Songs that make you sound good at karaoke
Since the 2020s, the vocal skills demanded in Japan’s music scene have advanced dramatically, and most hit songs have become quite challenging.
Many people may feel that even if they want to sound good at karaoke, it’s hard to find the right songs.
So this time, we’ve picked out songs that make you sound great at karaoke!
Focusing mainly on Japanese music, we’ve selected a wide range from timeless classics to the latest hits.
Because these are songs that tend to “sound good,” we’ve centered our picks on tracks that are easy to sing—perfect even if you’re not confident in your vocal ability.
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Songs that make you sound good at karaoke (11–20)
HOLY NIGHTNEW!EXILE
The classic song “HOLY NIGHT,” included on their 21st single “Everything.” This piece, which conveys the Boys II Men-inspired vibe they respect, is crafted as a gentle, R&B-style ballad.
While the vocal range spans quite wide from mid1A to hiA#, the vocal line itself is orthodox, so for those who can use falsetto without issue, it can be considered an easy song.
The falsetto in the chorus sits a bit low, so if you find it hard to produce, we recommend boldly raising the key by one semitone.
KanadeSukima Switch
Sukima Switch’s classic song “Kanade.” It’s a quintessential J-pop ballad, but don’t you feel there are lots of parts that sound unusually good? The reason is a technique called “feiku” (vocal runs/ad-libs).
It’s similar to the enka “kobushi” and is frequently used in genres like R&B and soul, and this song incorporates it effectively.
Unlike full-fledged Western music, there aren’t any highly complex runs here, but brief ad-libs appear in every section—the first verse, pre-chorus, chorus, and bridge.
If you can sing these spots properly, you’ll tend to sound good even without advanced fundamental technique, so try paying attention to them.
Adult Chick ChildrenNEW!yama
This song was released for streaming on October 3, 2025, and is used as the opening theme for the TV anime “SANDA.” It’s a band-driven track that really makes the most of yama’s vocal qualities! The chorus doesn’t go too high, so I think many of you will be able to sing it in chest voice.
What to watch out for when singing are the tempo and your breathing.
There are a lot of lyrics, and it’s the kind of song where you need to articulate each word clearly, so be careful not to run out of breath or get left behind by the tempo.
It might be better to first get used to the melody and tempo with humming or lip rolls.
For lip rolls, I recommend using enough air that you can feel your diaphragm working.
Once you can use your breath unconsciously, you’ll find it much easier to sing!
MIRRORAdo
It’s a cool track where a funky bassline takes the lead, and its danceable, stylish groove brings out a new side of Ado! “MIRROR,” released in May 2024, is a song by Ado provided by Natori, a popular singer-songwriter who happens to be the same age as Ado.
Its sense of rhythm and melody line differ somewhat from typical J-pop and aren’t exactly easy, but once you lock into the groove of the track, you might be surprised at how well you can sing it.
In the restrained first half, try to keep it from sounding too plain by channeling Ado’s sultry nuance.
If you nail the key change right before the final chorus and the powerful falsetto, you’ll be the star of that day’s karaoke session!
false faceyama
Yama is an unconventional musician known for blue hair and a signature mask, keeping their identity private.
Their singing voice pairs a soft tone with a striking presence, leaving a lasting impression, and their vocal prowess is recognized both in and outside Japan.
Yama’s 2024 release “Nisegao” is a standout track: over a cool, Y2K-tinged production crafted by Matt Cab, Yama’s expressive vocals and melody really shine.
The overall pitch is quite high, so if that’s challenging, consider lowering the key and aim to sing in a way that stays close to the original without sounding flat or monotone.
366 daysNEW!HY
HY’s classic song “366 Days.” This track is beloved across a wide range of ages, from younger listeners up to people in their 40s.
It’s a karaoke staple, so many of you have probably sung it at least once.
Its vocal range spans from mid1 E to hi G#, which is very wide, making it a bit challenging to sing without adjusting the key.
However, apart from the extremely high falsetto ad-libs in the final chorus, if you can handle the light falsetto in the B section, you can try arranging the ad-lib part in your own way.
Doing so will significantly narrow the required range, which is recommended.
Songs that make you sound good at karaoke (21–30)
Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata
Motohiro Hata’s masterpiece “Himawari no Yakusoku.” It gained widespread popularity as the theme song for the nationwide hit film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” and to this day it remains a karaoke staple.
The song is not only catchy but also one that makes it easy to showcase vocal skill.
The reasons are, above all, the high notes in the chorus and the opening lines.
The song begins with an immediately emotive atmosphere that draws listeners into its world at once.
Just as the listener’s immersion deepens, the chorus enters with its soaring high notes, delivering outstanding musical impact.
Furthermore, because the chorus’s high notes are just shy of falsetto, singers can highlight the upper range of their chest voice—another factor that makes the performance sound impressive.