A love song you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop!
Picking out love songs from duet tracks!
Showa-era kayokyoku is full of classic duet songs that portray the romantic dynamics between men and women.
For example, many people know songs like “Lonely Chaplin” and “Ai ga Umareta Hi,” even across different generations.
In this article, we introduce a variety of duet songs from Showa kayokyoku to the latest J-pop.
Many of them are great for karaoke, so once you find a favorite, be sure to try singing it as a duet!
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Love songs you can sing as a duet. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop! (51–60)
The two are young.Dick Mine, Reiko Hoshi
Futari wa Wakai (The Two Are Young) is a duet song by singer Dick Mine and actress Reiko Hoshi, released in 1935 as the B-side to the theme song of the comedy film The Peeped-at Bride.
A duet between a major pre- and postwar star—who was even labeled delinquent for singing jazz before the war—and a movie star drew widespread attention.
With lyrics by Hachirō Satō and music by Masao Koga, its sweet words and bright, light melody resonated with the public, and it reportedly became a bigger hit than the A-side.
Turing LoveNanaou Akari feat. Sou
A collaboration number between Nanaou Akari, known for “Dame-kawa Girl,” and Sou, an artist active on sites like Niconico.
It was selected as the ending theme for the anime “Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It.” Since it’s a male-female duet, it’s naturally fun to sing as a mixed pair, but the male part isn’t too low, so two women can enjoy it as well.
With its upbeat, poppy melody, singing it as a duo is sure to get the crowd going.
The lyrics have a lot of words and include some rapid-fire sections, so it might be a good idea to split the parts even more finely between the two of you.
LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota / Naomi Campbell
This is Toshinobu Kubota’s song “LA•LA•LA LOVE SONG,” released in 1996.
It became a huge hit as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Long Vacation, starring Takuya Kimura.
He performs it as a duet with Naomi Campbell, who was a top global model at the time.
Naomi Campbell has also duetted with Michael Jackson in addition to Toshinobu Kubota.
Hold me, Fura FurafuraChieko Mizutani & Mio Haru
A song performed by Chieko Mizutani, a veteran enka singer portrayed by comedian Tomochika, and Harumio, an enka singer who resembles Hiroyuki Miyasako of the comedy duo Ameagari Kesshitai.
With a melody reminiscent of classic kayōkyoku and a danceable groove, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.
Even though it’s a duet by comedians, their vocal skills are the real deal, so it’s important to remember that unless you sing it properly, neither the humor nor the emotion will come through.
Sing it earnestly and aim to be the star of the night’s karaoke.
Love songs you can sing as duets. From Showa-era kayōkyoku to the latest J-pop! (61–70)
Lonely ChaplinKiyomi Suzuki with Rats & Star
For karaoke duets, songs that highlight an exchange of emotion are ideal.
“Lonely Chaplin,” a collaboration between Seimi Suzuki and RATS & STAR, is characterized by harmonies that elevate each singer’s part.
The voices blend without either one overpowering the other, while still bringing out each performer’s unique appeal.
As a classic Showa-era staple of duet songs, why not add it to your karaoke playlist? It’s also easy to sing, making it suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced singers!
Love is ShowMasayuki Suzuki feat. Reni Takagi
Masayuki Suzuki, known for hits like “Iya, Sou Janai” and “Shibuya de 5-ji,” has a surefire duet crowd-pleaser in “Love is Show,” featuring Reni Takagi from Momoiro Clover Z.
The track weaves Suzuki’s funky vocals with Takagi’s cute tone, and doing an impression of the pair is likely to go over well with your audience.
Just note that Suzuki’s parts are trickier than they sound—especially the high notes—so it’s a good idea to practice thoroughly beforehand!
Because together, we are one.Dear feat. WISE
A duet love song collaboration by singer Dear and rapper WISE.
Times may change, but values in love stay the same… so many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics.
Give it a cool finish and try performing it at karaoke.