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

SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana43rank/position

Kana Nishino - “SAKURA, I love you?” (short ver.)

Set against a beautiful spring scene where cherry blossoms dance, this is a pure, graceful song by Kana Nishino that poignantly portrays a woman’s heart caught between lingering feelings for a past love and the promise of a new one.

Delicate piano lines and her translucent voice gently wrap the bittersweet memories of love that resurface with the arrival of spring.

Released in March 2012, the track was featured in Sony’s Walkman “Play You.” commercial and included on the album Love Place.

It’s a gem of a ballad perfect for a spring night, where the heart’s wavering—between memories that return whenever you look up at rows of cherry trees and complex feelings for an ideal current lover—overlaps with the fleeting beauty of night sakura.

When singing it, confidently releasing your voice at the very start may help you catch the flow and carry the song.

We Don’t StopNishino Kana44rank/position

Kana Nishino “We Don’t Stop MV (Short Ver.)”

The 23rd single “We Don’t Stop,” chosen as the theme song for the first season of the TV drama “Hanasaki Mai ga Damattenai.” Its powerful, positive lyrics that spur you on will likely serve as a boost for those pressed by the busyness of everyday life.

Although the melody moves a lot, it stays within a narrow range, making it easy to sing at karaoke.

However, since a fairly high-pitched phrase appears partway through, if you’re not confident with high notes, set the key accordingly before giving it a try.

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YeahNishino Kana45rank/position

Yeah – Kana Nishino

The song “YEAH,” included on the 6th album Just LOVE.

Its lyrics depict the giddy scenes of spending time with someone you like, likely making many people recall their own youth with a sweet, bittersweet feeling.

It requires some care because there are many rapid-fire melodic lines and occasional leaps in pitch, but there are also plenty of sections that progress at a steady pitch, making it approachable for karaoke.

It’s a stylish pop tune that boosts your energy whether you’re singing or listening, and one you’ll want to add to your repertoire.

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As isNishino Kana46rank/position

Kana Nishino ‘As I Am’ Live Performance

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.

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I’m sorryNishino Kana47rank/position

Kana Nishino “Gomen ne” Live on ‘with LOVE tour’

The song “Gomen ne” included on the 5th album “with LOVE.” The contrast between the delicate sound of acoustic guitar over a waltz-like 3/4 rhythm and the lyrics portraying the inability to be honest with one’s partner really resonates.

Although it has a relatively narrow range and is easy to sing, the quick melody that moves up and down in small steps can make it easy to go off pitch, so try to sing it calmly.

With its relaxed tempo, it’s a heartwarming number that should be easy to sing even for those not very used to karaoke.

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Hoshino Takashi

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GoodbyeNishino Kana48rank/position

Goodbye

Even though they didn’t grow to hate each other, they end up choosing to part ways due to drifting apart.

This is a poignant medium-tempo ballad by Kana Nishino that tightens the heart with the complexity of such an ending to love.

The way the protagonist tries to seal away the memories without truly accepting what happened feels strikingly real, likely because of the lyrics’ masterful grasp of the subtleties of romance.

Released in October 2013, the song is also known as the theme for the NHK serial drama “Glass no Ie” and is included on the album “with LOVE.” For those who have lost a love that couldn’t be saved by feelings alone and can’t yet move on, this song will gently whisper, “It’s okay—you don’t have to force yourself to forget.”

More…Nishino Kana49rank/position

Kana Nishino 'More…' MV Full

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.

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Kubota Mami

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