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Sentimental Season: Songs to Sing at Karaoke in September

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Although the peak of summer has passed, September still brings lingering heat.

According to the calendar it’s autumn, but what kind of songs do you feel like singing? With summer coming to an end, you might feel a bit sentimental, or perhaps your heart will gradually grow calm as you shift from the sparkling days of summer into the more settled feeling of autumn.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for singing at karaoke in September! From sentimental and gentle tunes to songs for those who still want to enjoy summer to the fullest, find something that matches your mood and give it a try!

[Sentimental Season] Songs I Want to Sing at Karaoke in September (11–20)

It'll get stained.Chatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Somaru yo” Music Video

I'll be dyed, Chatmonchy

If you’re looking to indulge in a slightly sentimental mood on a chilly autumn night, I recommend a wistful mid-tempo number from Chatmonchy.

Released in November 2008, this song poignantly conveys the loneliness of city nights and the tender ache of stretching yourself to do something unfamiliar.

The gradient of a heart that has lost something precious and is slowly dyed a different color seems to resonate in your chest, carried by Eriko Hashimoto’s aching vocals.

This was the band’s ninth single and marked their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Tonsura” and included on the classic album “Kokuhaku” (Confession).

Sing it earnestly at karaoke, and memories of your youth might just come flooding back.

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When the magic wears offSaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “When the Magic Wears Off” Music Video

When the spell breaks, Saucy Dog

On those increasingly chilly, long autumn nights, Saucy Dog’s love songs gently nestle up to your heart.

It’s a slightly bittersweet mid-tempo number that makes you look back on days spent with a beloved partner.

Everyday scenes—like songs sung in the car or late-night conversations—link with the listener’s own memories and may just make your chest tighten unexpectedly.

This track is included on the mini-album “But Really,” released in July 2023.

It’s a self-cover of a song originally provided in October 2021 to voice actor Gakuto Kajiwara, now imbued with the warmth unique to a full band sound.

It’s a perfect song to sing tenderly and with feeling when you want to sink into a sentimental mood.

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maybeYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Tabun” Official Music Video

Probably YOASOBI

A song by YOASOBI released in July 2020 that also serves as the theme for a short film of the same name.

It depicts a quiet morning shared by two people facing a breakup, and is a mid-tempo number that gently accompanies the melancholic autumn season.

YOASOBI’s songs might seem difficult to sing, but this one features a calm rhythm that lets you savor the lyrics.

Ikura’s clear, transparent vocals delicately convey the complex emotions—the helpless sense of loss after a relationship ends, a heart wavering over the fact that it’s no one’s fault, and the sudden resurgence of regret.

It’s a moving song recommended for autumn nights when you want to sing as if telling a story, pouring your feelings into every word.

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coarse sugarAimyon

Aimyon – Zarame [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Zarame Aimyon

A song that makes you want to take a long, quiet look into your own heart on an autumn night.

Crafted by Aimyon, it portrays someone carrying a lingering pain, suppressing their emotions while desperately struggling to find hope.

Written as the theme song for the Yomiuri TV/NTV Sunday drama “Let Lonely Deaths Pile Up,” it’s included on the album “Jealous of the Cat,” released in September 2024.

While the song’s tone carries a suspenseful tension, it also has a certain warmth that is so quintessentially Aimyon.

Anyone wrestling with daily conflicts and worries will likely find it relatable.

It’s a ballad you’ll want to sing carefully, savoring each and every word.

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osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Natori

Natori – Fragrant Olive

Kinmokusei Natori

Singer-songwriter Natori, who shot to fame with the 2022 smash hit “Overdose.” This new track is a jazzy pop tune, perfect for an autumn night.

Sung in a whispery voice, it paints the sudden melancholy that creeps into a humdrum daily life and the complicated feelings toward the “you” by one’s side.

You can almost picture the sweet scent of flowers gently wrapping those restless emotions.

It’s also fun to listen while interpreting the poetically written lyrics in your own way.

Released in August 2023, the song is also included on the album “Gekijou” (Theater).

On a long autumn night, when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood, why not sing it with an ennui-tinged vibe?

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rendezvousShy Taupe

rendezvous

Rendezvous chai taupe

A languid, sweet vocal that seeps into the heart—this track is perfect for long autumn nights.

Created by Shytopes, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto, it paints a romantic picture of the heartache of a breakup.

The image of the protagonist dashing out into the rain despite knowing they’ll never meet again is truly wrenching.

Lyrics that sing of the void left in everyday life by a lover’s absence resonate with the reflective air of autumn.

Upon its release in April 2023, the song spread rapidly across social media, surpassing 100 million streams by November of the same year.

It was later included on the album “Hors d’oeuvre.” At karaoke, why not let your emotions ride the bittersweet melody and deliver it with a gentle, soulful touch?

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[Sentimental Season] Songs to Sing at Karaoke in September (21–30)

Reflected at duskKiro Akiyama

Akiyama Kiro - Reflected in the Dusk

Reflected at dusk, Akiyama Kiro

Autumn evenings have a certain wistfulness that makes you long for company, don’t they? This track, released by Kiro Akiyama in August 2019, is the perfect companion for that sentimental mood.

The irresistible, top-tier pop tune woven from buoyant piano and shimmering strings is simply delightful.

In contrast to its dazzling sound, the lyrics sing of lingering feelings for someone unforgettable and the aching struggle not to lose one’s true self.

The song came out when he was gaining attention after being selected for Spotify’s “Early Noise 2019,” and it was later included on the acclaimed album From DROPOUT.

It’s a piece with a curious charm that’s both bittersweet and uplifting—why not take your time singing it on a long autumn night?

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