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[2026] A roundup of Shiina Ringo songs that are easy to sing at karaoke

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Ringo Sheena is a singer-songwriter with a one-of-a-kind personality and an original sensibility, who transformed Japan’s J-pop scene through her exceptional self-production skills.

Countless artists have been influenced by her, and even in the 2020s her presence remains overwhelming.

Many of her massive hits are also popular karaoke choices, but plenty of people struggle with her distinctive word choices, phrasing, and melodic lines.

In this article, we’ve picked out relatively easy-to-sing songs and compiled them across different eras.

We also share tips for singing them at karaoke, so take this opportunity to check it out!

[2026] A roundup of Shiina Ringo songs that are easy to sing at karaoke (11–20)

Midnight is purityShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Purity at Midnight

Midnight is purityShiina Ringo

Adorned with sensual depictions and bold expressions, this song is a single by Ringo Sheena released in March 2001.

It was originally slated for inclusion on her third album, Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana, but was shelved due to a mismatch in overall concept, and finally appeared on the 2019 best-of compilation Newton no Ringo: Hajimete no Best Ban.

Arranged by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, it features a distinctive sound that fuses elements of jazz and ska.

The lyrics, portraying emotions wavering between purity and depravity, express the loneliness felt in the night and an obsessive attachment to a loved one.

With its mature atmosphere, this track is a classy crowd-pleaser even at an izakaya karaoke.

Deliver it with expressive finesse and it’s sure to captivate your audience.

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In conclusion

When singing Shena Ringo’s uniquely individual songs—born from lyrics and melodies shaped by her distinctive sensibilities and sounds that defy any single genre—it’s essential not only to have vocal skill but also to fully immerse yourself in her world.

Don’t be shy; study thoroughly with the mindset of becoming Ms.

Shiina herself, and first try practicing with the songs introduced this time!