Love songs for men and women to sing at karaoke! A special feature on classic ballads that resonate as duets.
When two people sing a ballad together, you can create a moving atmosphere that one person alone just can’t achieve.
But when you try to take on a duet at karaoke, don’t you sometimes find yourself unsure which song to choose? So this time, we’re introducing love ballads from among duet songs that men and women can sing together.
From tracks with easy, gender-divided parts to timeless songs with beautiful harmonies, these are all tunes that will make you want to sing with someone.
You’re sure to find the perfect song for you.
- [Karaoke] Duet songs for men and women. A roundup of popular and classic tracks.
- Classic duet karaoke hits for men and women that get the crowd going! Easy-to-sing recommended songs
- A special feature on love songs and ballads you want girls to sing at karaoke
- Carefully selected Reiwa-era male-female duets! Masterpieces you’ll want to sing together at karaoke
- Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart
- Recommended ballads for men at karaoke: deliver moving performances with timeless songs that touch the heart.
- [Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs that feel great to harmonize
- Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
- A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!
- [Karaoke] Heisei-era male-female duet songs: A collection of famous tracks that get everyone excited when sung together
- [Karaoke] Classic and Popular Ballad Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke
- Classic and popular love songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
- [Duet Songs] A roundup of recommended tracks perfect for two women to sing together!
Duet love song ballads (41–50)
let gom-flo loves YOSHIKA
This is a track released in 2009 by the rapper m-flo, who has collaborated with many artists to bring a variety of duet songs into the world, featuring the singer YOSHIKA.
The song is marked by YOSHIKA’s clear, translucent vocals and beautiful piano, while m-flo’s rap and interjections leave a strong impression.
The key challenge in karaoke is whether you can recreate this unique atmosphere.
Duet love song ballads (51–60)
You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
A heart-fluttering back-and-forth between two people in love, “Anone.” Released in 2022, this is a collaboration track by singer-songwriter Are-kun and Yuika.
It portrays a sweet and slightly bittersweet love story: a boy and a girl who like each other but don’t know how the other feels, each wrestling with their own confusion and what to do.
The lyrics capture the feeling of unrequited love so realistically that anyone—regardless of gender—can relate.
Why not invite your crush and try singing it together at karaoke?
Sha-la-latsuji ayano
This is a charming song that treasures heartfelt connections.
It gently portrays the beauty of relationships where people understand each other beyond words, carrying a message that warmly resonates with listeners.
Included on the album “COVER GIRL,” released in May 2004, the track is memorable for Ayano Tsuji’s soft vocals and melody.
It’s a perfect song for when you want to connect heart-to-heart with someone or look back on precious memories.
A heartwarming piece that also feels just right for the Christmas season.
That Cat Story feat. Kubotakaimiyuna
A duet by Kubota Kai and Miyuna, featuring vocals that feel like a conversation set to a gentle sound, leaves a strong impression.
It’s said to be a song imbued with two meanings: “That Story,” which portrays a girl who can’t be honest and puts on a façade like a cat, and “That Cat’s Story,” which depicts a stray cat living freely.
As you follow the lyrics and imagine each storyline, you may find yourself more deeply immersed in the song’s world.
Rather than layering their voices, the song progresses as a call-and-response, so it’s also worth noting how clearly each voice and expression comes through.
An insoluble game of witsKurenazumu & Kubotakai
Kurenazumu is a four-piece rock band that debuted in 2019 with their first single, “Hanabira / Itsuka no Imagoro.” The track they created with Kubota Kai, known for freestyle rap, “Tokenai Kakehiki,” is a refreshing mid-tempo tune.
You want a song with vocals, but the intense or high-pitched ones are tough to sing… In those moments, this track is a top pick.
Its moderately easy tempo and melody make it approachable even for those who aren’t confident singers.
It also works great as a duet to warm up—perfect as the first song at karaoke when your voice isn’t quite warmed up yet!
Haneda BluesShishido Kafuka feat. Yokoyama Ken / CRAZY KEN BAND
Haneda Blues by Kavka Shishido and Ken Yokoyama is a moody blues number where the complex emotions of a man and a woman intersect.
Released as a digital single in October 2017, its mature music video also drew attention.
The frustrations of love—anger, lingering attachment, regret—are sung with raw honesty.
The way their feelings line up yet don’t quite connect is heartbreaking, and somehow a little funny too.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those freshly heartbroken or wavering in the midst of a complicated romance.
the same storyHanbaato Hanbaato
A heartwarming scene of two lovers in love is depicted in “Onaji Hanashi” (“The Same Story”).
Created by Humbert Humbert, known for their warm, everyday-life-inspired songs, it was released in 2005.
Over acoustic guitar and harmonica, a gentle male–female twin vocal unfolds.
Since the singers alternate with each phrase, it’s great for facing a friend or partner and singing together.
Given the lyrics, there’s a hint of poignancy—try singing it with those tender emotions in mind.
