Easy-to-sing youth songs for karaoke: recommended classics and popular hits

OrangeGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Orange

This is a classic song released by GReeeeN in 2012 that captures a slice of sweet-and-sour youth.

It was featured in a deodorant commercial and became a hot topic.

With straightforward lyrics depicting youthful love, it’s a charming track that makes your heart ache—a true love song.

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

This is a song by SHISHAMO, a girls’ rock band that has even performed at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen and continues to forge ahead.

Through the song, it tells a story packed with the dreams of a rock-loving girl who wishes for magical moments at a summer festival.

It’s an adorably heart-throbbing track.

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SUPER BEAVER “Rashisa” Music Video

This is a classic song by SUPER BEAVER, whose straightforward, passionate messages in both their lyrics and MCs have earned strong support from young people.

It’s also famous as an anime theme song, but the direct lyrics that ask “What does it mean to be myself?”—echoing the band’s own tumultuous journey—really hit home.

Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)SPYAIR

SPYAIR “Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)”

This is the song that boosted SPYAIR’s popularity as the theme for a massively popular Jump anime.

Once the tie-in was confirmed, the original track—initially made for an album—was rearranged for the release.

Its clever wordplay and positive, powerful lyrics are a major draw.

It’s also a live favorite, where fans can swing their towels and get fired up.

SignalWANIMA

WANIMA “Signal” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a cheer song made by WANIMA, a Tokyo-based band from Kumamoto that’s been skyrocketing in success, like birds falling from the sky in their momentum, aimed at 18-year-olds.

With WANIMA’s signature bright, poppy melodies and straightforward, uplifting lyrics, it gives young people courage and strength.

cell phoneRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Mobile Phone [Official Music Video] High Quality

The song “Cell Phone,” born from letters sent to the popular radio program SCHOOL OF LOCK!, is known as one of RADWIMPS’ quintessential youth anthems, wrapped in a delicate, wistful atmosphere throughout.

While the vocal line is somewhat high at points, the overall range is set quite narrow, with almost no sudden leaps in pitch.

If you carefully choose the right key for your voice, you should be able to aim for a high score at karaoke.

Glass BoyKinKi Kids

Glass Boy – KinKi Kids (Full)

This is the debut single released in 1997 by KinKi Kids, a group said to have one of the finest catalogs in Johnny’s.

With lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto and music by Tatsuro Yamashita, it became a masterpiece that captures the fragile, dangerous allure of youth.

The idol-like radiance and the shadowy mood that emanates from the lyrics are particularly striking.