Love songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: recommended classics and popular hits

Banzai ~ I'm glad I loved you ~Ulfuls

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~

It’s a song that feels wrapped in warm light, celebrating happy moments with the one you love.

Released in January 1996 as one of Ulfuls’ signature tracks, it captured the hearts of many.

Riding on a bright rhythm and a vibrant, dynamic melody, Tortoise Matsumoto’s powerful vocals resound throughout.

It sings the honest sentiment of “I’m glad I love you” in words anyone can relate to.

This piece is perfect for coloring special moments with someone important, such as weddings or anniversaries.

It’s also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.

Why not sing it out with all your heart, filled with gratitude for the one you love?

FlowerORANGE RANGE

Hana – ORANGE RANGE (Full)

A bittersweet yet beautiful ballad that sings of life’s transience and the preciousness of love.

Its gentle melody intertwines with heartwarming lyrics, and the swelling wave of emotion building toward the climax leaves a strong impression.

Released in December 2004, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Be With You, starring Yuko Takeuchi and Shido Nakamura.

The piece conveys the meaning of accepting fate and cherishing the fleeting beauty of life, like a flower.

The chorus, brimming with passionate feelings for someone dear, is sure to move the audience when sung at karaoke.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to express yourself honestly.

Love SongKumi Koda

Kumi Koda / “Ai no Uta” (from the new album “WINTER of LOVE”)

An artist from Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, whose younger sister is the artist misono.

During Cutie Honey, she successfully lost 8 kg and created the “sexy-cool” style.

She is also married to the vocalist of BACK-ON.

The day we stopped being loversYuri

Yuri “The Day We Stopped Being Lovers” Official Music Video

A story spun by Yuuri about a couple evolving into a family.

Contrary to the heartbreak suggested by the title, a heartwarming surprise lies within.

The gentle rhythm of the guitar and Yuuri’s warm vocals invite listeners’ empathy.

Released in February 2023, it was also included on the album “Ni,” released in March of the same year.

Drawing attention as the final chapter following “Kakurenbo” and “Dry Flower,” it captivated many.

Anyone who has ever been in love will naturally relate to the struggles and joys depicted in the lyrics.

It’s a surefire hit to get the crowd going at karaoke.

I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki

Yutaka Ozaki "I Love You" with lyrics

A bittersweet love story that seeps into the heart with the gentle timbre of the piano.

This song, which sings of the secret hidden in the love of two who are too young, is a masterpiece that showcases Yutaka Ozaki’s talent to the fullest.

After being included on the classic 1983 album “Seventeen’s Map,” it was released as a single in 1991.

It was also featured in a JR Tokai commercial, moving the hearts of many.

Depicting the fragility born of pure love and the couple’s struggle with the gap between ideals and reality, it’s a track that stands by those troubled by love.

If you pour your feelings into it at karaoke, it’s sure to resonate with someone’s heart.

dandelionLila Ikuta

Rira Ikuta “Dandelion” Official Music Video

This song is striking for its moving lyrics and Lila Ikuta’s high-toned vocals.

Released digitally in January 2023 as the theme for NHK’s Drama 10 “Ōoku,” it was also included on the album “Sketch,” released in March of the same year.

Created around the concept of “loving your own life more, and laughing more,” the piece invites deep reflection on loneliness and the difficulty of forgiveness.

By overlaying the story with the life of a dandelion, it conveys the importance of facing forward with hearts full of love and mutual forgiveness.

When singing it at karaoke, it’s recommended to channel Lila Ikuta’s gentle yet assured voice and sing with feeling.

loveGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

A multi-talented singer-songwriter from Saitama who also works as an actor.

Both he and this song became famous through the drama with Yui Aragaki, “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu).

It briefly became a hot topic among young people to upload the “Koi Dance” online.