Love songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks.

rendezvousShy Taupe

rendezvous

Dreaming of an impossible reunion with a lost lover, they break into a run through the rain.

It’s a song by Shytoop that evokes a bittersweet yet romantic scene.

Listening to it, the protagonist’s pain comes through so vividly that it’s hard to imagine anyone not having their own restless memories of love stirred up.

The lyrics, which capture everyday feelings of loss through distinctive metaphors, pair perfectly with vocalist So Sasaki’s sweet, languid voice.

Released in April 2023, the track resonated widely on social media and has surpassed 300 million total streams.

It was later included on the album “Hors d’oeuvre.” If you sing it with feeling at karaoke while nursing the pain of a broken heart, your friends will likely be drawn into its poignant world before they know it.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

The biggest hit by Yo Hitoto, an artist popular for her striking musical world and a crystal-clear voice that seems to resonate endlessly.

It’s a ballad that expresses a single-minded love wishing for a precious person’s happiness, and its slow melody makes it an easy number to match pitch with.

First Love KillerNo Murasaki

Noashi (noa) – First Love Killer [Official Music Video]

Born in 2000 and arguably one of today’s most talked-about singer-songwriters, Noshi is a multitalented artist who not only writes and performs her own songs but also handles arrangements and artwork.

While her name spread widely in 2024 thanks to the hit “Zenhōkō Bishōjo” (All-Directional Beautiful Girl), “Hatsukoi Killer,” released in May of the same year, also went viral for its exceptionally catchy sound—including the striking guitar riff in the intro—its skillful ensemble, and playful lyrics.

When singing it at karaoke, note that it’s not structured like a typical J-pop song with clearly divided A-melody, B-melody, and chorus.

Practice keeping the melodic lines from becoming too flat, and aim to deliver the rap-like sections rhythmically, coolly, and with effortless ease.

planetariumAi Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Planetarium (Short Ver.)

Ai Otsuka is an artist beloved across generations for her crystal-clear voice that resonates endlessly and her sure musical sensibility.

This smash-hit ballad beautifully captures the heartache of a woman with unrequited love, and its slow tempo makes it an easy number to sing.

cotton candyback number

back number – Watagashi (full)

A heartwarming love song that gently embraces the bittersweet feelings of a summer festival.

It delicately portrays the fluttering excitement in your chest, the frustration of wanting to hold hands but not being able to take that step, and the emotions stirred by the other person’s casual gestures, all set to a calm melody.

Released in July 2012, it was chosen as the opening theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV,” capturing the hearts of many.

The song resonates with listeners’ own summer memories, making it perfect for karaoke, where you can fully immerse yourself in its world.

With a softly accompanying melody and few sudden pitch changes, it’s an easy, enjoyable choice for karaoke.

Stand by UTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)

TVXQ / Stand by U

A massive hit ballad by TVXQ, an artist beloved for their crystal-clear high-tone vocals that seem to resonate endlessly and their beautiful harmonies.

The song conveys the single-minded feelings of a man who still thinks about the lover he parted with.

The pitch is relatively high, but the melody is stable, making it fairly easy to sing.

A happy promise.Lilia.

riria. / A Happy Promise [Music Video]

A gem of a love song that beautifully weaves together feelings of anxiety and warm affection.

With an emotional vocal performance, it tenderly sings of the preciousness of love and bonds.

Released in January 2025, it was selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “My Happy Marriage.” The gentle soundscape arranged by Kota Takenawa leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics express a desire to make moments of happiness last forever.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while savoring the joy of being with someone special in the present.

Try singing it when you want to get excited chatting about love with friends!