Feel-Good Songs: Belt Them Out at Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Numbers
A lot of people probably blow off steam by singing their hearts out at karaoke, right?
In everyday life, there aren’t many chances to belt out songs at the top of your lungs, so going all-in at karaoke feels great!
But when it’s time to pick songs, don’t you sometimes get stuck on what to sing?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are fun to sing and leave you feeling refreshed!
From heartfelt ballads you can pour your emotions into, to tracks with soaring high notes, rhythmically complex and challenging numbers, and songs that make you feel clear-headed once you power through them.
We’ve selected recommendations from a variety of angles, so find the perfect track for you and sing your heart out!
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[Feel-Good Songs] Belt It Out at Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Numbers (181–190)
Stars swimmakaroni enpitsu
This moving song portrays the feelings of a protagonist who defies fate, centered on themes of summer’s restlessness and the fragility of destiny.
Its fleeting beauty—like fireworks racing across the sky as if stars were swimming—leaves a strong impression, and the lyrics, evoking loss, parting, and the resolve to embark on a new journey, are quintessential Macaroni Enpitsu.
Released in April 2022, the track was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Summer Time Rendering” and was later included on the album “Tama-shii no Ibasho” (Where the Soul Belongs).
With powerful instrumentation and an exhilarating melodic line, it’s perfect for belting out at karaoke and is highly recommended for those who want to sing their hearts out.
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
If a man and woman are going to sing a duet, this is the song I absolutely want you to try! It became a hot topic thanks to the collaboration between singer-songwriter Ayaka and Kobukuro, and it’s a staple duet number for karaoke.
The melody lines and harmonies are crafted to showcase each singer’s charm to the fullest, and if you belt it out with all your heart, you’re guaranteed to feel amazing.
It’s quite difficult to sing, but if you’re a confident male-female pair, definitely give it a try.
chantAdo
An EDM track with an exotic, Indian-inspired beat that fully showcases Ado’s overwhelming vocal prowess.
Released in September 2023, this song collaborated with USJ’s Halloween event.
Its powerful vocals and distinctive rhythms combine to captivate listeners intensely.
Its popularity stands out, having topped the Billboard Japan Streaming Songs chart for seven consecutive weeks.
The lyrics, which depict emotions wavering between self-expression and understanding others, may be resonating with younger audiences.
It’s the perfect song for when you want a change of pace or to sing your heart out!
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
One of Aiko’s signature songs and among the finest love songs in J-pop.
It’s a karaoke staple—many people probably sing it often! Overall, the song has a gentle, slow-tempo ballad feel, but above all it’s packed with emotion, making it perfect for singing your heart out.
What’s more, the chorus is characterized by a flowing melody with long sustained notes, so if you belt it out to the end, it’ll feel refreshingly satisfying.
Love and romanceNovelbright
A five-member rock band Novelbright, known by the abbreviation “Nobra,” is expanding their fanbase with a fresh, vibrant rock sound.
This track, included on their major-label second full album “Assort,” features acoustic guitar, synth bass, and electronic drums, showcasing a new side of Novelbright that differs from their previous band sound.
The high notes in the chorus feel exhilarating to sing, but the key is quite high, so it’s important to adjust it to suit your range when singing karaoke.
It’s a ballad that washes away the stagnation in your heart, leaving you feeling refreshed after singing it through.
KILL LOVEano
At tempo 192, ano’s “KILL LOVE” is a very fast, band-driven track.
The structure builds to a big lift in the chorus, making it a super refreshing song to sing! The range isn’t that high, so you can comfortably sing it in chest voice.
In the A and B sections, sing with ano’s usual laid-back, conversational vibe, while the chorus turns full-on rock in both lyrics and feel—so it’ll sound coolest if you belt it out with an “unleash your feelings” kind of emotion.
Also, since the tempo is very fast, pay attention to your breath placement.
The chorus especially has continuous melodies, so take a deep breath right before it, and be careful not to blow out all your air at once—manage your airflow! If you tense your chest and shoulders when inhaling, you’ll slip into shallow chest breathing and won’t get enough air.
Keep your shoulders relaxed and focus on directing the breath into your abdomen.
RIDE TOUGH!THE BAWDIES
THE BAWDIES are a four-piece rock band whose music—highly praised for its influences from Black music—has even earned them opening-act offers from overseas artists.
Their track “RIDE TOUGH!,” released digitally on April 5, 2023, was featured in a commercial for Daihatsu’s TAFT.
Its soulful melodies set to classic, old-school rock make it a song that feels great to belt out at karaoke.
It’s an uplifting number you’ll want to sing together with the friends you go to karaoke with.