A special feature on love songs and ballads you want girls to sing at karaoke

Spring GoesAimer

Aimer “Spring Is Gone” MUSIC VIDEO (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theatrical Feature “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” III. spring song Theme Song / FULL ver.)

Aimer’s song “Haru wa Yuku,” released in 2020, begins with a moody intro, and the ballad, sung in a one-of-a-kind voice unlike anything you’ve heard before, is truly powerful.

If someone can pull off this atmospheric track stylishly at karaoke, it’s so overwhelming it’ll leave you speechless—a real heavy-hitter.

That said, since it was also used as the theme song for a popular anime, it’s a track that anime fans will likely find especially appealing.

glowing madder-redAimer

Aimer “Akane Sasu” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

A heartbreaking ballad that feels like it could be the very origin of Aimer.

It’s a song I secretly want to practice and perform in front of everyone.

The breakup can also be read as “we parted ways, but it was a necessary step for the next encounter,” and that kind of heartache is what makes a girl endlessly strong… it’s so bittersweet.

Just watching the music video, where she keeps walking along an orange-lit riverside, brings tears to my eyes.

It was also used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go.

It’s truly a great song that won’t let heartbreak get you down!

Merry XmasBoA

BoA / Meri Kuri

When it comes to songs you want women to sing, cute, feminine ones are best, right? BoA’s hit song “Meri Kuri” is a perfect fit for that.

If you can deliver the adorable lyrics and nail the high notes in the chorus, you’ll have the guys swooning.

Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – "Osaka LOVER"

A perfect song for a woman who wants to get closer to a guy before they start dating is “Osaka LOVER.” Released in 2007 by DREAMS COME TRUE, a group loved by people of all ages, it portrays the honest feelings of a woman in a long-distance relationship, unfolding a story set in Osaka.

It’s a great pick for karaoke with someone you’re interested in—try singing the chorus with feeling.

With its upbeat band sound, it livens up the karaoke room.

Show off a song that weaves in cute dialect, along with a catchy melody anyone can hum along to.

Love SongGO!GO!7188

GO!GO!7188 [Koi no Uta] with low-quality PV

Among love songs, there are plenty of men who prefer rock tracks.

A song you should sing in front of such men is GO!GO!7188’s “Koi no Uta.” It’s an incredibly emotional piece, so you’ll look cool while singing it, and there will definitely be men whose hearts are moved.

If you get shy, it can have the opposite effect and turn them off, so when you sing it, put your feelings into it.

The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

Ai Kawashima “Door to Tomorrow” Aikawashima 15th Anniversary ~BIRTH~ [LIVE]

The duo I WiSH, which singer Ai Kawashima belongs to, has a song called “Ashita e no Tobira” (Door to Tomorrow).

As expected, her songs are staples for graduations and fit school life perfectly, which is part of their charm.

This track is, of course, one of those—its vivid atmosphere and her gentle vocals are truly moving.

Listening to it will likely bring specific scenes back to mind, so why not sing it to that special someone with whom you shared your school days? It’s a song that blends nostalgia with warmth.

Best FriendKiroro

Kiroro 「Best Friend」 Music Video (Short ver.)

It was released in 2001 as Kiroro’s 10th single.

Chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Churasan,” it became a big hit.

The lyrics, which express gratitude to a close friend who supported you when you faced conflicts or felt down, are often sung at graduation ceremonies.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing while feeling the bond of female friendship.