No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy-to-sing J-pop songs for karaoke
Recently, with the K-pop boom, the difficulty level of Japanese music has risen sharply compared to before.
Songs that use whisper voice and mixed voice have become standard, and on top of that, advanced vocal techniques like riffs/ad-libs and hiccups are now being demanded.
In this situation, it can be quite difficult for people who aren’t confident singers to find songs that suit them and are easy to sing.
So this time, we’ve picked out tracks that even those who lack confidence in their singing or consider themselves tone-deaf can handle! Of course, we chose them with karaoke crowd-pleasing in mind, so please consider adding them to your repertoire!
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Recommended for women (1–10)
Monster IslandSuiyōbi no Campanella
This song, which is the theme for the TV anime “Chibi Godzilla Raids Again,” is a very upbeat track that’s quintessential Wednesday Campanella! It could be a hit at karaoke—fun for everyone and likely to get a good reaction! When you sing it, make sure to keep a steady rhythm throughout.
The A melody feels more like spoken lines and call-and-response than singing.
From the B melody, the singing elements kick in and it takes on a cool vibe! The vocal range is narrow too, so as long as you’ve got the groove, you’ll have a great time with this song!
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
A masterpiece whose lyrics compare life to a paper airplane and gently give you a push, saying, “The journey matters more than the destination,” offering courage and energy to listeners.
Released as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Asadora “Asa ga Kita,” it has now become such a standard that it even appears in high school music textbooks.
With few high notes and a simple, pop melody line, the key is not to feel pressured to “sing perfectly.” Instead, aim to create a vibe where everyone can sing along—and above all, just enjoy the song.
Recommended for women (11–20)
PlaysicYorushika
Yorushika is a music duo beloved for their literary lyrics and translucent vocals—virtually every teenage girl knows them.
Among their songs, this track, which balances languidness with a light, breezy feel, is especially easy to sing at karaoke.
Released as a single in December 2025, it had already been featured since July 2025 as the TV commercial song for Daihatsu’s Move Canbus Stripes.
The lyrics, which layer shifting weather—sun and rain—over a gently feverish sensation, pair perfectly with the rhythmic band sound.
The vocal range is manageable, with many parts that can be sung almost like spoken lines, so even those who struggle with high notes should be able to sing it comfortably.
Add it to your repertoire.
Magical Syndromeyama
The special MV theme song for “Magical Chiikawa,” titled “Magical Syndrome,” was released as a digital-only single on October 22, 2025.
The music video is also available on YouTube, featuring elements related to Chiikawa and receiving high praise from viewers.
The vocal range of “Magical Syndrome” might be a bit high, but since it’s basically sung in falsetto, if you can produce a light tone, you should be able to get proper frontal resonance and find the pitch more easily! To activate that resonance between the eyebrows, use humming.
This humming is crucial—if you tense up and force your throat, you won’t be able to stay on pitch.
Start at a volume so soft it’s almost only audible to you.
Once you get used to humming, try alternating between humming and singing; if you can sing with the same consistent sensation, you’ve got it!
Love SongGReeeeN
This is GReeeeN’s third single, released in May 2007.
You might wonder, “Why recommend a male vocal song when the theme is songs for women?” but no need to worry.
Although GReeeeN has male vocals, the song requires a very high male range, which actually makes it easier for women—especially those with slightly husky voices or who aren’t comfortable with very high notes—to sing.
Don’t feel bound by the vibe of the original; just have fun singing it.
You’ll probably find it easier than you expect!
Love ThiefYuika
With airy vocals, Koidorobou (Love Thief) sings of a sweet-and-sour crush.
It’s a track released in March 2022 by Yuika, a singer-songwriter born in 2005.
Have you ever tried to sing it at karaoke and found the melody too complex to get through? For people who aren’t confident singers, handling intricate melodies can be a pretty high hurdle.
Koidorobou has relatively little rise and fall in its melody, so it’s recommended even for those who struggle with pitch.
It’s a bit fast-paced and sticks to similar notes, so you can sing it with a rap-like feel!
I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon
This is Aimyon’s second single, released in May 2017.
While many female vocalists tend to stand out with frequent use of high tones, she’s a wonderful singer whose charm lies in her mid-to-low range.
Because of that, her songs are easier to sing for those who feel unsure about their high notes, and they may be especially approachable for women who struggle with hitting high pitches.
The song has a slightly bouncy rhythm, so try to feel the groove with your body as you sing to keep the energy lively.