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[Karaoke] Kenshi Yonezu’s easy-to-sing songs: Vocal range you can handle without strain
Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter who delivers songs to listeners that unfold a one-of-a-kind world.
Gaining attention for his work as the Vocaloid producer HACHI, he is now an indispensable presence in the Japanese music scene.
Among his tracks, we’ve picked out songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
Even those who find it challenging to sing within ranges that match his distinctive rhythms and melodic progressions can give these a try.
We’re introducing a wide selection—not only slow-tempo songs but also mid- to up-tempo numbers.
Try singing songs that fit your own theme, such as “the key suits me” or “the rhythm is easy to follow.”
[Karaoke] Yonezu Kenshi’s easy-to-sing songs. Comfortable vocal range (1–10)
1991NEW!Yonezu Kenshi
It’s the theme song for the live-action film “5 Centimeters per Second,” directed by Yoshiyuki Okuyama.
Born in 1991, Yonezu weaves his own life story together with the film’s narrative to create a delicate, heartrending ballad.
The song spans a wide range from F3 to D5, but the highest note appears only in the second verse’s B section.
Since this is where the poignancy stands out, it may help to use plenty of breath and project your voice straight upward as if squeezing it out.
Also, the rhythm throughout is distinctive, so pay attention to where you break the melody when you sing.
The range is relatively calm, so once you get used to the rhythm, it should be quite easy to sing.
BOW AND ARROWNEW!Yonezu Kenshi
This song was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Medalist.
It was released digitally on January 27, 2025, and the music video—featuring Yuzuru Hanyu, who also handled the skating choreography—garnered significant attention.
The track itself has a brisk tempo, so it’s best to have the lyrics memorized to some extent.
When singing, try to lock into the rhythm with a forward-driving feel without pausing; that way, you won’t get left behind by the melody.
To avoid going off pitch, keep your eyebrows and facial muscles lifted throughout.
garakuta – junkNEW!Yonezu Kenshi
This song was specially written as the theme for the film “Last Mile.” It’s included on the sixth album “LOST CORNER,” released on August 21, 2024—a medium-tempo track that delicately yet powerfully portrays love.
The music video features Shizuka Ishibashi and Kanichiro, embodying the film’s worldview.
There’s a clear contrast between the chorus and the other sections, so it’s best to distinguish them straightforwardly.
However, many people tend to tense up suddenly when the chorus hits.
Resonance is key, so try to project your voice upward while keeping the sound resonating around your glabella and eyebrows at all times.
Living Dead YouthNEW!Yonezu Kenshi
This is the opening track of the second album “YANKEE,” released on April 23, 2014.
It’s a fast-paced rock number themed around the conflicts and uncertainties of boyhood, and it’s known as the album’s emblematic opening song.
The overall vocal range is F#3–B4, and the chorus starts slightly high in falsetto, so keeping a light touch will help your voice come out smoothly and stay on pitch.
If you tense up, your falsetto won’t carry, so try humming as if sending the sound upward from in front of your forehead—this should make it much easier to produce.
Give it a try with that in mind.
Bye, see you again sometime!NEW!Yonezu Kenshi
This is the theme song written for “Tiger and Wings,” the NHK morning drama series starring Sairi Ito that began airing in April 2024, and I imagine it’s very popular among Asadora fans as well.
Released digitally on April 8, it’s a song that lightly portrays the protagonist’s strength and determination to survive adversity.
Among Kenshi Yonezu’s songs, the melody is catchy, so it’s highly recommended for those who find more difficult songs challenging.
My students have sung it in voice training and at karaoke competitions.
One thing to watch out for when singing is that it can become monotonous, so be sure to add clear dynamics in the chorus.
Make sure to define your highlight moments!
Number NineNEW!Yonezu Kenshi
It’s one of the double A-side tracks included on the fifth single “LOSER/Number Nine,” released on September 28, 2016.
Written as the official image song for the exhibition “Louvre No.9: The Ninth Art—Comics,” it features a lively rhythm and an uplifting message.
It reportedly drew attention as a song with an appeal contrasting that of “LOSER.” The overall vocal range is D3 to B4—neither too high nor too low—so it should be easy for the average male singer.
The tempo is on the relaxed side, so swaying gently as you sing can help you stay loose and project your voice well.
a kind personNEW!Yonezu Kenshi
This piece is built around gentle piano and strings, carrying a delicate yet profound message.
It tackles the less-than-pretty inner aspects of humanity—bullying, discrimination, and bystanders—and quietly yet strikingly questions the fragile and cruel nature of “kindness.” Since it’s not a song to be sung with intensity, delivering the vocals as if asking or speaking to someone suits the atmosphere perfectly.
In the chorus, to bring out particular delicacy, sing thinly in falsetto, as if letting the voice float up from above your head.