[2026] Songs I want to sing at karaoke in June: classic tracks about rain and more

Iris After the RainNEW!Re;IRIS

Hatsuboshi Gakuen “Iris After the Rain” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Ameagari no Iris)

This is a song that makes you feel the hope beyond the heavy rain clouds.

Sung by Re;IRIS, it was released in May 2025 and drew attention as the first unit-live-implemented track in the game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” Composed by Satoru Kousaki with lyrics by Saori Kodama, it also plays a key role in the 2026 TV series “Story of Re;IRIS.” An emotional pop tune that depicts pushing forward through uncertainty, like light breaking through after the rain.

Sing it together with friends at karaoke during gloomy June days, and it’ll surely lift your spirits.

Let this classic, straight-ahead melody blow away the fog in your heart.

Imitation RainNEW!SixTONES

SixTONES – Imitation Rain [YouTube Ver.]

A rock ballad whose dramatic developments shine, stirring the heart on a gently rainy day.

Released in January 2020, it remains highly popular as SixTONES’ memorable debut track.

Crafted by YOSHIKI of X JAPAN, the song was featured in campaigns such as NTT Docomo’s “Shintaikan Live.” It begins quietly with a beautiful piano melody, then expands grandly like a downpour, which is part of its allure.

While carrying sorrow, it conveys a strong will to face forward, making it perfect for sweeping away a gloomy mood.

Recommended for those who want to pour their emotions into singing it at karaoke.

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Rikon Densetsu – Hydrangea (Official Music Video)

Titled after a flower that blooms softly during the rainy season, this work is a mellow, feel-good pop number.

Ayumu Matsuda’s velvety vocals and Jun Beppu’s guitar gently wrap the gloom of a rainy day.

Released in April 2025 as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Housework Across the River: This Is My Way of Life!”, it’s appealing for the warmth that quietly stays close to the anxieties we sometimes feel in everyday life.

It’s a track that conveys the band’s momentum following the release of their classic album “Rikon Densetsu,” and it created a buzz after being performed on TV music programs.

Its message, which helps you notice the love that’s always been there, makes it perfect for quiet rainy days at home or for listening on Father’s Day when you want to express gratitude to your family.

It always starts with rain.ASKA

ASKA – The Beginning Is Always Rain (Official Music Video)

When it comes to ASKA’s solo career, this is undoubtedly his biggest hit! Released as a single in March 1991, it became widely known as the theme song for the TV drama “Oishii Kekkon” and as a Panasonic commercial song.

Although it peaked at No.

2 on the weekly charts, it enjoyed long-lasting success, ranking No.

5 on Oricon’s year-end chart.

The song transforms weather into a metaphor for love, expressing deep feelings for a significant other.

It’s perfect for those who want to sing about mature, adult romance.

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jo0ji “Rain Drunk” Music Video

This is a song by jo0ji, a singer-songwriter from Tottori Prefecture.

Released as a digital-only single in November 2025, it was later included on the live-venue-only edition “475+1.” Written based on a friend’s heartbreak, the track features saxophone by Kazuji Umezu, a support member of RC Succession, which further enhances its Shōwa kayō and soul-like textures.

The distinctive, conversational vocal delivery and the message that finds a glimmer of hope while carrying regret resonate perfectly with the sentimental mood of a rainy June.

A Stray Dog and the Beat of the RainASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

Lost Dog and the Beat of the Rain

The single “Maigoinu to Ame no Beat,” released in May 2010.

This song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime The Tatami Galaxy.

Unusually for their music, it features a dazzling arrangement that puts the horn section front and center.

Vocalist Goto has said it was a work he felt “more attached to than ever before” at the time, and it’s filled with positive energy—urging you to move forward to the rhythm even while carrying uneasy feelings.

When you want to blow away the gloomy mood of rainy June days, try singing it at karaoke.

with raindrops still onTOMOO

Wearing Raindrops

Singer-songwriter TOMOO captivates with a gentle voice and rich expressiveness that seem to scoop up the details of everyday life.

Created back in 2018 and lovingly carried through live performances for years, this song is included on her major second album, “DEAR MYSTERIES,” released in November 2025.

Its story—depicting the damp air and loneliness of a rainy day, along with the small salvations tucked into daily life—feels perfect for June’s rainy season.

Rather than grand drama, it’s an emotional number whose piano-and-vocal arrangement tenderly traces the heart’s faint stains and truly resonates.

It’s a great recommendation for those melancholy, rainy-day commutes, swaying on the train with a heavy mood.