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.

Playlist

Songs that make you sound good at karaoke
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Heralding springyama		Yama’s “Haru wo Tsugeru” has dramatic pitch jumps and is difficult. Practice slowly, and the key is to switch between falsetto and chest voice.
2	Fu re te Fu re ruTK from Ling tosite sigure		Summary (20 chars): TK's 'Fu re te Fu re ru' features high pitch and falsetto, making it ideal for karaoke practice.
3	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		The Appeal of the 2024 Smash Hit “Bunny Girl”
4	Before our feelings overlap…Ken Hirai		Summary (20 characters): Ken Hirai's 2004 song. A technique of singing while closing eyes, raising eyebrows, and using the hand to guide pitch.
5	LemonKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon” is characterized by its richly expressive vocals.
6	Deceptive Lovetuki.		Rising artist Tuki sweeps the music scene with their debut theme song.
7	FlowerKousuke Atari		Summary (20 characters): Atarimae no Kousuke's 'Hana' is a song that fuses island folk and pop; using falsetto adds poignancy.
8	Eeny, meeny, miny, moeYurina Hirate		Yurina Hirate pursues a unique solo music career.
9	＝ (feat. YO_CO)BAK		Summary (20 characters): A duet released in June 2022. Ideal for falsetto practice, with tips on singing while focusing on head resonance.
10	Mirror feat. Kosuke SaitoLeo Ieiri		Summary (20 characters): A collaboration song by Leo Ieiri and Kosuke Saito. It's important to sing in a high register with strong breath support and resonant head voice.
11	ActorLila Ikuta		Summary (20 characters): Ikuta Lila’s “Actor” is the ED for SPY×FAMILY Season 3. The melody is easy to remember and sing.
12	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		“APT.”, a cross-generational smash hit
13	kaiju (giant monster)Sakanaction		Sakanaction's new song 'Kaijū' is a big hit.
14	HappinessAI		Christmas campaign song, R&B style
15	HOLY NIGHTEXILE		An R&B ballad Christmas song
16	KanadeSukima Switch		Vocal ad-lib techniques in Sukima Switch’s “Kanade”
17	Adult Chick Childrenyama		Theme song of the 2025-streaming anime “SANDA”
18	MIRRORAdo		Ado’s new song “MIRROR,” a distinctive track provided by Natori.
19	false faceyama		Yama delivers an impressive vocal performance on “Nisegao.”
20	366 daysHY		HY's '366 Days' is a famous song popular across a wide range of generations.
21	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		“Himawari no Yakusoku” is a famous movie theme song.
22	CinderellaTohru		The brilliant, talent-filled Tomyo’s very first debut song
23	Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song “Bitter Vacation” is easy to sing.
24	DRESSING ROOMNatori		Natori’s “DRESSING ROOM” is popular.
25	shameless; indecentCHANMINA		Adult allure, a transition from low to high tones
26	Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side		Kento over here will perform his smash hit at the Kōhaku (New Year’s music show).
27	shutterYuri		Let's hype up and sing Yuuri's emotional love song
28	town/cityTsuyoshi Domoto		Tsuyoshi Domoto’s singing voice uses nasal resonance, making his whole body vibrate.
29	HeavenRei		Rei’s new song, drawing attention for its guitar technique and compositional skill
30	bergamotSora Tomonari		Sora Tomonari’s city pop-style “Bergamot” draws attention
31	Negotiationbewitching goldfish		A 90s-style hip-hop track by an alluring goldfish
32	MermaidYuka		Yuka’s global musicality that thrives on the international stage
33	coloring; color scheme; hues; decoration; embellishment; added flair (figurative)Ikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s new song “Irodori” is captivating.
34	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		SMAP’s classic hit, “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” (The Only Flower in the World)
35	that bandcable tie		Explaining the Difficult Songs by Kessoku Band from ‘Bocchi the Rock!’
36	Night MusicMrs. GREEN APPLE		“Nachtmusik” is an etude with a wide vocal range.
37	threadMiyuki Nakajima		“Ito” is a masterpiece whose appeal lies in its high notes in the chorus.
38	Blooming at nightHoshimachi Suisei		High score on karaoke scoring for Hoshimachi Suisei's song
39	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyon’s “Marigold” has a folk-style sound.
40	One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO		Vocal techniques for aiming for high scores in karaoke
41	Hero SyndromeSochic		Sochic’s July 2025 release is a dynamic, well-contrasted track.
42	If you call it loveUru		Uru's vocal ability and captivating songs are popular.
43	Feverish DemonI wish it could stay midnight forever.		High-pitched song; sing gently in falsetto and focus on diaphragmatic breathing!
44	Spring DayAimyon		Let's sing with an awareness of the melody's inflection.
45	That’s enough already.Fujii Kaze		Stylish singer Fujii Kaze's songs
46	Lady BluesLUCKY TAPES		Music that fuses jazz and pop
47	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		Yo Hitoto’s smash hit “Hanamizuki,” an easy-to-sing ballad
48	Rainy HighwayNagie Lane		A female unit representing city pop
49	Active Three MinutesTokyo Incidents		Tokyo Jihen, featuring Ringo Sheena, performed intricate music.
50	Biri MillionYuri		Sang Yuri’s hit song “Billimillion” passionately.
51	Voice of the SeaUrashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani)		Kenta Kiritani's “Umi no Koe,” an Okinawan-style ballad
52	Morning GloryTatsuro Yamashita		A refreshing classic by Tatsuro Yamashita, highlighted by its captivating shuffle beat.
53	It’s Who We AreNulbarich		Nulbarich’s stylish music
54	Summer AgainSakai Yuu		Sakai Yu’s summer song is sensual and distinctive.
55	Suzume feat. ToakaRADWIMPS		The delicate nuances of the melody in the movie theme song “Suzume” are captivating.
56	Because you are hereUru		The appeal of the theme song about wanting to protect a loved one
57	Coloration BluesEGO-WRAPPIN’		The jazzy music of the band EGO-WRAPPIN’
58	ComplicityTsubakiya Quartet		The uniquely distinctive and captivating masterpiece “Accomplice” by Tsubakiya Shijusou
59	We GoKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s new song is heartwarming as a TV drama theme.
60	SWIMSIRUP		SIRUP’s captivating “SWIM” is an easy-to-listen-to song.
61	808Suchmos		A stylish-sounding classic by Suchmos
62	You don’t listen to rock.Aimyon		Aimyon’s “You Don’t Listen to Rock”
63	AmoreAerial Combat		The classic song “Amore” by a top-tier band in the progressive scene
64	The Zero Sense10-FEET		10-FEET’s movie theme song: a track you can aim to score 100 on in karaoke
65	catDISH//		A heartwarming, simple song by DISH//
66	I’m coming to see you now.Uru		A moving song brimming with wistfulness and warmth
67	Sun of Lovekururi		Quruli’s new song is the theme song for a Netflix film.
68	December 17CRAZY KEN BAND		Crazy Ken Band’s distinctive sound
69	GG STAND UP!! feat. Takahiro MatsumotoNoritake Kinashi		Noritake Kinashi’s solo track featuring Takahiro Matsumoto
70	To my belovedNaotaro Moriyama		Naotaro Moriyama’s classic song “To My Beloved” is easy to sing in the high notes.
71	kissORIGINAL LOVE		The 90s hit song “Kiss” is refreshing.
72	romanceKoji Tamaki		Koji Tamaki’s “Roman” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
73	Kokoro KaleidoscopeKeisuke Yamauchi		Keisuke Yamauchi’s 24th single, with a captivating singing voice
74	AliensKirinji		Kirinji’s signature song “Aliens,” a must-listen classic
75	seagullYuji Nakada		Yuji Nakada’s classic song “Umineko” is captivating and easy to sing.
76	so gooSweet William & Jinmenusagi		Pioneer of internet rappers, Jinmenusagi
77	come againm-flo		m-flo’s popular song “come again”
78	SunshineFIVE NEW OLD		Kobe-born FIVE NEW OLD, charming in English as well