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[Karaoke] Heisei-era male-female duet songs: A collection of famous tracks that get everyone excited when sung together
There’s a special kind of thrill when you sing together with someone at karaoke or a music event—something you don’t quite get when singing solo.
Duet songs with male and female vocals, in particular, offer exceptional beauty in harmony and the fun of back-and-forth interplay.
The Heisei era’s music scene boasts a lineup of classic male–female duets that people still find themselves humming today.
From aching ballads to buoyant pop numbers, the genres and moods are wonderfully diverse.
Here, we’ll introduce recommended male–female duets from the Heisei era that are sure to amp up the energy at karaoke.
Find the one that catches your ear!
[Karaoke] Heisei-era male-female duet songs. A collection of classic tunes that get the crowd going when sung together (1–10)
fireworks (launched into the sky)NEW!DAOKO × Yonezu Kenshi
The bittersweet feeling at summer’s end and the beauty of lights blooming in the night sky seep into the heart along with the piano’s flowing tones.
The way the emotion bursts open at the chorus after the quiet night air is exactly like the lights that color the night sky.
This work is a single released in August 2017 by the duo DAOKO and Kenshi Yonezu.
Chosen as the theme song for the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”, it became a major talking point.
A self-cover was later included on the album “BOOTLEG.” The interplay of male and female vocals is exquisite, giving you the sense of sharing the same view.
It’s a perfect pop tune to sing at karaoke with close friends while reminiscing about wonderful summer memories!
Song of Pointillism (feat. Sonoko Inoue)NEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
When it comes to iconic ballads from the end of the Heisei era that portray the bittersweet love at summer’s end, this is the one, isn’t it? Included on the single “Ao to Natsu,” released in August 2018, it has been widely cherished as an insert song for the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koishita 30-nichi.” The crystalline voices of Motoki Omori and Sonoko Inoue layer together, beautifully expressing the frustration of a love that is gradually coming to an end, along with the earnest desire to stay together nonetheless.
It surpassed a total of 100 million streams in 2020, and continues to enjoy overwhelming support even now.
For karaoke, it’s perfect for couples who want to resonate with delicate high harmonies between male and female vocals.
Try singing it with someone special while picturing the beautiful scenery in your minds.
GOLDEN TOWER (feat. Mirei Toyama)NEW!RADIO FISH
A lavish collaborative number by RADIO FISH—a unit formed by the comedy duo Oriental Radio and professional dancers—and powerhouse singer Mirei Toyama! It’s a festive track where glamorous vocals and nimble rap intertwine over a sound brimming with EDM-style exhilaration and dynamism, depicting a powerful worldview that feels like you’re ascending to glorious heights.
Originally released in July 2016, the song was later included on the album “WORLD IS MINE” and chosen as the ending theme for MBS’s “Pre-Bat!!”.
With a structure where the distinct personalities of male and female vocals converge rapidly toward the chorus, if you split parts with friends and sing together, your karaoke session will undoubtedly turn into a live-concert-level party!
GardenNEW!sugar soul feat. Kenji
A duet number where a supple, embracing singing voice interweaves exquisitely with a commanding rap.
It paints open, airy scenes like gardens and light, and comfortably expresses a natural, intimate kind of love.
Released in September 1999, it was later included on the album Uz.
Co-written by the R&B unit Sugar Soul and Kenji, the frontman of Dragon Ash, it’s a classic widely recognized across generations.
Its charm lies in the smooth back-and-forth, as if the man and woman are giving each other space in the mix, making it a sure-fire hit to sing at karaoke with someone you’re close to.
If you’re a pair who want to relax and enjoy harmonies while riding a pleasant groove, definitely give it a try.
Preserved RosesNEW!T.M.Revolution × Mizuki Nana
A high-energy rock number where overwhelming vocals collide.
It captures the fragility of trying to turn a fleeting dream into eternity and the protagonist’s resolve to reject an unwanted morning despite carrying loneliness.
The sound, with vocals intersecting as if competing, sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.
Released in May 2013, this track was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Valvrave the Liberator.
It was a hit, selling over 115,000 copies in its first week, and the collaboration between T.M.Revolution’s Takanori Nishikawa and Nana Mizuki drew major attention.
Riding an intense beat, this song is perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke.
Why not belt out its intricate parts in tight sync with your partner?