Kana Nishino’s easy-to-sing songs: a collection of tracks that feel great to sing at karaoke
Kana Nishino is popular among a wide range of generations.
Her catchy melodies and relatable lyrics strike a chord, and many people have probably found themselves humming along.
On the other hand, some may feel, “The high notes go on, so it seems tough for me,” or wonder, “Are there any Kana Nishino songs that men can sing?” In this article, we’ve picked out easy-to-sing tracks from Kana Nishino’s catalog and will also share tips for tackling popular songs like Torisetsu.
Be sure to use this as a guide when choosing songs for karaoke!
Kana Nishino’s easy-to-sing songs: A collection of tracks that feel great to sing at karaoke (1–10)
More…Nishino Kana
This is a hit song about a bittersweet, aching love, released on October 21, 2009.
It was featured in a “RecoChoku” commercial and used as the theme song for the NTV drama “Detective M,” achieving over a million full-track downloads.
It’s a ballad that deeply resonated with the mobile phone generation of the time, singing about the anxiety and affection toward lovers who are growing apart.
Because the chorus is structured to really stick in your head, the impressions of the A and B sections might feel a bit faint.
For the A section, clear phrasing is important—don’t rush it.
The B section switches to falsetto frequently, so if you keep your delivery light overall, you’ll be able to transition smoothly between chest voice and falsetto.
It’s recommended to sing as if you’re always resonating in the head.
As isNishino Kana
Composed by Saeki youthK with lyrics written by Kana Nishino herself, the song captures the gentle yet bittersweet feelings of everyday happiness and the wish for time with a lover to last forever.
Because it features Kana Nishino’s signature opening falsetto riff, it would be nice if you can sing that part lightly as well.
The melody itself is simple and easy to remember, and if you follow the lyrics straightforwardly, you should be able to sing it with a good rhythm.
There’s a key change before the last chorus and the vocal range rises, so be careful not to let your voice crack.
Since the range gets higher, try to use more breath and project your voice energetically as if sending it up and out from above your head.
You…Nishino Kana
It’s an insert song from the drama “Freeter, Ie wo Kau.” and a heartwarming ballad.
With lyrics themed around the love that supports someone important and a clear vocal tone, it became the artist’s best-selling single and was certified million for full-track downloads, making it a signature song.
Because it involves frequent shifts between chest voice and falsetto, relax your shoulders and stay loose when singing.
The tempo is gentle, so aim for a calm, composed delivery.
There’s a key change before the last chorus that raises the range, so be careful not to force your voice or belt recklessly.
Try to sing with a slender, focused tone, as if resonating from the crown of your head.
AlwaysNishino Kana
This is a ballad that portrays deep love and gratitude for those close to you—friends, partners, family—and the “love” you feel in everyday life.
It was released on November 7, 2012, and has maintained strong popularity, with a live performance video uploaded to the official YouTube channel in 2022.
The chorus is sung in a grand style, with a feeling of powering through in chest voice.
If you want to sing it in chest voice, you’ll need to be mindful of breath volume, explosive power, core support, and an open throat; otherwise, it can be quite difficult to carry it in chest voice.
However, the melody line is very simple, so starting with head voice is perfectly fine.
As you get used to it, begin focusing on those aspects where you can.
Once you gain familiarity, you’ll feel more relaxed and be able to sing more and more.
PopNishino Kana
This is the 30th single, released on May 3, 2017, and it was used as the commercial song for the vitamin carbonated drink MATCH.
It’s a refreshing, encouraging pop tune that sings about the desire to “pop” away the stresses of daily work and chores, featuring universally relatable lyrics.
Rather than showcasing Kana Nishino’s high notes, this track is appealing for its lower register.
Since low notes tend to make you use your throat, be careful not to let the resonance drop downward.
It’s a bright, lively song, so if you keep your facial muscles lifted throughout and focus the resonance in the same spot, both low and high notes should come out more easily.
Also, lightly dancing with your body while singing helps you relax, so it’s recommended.
Even if we’re far apart (feat. WISE)Nishino Kana
Released on March 18, 2009, this is a true-story love song based on the artist’s own long-distance relationship.
Featuring WISE as a guest, the song expresses feelings that are both heart-wrenching and warm, resonating with many long-distance couples and becoming a hit that same year.
The overall melody is very simple, and the tempo is relaxed.
However, if you plan to sing WISE’s rap section in the middle, the tempo picks up, so it’s best to listen to it many times.
It’s more like continuous singing than keeping a strict beat, so it might help to memorize the lyrics, even roughly.
Once you clearly understand where the phrases are divided, it should become much easier to sing all at once.
I love youNishino Kana
The 33rd single “I Love You,” chosen as the theme song for the film My Little Monster.
The lyrics, which honestly express feelings for a loved one, gain warmth through an ensemble featuring piano and acoustic guitar.
With its relaxed tempo and relatively even melodic line, it should be easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.
The melody in the chorus is a bit quicker, but since the pitch doesn’t change much, it’s a pop tune that’s hard to mess up at karaoke.
