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.
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- A special feature on love songs and ballads you want girls to sing 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
- A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!
- Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
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- [Duet Songs] A roundup of recommended tracks perfect for two women to sing together!
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- [Definitive Guide] A new duet by male and female vocalists. A great pick for karaoke, too.
- Recommended songs for karaoke dates. Songs that will make your partner’s heart skip a beat.
Duet love song ballads (41–50)
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.
Duet love song ballads (51–60)
A ring and a spare key.Haji→ feat. Ai from RSP
It’s included on Haji→’s indie mini-album “Hajibam,” released in 2011.
It’s a collaboration track with the female vocal unit RSP and is a love song about a long-distance relationship.
The parts from the male and female perspectives alternate, making the vocal trade-offs easy to follow.
The Kansai-dialect lyrics in the female parts are super cute.
Love letter.Haji→ feat. Inoue Sonoko
A slightly unusual-flavored love song that dreams about the fated romance you’ll someday share.
The collaborators are the singer-songwriters Hajime→ and Sonoko Inoue.
Sonoko Inoue’s solo part is written in Kansai dialect to match her Kansai roots.
That touch makes the destined encounter feel even more real.
It’s great for couples to sing together, but it might also be fun to nudge a pair who are just one step away from dating to sing it—who knows, it could give them that final push!
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.
Letter…Kyushu-O & hiroko
This is a collaboration between Kusuo, a singer-songwriter from Nagasaki, and hiroko, the lead vocalist of mihimaru GT.
It’s a gentle love ballad dedicated to someone far away.
The harmonized chorus is both the highlight to sing and the key listening point.
With call-and-response parts for the male and female vocals, it’s a perfect duet for conveying your feelings to the listener.
It might also be a great choice to sing at farewell gatherings or other parting occasions.
Izakayaitsuki hiroshi, kinomi nana
The duet by Hiroshi Itsuki and Nana Kinomi is a song that tells the story of a man and a woman who meet by chance in an izakaya.
In an unpretentious setting, they talk without even asking each other’s names.
Within those casual moments, the song expresses the preciousness of human connection.
Released in November 1991, it has been loved for many years and is a karaoke staple.
Its structure lets male and female parts be sung separately, making it perfect for duets by couples or friends.
If you sing it with a natural, unadorned feel, it’s sure to be a number that resonates with the heart.
sparklerSatou Chiahi feat. Ikuta Rira
For those looking for a relaxed vibe, “Senko Hanabi” is also a great recommendation.
It’s a track by Chiaki Sato—also known as the vocalist of Kinoko Teikoku—featuring Lila Ikuta.
The song overlays the moment a sparkler is lit and eventually burns out with a summer romance and its subtle back-and-forth.
Its storytelling appeal shines through touches like spoken lines woven between scenic descriptions.
Another nice point is that the vocal range is fairly narrow—not too high and not too low.
