[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] Songs I Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Songs (41–50)
Join us !naniwa danshi
One of the tracks included on the sixth single “I Wish,” “Join us!” Despite being a B-side, it has enjoyed exceptional popularity, even receiving a music video.
It features the refreshing, bright melodies that are a hallmark of Naniwa Danshi.
The vocal range is mid1 E to mid2 G#, which is fairly narrow for a Naniwa Danshi song, so it should be easy for men to sing.
However, the chorus contains prolonged mid-to-high phrases, so be sure to choose a key that doesn’t strain your throat or temples.
[2026] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Songs (51–60)
Labyrinth Love Songarashi
A heartfelt, bittersweet love song that expresses a fateful encounter with a rhythm like the ticking of a second hand.
The form of love Arashi portrays brims with a powerful bond that feels like a connection from a past life, and with the determination to protect the one you love.
Released in November 2011, the song drew attention as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de” starring Sho Sakurai, selling 240,000 copies on the Oricon daily singles chart the day before its release.
It was later used as the theme for the film “Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de,” and included on the acclaimed albums “Popcorn” and “5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019.” It’s a track to listen to in moments when you want to etch into your heart the time you spend with someone special, while feeling deep love and trust for the one you cherish.
Koisuru Hikarinaniwa danshi
A fresh rock number that vividly captures the sparkle of a moment in love.
It’s packed with youthful scenes everyone can relate to—your heart racing when your eyes meet, the ache of passing by each other, and the frustration of feelings you can’t put into words.
Released in August 2024, the song was chosen as the theme for the film “Koi wo Shiranai Bokutachi wa” (We Who Don’t Know Love), starring Ryusei Onishi of Naniwa Danshi.
It’s the perfect track for those moments when your feelings for someone are growing or when you need the courage to confess.
TIME ZONEotoko
This is a song with a catchy melody and memorable phrases that leave a strong impression.
Released in February 1989 and featured in a commercial for the watchmaker Seiko, it created a big buzz, even reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The track is packed with the full appeal of Otokogumi, blending pop elements into a rock-infused sound.
The lyrics revolve around the theme of unchanging love, portraying bonds that transcend farewells and time, resonating deeply with listeners.
If you sing it at karaoke, it’s best to put your emotions into it—especially the chorus, where belting it out will definitely make you feel great!
VenusTakkī & Tsubasa
This song features distinctive Latin rhythms and melodies, themed around a passionate romance.
Released in January 2006, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 22 weeks—a true fan favorite.
It was also used as the CM song for Avex Marketing’s “mu-mo.” The repeated phrase in the chorus, “Atsuku Venus” (“Hot, Venus”), is memorable, and the lyrics evoke the flames of love.
It’s a great choice for karaoke to amp up the passionate mood, and its rhythmic vibe makes it fun to sing with plenty of energy.
Hey, I’ll do my best.KinKi Kids
This is the piece that also became a hot topic as a song provided by DREAMS COME TRUE.
Released as a single in 2004, it’s a positive, strong-hearted mid-tempo number.
The forward-looking lyrics—“Let’s take each other’s hands and grow together, let’s move toward the future”—give you courage.
It’s like someone standing beside you, giving you a reassuring pat on the back.
The tempo and melodic rhythm aren’t fast, so just sing it calmly and you’ll be fine.
Let’s fill the karaoke room with a warm atmosphere.
TsubasaWEST.
This song leaves a striking impression with its warm atmosphere full of brightness and kindness, and the J-pop-style track crafted by SUPER BEAVER’s Ryota Yanagisawa has warmed the hearts of many fans.
Gently singing about the beauty of cherishing not just one, but multiple important things in life, as well as the awareness of discovering a new self through everyday encounters and experiences, this piece delivers deep emotion together with WEST.’s sincere vocals.
It was included on the album “Mixed Juice,” released in March 2022, and was performed during their summer live tour at the Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena in Hokkaido.
While many songs sung by the members of WEST.—all of whom have strong vocal abilities—can be challenging to sing at karaoke, this one is relatively easy thanks to its narrower vocal range and straightforward melodic line.