Kana Nishino’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026]

AlrightNishino Kana29rank/position

Kana Nishino “Alright” Live Performance – Kana Nishino “Alright”

A warm, encouraging song whose soft yet powerful vocals stay close to your heart.

Released by Kana Nishino in June 2011, it’s included on the album “Thank you, Love.” The lyrics, imbued with Nishino’s wish to cheer on those who are doing their best, deliver a message of support to “you,” who keep running straight ahead.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push on the back, urging you to keep facing forward and moving on, even in hard or sad times without giving up.

It’s a track we especially hope those striving toward their dreams and goals will listen to.

Clap Clap!!Nishino Kana30rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Support Song PLAYLIST' Digest

A song that showcases Kana Nishino’s signature poppy, catchy melodies and memorable handclaps.

With an uplifting sound and lyrics filled with positive messages, it’s a refreshing number that gives you energy from the morning.

Released in May 2011 as the B-side to the single “Esperanza” and included on the album “Thank you, Love,” this track was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi Doyoubi.” Combining a freshness perfect for morning hours with the excitement of uniting the audience at live shows, it’s ideal not only as a morning companion but also for a quick mood boost.

Dear BrideNishino Kana31rank/position

Kana Nishino “Dear Bride” MV (Short Ver.)

Released in October 2016, this song was used as the theme song for Mezamashi TV.

Known for releasing many love songs, she created this wedding song for a friend who was getting married.

As a song dedicated to a female friend, it’s one that we’d love to hear sung by a woman.

Dear…Nishino Kana32rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Dear…' MV Full

This single was released on December 2, 2009, and was used in commercials for DOCOMO supporting exam-takers, as well as in commercials for RecoChoku.

The song’s overall vocal range spans two octaves from F3 to F5, with the verse being quite low and then exploding into a very high register in the chorus.

Although Kana Nishino’s songs are generally perceived as consistently high, there are many tracks like “Dear…” that also use low notes, which makes the range broader.

However, because the tempo is relaxed, as long as you manage your breathing properly, you should be able to maintain the stamina to sing the whole song.

Rather than focusing only on the high notes, be mindful not to let the low notes in the verse sound muffled.

Low pitches tend to drop into the throat, so the key is to raise your eyebrows and project the voice forward as if pushing it out.

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Kubota Mami

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Dear…Nishino Kana33rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Dear...(short ver.)'

Kana Nishino’s song “Dear…” is her eighth single, released in 2009.

It reached No.

7 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was chosen as the official song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei ’09–’10” campaign.

The lyrics, which express the sadness of not being able to see the person you love while studying for entrance exams, are truly heart-wrenching.

Winter is the final push for exam prep, but taking a little break to go to karaoke with your partner might be a nice way to refresh.

It’s said that “Dear…” is sung in the lowest vocal range among Kana Nishino’s songs, so definitely give it a try at karaoke!

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Hamada Takuya

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FunnyNishino Kana34rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Funny' lyric video

Kana Nishino, a female singer-songwriter who was hugely active in the 2010s with catchy lyrics and melodies.

Even if you’re not exactly from the generation that hit her peak, I think many women in their 30s still listened to her work.

The track I recommend is Funny.

It’s catchy J-pop with a slight hip-hop flavor, and the vocals throughout are chill and understated.

Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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Happy BirthdayNishino Kana35rank/position

Kana Nishino – Happy birthday

As the title suggests, this song is clearly a birthday tune.

It portrays a scene where friends surprise someone on their birthday, and it’s one of those “we’ve all been there” moments that really comes to life.

With surprise parties, seeing the person’s delighted face is great, but the planning itself is fun too.

This track is packed full of that kind of joy.

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utatane

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