[Let's Sing Karaoke!] Popular Disney Songs

Go the DistanceFujii Fumiya

Go the Distance (Hercules)

It’s a famous song from Hercules that was nominated for both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.

The Japanese version drew attention because Fumiya Fujii, the former lead vocalist of The Checkers, performed it.

It’s an uplifting song, and singing it always boosts my spirits.

This Is MeDemi Lovato & Joe Jonas

Japanese Translation: This Is Me / Camp Rock

This is a featured song from the 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock.

Camp Rock depicts the growth of girls who aspire to become rock singers as they live together in a communal setting.

Among the songs in the film, This Is Me, performed by Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato, is especially popular.

It celebrates the greatness of having dreams and teaches the importance of facing forward with self-confidence.

It’s a song that gives you courage when things aren’t going well and you’re feeling down.

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ReflectionSakyoku: Matthew Welder

Reflection (Mulan)

This is a song from Disney’s Mulan, which portrays Mulan disguising her gender and fighting for her family.

Set in China, the film was also adapted into a live-action version in 2020.

Even if you dress yourself up in various ways and suppress your true self, the seams show somewhere… It depicts the conflicts we all feel as we grow into adulthood.

It’s a short song, but it’s filled with Mulan’s heartrending emotions.

If you’re struggling with your own inner conflicts, why not sing it at karaoke and trace Mulan’s feelings alongside your own?

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Show me, you.Matsu Takako (Erusa), Yoshida Yō (Iduna Ōhi)

Takako Matsu, Yō Yoshida – Show Yourself (Frozen 2 / Full MV Version)

A song featured in Frozen 2, the sequel to the massively successful 2013 film Frozen.

It’s a duet between Elsa, played by Takako Matsu, and Queen Iduna, played by Yoh Yoshida.

The song conveys Elsa’s struggles with her powers and introduces her mother, Queen Iduna.

Many listeners find themselves moved to tears by this piece.

This touching and memorable song is one we’d love to hear performed by two women.

As the melody opens up toward the end, try to express it with as much expansive, soaring feeling as possible.

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Zero to HeroTakezawa Atsuko, Shiraishi Erika, Shibata Hozumi, Makino Mayumi & Fujii Yukari

Zero to Hero (Hercules)

This is a song from Hercules.

Hercules is introduced through a sung narrative by the five Muses.

It might be a bit challenging to sing at karaoke, but it’s a lot of fun with a few people.

The lyrics are clever, so listen closely.

Strangers Like MeMarsa Sakamoto

Strangers Like Me (Tarzan)

A song from Disney’s Tarzan, which tells the story of a human named Tarzan raised by gorillas in the jungle.

It depicts Tarzan becoming fascinated by the belongings and lifestyle of the humans who arrive in the jungle one day to study gorillas.

The singer is Masayuki Sakamoto of V6, who also performed the theme song, “You’ll Be in My Heart.” If you’re going to karaoke with a girl you’re interested in, this might be a fun song to sing to say, “I’m interested in you!”

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with a gentle heartSuperfly

Superfly “With a Gentle Heart” Music Video

Superfly’s song was tied up as the Japanese end theme for the Disney film “Elemental.” Released in July 2023, the track portrays a heartfelt appreciation for connections with others.

With embracing lyrics and a warm melody, it resonates deeply with listeners.

The song can also be interpreted as expressing gratitude to fans, and it’s said to be frequently used at weddings.

Brimming with kindness that perfectly matches Disney’s world, it’s a great choice to sing at karaoke, too!