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
- 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.
- [Karaoke] Classic and Popular Ballad Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke
- [Duet Songs] A roundup of recommended tracks perfect for two women to sing together!
- Classic and popular love songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke
- [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 (1–10)
Night sky.miwa feat. haji→
A duet released in 2015 by singer-songwriters miwa and Haji→.
It’s a moving number that grabs you right away with an emotional opening that starts straight from the chorus.
With its beautiful melody and vocals, it’s becoming a staple among male–female love song duets—a track you can’t help but be captivated by.
The lyrics are wonderful, too, so I hope you’ll sing it with feeling and let people really listen.
With just a kissSuda Masaki feat. Aimyon
This song is a collaboration between two stellar artists, Masaki Suda and Aimyon.
If you sing the opening male part sweetly, you’ll draw listeners in.
Because the melody is relaxed, you can’t rely on vibe alone to carry it—that’s the tricky part.
The lyrics are deep as well, so savor them as you sing.
This is a song that demands strong vocal ability from both performers, so if you’re confident in your voice, give it a try.
Embrace the presentNOA
If you want to sing something gently and heartfelt, I recommend “Ima wo Dakishimete.” It’s a single released in 1993 by NOA, a duo formed by Atsuko Sendo and Eisaku Yoshida, who starred in the drama “Tetteiteki ni Ai wa…,” with music composed by YOSHIKI.
This beautiful piano ballad was created in response to a request to make a “classic duet song that young people can sing,” and it truly adds color to any duet.
It’s not too long and has a calm melody, making it approachable for anyone.
With lyrics that echo a sincere, earnest love, it’s sure to resonate with your own romance.
AM11:00HY
A song by HY, a band from Okinawa composed of both male and female members.
It’s included on the album Street Story, which achieved their first No.
1 on the Oricon charts, and it was used as an insert song in the NHK morning drama Jun to Ai.
As one of HY’s signature tracks, it’s also popular for karaoke.
Since the band has both male and female members, the song has parts for each, making it perfect for a duet.
Right after the male vocal’s rap, the male vocal’s regular part comes in immediately, so instead of sticking strictly to the original division of parts, it’s fine to have the other singer cover that section to make it easier to perform.
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
Atarayo, a band gaining attention for their realistic portrayals of romantic relationships, released the song “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October” in 2021.
It went viral on TikTok and YouTube, bringing their name into the spotlight.
Set to a slow, band-driven sound, the song frankly conveys the feelings at the moment of parting with a loved one.
By singing the same phrases an octave apart and adding airy, transparent harmonies, it becomes a more dazzling duet.
Give this emotional track a try with a friend or partner to feel a strong sense of unity.
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
“Wasurena” is an inspiration song for the 2021 film We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, starring Masaki Suda and Kasumi Arimura.
Its somewhat nostalgic atmosphere became a hot topic as being “emo.” Some people may have listened to it over and over like an addiction.
Awesome City Club features two vocalists: the male singer atagi and the female singer PORIN, and both of their voices shine in this track as well.
The harmony between the two in the chorus is especially superb.
PORIN’s high notes accentuate atagi’s powerful vocals.
Because each part is clearly defined, it also makes for an easy-to-sing duet song.
Step Up LOVEDAOKO × Okamura Yasuyuki
Here’s a recommendation for those who want to sing an adult duet: “STEP-UP LOVE,” released in 2017.
It’s a funky, cool dance tune born from the collaboration between rapper DAOKO—known for songs like “Uchiage Hanabi”—and singer-songwriter Yasuyuki Okamura, celebrated for his distinctive style in tracks like “Kahlua Milk.” Irresistibly catchy and danceable without being overly sultry, it just won’t let you stop! Their back-and-forth is so cool you’ll definitely want to imitate it.
How about a little escapism with this slightly offbeat pick?