Ikimono-gakari’s easy-to-sing songs. Popular karaoke recommendations.

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Ikimono-gakari 'Haru Uta Music Video (Short ver.)'

This song, Haru Uta, was the theme for the anime film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

It was released in 2012 as their 23rd single.

It’s a rock tune that wraps a driving band sound in strings, and it really lifts your spirits when you listen.

However, the lyrics convey feelings for someone important you can’t see now, giving it a bittersweet impression.

It’s as if all those overflowing emotions are packed tightly into it.

With fewer melodic leaps, it should be relatively easy to sing.

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Ikimonogakari 'Joyful' Music Video

The bubbly sound makes your heart start dancing! One of Ikimonogakari’s signature songs, “Joyful,” was released in 2009 as their 15th single.

It became a huge hit after being featured in a Pocky commercial.

I bet lots of people were copying the choreography from that chorus back then.

The endlessly bright vocals and melody, along with the lyrics, really lift your spirits.

Besides the song’s level of difficulty, it should be easy to sing in the sense that “everyone knows it.”

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Ikimonogakari = 08. Let's Make the Flowers of Our Hearts Bloom

The song “Kokoro no Hana wo Sakaseyou,” which was selected as the cheer song for the 87th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, is included on the third album “My song Your song,” released in 2008.

Even if you fail or go through tough times, let’s overcome them and move forward toward the future—the passionate feelings woven into the lyrics really come through.

It naturally makes you think, “I’ve got to do my best too.” The melody sits in a range that’s easy for women to sing, so give it a try!

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Ikimono-gakari “Koisuru Otome” Music Video

Please sing this youthful love song with all your heart.

Released in 2006 as the third single, “Koisuru Otome” was the ending theme for the variety show “Love Kats” (Ren’ai Bukatsu).

The lyrics, which reflect pure feelings and straightforward love for someone special, make your heart flutter.

The slow ballad arrangement may also be designed to let you pour your emotions into it.

Become the song’s protagonist and sing your heart out!

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Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing' Music Video

It’s a classic sports cheer song, isn’t it? “Kaze ga Fuiteiru” was released in 2012 as their 24th single.

It was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympics and Paralympics.

If you watched avidly, it’s probably a song that stayed with you.

True to its title, the melody and vocals evoke the image of wind blowing through—truly beautiful.

It’s so easy to sing that you might find yourself humming it without thinking.

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Ikimono-gakari “SAKURA” Music Video

This song became a hit after being featured in an NTT East Japan commercial.

“SAKURA” is Ikimono-gakari’s debut single, released in 2006.

As a spring song about parting, it’s widely loved as a moving graduation song.

The vocal range is somewhat on the high side, but since it’s a ballad, the melody is fairly relaxed, making it easier to mix in falsetto and the like.

There are endless ways to enjoy it at karaoke—feel free to add your own arrangement.

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Ikimono-gakari “Aruite Ikō” Music Video

“Let’s cherish this moment right now.” The feelings woven into the lyrics come through so clearly that my eyes well up.

Released in 2011 as their 21st single, “Aruite Ikou” was featured as the theme song for the drama “Runaway: For the Sake of the One I Love,” among others.

It’s a richly layered ballad; the way the sound arrangement expands, Yoshioka’s vocal work, and their harmony are truly wonderful.

Try singing along, savoring the gentle melody.