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A special feature on love songs and ballads you want girls to sing at karaoke

Karaoke is a special place where both the singer and the listeners can feel happy.

Many men are especially captivated by women’s singing voices, and I think quite a few find themselves listening intently.

Love songs and ballads have a mysterious power to reach someone’s heart.

This time, we’re introducing recommended songs from popular artists that are sure to capture men’s hearts.

Why not weave wonderful memories with someone special through your own singing voice?

Love Song Ballads (21–30)

Tell Me Tell Me ☆PiKi

This PiKi track is packed with that sweet-and-sour feeling of wanting to know how your crush really feels.

Released as a single in July 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for a segment on “Oha Suta.” Riding a catchy sound woven from rhythmic beats and futuristic synthesizers, the lyrics express the pure flutter of a protagonist whose mind is completely occupied by the one they like.

The harmony blending Karen Matsumoto’s clear, translucent voice with Haruka Sakuraba’s warm tone is just wonderful.

It’s perfect for when you want to savor the heart-pounding excitement of a love that’s just beginning!

Never Grow Upchanmina

Chanmina – Never Grow Up (Official Music Video)
Never Grow Upchanmina

Female rapper Chanmina, who enjoys overwhelming support from women in their teens and twenties.

Released in 2019, this track gained popularity with its tropical house-inspired sound and downbeat, whisper-like vocals.

The song’s range is mid2A to hiD#, which is high but relatively narrow overall.

Since the key can be lowered sufficiently, it’s one of the more singable songs among Chanmina’s works.

Because of the nature of rap, there tend to be fewer breakpoints, so it’s recommended to adjust your vocal output to align with the sections where you can take proper breaths.

Love Song Ballads (31–40)

Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki

[Official] Yuki Koyanagi “Let’s Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~” (Music Video) / Anatano Kiss wo Kazoemashou (1st Single)
Let's Count Your Kisses ~You were mine~Koyanagi Yuki

This is the song Yuki Koyanagi debuted with in 1999, and I think it’s a ballad everyone admires.

Some of you might have listened to this track on repeat, right? Even if you think you’re tone-deaf, songs you’ve listened to a lot tend to stick in your memory, so when you actually sing them, you’ll often find you can surprisingly stay on pitch! So don’t be afraid to give it a try.

The A and B sections sit in a relatively calm range, but the pitch jumps up quickly from the chorus into the C section, so it feels great if you adjust the key to one that’s comfortable for you and sing the English parts too.

The accompaniment is solid, so you should still be able to sing it coolly even if you lower the key.

Overall, there’s no need to belt—sing with a light touch, keeping a head-voice feel in mind, and give it a try.

YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria

Miliyah Kato “YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)”
YOU... feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria

Speaking of collaborations between powerhouse female singers, we can’t forget this song by Miliyah Kato and Izumi Nakasone of HY.

Based on real unrequited-love stories sent in by radio listeners, the two artists co-created this gem of a ballad.

Released in September 2014 as their 30th single, it was also included on the milestone 10th-anniversary album “MUSE.” The frustration of not being able to put your feelings into words, and the emotional wavering as you move toward confessing your love, come through poignantly in the harmony between Kato’s delicate vocals and Nakasone’s warm voice.

Chosen as the theme song for a radio drama, this track just might gently give you the push you need if you’re struggling with a one-sided love.

LONELYKatō Miriya feat. LANA

Miliyah Kato feat. LANA “LONELY”
LONELYKatō Miriya feat. LANA

This is a track by Miliyah Kato—known for her realistic, highly relatable lyrics—teaming up with new-generation icon LANA.

The theme of the song is “loneliness.” It powerfully conveys the honest feeling of “I’m not okay” hidden behind a brave front, and the earnest wish to simply have someone by your side.

Over a mellow beat crafted by KM, the emotional vocals of Miliyah Kato blend with LANA’s cool flow, stirring the heart.

Released in July 2024, the song also drew attention as a collaboration between a Heisei-era gal and a Reiwa-era gal.

On nights when you feel alone, this song, which seems to speak on your behalf, will surely stay gently by your side.

I love youuu!HoneyWorks feat. chū-tan

Sukicchu-no! feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks
I love youuu!HoneyWorks feat. chū-tan

The song “Sukicchuu no!” by HoneyWorks and Chuutan.

Compared to the previous track “Kawaikute Gomen,” it gives a calmer impression, but in turn it’s unified by an easy-to-sing vocal line.

The standout charm of this piece is, above all, its languid cuteness.

While the range is slightly high at mid2B to hiC, it’s relatively narrow for a female-vocal song.

Within that compact range, the skillful use of dynamics and melodic rises and falls clearly expresses femininity and cuteness.

It’s a top-tier example of a singable and adorable tune, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.

Specially, do it.=LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “Tokubechu, Shite” [MV full]
Specially, do it.=LOVE

=LOVE is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The group’s name is read as “Equal Love.” They embody the classic idol style Sashihara honed in AKB and HKT, and all their songs project a traditional sense of femininity.

Among them, “Tokubechu, Shite” is a number packed with cuteness.

The highest note is hi F, but that’s in the harmony; the actual highest note sits at hi D#.

As long as the key is adjusted, women in their teens through their 30s should have no trouble singing it.

Combined with its cute lyrics, it tends to be well-received by men, so it should be a hit at mixers and similar gatherings.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.