[Recommended] Short, easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs
I think there are quite a few people who aren’t good with karaoke, but sometimes you just can’t turn it down because of social obligations.
What’s more, there may be situations where, once you go, you can’t get away without singing at least one song.
So, I’m going to introduce some short songs that are easy to sing even for those who aren’t comfortable with karaoke!
Most of the songs I’m about to introduce are a little over three minutes long, but some are around two minutes.
Long songs can be tough for people who aren’t confident about singing, but you might be able to manage a short one!
Also, feel free to use this as a reference when choosing the final song as your room time is about to run out.
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[Recommended] Short and Easy-to-Sing Japanese Karaoke Songs (71–80)
umbrellaKing Gnu
A track featured as the commercial song for Bourbon’s chocolate snack, Alfort! It packs King Gnu’s world view into 3 minutes and 20 seconds, and it’s an incredibly cool song.
If you sing it, people might ask, “Are you really bad at karaoke?” because it leaves such a strong, cool impression.
You can sing it without sounding like you’re not good at it!
Make you happyNiziU
NiziU has drawn a lot of attention ever since their pre-debut project launch show.
This song, “Make you happy,” was released as a pre-debut track before their official debut.
Even though it was labeled as pre-debut, it naturally became a hot topic and is widely known across different age groups—you often hear it on TV and around town.
The song is about three minutes long, so it’s on the shorter side.
It’s one of those tracks that you can’t help but hum along to, and you could even just go ahead and dance to it and get the excitement going!
Make a WishELLEGARDEN
ELLEGARDEN’s “Make a Wish” is a song that shifts from a slow, stripped-down intro to an exciting, high-energy climax, and among fans it has a strong image as the perfect track to close out a live show.
The acoustic guitar at the beginning resonates with the heart, and from there the tension shoots straight to the max—something that won’t change even when it’s a karaoke pick.
English lyrics often get avoided as hard to sing, but this one is short and simple, making it easy even for those who aren’t comfortable with English lyrics.
How about using it as the final song to wrap up your karaoke session?
[Recommended] Short and easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (81–90)
confessionMy Hair is Bad
One of the most popular songs by My Hair is Bad, a three-piece rock band that enjoys immense popularity in the Japanese rock scene.
Kicking off with an eye-catching drum phrase and maintaining a powerful sense of speed throughout, this track blazes by in just about two minutes.
What’s more, there’s a relatively long instrumental section in the middle, leaving even fewer opportunities to sing.
The vocal melody has intricate rhythms, so it’s tough to sing if you don’t already know the song.
But if you like their music and aren’t confident in your singing—or prefer not to sing long songs—give this one a try!
star performerKing Gnu
Every King Gnu song is cool and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
Senryo Yakusha was released in 2020 as King Gnu’s first double A-side single.
The track is a short one at around three minutes, and it’s the perfect embodiment of “speed”—a seriously cool song with a real sense of drive.
It’s on the short side for karaoke, but what stands out is the tempo: parts feel almost like tongue twisters, making you wonder if you can even get the words out.
Still, just ride the momentum and power through with the vibe!
Let’s go together.GReeeeN
Not only is it short and easy to sing, but “Let’s Go Together” also carries a moving message.
It was used as the theme song for the au Santaro series commercials that aired starting on New Year’s Day 2019.
Created by GReeeeN, the lyrics convey the idea of “let’s walk toward the future together.” Incidentally, this piece is said to be an arrangement of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.”
I like you for one minuteKALMA
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could express our feelings of “I like you” so honestly? Released in March 2020, this song is a sweet and bittersweet love tune about cherished moments with a partner.
The lyrics convey a desire to treasure secrets shared only between the two of them, and when combined with the refreshing, youthful rock sound, simply listening can make you feel like you’re in love.
It might be nice to sing it together with your partner and reaffirm your feelings for each other.