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 men (1–10)
Super Syndromer10-FEET
This song was created as the opening theme for Cour 2 of the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, released in October 2025! It’s a high-octane rock track bursting with drive and soul, and even if you think you’re tone-deaf, you can power through it on sheer momentum and feeling! 10-FEET’s songs tend to sit in the mid range for male vocals, with almost no super-high notes, so it’s easy to sing even if high notes aren’t your strong suit.
Also, just listening might make you think for a moment, “Is this in English?” But when you look at the lyrics, you’ll see lots of difficult kanji and words.
It’s probably better to learn the lyrics and melody with both your eyes and ears before you sing.
Go ahead and let your emotions fly and sing your heart out!
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
This is the 15th single by singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, who debuted with the catchy tagline “A four-and-a-half-mat room is too cramped.” The song was used as the ending theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV, and it’s one of Saito’s signature tracks, known for being covered by many artists, including Bank Band.
With its slow tempo and sparse arrangement—and its broad popularity—it’s a perfect choice for people who aren’t confident at karaoke.
Rather than focusing on intricate melodies, it’s a Heisei-era masterpiece ballad where we hope you’ll concentrate on conveying the emotion in the lyrics.
The Story of the Wind and MeAdo
It’s a very dynamic song created as the theme for the film “The Silent Service: Great Battle in the Arctic Ocean,” with lyrics and composition by Hiroji Miyamoto and arrangement by Mafumafu.
Also, it features almost none of Ado’s signature intense shouts or high notes; since the vocals mostly sit in the low to mid range, it’s a song you can fully enjoy without focusing too much on technique.
When you listen, you can strongly feel Miyamoto’s distinctive style, and it’s easy to picture the scene as if he were the one singing.
For the verses and pre-chorus, aim to sing quietly as if speaking; then let it explode in the chorus to bring out the song’s appeal.
There are spots that use breathy falsetto and ad-libbed runs, so be mindful of diaphragmatic breathing to maintain your breath control.
I love youSuiyōbi no Campanella
This is the second season opening theme of the TV anime Ranma 1/2.
The lyrics emphasize catchy phrasing, including mahjong terms, so you’ll need to be mindful of the rhythm to memorize them—but once you lock into the groove, it’s very easy to sing! The key isn’t high, so it’s recommended for people who like rap-style tracks or who aren’t comfortable with big, belting songs.
When you sing it, focus on the bouncy backbeat; if you listen closely and keep it in mind, your body will naturally move with it.
The combination of Kom_I (Shiina) from Wednesday Campanella and a Chinese motif is a perfect match, so make sure to enjoy the music video as well!
Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.WEST.
This is WEST.’s debut song—an energetic, Kansai-style, full-throttle hype track! Even if you’re tone-deaf, you can power through with call-and-response and high energy, making it a perfect practice song for getting the crowd going.
Songs that pull everyone in are essential for people who struggle with pitch.
In “Ee ja nai ka,” there are calls and chorus parts in the A melody, and the chorus has that “everyone together” vibe, so you’ll naturally have fun! As long as you nail the belting part right before the last chorus, you’re good—so focus especially on practicing that section.
If you hit the first note cleanly, you’ll be fine.
Take a breath, lock in the timing, and your voice will come out smoothly!
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
Hai Yorokonde was released as a digital-only single.
It’s a soul-stirring anthem that stands with people struggling in life, and because it’s rhythm-focused, it’s the kind of song you can sing along to by feel even if you can’t nail the pitch! Since Kento Kochinoke often performed it on TV, many of you might already know this track.
It’s just under three minutes long, and it feels like all its coolness is packed tightly into that short span.
The tempo is fast, so memorizing the lyrics might be a bit tough, but what matters most is to “keep time with the rhythm” and “ride the groove.” For the rapid-fire sections, you can get through them by enunciating the vowels clearly.
It also helps not to open your mouth too wide.
Something like “happy”Sabasusutā
This song was released on New Year’s Day 2025 and was used in au’s commercial song for the “Santaro Series: Everyone, Let’s Happy!” segment.
You probably remember hearing it over the New Year.
As the title suggests, it’s a positive, emotional anthem that stands up to unfair kinds of happiness.
It’s a slightly up-tempo band track, so you’ll want to lock into the rhythm.
The vocal range shouldn’t be too high.
Even for those not used to karaoke, it’s in a key that many women will find easy to sing.
Above all, it’s all about feeling.
I recommend singing boldly without hesitation!