[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)
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE
Depending on the generation, many people might think of this song when they hear “birthday song.” It’s about three minutes long, which I think is a very easy length to sing.
Whether you can pronounce the English well seems to be the key to whether you can sing it well.
[Recommended] Short and easy-to-sing Japanese karaoke songs (51–60)
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.
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.
Mazinger ZMizuki Ichirō
This is the theme song of Mazinger Z, an anime song that has enjoyed long-lasting popularity.
When it comes to Ichiro Mizuki, this is definitely the song most people associate with him! It’s about three minutes long, and since many people have probably heard it before, it’s a safe pick to sing at karaoke.
LILLYHump Back
This is a song by Hump Back, a band steadily gaining popularity in the Japanese rock scene as a next-generation girls’ rock band.
The runtime is about two minutes, and it really ends in the blink of an eye.
But precisely because of that, there are no unnecessary arrangements—the performance by the instrumentalists and the vocals of guitarist Momoko Hayashi come through directly.
This song’s straightforward message is incredibly appealing.
While the lyrics might make it feel like a love song, it’s actually said to be a song about a dog that Momoko Hayashi used to have!
Heralding springyama
Released in April 2020, this track produced by Vocaloid producer Kujira marks her first solo work, “Haru wo Tsugeru” (Announcing Spring).
Its calm yet ear-pleasing and distinctive vocal style is highly addictive—one you’ll want to play on repeat.
It’s also thought to be easy to sing as a karaoke song, running about 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
Starting with a striking chorus and repeating the chorus several times, it’s relatively easy to sing along to.
Listeners are sure to find it addictive too.
