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Classic Japanese a cappella songs: popular tracks that feel great to sing

When you hear the word “a cappella,” what songs come to mind?You probably imagine the beautiful harmonies of a vocal group.Of course, there are songs by artists like The Gospellers who focus on a cappella, but even in various genres—pop, R&B, rock—you can often find elements that feel a cappella at their core, with unaccompanied, voice-only performances as the foundation.Here, we’ll pick out famous Japanese songs where you can really feel those a cappella elements!When you’re in the mood to be soothed by beautiful voices, be sure to find a favorite track from this playlist.

Playlist

Classic Japanese a cappella songs: popular tracks that feel great to sing
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1eastECHOLittle Glee Monster
ECHOLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Little Glee Monster's harmonies are beautiful.
2eastJupiterHirahara Ayaka
JupiterHirahara Ayakaplay_arrow
Introduction to Ayaka Hirahara's hit song Jupiter
3eastRobinsonGosuperāzu
RobinsonGosuperāzuplay_arrow
Arrange Spitz's classic song into gospel
4eastPretenderPentatonix
PretenderPentatonixplay_arrow
Pentatonix’s cover of “Pretender” is outstanding
5eastCurtain of the skyMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Curtain of the skyMomoiro Kurōbā Zettoplay_arrow
Acoustic versions by idols are trending
6eastRemember Me BabyYamashita Tatsuro
Remember Me BabyYamashita Tatsuroplay_arrow
Doo-wop revived by Tatsuro’s a cappella
7eastMimosaCOLOR CREATION
MimosaCOLOR CREATIONplay_arrow
A lovely singing voice covering a song by The Gospellers
8eastLove’s Melody and Rainy SkiesHaisukūru Banban
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesHaisukūru Banbanplay_arrow
The runner-up group from Hamonep covers ‘Koi Oto to Amazora’.
9eastI can’t put it into wordsofukōsu
I can't put it into wordsofukōsuplay_arrow
Kazumasa Oda’s self-cover sparks a resurgence in popularity
10eastDip!Dip!Dip!RAG FAIR
Dip!Dip!Dip!RAG FAIRplay_arrow
A high-energy, fast-paced uptempo tune from a McDonald’s commercial
11eastsha la laSkoop On Somebody
sha la laSkoop On Somebodyplay_arrow
Scatman gets a 20th-anniversary edition
12eastJust by touching ~Always with you~Miura Daichi
Just by touching ~Always with you~Miura Daichiplay_arrow
Daichi Miura’s gentle, moving ballad
13eastVOXersGosuperāzu
VOXersGosuperāzuplay_arrow
The Gospellers’ captivating a cappella
14eastaloneGosuperāzu
aloneGosuperāzuplay_arrow
A signature song by The Gospellers, with an impressive bass.
15eastsparklingOda Kazumasa
sparklingOda Kazumasaplay_arrow
Kazumasa Oda “Kira Kira” drama theme song
16eastKISS OF LIFEHirai Ken
KISS OF LIFEHirai Kenplay_arrow
A hit song by Ken Hirai. The chorus is the highlight, and it's well-suited for a cappella.
17eastSWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko
SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seikoplay_arrow
Seiko Matsuda's Sweet Memories is perfect for a cappella
18eastFrom our joined handsback number
From our joined handsback numberplay_arrow
The original song’s appeal becomes vivid in a cappella.
19eastHarmony at Summer’s EndInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai (Tamaoki Koji)
Harmony at Summer’s EndInoue Yosui & Anzen Chitai (Tamaoki Koji)play_arrow
Harmony at Summer’s End by Yosui Inoue and Koji Tamaki
20eastWITH YOUJUJU
WITH YOUJUJUplay_arrow
JUJU 30th commemorative single
21eastHallelujahRAG FAIR
HallelujahRAG FAIRplay_arrow
An a cappella song that portrays a man’s heart captivated by a woman
22eastRPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Popularity of Sekai no Owari's RPG covers
23eastrainbowyuzu
rainbowyuzuplay_arrow
Harmony of popular songs in an a cappella version
24eastRainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideakiplay_arrow
Harmonies of songs that shine in a cappella
25eastWhimsical Romanticikimonogakari
Whimsical Romanticikimonogakariplay_arrow
An upbeat, uplifting hit song by Ikimono-gakari
26eastFrom Me to Youflumpool
From Me to Youflumpoolplay_arrow
flumpool - To You (Kimi ni Todoke) A Cappella Popular Songs
27eastTonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa
Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaaplay_arrow
Kenji Ozawa introduces Boogie Back
28eastSakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
A cappella cover song by Naotaro Moriyama
29eastFalling in LoveKobayashi Akiko
Falling in LoveKobayashi Akikoplay_arrow
An a cappella cover of Koine Ochi Te
30eastflying getAKB48
flying getAKB48play_arrow
The a cappella version is pleasant and cool.
31eastMy First Kissanshin papa
My First Kissanshin papaplay_arrow
A hot topic about classic songs by a secret singer
32eastTeach me (Heidi, Girl of the Alps)Iju Kayoko
Teach me (Heidi, Girl of the Alps)Iju Kayokoplay_arrow
The Heidi, Girl of the Alps theme song is covered a cappella
33eastBetween the Sky and YouNakajima Miyuki
Between the Sky and YouNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
Miyuki Nakajima’s “Between the Sky and You” really shines in a cappella.
34eastloveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s “Koi” has power even a cappella.
35eastListening to OliviaAnri
Listening to OliviaAnriplay_arrow
A cover of the classic song composed by Ami Ozaki and Anri
36eastForeverGosuperāzu
ForeverGosuperāzuplay_arrow
Gospellers’ eternally wonderful
37eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)chikin gari kku suteeki
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)chikin gari kku suteekiplay_arrow
A heart-stirring ballad that gives courage in life
38eastTears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimiplay_arrow
Tears for You, a famous song covered by many groups
39eastA Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yoko
Yoko Takahashi’s Evangelion theme song evolves
40eastThe One and Only Flower in the WorldLittle Glee Monster
The One and Only Flower in the WorldLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Their harmony is wonderful.
41eastGod of RomanceHirose Kōmi
God of RomanceHirose Kōmiplay_arrow
A song that caught fire from a commercial and swept the era.
42eastAn unexpected giftOhnuki Taeko
An unexpected giftOhnuki Taekoplay_arrow
The simple vocal beauty of Taeko Ohnuki
43eastcosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoeplay_arrow
Many artists have covered Masashi Sada’s famous compositions.
44eastThe world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster
The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
Signature songs of Little Glee Monster
45eastCheer of StarlightGReeeeN
Cheer of StarlightGReeeeNplay_arrow
A moving GReeeeN song that sings of hope and bonds
46eastMileage of LoveRAG FAIR
Mileage of LoveRAG FAIRplay_arrow
Summer a cappella, RAG FAIR hit songs
47eastLove Love LoveHirai Ken
Love Love LoveHirai Kenplay_arrow
A famous song by Ken Hirai that portrays feelings of love
48eastRainShido
RainShidoplay_arrow
SID's sixth major single