[2026] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Tracks
Johnny & Associates has wielded immense influence over Japan’s entertainment industry across the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras, continually producing nationally beloved idols.
Now renamed “SMILE-UP., Inc.” and having established a new agency company, “STARTO ENTERTAINMENT,” the former Johnny’s office remains in transition.
In this feature, we focus on “easy-to-sing” songs from the former Johnny’s group catalog, researching picks across eras—from Showa to today’s Reiwa—without limiting the timeframe.
While some songs may have higher keys for men that, conversely, make them easier for women to sing, we’ll deliver a review that highlights the key points of singability from multiple perspectives!
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[2026] Want to sing at karaoke! A roundup of easy-to-sing Johnny’s songs (11–20)
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
Even after their breakup, the five-member idol group SMAP continues to draw attention for each member’s individual activities, keeping them constantly in the spotlight.
Their 35th single, “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana,” used as the theme song for the TV drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi,” is a mega-hit that achieved triple million sales.
With its relaxed tempo and melody and a relatively narrow vocal range, it’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.
It’s also included in elementary school songbooks and widely known across generations, making it a surefire pop tune for a big sing-along at karaoke.
halfmoonKing&Prince
Produced by Takeshi Kobayashi, this ballad about forbidden love reveals a new side of King & Prince.
Its delicate lyrics portray a heart torn between desire and reason, likening it to the incomplete, fleeting light of a half-moon, and the two vocalists’ careful, intertwining delivery leaves a strong impression.
Included on the single “halfmoon / moooove!!,” released in May 2024, it also served as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama Tokyo Tower.
With a relatively low key, it’s perfect for those who excel at ballads.
The calm, understated melody and lyrics that linger long after make it an ideal choice for a mellow late-night karaoke session.
Believearashi
This is a captivating track that features lyrics conveying a strong will to move toward the future, paired with a driving sound highlighted by resonant strings.
Released as a single in March 2009, it became widely known as the theme song for the live-action film Yatterman, starring Sho Sakurai.
With its fast tempo and a rap section by Sakurai, the difficulty level is a bit high, but the chorus is sung in unison, making it easy to learn—and guaranteed to get everyone pumped when sung together.
It’s a song that can put you in the spotlight if you nail it, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.
I am here.kimura takuya
A bittersweet yet powerful rock ballad crafted by Ryota Yanagisawa of the rock band SUPER BEAVER, this ambitious work draws out a new side of Takuya Kimura.
While staying true to one’s individuality, it sings of the drive to seek fresh joy and inspiration each day, and of deep love and gratitude for someone precious.
Its universal message resonates: even when facing headwinds, keep moving forward with the hope that your actions might give someone else courage.
Featured on the album “SEE YOU THERE,” released in August 2024, the song is marked by a comfortable karaoke-friendly vocal range and a soaring melodic line.
It’s a must-listen for those who keep striving with a positive mindset and for anyone who carries heartfelt feelings for someone special.
CharismaxSnow Man
A striking track that blends para para—the dance craze of the 1990s—with rapid-fire rap and a modern dance sound.
It’s a song released by Snow Man, known for their acrobatic performances, in August 2025.
The lyrics depict people stuck in dull routines unleashing their hidden brilliance and stepping into the spotlight, delivering a positive message that listeners themselves can become “charisma.” The music video even features a breathtaking scene with 250 dancers taking over the Shibuya crossing, visually amplifying the song’s energetic appeal.
Released after the single “SERIOUS,” this track is guaranteed to lift your mood.
Give it a listen when you want to boost your energy during housework or a workout!
To You Who Don’t Know LoveNEWS
NEWS’s popular ballad, which sings of the bittersweet ache of a summer romance, served as the ending theme for the NTV Saturday drama “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” released in July 2016.
Boosted by the synergy with the drama featuring member Shigeaki Kato, it sold approximately 154,000 copies in its first week on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, earning the group their 20th consecutive No.
1 since debut.
Delicately portraying summer scenes and the pain of heartbreak, this song blends freshness and poignancy in exquisite balance, marking a new frontier for NEWS as a gem of a ballad.
Even if you feel that recent J-pop is difficult, this track’s straightforward, ballad-like melodic development should make it easy to sing.
[2026] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Tracks (21–30)
Midnight ShuffleKondō Masahiko
Known by the nickname “Match,” singer Masahiko Kondo dominated the idol scene in the 1980s while also thriving as a race car driver.
His 40th single, “Midnight Shuffle,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Silver Wolf: A Boy with Two Brains” and became a major hit.
Its melody is relaxed against a driving beat, and the key is low, making it easy to sing at karaoke.
With its high-energy ensemble that livens up any karaoke session, this rock tune is recommended even for those who aren’t confident singers.