[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.
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[2025] Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! A Roundup of Easy-to-Sing Johnny’s Tracks (41–50)
language of flowersA.B.C-Z
This is a heartwarming ballad by A.
B.
C-Z themed around the sweet and bittersweet language of flowers.
It conveys a delicate and beautiful message, entrusting feelings for a loved one to flowers.
Released in March 2016 as a bonus track on a DVD, the song was also chosen as the theme song for a program on Iwate Menkoi Television.
With a gentle melody line and a chorus in a comfortable vocal range, it’s easy to try singing at karaoke.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing with feelings for someone special or listen to in the springtime, and it can be recommended to listeners of all ages.
TIME ZONEOtokogumi
This is a song with a catchy melody and memorable phrases that leave a strong impression.
Released in February 1989 and featured in a commercial for the watchmaker Seiko, it created a big buzz, even reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The track is packed with the full appeal of Otokogumi, blending pop elements into a rock-infused sound.
The lyrics revolve around the theme of unchanging love, portraying bonds that transcend farewells and time, resonating deeply with listeners.
If you sing it at karaoke, it’s best to put your emotions into it—especially the chorus, where belting it out will definitely make you feel great!
Hey, I’ll do my best.KinKi Kids
This is the piece that also became a hot topic as a song provided by DREAMS COME TRUE.
Released as a single in 2004, it’s a positive, strong-hearted mid-tempo number.
The forward-looking lyrics—“Let’s take each other’s hands and grow together, let’s move toward the future”—give you courage.
It’s like someone standing beside you, giving you a reassuring pat on the back.
The tempo and melodic rhythm aren’t fast, so just sing it calmly and you’ll be fine.
Let’s fill the karaoke room with a warm atmosphere.
OrangeSMAP
A ballad themed around parting and gratitude between lovers, this fan‑favorite SMAP song beautifully paints a poignant story against the backdrop of twilight.
It expresses the many feelings that linger after a breakup through warm vocals and melodies that gently embrace you, like an orange sky dyed by the setting sun.
Released in August 2000 as the B-side to the single “Lion Heart,” it was also included on the album “SMAP 25 YEARS.” Most intriguing is the story that, at Takuya Kimura’s suggestion, the ending of the lyrics was changed, adding new depth to the narrative.
Beginning with a gentle piano line and gradually layering strings, the warm arrangement makes it easy to sing even for those who struggle with high notes in karaoke.
If you’ve experienced parting with someone dear, give it a try.
Music For The PeopleV6
This song features a striking, powerful melody that fuses synthesizers with hard rock, delivering a passionate message themed around the challenge of self-actualization.
The exhilarating sound of the six members of V6 singing in unison resonates as an anthem that encourages those pursuing their dreams, earning widespread empathy.
Released in November 1995, it was chosen as the image song for Fuji TV’s Volleyball World Cup 1995 and peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon charts.
It sold a total of 528,000 copies and was certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
The track is also included on the albums “SINCE 1995 ~ FOREVER” and “Very best.” For karaoke, its uplifting message and powerful melodic line make it perfect for high-energy moments.
It’s also recommended for boosting motivation before a volleyball match or any time you want to get fired up.
DAYBREAKOtokogumi
This classic song, released as a single in 1988, blends a passionate rock sound with a powerful message, showcasing Otokogumi’s dual identity as both idols and a rock band to the fullest.
Expressing the resolve to embark on a new beginning with a loved one and the joy of overcoming loneliness to be reunited, the track topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and ranked fourth on the year-end chart.
Demonstrating their talent from their debut, they won Best New Artist at the 30th Japan Record Awards that same year.
The song was also used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Otokodarō!” and the film “Rock Yo, Shizuka ni Nagareyo,” and it appears on the albums “NEW BEST Otokogumi” and “HIT COLLECTION.” While strongly rock-oriented, its passionate, message-driven lyrics are relatable to all genders, and with a generally lower key and not overly demanding vocals, it’s a perfect choice for anyone who wants to sing it with heartfelt emotion.
ULTIMATE WHEELSKAT-TUN
It’s a song with a powerful message that resonates, valuing bonds with friends while staying true to your own style.
Released in February 2011 as the commercial song for SUZUKI’s compact car “SOLIO,” it showcases KAT-TUN’s expressive range and musical depth.
Issued in three formats, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, achieving the group’s 14th consecutive No.
1 since their debut and earning Platinum certification.
Within its pop-rock flavor, the warm vocals and harmonies stand out.
The lyrics’ worldview—seeking a ray of light on the path that must be forged—gently encourages those about to take a step toward the future.