[2025] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Tracks
Johnny & Associates has wielded immense influence over Japan’s entertainment industry across the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras, continually producing nationally beloved idols.
Now renamed “SMILE-UP.
, Inc.” and having established a new agency company, “STARTO ENTERTAINMENT,” the former Johnny’s office remains in transition.
In this feature, we focus on “easy-to-sing” songs from the former Johnny’s group catalog, researching picks across eras—from Showa to today’s Reiwa—without limiting the timeframe.
While some songs may have higher keys for men that, conversely, make them easier for women to sing, we’ll deliver a review that highlights the key points of singability from multiple perspectives!
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[2025] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Songs (21–30)
HELLO HELLOSnow Man
The group’s 4th single “HELLO HELLO,” used as the theme song for the film Honey Lemon Soda, which features member Raul in his first starring role.
It’s the group’s first romantic pop song, and the ensemble featuring refreshing strings is particularly striking.
The melody moves up and down in small intervals, so you’ll need to pay attention, but there aren’t many large leaps, making it relatively easy to sing at karaoke.
However, since there are some high notes here and there, if it’s difficult, adjust the key to suit your voice.
Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira
Shuji to Akira was a limited-time duo formed by Kazuya Kamenashi, who played Shuji Kiritani, and Tomohisa Yamashita, who played Akira Kusano, in the TV drama “Nobuta wo Produce.” Their theme song for the drama, “Seishun Amigo,” features a memorable, wistful ensemble created in collaboration with a Swedish songwriting team.
Overall, the key is low and the vocal range isn’t wide, making it easy to sing, but the melody has quite a lot of movement, so be sure to learn it well before performing.
It’s a cool pop tune with a hard-boiled aesthetic that we’d love to see you hype up in karaoke together with the dance.
[2025] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Tracks (31–40)
Labyrinth Love Songstorm
A heartfelt, bittersweet love song that expresses a fateful encounter with a rhythm like the ticking of a second hand.
The form of love Arashi portrays brims with a powerful bond that feels like a connection from a past life, and with the determination to protect the one you love.
Released in November 2011, the song drew attention as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de” starring Sho Sakurai, selling 240,000 copies on the Oricon daily singles chart the day before its release.
It was later used as the theme for the film “Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de,” and included on the acclaimed albums “Popcorn” and “5×20 All the BEST!! 1999-2019.” It’s a track to listen to in moments when you want to etch into your heart the time you spend with someone special, while feeling deep love and trust for the one you cherish.
100% CourageHikaru Genji
The 21st single by Hikaru GENJI, released in May 1993, is beloved by many as the theme song for the anime Nintama Rantarō.
With lyrics that carry a message of courage for young people and a refreshing melody composed by Koji Makaino, the song leaves a strong impression.
It peaked at No.
7 on the Oricon singles chart and remained on the chart for four weeks.
Because the chorus is built on a canon progression, it’s relatively easy to sing.
Loved by a wide range of generations and often used as a marching song at school sports festivals, it’s a perfect track for livening up a karaoke session.
Doki itNaniwa Danshi
This is a powerful rock tune by Naniwa Danshi that brightly cheers on young people starting a new chapter in life.
Released in February 2025 as the CM song for AOKI’s “Freshers Fair,” it carries a warm message that “being yourself is what’s truly wonderful,” with forward-looking lyrics full of a spirit of challenge that resonate deeply.
This track fully showcases the vocal and performance strengths of the group’s seven uniquely talented members.
The dance scenes, featuring refreshingly simple outfits of white shirts and denim, are also striking.
It’s a song that will gently nudge anyone taking their first step into something new.
Imitation RainSixTONES
It’s a moving song that fuses lyrics depicting a grand worldview with YOSHIKI’s overwhelming production.
Included on SixTONES’ debut single “Imitation Rain / D.
D.
,” released in January 2020, it marked the first debut single by a group from Johnny & Associates.
The music video is beautiful and drew significant attention both in Japan and abroad.
Despite its relaxed tempo, the song is performed with rich emotion and is sure to leave an impression at karaoke.
The high notes may be challenging, but among SixTONES’ songs it’s relatively easy to sing.
It could be fun to try singing it in your own style, taking cues from the distinct vocal qualities of each of the six members.
Paradise GalaxyHikaru Genji
Hikaru Genji was a legendary idol group that enjoyed explosive popularity, to the point of becoming a social phenomenon, until their disbandment in 1995.
Their third single, Paradise Ginga, written by Ryo Asuka (formerly of CHAGE and ASKA), was used as an insert song in the film A Mysterious Baby and became Hikaru Genji’s biggest hit.
Despite the song’s driving momentum, the melody is laid-back, and it isn’t particularly demanding in terms of key or vocal range, making it approachable even for those who aren’t confident singers.
It’s a classic from years past that we especially hope those of that generation will sing with an awareness of its sparkling atmosphere.