Carefully selected Reiwa-era male-female duets! Masterpieces you’ll want to sing together at karaoke
There’s a special kind of fun in sharing the mic with someone at karaoke that you don’t quite get when singing solo.
Duet songs for male and female voices, in particular, offer a unique thrill with their pleasing harmonies and exciting back-and-forth.
Even in the Reiwa era, more and more irresistible duets are emerging that make you want to sing together.
In this article, we’re introducing a wide range of male-female duets that are perfect for karaoke or cover videos—use it as a guide to find your next song to sing!
Carefully Selected Reiwa-Era Male-Female Duets! Masterpieces You’ll Want to Sing Together at Karaoke (1–10)
Globe (with Vaundy)NEW!Aimer
This is a light, stylish groove that feels great to listen to.
The husky, nuanced vocals overlap with a loose, rhythmic delivery, vividly depicting the shifting emotional distance between two people sharing the same space.
This track is a collaboration between Aimer and Vaundy, included on the album Walpurgis released in April 2021.
In May 2021, it also drew attention as the theme song for the dating reality show Tonari no Koi wa Aoku Mieru.
Free of grandiose duet theatrics and beautifully refined, it’s perfect for karaoke when you want to relax and sing at your own pace.
Enjoy the harmonies that blend seamlessly into everyday life!
forget-me-notNEW!Awesome City Club
A signature number by Awesome City Club, whose melody resonates in the chest like tracing bittersweet yet warm memories.
While carrying a sense of loss over a past love, the protagonist’s earnest wish to use those memories as nourishment and step into a new future is beautifully conveyed through the delicate interplay of the male–female twin vocals.
This track appears at the very beginning of the album “Grower,” released in February 2021, and is widely known for being used as the inspire song for the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.” Because the first and second verses tell the story from different perspectives, it’s a perfect choice for karaoke to be sung emotionally as a duet, layering each person’s feelings.
Bubble feat. UtaNEW!EVE
A duet song where a driving, exhilarating band sound and a crystal-clear vocal blend together pleasantly.
Set in a world where gravity has broken, it portrays the almost-touchable yet unreachable distance and the emotions of two people drawn to each other.
The progression, where boyish impulse and a girl’s mystical resonance appear in turn, is truly captivating.
Released in April 2022, this track is a collaboration between Eve and singer-songwriter Riria., and it was chosen as the opening theme for the animated film “Bubble.” With the voice of Riria., who also plays the heroine, it creates an atmosphere as if the characters themselves are conversing.
Immerse yourself in the story’s world and definitely try a call-and-response duet at karaoke!
TURN IT UP (feat. Candee & ZOT on the WAVE)NEW!LANA
Singer LANA, who commands massive support with her husky voice and down-to-earth delivery.
This collaboration with rapper Candee and producer ZOT on the WAVE is a duet that sings about the determination to head from one’s hometown to the big city and the bonds with friends.
Buoyant synth beats are layered with expansive vocals and breezy rap, creating a club-like intensity.
Released in February 2023, the track became a huge hit centered on social media despite having no tie-in.
It’s recommended for when you want to boost the mood at karaoke or enjoy a stylish call-and-response between male and female vocals.
Be sure to sing it while moving your body.
Yowanehaki feat. Wanuka, asmiNEW!MAISONdes
It’s a pop song that blends a Japanese aesthetic with a light, upbeat rhythm—so catchy you’ll find yourself humming along.
For the MAISONdes music project, set in a fictional apartment, Wanuka and asmi take part.
The work’s unique atmosphere—mixing cuteness with a touch of languor—is incredibly appealing.
Wanuka’s chorus and asmi’s gentle vocals intertwine, presenting a fresh take on a male–female duet.
Released in May 2021, it’s perfect for anyone looking to have fun singing together at karaoke!