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HY’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026]
HY is well known for songs that channel warm, gentle feelings and blend the Ryukyuan scale into pop music.
This time, we’ve picked out their most popular karaoke tracks.
We’ve listed the songs with the highest play counts so far in ranking order, so fans should take a look.
HY Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
366 daysHY1rank/position
A signature ballad by HY, released in 2008 and widely known as the theme song for the film “Red Thread.” “366 Days” has been covered by many artists and is especially popular.
It’s basically composed in a lower range; if you resonate in your mouth and sing with a deep tone, you can achieve a powerful voice like Izumi Nakasone’s.
The key is switching to falsetto in the pre-chorus—if you don’t nail that, it feels hard to flow smoothly into the chorus.
Aim gently and accurately for the pitch bar there.
The chorus builds up a lot, so singing with an explosive burst of emotion should also help enhance your expressiveness!
NAOHY2rank/position
For women in their 30s, HY’s “NAO” might leave a stronger impression than “366 Days”! I used to sing it a lot, and it was the kind of song where I could easily score 90 points, so if you want to aim for a high score, I highly recommend it.
It’s a ballad with a calm, narrative feel overall, and the vocal range isn’t high, so you can sing it without overexerting yourself.
The key is whether you can transition smoothly into head voice in the chorus.
Also, that distinctive head voice from Nakasone shows up at the end of the last chorus.
If you don’t conserve your breath, your voice won’t come out, so be careful not to sing everything in one go.
AM11:00HY3rank/position
A romantic song by HY that begins with a gentle keyboard intro and paints a serene morning scene for lovers.
It delicately captures blissful moments in love—breezes drifting in through the bedroom window, views shared by two, and the thrill of heading out for a drive.
Included on the album “Street Story,” released in April 2003, it became the first indie release in history to top the Oricon chart for four consecutive weeks.
The song was also featured in the 2012 NHK morning drama series “Jun to Ai” and remains popular in karaoke.
Its deft fusion of rock, punk, and hip-hop makes it perfect for a duet sung by two women.
youHY4rank/position
A song by HY that paints a picture of aching, unrequited love.
Entrusting feelings for a beloved person to a song, yet being too awkward to express them honestly—that vulnerability is deeply moving.
Featured on the album “Street Story,” this track has been cherished by fans for years, and its raw lyrics, combined with Izumi Nakasone’s powerful yet delicate vocals, resonate with many listeners.
It’s perfect for anyone caught in the swirl of one-sided love, where joy and pain intertwine.
Highly recommended for those feeling heartache or looking for the courage to confess their feelings.
In loveHY5rank/position
The HY songs where Nakasone takes the lead are all high and powerful, aren’t they? Since there are many ballads, I think a lot of people include them in their karaoke repertoire! In this song, it’s a male–female twin-vocal setup, and only the A-melody is sung by the male vocalist, Niizato.
However, the key jumps up from the chorus, so when singing it’s best to avoid using your throat overall.
Nakasone’s charm is that she doesn’t use falsetto for high notes! She sings in chest voice no matter how high the range, so the emotion comes through directly.
The reason I feel like crying no matter which song I listen to was Nakasone’s singing style all along!
Song for…HY6rank/position
A song by HY, a four-member mixed band based in their hometown of Okinawa, who are active not only in music but also in producing the natural brand “HeartY.” Written based on member Izumi Nakasone’s real-life experience, the lyrics tell a near-miraculous story, and the powerful, lyrical vocals over an arrangement featuring acoustic guitar and piano are sure to move your heart.
Precisely because the lyrics feel so real, it’s a track that, when sung by a woman at karaoke, is certain to touch listeners and leave a lasting impression.
Being called fatHY7rank/position
This song was written as the theme for the “RIZAP” commercial featuring Izumi Nakasone, a member of HY, and was created as a message of encouragement to herself as she took on a diet challenge.
The lyrics depict days of being repeatedly called out for her weight and reflect on the many times she stumbled in her dieting efforts.
It’s an intriguing track that contrasts HY’s signature gentle, ballad-like atmosphere with humorous lyrics listing familiar moments that often occur during dieting.
The wind that thinks of youHY8rank/position
A love song by HY that exudes a commanding presence in Japanese pop through a band-forward freshness and a refined sound style.
It features karaoke-friendly key progressions and a sound that resonates well with teenage boys, making it easy to get the crowd going.
I love you soooo much!HY9rank/position
This is a youthful song featuring a lively rock sound that incorporates the Okinawan instrument, the sanshin.
Included on the album TIME, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime I Fell in Love with a Girl in Okinawa Whose Dialect Is Way Too Strong, which began airing in January 2025.
It has a refreshingly crisp finish that naturally makes you start keeping the beat with your body.
It should be a blast to sing at karaoke, too.
Since it’s a duet, it’s also recommended if you’re looking for a song to sing with a friend.
monochromeHY10rank/position
A song by HY, a four-member band so devoted to their hometown that they took their name from the initials of Higashionna, Yaka, and Gushikema in Uruma City, Okinawa.
It opens their fourth original album, Confidence, and is a bright, pop track that makes the most of their male-female twin vocals.
It’s great as a duet, and it might be even more fun if someone can handle the rap parts too.
It’s the kind of number that gets a crowd going at karaoke and stirs a pleasant sense of nostalgia.