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

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Kana Nishino “Torisetsu” MV Full

Kana Nishino’s “Torisetsu” is a unique love song that likens me, the person, to an instruction manual.

I felt it’s a song that seems like it existed before, yet didn’t! Aside from the chorus, it’s more spoken than sung, so even those who are tone-deaf can enjoy it without worrying much about the melody line.

However, because there are a lot of words, where you breathe and where you break the phrases is important.

It might be good to sing as if you’re actually talking to someone! If you sing with no expression, your vocal placement drops into your throat and becomes straining, so try raising your eyebrows and bringing your vocal placement up to eyebrow level.

Aim to sing as lightly as possible.

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Kana Nishino “You” Live Performance - Kana Nishino “Kimitte”

A ballad released in November 2010 that gently sings of gratitude and love for a significant other.

Its lyrics speak for those who, despite unwavering feelings, aren’t the best at expressing themselves, and they blend beautifully with Kana Nishino’s clear, pure vocals.

The song was featured as an insert track in the Fuji TV drama “Freeter, Ie wo Kau.” and was also included on the 2011 album “Thank you, Love.” It’s a classic you’ll want to listen to when you want to convey your feelings honestly or feel the bond with someone special.

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Kana Nishino 'Darling' MV Full

This is a song by Kana Nishino that warmly depicts everyday life with a lover.

Released in August 2014, it was also used as the Tuesday theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Featuring a country-style sound, it stands out for its bright and lively atmosphere incorporating mandolin and banjo.

The lyrics weave in casual conversations and everyday scenes with a partner, resonating with listeners.

The song was performed at the 65th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and has become a beloved track for many.

It’s perfect for those who want to sing in front of someone of the opposite sex at karaoke.

With approachable lyrics and a warm melody, it’s sure to capture hearts.

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Kana Nishino “I Love You” MV Full

The 33rd single “I Love You,” chosen as the theme song for the film My Little Monster.

The lyrics, which honestly express feelings for a loved one, gain warmth through an ensemble featuring piano and acoustic guitar.

With its relaxed tempo and relatively even melodic line, it should be easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.

The melody in the chorus is a bit quicker, but since the pitch doesn’t change much, it’s a pop tune that’s hard to mess up at karaoke.

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I miss you so much, I want to see you.

It’s a song that became a massive hit thanks to the strong resonance it found with women, and I think this is the track most people associate with Kana Nishino.

Her charm lies in her overall gentle vocals; she doesn’t belt the high notes but sings them in mixed voice, which lets the message of the lyrics flow in naturally and makes it very pleasant to listen to.

This song conveys the real feelings of a girl in love—maximum heartbreak—and it’s the kind of track that might bring you to tears.

It’s one you’ll want to sing with all your might when you want to pour your feelings out to the person you like.

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Kana Nishino “if” MV Full

“If” has a melody that conveys a poignant feeling right from the intro—it’s such a beautiful song.

It’s the piece my student practiced the most, and it holds special memories because they said, “I want to sing with a beautiful voice like Kana-yan’s!” and overcame their struggle with falsetto.

The highest note in this song is D#5, which is of course high, but I think the improvised falsetto lines at the beginning and end can be tough if you’re not used to them, since they’re sung with various articulations.

Those ad-lib sections sound so beautiful, so it’s worth nailing them.

With themes like “fateful encounters” and “hopes for the future,” I’d love for you to sing it to someone important to you.

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Kana Nishino 'Suki' MV Full

The 25th single “Suki” was selected as the winter 2015 commercial song for the music streaming app LINE MUSIC.

It was also used as the Tuesday theme song for the information program Mezamashi TV, and the piano-and-strings-focused ensemble feels pleasantly soothing.

With its narrow vocal range, minimal dynamic shifts, and relaxed tempo, it seems relatively easy to try in karaoke.

However, the overall key is on the higher side, so if you’re confident in your high notes, it’s a number you’ll definitely want to sing in the original key.

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Hoshino Takashi

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