[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!

Playlist

For men
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Foolish (Prod. Taka Perry)Aile The Shota		A stylish, high-sense talent spotted by SKY-HI…
2	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		Right now, on TikTok, Instagram, a—
3	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Energizing Japan’s music scene over many years…
4	AzaleaYonezu Kenshi		From catchy ballads to downer dance...
5	ACTORTomonari Sora		A singer-songwriter who has garnered overwhelming support from teens…
6	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		...of Kento-san over here, who gained nationwide popularity...
7	Straight Up feat. JESSEDragon Ash		Dragon Ash’s RISE and The …
8	Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta		A single sung by actor Kenta Kiritani, featured in au’s…
9	SHUJINKOKujira Yoru no Machi		Under the concept of creating fantasy...
10	Until the World Ends…WANDS		90s rock, a classic with a high score!
11	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Doraemon's theme song has a wide vocal range and is easy to sing.
12	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanakushon		Explanation of singing techniques for anime theme songs
13	fireworks (launched into the sky)Yonezu Kenshi		Solo version commentary of Kenshi Yonezu’s “Uchiage Hanabi”
14	Mr.ChildrenTabidachi no Uta		Tips for singing 'Tabidachi no Uta'
15	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		Tips for Singing 'DAN DAN Kokoro Hikareteku'
16	RADWIMPSai ni dekiru koto wa mada aru kai		Tips for singing RADWIMPS’ theme song for Weathering with You
17	Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi		A high-energy anime song performed by Kiyoshi Hikawa
18	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		It is the third single by actor Masaki Suda, released in 201…
19	It’s love.V6		A classic by V6, rhythmic with attractive high notes.
20	EXILEmichi		A low-pitched ballad by EXILE. Sing with attention to pitch and expressiveness.
21	Seeds of joyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A long-lost track is officially included for the 10th anniversary of their debut
22	Fujifabricakakiiro no kinmokusei		Fujifabric 3rd single
23	cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS		RAD, which began distribution in November 2018…
24	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		The SMAP that’s so famous it needs no introduction…
25	illustrated reference bookSEKAI NO OWARI		The field guide is suited for grading, and you can aim for a perfect score of 100.
26	KobukuroIma, sakihokoru hanatachi yo		NHK's Sochi Olympics theme song, a Kobukuro track that's easy to sing
27	single bedSha ran Q		Sharam Q, with their sixth single in January 1994…
28	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		The 15th single by Masaharu Fukuyama, an actor and singer…
29	yuzusutoorii		For Yuzu’s high-pitched songs, keeping the pitch steady is the key to scoring well.
30	protagonistSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER’s “Shujinkō” chosen as the 2025 theme song for Mezamashi TV
31	plazmaYonezu Kenshi		A 2025 tour de force by Kenshi Yonezu
32	True LoveFujii Fumiya		As Fumiya Fujii’s second solo sin…
33	Like the beginningRen		Explanation of the vocal techniques in REN’s solo song
34	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		As you may know from the TV drama “Kaseifu no Mita”…
35	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Released in April 1990, Kome Kome Club’s No. 1…
36	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		It’s Sukima Switch’s fifth single overall, and 2…
37	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		Japanese band, SEKAI NO OWAR…
38	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		It’s one of MONGOL800’s signature songs, released in 2001…
For women
39	Listening to OliviaAnri		Sing a breakup ballad at an upbeat, relatively high tempo
40	SunYorushika		Yorushika’s languid song “Taiyō” (The Sun)
41	27:00Burandē Senki		Stylish, narrow vocal range but distinctive song
42	A happy promise.riria.		Riria’s masterpiece “A Happy Promise” is a must-listen.
43	After all, I’m an idolAKB48		AKB48’s cover of Kyoko Koizumi’s song is a masterpiece.
44	TomorrowFurui Riho		A straightforward classic by a female R&B singer
45	ALL I WANTHirate Yurina		Yurina Hirate’s solo song, a stylish allure
46	Changeatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		The musical style of Atarashii Gakko no Leaders
47	bleeding loveHirate Yurina		Yurina Hirate’s new song “bleeding love”
48	God knows…suzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)		Let's sing 'God knows...' with expressive power!
49	Blooming at nightHoshimachi Suisei		Introduction to Easy-to-Sing Songs to Watch in 2025 on JOYSOUND
50	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		An impressive rock ballad song by JUJU
51	If I could become a constellationkessoku bando		Kessoku Band’s “If I Could Become a Constellation” is popular.
52	rainbow-coloredayaka		The appeal of Ayaka’s popular single “Nijiiro”
53	White LoveSPEED		SPEED’s smash hit, also popular at karaoke
54	DESIRENakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s classic, a melody from the Showa era
55	Love isKato Miria		The 10th work by Miliyah Kato, a song that’s easy to sing with the Canon progression.
56	ORIONNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima ballads you can score high with at karaoke
57	SoupFujihara Sakura		Sakura Fujiwara, who performed the theme song for the drama “Love Song.”
58	User ManualNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s classic wedding songs and movie theme songs
59	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		Representative songs by DREAMS COME TRUE with easy-to-sing melodies that can aim for high scores
60	Try EverythingDream Ami		Theme song of Zootopia, sung by Dream Ami
61	Marigoldaimyon		AIMYON’s fifth single, a captivating song.