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)
Tonight is Boogie Back (nice vocal)Ozawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa
A hit number by Ozaken, known as the ‘Prince of Shibuya.’ He worked on it together with the rap unit Scha Dara Parr.
It’s packed with elements of 1990s urban hip-hop, yet it’s stylish enough that it doesn’t feel dated even when sung today.
It also includes the buzzwords of the time, so it’s fun to sing while feeling nostalgic.
It gives off the vibe of a sophisticated city man—guaranteed to make a great impression.
balladKetsumeishi
This is a song by the popular hip-hop group Ketsumeishi.
It’s a love song about the feeling of not being able to see the person you care about, and it’s very popular with women at karaoke.
It’s a calm ballad and easy to sing at karaoke, so definitely give it a try.
I want to be your lover.Abe Mao
The second single from a singer who captures the genuine feelings of teenage girls.
When Abe was 18, she had an unrequited crush.
That experience became the spark for this song.
The straightforward emotions of being a teenager are turned directly into lyrics, and there’s so much to relate to.
Worrying about replies to emails, wondering if they already have a boyfriend or girlfriend…
When you’re crushing on someone, your mind just runs with all kinds of thoughts, doesn’t it?
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Among Aiko’s songs that are hugely popular with men, this one is especially well-known.
Aiko’s tunes can be a bit high-pitched and tricky to sing, but with practice, performing it will definitely boost the impression you make.
Also, be sure to pay attention to the cute lyrics.
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.
Songs that make you popular at karaoke: Attractive Japanese pop songs that appeal to the opposite sex (41–50)
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.