Recommended easy-to-sing karaoke. Popular band rankings [2026]

366 daysHY15rank/position

HY – 366 Days (Official Music Video)

A masterpiece included on HY’s 2008 album “HeartY.” The lyrics, written by Izumi Nakasone based on her own experiences, are filled with feelings toward a former lover, and the song also drew attention as the theme for Fuji TV’s drama film “Red Thread.” The piano’s melody gently embraces the tune, richly expressing the pain of heartbreak and the emotions of carrying it onward.

With its calm rhythm and tender vocals, the warm tone of the song feels close to the listener’s heart, and its charm can be fully conveyed by a male vocalist as well.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those struggling to recover from a breakup or quietly holding feelings for someone important.

Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari16rank/position

Ikimonogakari “Kimagure Romantic” Music Video

A must-have song when you want to get the crowd going.

Ikimonogakari’s “Kimagure Romantic” was the theme song for the 2008 Fuji TV drama “Celeb to Binbo Taro.” The music video starts off with a Famicom-style vibe and it’s super cute! It’s up-tempo, so energy matters, but I think the people singing with you at karaoke will join in too! For example, even if you think you’re tone-deaf, you can pretty much power through it on momentum.

The notes can be a bit high in chest voice, so don’t hesitate—project your voice boldly and far.

If you don’t try too hard and just have fun singing, your pitch will fall into place!

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Kubota Mami

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SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION17rank/position

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

A song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a band whose evolution is seriously cool.

It’s a 2010 single used as the main theme for a film of the same name.

If you’re in your late twenties, some of you probably heard it in real time as part of your generation.

It’s an emotional masterpiece no matter where you slice it: the film’s scenes vividly come to mind, yet it also overlaps with everyday life in a universal way.

Among Ajikan’s songs, “Soranin” is relatively easy to keep rhythm with, so it’s a great pick even for people who feel a bit uneasy about karaoke or who have a lower voice.

I recommend it! Start by singing steadily and simply along with the melody, then go all out and belt it in the final section!

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KEI

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Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

The song “Single Bed,” renowned as one of the great ballads of the Heisei era, is also a signature work of Sharam Q and is still frequently sung at karaoke today.

Its range spans mid1 C# to mid2 G#, so it’s not extremely low, but because the more energetic phrases can be delivered with a rich lower–mid register, it’s a piece that lets men with lower voices showcase their appeal.

Using the hiccup vocal technique further enhances a masculine quality, so give it a try for reference.

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Ryo

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This song, written and composed by singer-songwriter Aimyon, is the B-side to the single “We Did It” released in August 2017.

When Takumi Kitamura performed an acoustic version on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE in March 2020, it sparked renewed buzz, and its total streaming plays surpassed one billion.

The piece portrays lingering attachment and heartache for someone dearly missed, expressing a yearning for a person who has become as free and capricious as a cat.

When you’re worn out from work or relationships, or when memories of a past love resurface, this song is sure to bring you to tears.

Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS20rank/position

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda

One of The Blue Hearts’ signature songs, and the kind you can just scream and have fun with—whether live or at karaoke! For the quiet intro, sing carefully and with feeling, then for the chorus don’t worry about pitch—just belt it out and it’ll always get everyone hyped! Momentum is important, of course, but if you just shout recklessly you’ll hurt your throat, so focus on engaging your vocal cords and resonating in your chest.

Even just placing a hand on your chest while you sing helps you feel the resonance and hear your own voice better! You might get caught up in the intensity, but don’t forget to breathe—and enjoy singing!

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Kubota Mami

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TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu21rank/position

TSUNAMI

Just hearing the intro, with its strikingly beautiful piano melody, is enough to make a bittersweet emotion well up in your chest—many of you might feel the same.

Released in January 2000, this timeless ballad by Southern All Stars also became widely beloved as the theme song for the popular TV show segment “Mirai Nikki III” on “U-nan no Hontoko!”.

The song achieved an astonishing 2.936 million sales and won the Grand Prize at the 42nd Japan Record Awards.

Its lyrics, which overlay an uncontainable yearning for a beloved person with the irresistible forces of nature, deeply stir the listener’s heart.

With a melody known across generations, it’s sure to resonate even at karaoke with your boss, gently filling the room with moving emotion.