes the lead in this dan... |
| 11east | CinderellaTomei | play_arrow | Introducing Toma's debut song, Haikaburi |
| 12north_east | DRESSING ROOMnatori | play_arrow | Ms. Natori, born in 2003, during her teenage years... |
| 13south_east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | The rock theme song of the anime “Oblivion Battery” |
| 14south_east | Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Recommendation for Mrs. GREEN APPLE's 'Bitter Vacance' |
| 15north_east | bergamotTomonari Sora | play_arrow | Exposed to music from an early age, composing songs at the young age of an elementary school student... |
| 16south_east | Negotiationyouen kingyo | play_arrow | The new song by Bewitching Goldfish has a ’90s hip-hop vibe |
| 17south_east | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento | play_arrow | Kocchi no Ken and “Hai, Yorokonde” are big hits. |
| 18south_east | HeavenRei | play_arrow | Rei’s new song “Heaven” is a masterpiece of guitar playing and melody |
| 19east | MermaidYuka | play_arrow | Yuka is a singer-songwriter who is active globally |
| 20east | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP | play_arrow | SMAP’s classic song “The One and Only Flower in the World.” Maki… |
| 21east | Great personVaundy | play_arrow | Theme music from the historical TV drama depicting the life of Eiichi Shibusawa |
| 22east | shameless; indecentchanmina | play_arrow | Adult allure, a transition from low to high tones |
| 23east | shutterYuuri | play_arrow | Let's hype up and sing Yuuri's emotional love song |
| 24east | threadNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s famous song “Ito.” This work is Lily… |
| 25east | Fu re te Fu re ruTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE | ![]() | TK's 'Fu re te Fu re ru' explodes with falsetto. |
| 26east | NEO UNIVERSEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | An unusual L’Arc~en~Ciel song centered on electronic sounds |
| 27east | Charisma of ArroganceUNISON SQUARE GARDEN | play_arrow | An anime theme song: a rock, provocative track |
| 28east | coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)ikimonogakari | play_arrow | Singing Tips for Ikimono-gakari’s “Irodori” |
| 29east | Lady BluesLUCKY TAPES | play_arrow | Catchy blend of jazz and pop... |
| 30east | If you call it loveUru | play_arrow | Uru’s powerful vocal ability and the appeal of her ballads |
| 31east | Hikari TowaORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | A moving ballad by ORANGE RANGE |
| 32east | Magical Syndromeyama | play_arrow | A magic-themed song from the Magical Chiikawa collaboration |
| 33east | Roar – HOKOTomonari Sora | play_arrow | “Kingdom” Season 6 ED “Cry of the Soul” |
| 34east | That’s enough already.Fuji Kaze | play_arrow | Singer-songwriter from Okayama Prefecture, Fuji… |
| 35east | Marigoldaimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon’s classic song “Marigold.” … |
| 36east | Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta) | play_arrow | The hit number by Urashima Taro, played by Kenta Kiritani, … |
| 37east | FlowerNaka Kousuke | play_arrow | Kousuke Atari’s music: a fusion of island songs and pop |
| 38east | Heralding springyama | play_arrow | How to sing yama’s popular song “Haru wo Tsugeru” (Announcing Spring) |
| 39east | = (feat. YO_CO)BAK | play_arrow | A falsetto duet song by BAK and YO_CO |
| 40east | Mirror feat. Kosuke Saitoieiri reo | play_arrow | A high-pitched collaboration song by Leo Ieiri and Kousuke Saito |
| 41east | Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken | play_arrow | Ken Hirai’s commercial song, a heart-touching ballad |
| 42east | ActorIkuta Rira | play_arrow | Rira Ikuta’s “Actor” is an anime theme song. |
| 43east | HOLY NIGHTEXILE | play_arrow | An R&B ballad Christmas song |
| 44east | HappinessAI | play_arrow | Christmas campaign song, R&B style |
| 45east | 366 daysHY | play_arrow | HY's '366 Days' is a famous song popular across a wide range of generations. |
| 46east | Adult Chick Childrenyama | play_arrow | Theme song of the 2025-streaming anime “SANDA” |
| 47east | town/cityDōmoto Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Tsuyoshi Domoto’s singing voice uses nasal resonance, making his whole body vibrate. |
| 48east | Active Three MinutesToukyou Jihen | play_arrow | Centered around Seiji Kameda, with Ringo Sheena on vocals… |
| 49east | It’s Who We AreNulbarich | play_arrow | Centered around singer-songwriter JQ... |
| 50east | Biri MillionYuuri | play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who boasts nationwide popularity… |
| 51east | Morning GloryYamashita Tatsuro | It was originally on Mariya Takeuchi’s album “Mi…” | |
| 52east | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo | play_arrow | Hitoto Yo’s classic song “Hanamizuki”—this piece is his… |
| 53east | Summer Againsakaiyuu | play_arrow | Black music such as R&B and soul… |
| 54east | that bandkessoku bando | play_arrow | Explaining the Difficult Songs by Kessoku Band from ‘Bocchi the Rock!’ |
| 55east | 808Suchmos | play_arrow | When it comes to stylish sound, Suchmo... |
| 56east | Hero SyndromeSochic | play_arrow | Sochic’s new song in July 2025, a track ranging from mid-tempo to up-tempo |
| 57east | Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS | play_arrow | Suzume, pitch accuracy is important. |
| 58east | Because you are hereUru | play_arrow | Written as the theme song for the TV drama “Theseus no Fune” (Ship of Theseus)… |
| 59east | Complicitytsubakiya shijuusou | play_arrow | The legendary band Tsubakiya that thrived in the 2000s… |
| 60east | Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | Chest and head voice improved through Nachtmusik practice |
| 61east | We GoKetsumeishi | play_arrow | Ketsumeishi’s new song features a laid-back groove |
| 62east | Coloration BluesEGO-WRAPPIN’ | play_arrow | Garnered strong support from a hardcore audience in the 2000s… |
| 63east | SWIMSIRUP | play_arrow | An artist with stylish, captivating sounds… |
| 64east | seagullNakata Yūji | play_arrow | The vocalist of the legendary band, Tsubakiya Shijuusou... |
| 65east | Spring Dayaimyon | play_arrow | 100 points for the melody’s inflection and stability |
| 66east | One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO | play_arrow | Tips for singing to score high in karaoke |
| 67east | Feverish Demonzutto mayonaka de ii no ni. | play_arrow | Let's enjoy singing high-pitched songs in falsetto. |
| 68east | Blooming at nightHoshimachi Suisei | play_arrow | High-scoring songs on JOYSOUND karaoke scoring |
| 69east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon | play_arrow | Aimyon’s hit number “You’re a Roc… |
| 70east | Rainy HighwayNagie Lane | play_arrow | A female unit representing city pop |
| 71east | The Zero Sense10-FEET | play_arrow | A simple rock song by 10-FEET |
| 72east | catDISH// | play_arrow | DISH//'s 10th single overall, “Boku…” |
| 73east | I’m coming to see you now.Uru | play_arrow | Included on the 2nd album “Orion Blue”… |
| 74east | Sun of Lovekururi | play_arrow | Kuwata? No—Kururi’s March 2023 single, theme song for a Netflix film |
| 75east | December 17CRAZY KEN BAND | play_arrow | He was lauded as the greatest sound creator in all of Asia… |
| 76east | GG STAND UP!! feat. Takahiro MatsumotoKinashi Noritake | play_arrow | Noritake Kinashi of the popular comedy duo Tunnels wa… |
| 77east | To my belovedMoriyama Naotaro | play_arrow | This one is what I’d like to recommend to those with higher-pitched voices… |
| 78east | kissORIGINAL LOVE | play_arrow | The music group that was a huge hit in the ’90s, OR… |
| 79east | romanceTamaki Kōji | play_arrow | Koji Tamaki, the vocalist of Anzenchitai. As a solo artist and… |
| 80east | Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke | play_arrow | Keisuke Yamauchi’s 24th single, a fusion of enka and rock styles |
| 81east | AliensKirinji | play_arrow | Formed by Takaki Horigome and his younger brother, Yasuyuki... |
| 82east | so gooSweet William & Jinmenusagi | play_arrow | Started his career as an internet rapper... |
| 83east | AmoreKuuchuu-sen | play_arrow | Far and away in Japan’s progressive rock scene… |
| 84east | come againm-flo | play_arrow | MC VERBAL and DJ ☆Taku… |
| 85east | SunshineFIVE NEW OLD | play_arrow | A four-piece band formed in Kobe, FIVE … |


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