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[Karaoke] Songs That Make It Easy to Score High | From Classics to the Newest Hits

The skills required for Japanese music from a while back and those for today’s J-pop have changed significantly.

Since a relaxed singing style is now the mainstream, techniques like delicate pitch control and a clear, airy falsetto are becoming essential.

This time, we’ve picked songs that match modern trends while still letting anyone aim for high karaoke scores without strain.

You’ll also find easy-to-understand explanations from a former and current vocal coach, so be sure to check it out to the end!

For women (ages 11–20)

secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ ZONE (Full)
secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE

ZONE’s third single, released in August 2001.

It was also used as the ending theme for the drama “Kids War 3” starring Mao Inoue, so many of you may already know it.

Considering that all the members of ZONE were still in their teens at the time of release, the vocal expressiveness you hear in this song is quite remarkable.

The song itself, however, is straightforward and familiar, with a touch of nostalgia, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to sing at karaoke.

The key to getting a high score is to deliver the beautiful melody in a clear, straightforward way.

Aiming for a high score on your own is great, but it might also be a fun song to sing together with friends.

ORIONNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima "ORION" Music Video
ORIONNakajima Mika

It’s Mika Nakashima’s 27th single, released in November 2008.

It’s a very simple ballad, so if you sing each note carefully, I think it’s relatively easy to score high at karaoke.

Rather than focusing on “singing well,” aim for a natural delivery and you’ll likely get a good score.

If there’s a tricky part, it would be the switch to falsetto at the end of the chorus.

Practice making the transition between chest voice and falsetto sound natural.

cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka’s second single, released in December 2003.

It was selected as the opening theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV for December 2003, and later used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show Mecha-Mecha Iketeru! in 2004.

Musically, it’s a quintessential 2000s girls’ pop track, featuring a light, upbeat rhythm with a poppy, simple, and accessible melody, making it very easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s an ideal choice if you’re aiming for a high karaoke score.

Sing it brightly, with energy, and have fun!

SoupFujihara Sakura

Sakura Fujiwara – “Soup” (short ver.)
SoupFujihara Sakura

Sakura Fujiwara, a singer-songwriter who played the heroine in the 2016 TV drama “Love Song” starring Masaharu Fukuyama.

This was her debut single and also the drama’s theme song.

Imitating her distinctive vocal phrasing might be challenging, but the required vocal range isn’t that wide, and if you learn the melody well before performing, you should be able to aim for a high score.

User ManualNishino Kana

User Manual – Kana Nishino (Full)
User ManualNishino Kana

Kana Nishino’s 27th single, released in September 2015.

It was also the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine.” By now, it’s probably become one of the standard songs sung at weddings.

I bet many people have performed it as entertainment at friends’ wedding receptions, too.

It’s a super cute melody that really makes the most of Kana Nishino’s persona—she’s never claimed to be a so-called “powerhouse” vocalist—so it’s exceptionally easy to sing even at karaoke.

If your delivery gets too heavy, it can spoil the vibe, so try to keep it light, bright, and cute throughout! That said, if you’re confident in your singing, it could also be fun to lean into your vocal ability and really show it off.

Precisely because the melody is simple, there are lots of ways to enjoy the song beyond just aiming for a high score!