[Stylish & Cool] Trending Now! The Newest Hit and Popular Japanese Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke
“I want to sing stylish, cool songs at karaoke.” “I want to go to karaoke with my junior colleagues, but I don’t know any recent songs.” Do you have these kinds of worries too?
There must be many people who want to regularly take in cool new songs and practice them.
But it’s tough to keep checking lots of songs on your own, right?
So in this article, we’ve put together a feature on the latest cool karaoke songs!
Be sure to find the perfect track for you.
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[Stylish & Cool] Trending Now! The Latest Hit and Popular Japanese Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (21–30)
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
When it comes to female singers, soft or cute voices tend to get the spotlight, but YOASOBI’s vocalist ikura is a singer whose appeal lies in her cool, edgy voice.
YOASOBI’s songs, built on Ayase’s piano-rock foundation as a Vocaloid producer, feature catchy rhythms that pair perfectly with ikura’s clear, steady, and resonant tone.
Another key charm of her singing is her expressive power.
To bring out the stories woven into the lyrics, listen closely to her performances and study them repeatedly so you can convey them with depth yourself!
Let’s go home.Fuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze is one of the most talked-about singer-songwriters of 2020.
The title “Kaerou” (Let’s Go Home) is simple, but when you look at the lyrics, you find messages that can apply to many situations—life and death, love, everyday happenings, and more.
He usually has many sophisticated, R&B-style tracks, but this song is strikingly beautiful with its prominent piano and strings.
Above all, the melody, expressed through his supple vocals, is exceptionally fluid—and if you can recreate this in karaoke, there’s no doubt it’ll look incredibly cool!
[Stylish & Cool] Trending Now! The Latest Hit and Popular Japanese Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (31–40)
You Got Thism-flo
m-flo is a group that fuses a wide range of genres and constantly pursues innovative sounds.
“You Got This,” their first track in about seven years created solely by the three members—LISA, VERBAL, and ☆Taku—is a number brimming with positive energy.
While carrying anxieties yet choosing to move forward, the song expresses that resolve over a danceable beat.
It’s a perfect anthem for when you want to fire yourself up.
Waiting for the rain,Minami
Minami, the singer-songwriter who made her debut with the opening theme “Kawaki wo Ameku” for the 2019 anime Domestic Girlfriend.
In June 2020, she released “Ame wo Matsu,” featured here.
Her captivating, striking melody and a singing voice that blends beauty with coolness will have you utterly entranced.
It’s a fairly challenging song, but if you can sing it through, it’ll feel amazing! The chorus has some high parts, so try using your falsetto skillfully when you sing.
I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
It’s a song by the pop-rock band Official HIGE DANDism, who also had hits like “Shukumei” and “Pretender.” It was released as a single in 2020.
Since it was the theme song for the drama “Love Lasts Forever,” those who watched it will likely know it.
Its dazzling, stylish sound is quintessential Official HIGE DANDism.
As the title suggests, it’s a love song, so definitely try singing it at karaoke with someone you like.
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
This is the song that became a hot topic after being featured in the commercial for Dariya’s Palty Coloring Milk.
The band Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s charm really shines through—the catchy, instantly ear-grabbing melody line and Haruko Nagaya’s straight, expressive vocals stand out right from the intro! The song is simply great, so if you can sing it well, it’ll look super cool.
That said, the key is high and the tempo is fast, so it’s on the harder side.
I think it’s a song that’s really worth practicing!
sparkleFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, known for his assured piano expressiveness and modern sound.
His 2021 release Kirari was featured as the song for Honda’s VEZEL commercial.
The sprightly, rhythmic guitar and electronic beat are striking.
His powerful yet gentle vocals lend real conviction to the positive lyrics.
Highly recommended if you like refreshing dance numbers.
When singing it at karaoke, focus on the high notes in the chorus and keep the rhythm with your body as you sing!
