Anime songs in Western languages that are easy to sing at karaoke
Don’t you ever struggle to decide what to sing when you want to do a Western song at karaoke? In those moments, starting with anime theme songs can really get the crowd going, and they’re an easy entry point for anyone who wants to study English-language music, too! This is a list I definitely want anime fans to check out.
Anime songs in Western languages that are easy to sing at karaoke (1–10)
Baby I(feat. Taro Hakase)Ariana Grande
This is a track by American singer Ariana Grande that sounds like the very feeling of indescribable excitement at the moment love begins, translated straight into music.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime GO-GO Tamagotchi!.
The song features a buoyant beat reminiscent of ’90s R&B, with Ariana’s soaring high tones shining through.
It captures that sweet, bittersweet rush when your feelings of love overflow and leave you speechless—just listening to it makes your heart skip.
This is a Japan-only special version featuring violinist Taro Hakase, whose elegant tones make the song even more dramatic.
The original was released in 2013, and you can hear this version on the Japanese edition of the 2014 album My Everything.
Its happy sound is the very definition of “getting hyped.”
Bad ReputationAvril Lavigne
This song was used as the theme for the 2012 theatrical release ONE PIECE FILM Z, a popular anime from One Piece.
With its catchy, often repeated melodies, it’s an English-language anime song that’s easy to try even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.
Falling DownOasis
This is a song that was used as the theme for the anime Eden of the East, which aired in 2009.
It’s rare for Western music to be used in Japanese anime, but Eden of the East featured Oasis, which sparked discussion not only among anime fans but also among music fans.
Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A ThingTori Kelly
Tori Kelly is a singer-songwriter born in 1995 who has been active since 2004.
Although she grew up in the United States, her music spans a wide range of genres that reflect a multicultural background with roots beyond America, making her an artist likely to gain even more popularity in the future.
I’m ALIVE!Becca
This song was used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Black Butler,” which is based on a manga hugely popular among women and aired from October 2008 to March 2009.
Although the lyrics are in English, it uses many simple words that are easy for Japanese speakers to sing, and the phrasing isn’t crowded, so I recommend it.
Minions Banana SongMinions
Minions are characters that appear in a popular film, first introduced in the 2010 movie “Despicable Me 3D.” Since then, many merchandise items have been released, and they have become popular characters, with many people—from children to adults—owning Minions goods.
A Cruel Angel’s Thesisarlie Ray
This is an English cover of “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” the theme song of the hugely popular Japanese anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Since the series is popular worldwide and broadcast in many countries, it’s also interesting to listen to the various covers from different countries.