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

Dear…Nishino Kana36rank/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 Kana37rank/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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EYES ON YOUNishino Kana38rank/position

[75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen Song] 'EYES ON YOU' MV Full

It’s the first single released after their return, dropped on July 5, 2024, and included on the EP “Love Again.” It’s an up-tempo, catchy track that expresses both the joy and the pain of love.

The song itself is on the shorter side at 3 minutes and 36 seconds, so it gets to the chorus quickly.

The key is to articulate clearly at the very start of the chorus, and there’s a rap-style section around the midpoint.

Since the rap part also stays quite high, crisp enunciation throughout should make it much easier to sing.

You might worry about pitch, but first, don’t hesitate—project your voice confidently and get used to it.

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Kubota Mami

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FunnyNishino Kana39rank/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 Kana40rank/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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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTIONNishino Kana41rank/position

Kana Nishino 'LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION' Live Performance

It’s a dazzling, danceable number that feels like the opening to a feature film.

This track, included in Kana Nishino’s best-of album “Love Collection ~pink~,” released in September 2013, comes from an artist widely adored for her love songs.

What it portrays is essentially a romance movie with their own love as the lead role.

You can feel the heroine’s confidence as she declares they’ll create scenes worthy of history.

Another charm lies in the glamorous sound that incorporates disco and EDM elements, paired with her naturally cute vocals.

Put it on when you want a complete mood shift or as driving BGM, and everyday life might just turn into a special cinematic moment.

Life Is GoodNishino Kana42rank/position

Kana Nishino “Life Is Good” Live on “Just LOVE tour”

A track included on Kana Nishino’s album “Just LOVE,” released in July 2016.

Its positive lyrics, which evoke the small joys of everyday life and the comfort of a sunny day, are sure to lift the spirits of anyone working hard each day.

With its lively rhythm and repeatedly used, approachable English phrases, it’s perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke while chiming in together.

Although the overall tempo makes it easy to sing, there are many words, so be sure to keep in time with the rhythm as you sing.