[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 (41–50)
Everyone is free.Half time Old
This song, which you’ve probably heard in an au commercial, is performed by the rock band Half time Old.
It runs about 2 minutes and 45 seconds—under three minutes—so it’s great when you’re short on time, and it’s also recommended for people who aren’t comfortable singing longer songs.
In addition to its exposure in the commercial, it’s based on an arrangement of the well-known world music piece “The Entertainer,” giving it high recognition.
I think it’s an easy, approachable song that even those who aren’t confident singers can pick up and sing right away.
[Recommended] Short and easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (51–60)
A Gift Without a StampWANIMA
The classic song “A Present Without a Stamp,” written and composed by Kazuo Zaitsu, is actually covered by the nationally popular rock band WANIMA! Rock bands often have shorter songs, so this is recommended for anyone looking for easy-to-sing, short tracks for karaoke.
In particular, since this one is a cover of a well-known song, the melody feels familiar and you can sing it right away—highly recommended.
At around two minutes long, it’s short, catchy, and bright in true WANIMA fashion!
“Super Dimensional Chinese Restaurant Nyan-Nyan” CM SongRanka Rī
This is the commercial song for ‘Chou Jikuu Hanten Nyan-Nyan,’ sung by Ranka Lee from the popular anime Macross Frontier.
Since it’s a CM song, it’s just a single phrase of about 20 seconds.
It’s available in karaoke, so it seems perfect for people who aren’t comfortable with long songs or when you only have a little time left but want to sing one more track.
After the rainWANIMA
The three-piece rock band WANIMA captivates listeners with straightforward, heartfelt lyrics and harmonies and sounds characteristic of melodic hardcore.
This track, included on their debut mini-album “Can Not Behaved!!,” is under two minutes long but packed with WANIMA’s charm, making it a number that pumps you up.
The tempo is fast, but since most of the melody itself is laid-back, even those who aren’t confident at karaoke should be able to handle it as long as they stay on the beat.
If it still feels tough, try belting it out without worrying about pitch at first—the song’s energy will get the crowd going.
Why not give it a shot?
At the End of SorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Here’s the classic “At the End of Sorrow” by Elephant Kashimashi, the leading lights of poignant, literary rock.
It’s a two-and-a-half-minute burst of soul that kicks off straight away with an emotional chorus.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, watch out for the high notes in the chorus—stay relaxed and ride the song’s momentum as you go on the offensive.
In the instrumental break, a weeping guitar lifts the mood.
The lyrics are cool and the kind that hit you later, so it suits a direct, emotional delivery that doesn’t distort the meaning of the words.
Re:makeONE OK ROCK
If you’re good at English but not so confident at karaoke, how about trying ONE OK ROCK? Their cool lyrics blend Japanese and English, and if you give it your all for about three and a half minutes, people will definitely think, “Wow!” It might be so cool that they ask you to sing more—if that happens, pick another short song to go with!
Kadokawa The Television logoMotegi Yutaka
A phrase you’ve probably heard at least once in a TV commercial.
It’s debatable whether it counts as a song, but it’s definitely in karaoke.
If you suddenly sing it, you’ll get laughs and surprise from the people around you—what a bargain of a tune! Since it’s short, be careful not to miss any notes.