A Guide to Classic Autumn Songs to Sing at Karaoke in October

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Aimer “Akane Sasu” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

Known for her distinctive husky voice, Aimer’s song is a masterpiece that paints a poignant autumn scene.

Released in November 2016 as the ending theme for the TV anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go, the piece expresses the fleeting nature of encounters and farewells through the melancholy landscapes of fall.

The protagonist’s loneliness and the pain of parting with someone important resonate deeply thanks to Aimer’s richly expressive vocals.

It’s an emotional number you’ll want to listen to alone on a long autumn night.

If you sing it at karaoke, we recommend delivering it slowly and gently to match the subdued mood.

I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo

Atarayo - Forgetting You, the Quiet One in October (Music Video)

Atarayo, a four-piece rock band, has a masterpiece in “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October,” where vocalist Hitomi’s voice resonates with aching poignancy.

This song was the band’s first original track, and the music video released on YouTube in 2020 quickly became a massive hit, racking up 20 million views.

It’s a slightly syncopated ballad at a calm tempo, featuring a catchy, easy-to-sing chorus melody.

I think it’s perfect for singing comfortably at karaoke, so give it a try!

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Hamada Takuya

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Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

This is “Eine Kleine,” a song by Kenshi Yonezu released in 2014.

It’s a love song about the joy of meeting someone you love and the fear of the parting that will inevitably come someday.

Its emotional lyrics and melody really hit home at this time of year.

The dry guitar sound feels both refreshing and bittersweet, like a clear autumn sky.

It’s included on the album YANKEE.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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aiko - “Eriashi” music video

It’s a classic ballad by aiko that starts with a gently soothing piano intro and gradually builds in emotion.

Released in 2003 and included on the acclaimed album “Akatsuki no Love Letter.” The song expresses continuing, straightforward feelings while regretting a clumsy way of conveying love.

It really sinks in during October, when the air grows a bit chilly and we start to long for connection.

I think not only women but men, too, will surely relate.

You can’t help but pour your heart into the wish expressed in the final phrase! It’s a song you’ll want to sing carefully, as if speaking tenderly from the heart.

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KEI

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Yuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video - Director’s Cut ver. -

Since making his major debut in 2020, singer-songwriter Yuuri has churned out hit songs, powered by his emotional vocals.

His second major release, a digital-only single, became a smash hit, racking up astonishing streaming numbers.

The lyrics—written from a woman’s perspective and expressing complex feelings toward an ex—have resonated with many listeners.

The track also swept multiple music awards, including topping Billboard Japan’s year-end overall chart in 2021.

It’s a perfect karaoke pick for long autumn nights, but note that the melody climbs toward the chorus, so you might want to be careful with your key setting.

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YOASOBI “Tabun” Official Music Video

A song by YOASOBI released in July 2020 that also serves as the theme for a short film of the same name.

It depicts a quiet morning shared by two people facing a breakup, and is a mid-tempo number that gently accompanies the melancholic autumn season.

YOASOBI’s songs might seem difficult to sing, but this one features a calm rhythm that lets you savor the lyrics.

Ikura’s clear, transparent vocals delicately convey the complex emotions—the helpless sense of loss after a relationship ends, a heart wavering over the fact that it’s no one’s fault, and the sudden resurgence of regret.

It’s a moving song recommended for autumn nights when you want to sing as if telling a story, pouring your feelings into every word.

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Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

A gem of a ballad that portrays a fleeting yet beautiful autumn farewell.

Like an evening primrose bathed in moonlight, the song brims with wistfulness and transience.

Known as one of Novelbright’s signature tracks, it was released in December 2020.

It was also featured as the Monthly Song for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!,” drawing considerable attention.

With vocalist Takenaka’s soaring high tones striking straight to the heart, the piece powerfully conveys both the pain of heartbreak and the start of a new life.

Sing it at karaoke and you’ll set the perfect mood for a long autumn night.