Songs that make you popular at karaoke: Japanese hits that are a hit with the opposite sex
“What songs will get a good reaction?” Choosing tracks for karaoke is a dilemma for both men and women.
If possible, you want to make a good impression on the opposite sex and be popular, right? Many people feel that way.
Going for laughs with a gag song to liven up the mood is cool in its own right, but delivering a performance that makes the opposite sex’s eyes sparkle—that would be awesome.
So in this article, we’ve carefully selected J-pop songs from our site that are popular with the opposite sex and are perfect for karaoke.
Since there are quite a few love songs, your special someone might just start seeing you in a new light.
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Songs that make you popular at karaoke: Japanese hits that appeal to the opposite sex (31–40)
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Released in 1999, this was the fourth single.
Alongside Hanabi and Sakura no Toki, it’s one of Aiko’s iconic early songs.
You can find the charm factor right from the opening piano.
The pitch can be a bit tricky, but if you make it to the end, you’ll have your listener utterly captivated.
Even if the other person seems unresponsive at first—like a beetle’s hard shell—use this song to win their heart.
budKobukuro
It’s one of the signature songs by the popular duo Kobukuro.
It’s a calm, mellow ballad that you can sing gently, so it should be easy for men to sing at karaoke.
It’s a song that’s very well-received by women, so if you’re going to karaoke with a woman, why not give it a try?
loveHoshino Gen
It’s a huge hit by Gen Hoshino, who’s active as both a singer and an actor.
The song was featured in the drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), in which he starred and which generated a lot of buzz.
Since the show has a large female fanbase, it’s a song that can make guys popular if they sing it at karaoke.
Having someone you likeJY
This is the second single released in August 2016 by Jiyoung, a former member of KARA.
It was also chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto,” and it left a lasting impression on many viewers.
Set to lively guitar tones and an up-tempo melody, it portrays the emotions at the very moment one realizes they’re in love.
The music video directed by Mika Ninagawa also became a hot topic.
At group mixers with karaoke, its catchy melody and approachable lyrics make it a great song to liven up the mood.
If you sing honestly about the feeling of being in love, you’re sure to leave a good impression.
Blue BenchSasuke
It’s a well-known, popular song, but the lyrics are really good, and if you sing it with feeling, it will surely change the impression of the listeners more than ever before.
Since the lyrics are bittersweet, bringing out a sorrowful mood will make it even better.
Songs that make you popular at karaoke: Attractive Japanese pop songs that appeal to the opposite sex (41–50)
confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
From the very beginning of the song, listeners are likely to feel their hearts race.
The straightforward feeling of saying “I love you” is expressed so directly in the chorus that just being serenaded—whether by someone you’re interested in or not—will make your heart skip a beat.
Carnival of Flames and ForestsSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a hit song by the popular rock band SEKAI NO OWARI.
Although the band has a strong following among younger generations, this song features uplifting lyrics and a positive vibe, making it a great crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
If you’re a man going to karaoke with a woman, why not give it a try?