Moving masterpieces and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
Have you ever been moved by a song you heard someone sing at karaoke?
From bittersweet love songs to anthems that cheer you on in life, to tracks that tell stories that resonate deeply—many songs can leave a lasting impression.
Of course, sometimes it’s the singer’s skill that makes it moving, but in this article, we’ll introduce a wealth of timeless songs that can move listeners no matter who’s singing them.
It’s a flood of emotionally powerful songs—so moving you might cry—when you think about the messages in the lyrics and the stories behind them!
Be sure to try singing them yourself and move everyone around you.
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Touching masterpieces and popular songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke (11–20)
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If you deliver it tenderly at karaoke, it’s sure to create a moving mood in an instant.
Released in 2004, this was Yo Hitoto’s fifth single.
Written based on an email from a friend who was in New York at the time of the September 11 attacks, the song beautifully sings of a pure heart thinking of a loved one and wishing for that person’s everlasting happiness.
A gentle medium-tempo ballad—perfect for a breather.
It was used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater,” among many other tie-ins.
On the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, it charted for 125 consecutive weeks, logging a total of 136 weeks on the charts, and it recorded a long-running hit in karaoke rankings with 90 consecutive weeks in the Top 5.
In other words, it’s a classic!
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An epic ballad that became a long-running hit, staying in the Oricon Top 10 for seven consecutive weeks as the theme song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” Centered on the themes of setback and hope, and produced by Kiyoshi Matsuo, it powerfully and poignantly conveys both the strength to live and life’s fragility, becoming one of K’s signature songs.
As a ballad, it has a relaxed tempo, and the long tones and vibrato really shine.
Since the song builds toward the end, it’s fine to gradually switch from falsetto to chest voice.
At the very end, sing out with full power and keep your voice steady.
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A song celebrating the preciousness of life and the power of hope has been born.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in November 2022, this track was created as the theme song for the film “From Siberia With Love.” With its beautiful strings and mystical chorus, the piece resonates deeply with listeners.
The lyrics convey the importance of holding on to hope even in the face of hardship and cherishing the small joys of everyday life, prompting us to reflect on the meaning of living.
It’s a perfect choice not only for karaoke but also as an uplifting song for yourself or someone you care about.
Give it a listen when you feel lost in life or want to encourage someone.
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This is a heartwarming song themed around smiles.
Released in July 2013, it was used as the theme song for the film “Pokémon the Movie.” While it shares a common theme with Ikimonogakari’s other song “Arigatou,” this work focuses on the cyclical nature of time and the repetition of happiness, portraying these ideas from a unique perspective.
It achieved musical success, including placing in the Oricon Top 10 for two consecutive weeks.
Centered on the bonds with someone precious and the strength to protect that person’s smile, it’s a perfect choice for karaoke if you want to move the people around you.
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This is one of Totasan’s signature songs, capturing many hearts with delicate emotional expression and a clear, translucent voice.
Through natural elements like the sky, wind, and flowers, it portrays deep affection and poignant longing.
Its popularity—evident from surpassing 400 million total plays on social media—shows how deeply it resonates with listeners.
The track is included on the album “oidaki,” released in February 2023, and was also performed in a one-take session on YouTube’s “THE FIRST TAKE.” Richly expressing fragility, wistfulness, and feelings entrusted to nature, this song is perfect for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special or listen to music that truly moves you.
Why not try stirring everyone’s hearts with it at karaoke?
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It’s a song whose poignant lyrics and melody resonate deeply.
It was surprise-released on YouTube in August 2020 and struck a chord with many people.
It was created as a support song for high school students whose Inter-High championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s a track that conveys back number’s warmth and kindness, depicting the setbacks and hardships encountered while chasing dreams, as well as the strength to overcome them.
The song was widely embraced by listeners, topping the streaming charts for nine consecutive weeks.
For those who have experienced setbacks or failures, it serves as a source of empathy and comfort.
Why not try singing it at karaoke and move the people around you?
Moving, must-sing karaoke classics and popular songs (21–30)
AnswerIkuta Rira
It’s one of those timeless songs that makes you stop and listen whenever someone sings it.
Written and composed by Lila Ikuta, the piece honestly expresses anxieties and inner conflicts about the future while serving as an anthem for everyone who takes on a challenge.
Released digitally in March 2021, it was also featured in a commercial for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life.
Included on Lila Ikuta’s first album, “Sketch,” the song’s simple ensemble and gentle vocals offer comfort and encouragement to many listeners.
Celebrating the importance of continuing to strive toward one’s dreams and hopes, it’s sure to move the hearts of those who hear it when sung at karaoke.