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)
How Far I’ll GoAuli’i Cravalho
This is a song used as the theme for Disney’s 2016 film “Moana.” In the Japanese version, Miliyah Kato sings it, and since it was often played on TV, it has a beautiful and easy-to-remember melody that you’ll likely be able to sing right away as long as you study the English lyrics in advance.
The OneBackstreet Boys
This song was used as the opening theme for the Nippon TV anime “Hanada Shonen-shi,” which aired in 2002.
Not just this track, but Backstreet Boys’ songs are hugely popular worldwide, so singing them at karaoke is likely to be well-received, especially in groups that include people in their late 20s and older.
Beauty And The BeastCeline Dion & Peabo Bryson
This song was used as the theme for Disney’s 1991 film Beauty and the Beast.
Unlike the 2017 live-action version, the arrangement of the original has an even more antique, stylish feel, making it a perfect choice for karaoke.
Western anime songs that are easy to sing at karaoke (11–20)
Do You Want ToFranz Ferdinand
This song was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Paradise Kiss, which aired in 2005.
Since the anime is popular among women, it’s a song that would likely be well-received when sung in female-dominated settings, making it a recommended choice for men.
Something That I WantGrace Potter
This is a song that was used as the ending theme for Disney’s 2010 animated film Tangled.
Grace Potter is an American singer-songwriter active since 2002, and she also performs as the vocalist of a rock band.
When You Wish Upon A StarJiminy Cricket
This is a song from Disney’s animated film Pinocchio, released in 1940.
The Japanese lyrics are very popular, but the English lyrics are also simple and easy to sing, making it a great anime song in a foreign language for both women and men to sing at karaoke.
Part of Your WorldJodi Benson
This song is featured as a musical number in Disney’s 1989 film The Little Mermaid.
With its girlish arrangement and catchy melody, it’s absolutely adorable and especially recommended for women to sing.