[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 (51–60)
men and womentarou
It’s a popular novelty song to sing at karaoke.
Many people have probably heard this track that keeps repeating “man and woman…” over and over.
It gets progressively harder to sing and ends up feeling like a mouth exercise, which is part of the fun.
If you’re not confident in your singing and don’t want to “compete through singing,” try nailing this song perfectly and go for laughs!
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.
Don’t appear in my dreams.wasureranneeyo
The band Wasureranneyo has gained popularity for their musical style that mixes approachable pop music with punk rock.
They originally started as a band, but after the other members left, it has been active as vocalist Shibata’s solo project.
Among Wasureranneyo’s works, a short track I especially recommend is Yume ni Dete Kunnna (“Don’t Show Up in My Dreams”).
It’s crafted as classic punk rock, making it easy to sing throughout.
There aren’t any harsh shouting parts, so I think it’s approachable for women to try as well.
buster call04 Limited Sazabys
A hugely popular song by a four-piece rock band from Nagoya.
When it’s played live, people get lifted during the slow first half, and the moment the chorus hits, a wave of crowd surfers appears—an absolute classic.
It’s structured like a typical melodic hardcore track and runs about two minutes.
It’s short, but the key is high, so men should take care when singing it!
[Recommended] Short and Easy-to-Sing Japanese Karaoke Songs (61–70)
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!
Platform 3yuzu
Yuzu’s 17th single, “Track 3,” released in 2003.
The melody line is very simple, it can be sung in a steady, understated way, and the pitch is on the lower side, making it an easy song to try even for those who find Yuzu’s songs difficult to sing.
It may be less well-known than some of their other tracks, but this song has other recommended points: there’s handclapping in the backing, so it’s easy for everyone to clap along and get excited at karaoke, and the song is under two minutes long—nice and short.
The lyrics, which many people working hard every day can relate to, are also appealing.
Funky Monkey BabyKyaroru
This is a signature song by the legendary band Carol, in which Eikichi Yazawa once took part as the bass vocalist.
I’m sure many people have heard at least the chorus.
If you want to nail a cool rock vibe, this is the track to go with.
It’s about two minutes long.