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!
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Carefully Selected Reiwa-Era Male-Female Duets! Masterpieces You’ll Want to Sing Together at Karaoke (1–10)
When I Fall in LovePenthouse
A pop number that charmingly captures the fluttering emotions of falling in love through a dual male-female vocal, rendered three-dimensionally like a conversational play.
It’s packed with the appeal of Penthouse, a Tokyo-based band whose refined city-pop sensibilities feel effortlessly comfortable.
Blending an urbane band ensemble with accessible melodies to exquisite effect, this track was released in May 2021 and was later included on their major-label debut EP, “Living Room,” becoming one of their signature songs that greatly broadened their recognition.
Even without a tie-in, it won the hearts of many listeners.
With its exceptionally smooth handoff between vocals, why not invite someone you’re interested in—or a friend—and try singing it together at karaoke, sharing the mic?
Bubble feat. UtaEVE
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!
My Runway feat. ReiRHYMESTER
This number, with its glamorous disco sound and lively rap back-and-forth, will crank up the energy at karaoke.
Its charm lies in a positive message: walk your own path with confidence, free from others’ eyes or titles.
The track is a collaboration between RHYMESTER, leaders of Japan’s hip-hop scene, and Rei, a singer-songwriter who captivates with her guitar work.
It’s included on the album “Open The Window,” released in June 2023.
The powerful vocal work—like a clash of pride between a man and a woman—blasts away everyday stress and is perfect for when you want to regain your confidence.
Be sure to tackle it coolly as a duo.
Carefully selected Reiwa-era male–female duets! Masterpieces you’ll want to sing together at karaoke (11–20)
Not Enough, Too Little (feat. Lila Ikuta)Fujifaburikku
It’s a distinctive duet song by the rock band Fujifabric and singer-songwriter Rira Ikuta.
Its psychedelic, floating sound that explores unfulfilled emotions and fluctuations in love is truly captivating.
The sensual vocals of Soichiro Yamauchi and Rira Ikuta’s transparent yet lustrous tone intertwine to create harmonies that are a highlight unique to this track.
The song is included on the album “I Love You,” released in March 2021.
There’s also a memorable anecdote from the recording sessions: Ikuta was instructed to sing as if she were a witch.
It’s a love song that isn’t merely sweet, carrying a slightly mature and mysterious atmosphere.
How about trying it as a duet at karaoke to create a glamorous world a bit different from the usual?
Just a Kiss feat. AimyonSuda Masaki
This love song, born all at once from notes of late-night talks about romance, captivates with its raw, intimate sense of distance.
A collaboration between Masaki Suda and Aimyon, it vividly portrays the ambiguous feelings of two people who seem close enough to touch, yet never quite do.
The role reversal—Suda singing the parts from a woman’s perspective and Aimyon responding—adds a deeper savor to the piece.
Included on Suda’s July 2019 album “LOVE,” the track drew major attention from the moment it was pre-released and remains enduringly popular.
When you want to share unspoken anxieties or a sense of urgency with someone, why not try a quiet duet at karaoke and let your voices blend?
BLUE SOULSAo
This piece captures the tremors of youth and the intersection of earnest emotions.
It’s the debut work from A_o, the project by AiNA THE END and Masaya Mifune of ROTH BART BARON.
Rather than romantic mind games, it explores universal themes like the fear and hope of connecting with others, and the richly expressive voices of the two artists blend deeply in this emotional track.
The song was chosen as the theme for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial.
It’s also compelling how the song evolved in tandem with the commercial’s storyline as the seasons changed.
Perfect for a duo who want to experience a duet that’s a notch different from typical love songs—one where souls collide.
Why not bare your emotions and sing it at karaoke?
Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS
This rock number captivates with its majestic sense of scale, as if taking flight from a stifling reality into the open sky.
Coloring a pivotal moment in the story, the song layers the clear, translucent voice of Toko Miura with Yojiro Noda’s warm vocals, expressing the exhilaration of setting off into the unknown.
It was produced as the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s film Weathering with You, released in July 2019, and was included on the album Weathering with You released the same month.
The collaboration with RADWIMPS sparked a huge response.
For a karaoke duet, we recommend having the male singer deliver the melody gently while the female singer belts out the chorus in a soaring burst.
It’s also wonderful to sing it together with a friend who loves the movie, recalling the emotions from the film as you do!