For those often referred to as the “Yutori Generation,” a familiar way to relieve stress might be karaoke.
Whether you’re belting it out alone without worrying about anyone else, or getting hyped with friends, it’s always fun.
So this time, we’re introducing karaoke songs recommended for the Yutori Generation.
We’ve compiled a wide range of tracks—songs that are easy to add call-and-response to, songs that make you want to dance while you sing, and songs we’d love for you to sing tenderly—so we hope you’ll find it helpful.
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A lineup of classic hits! Karaoke songs recommended for the Yutori Generation (1–10)
One moreNEW!FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Released in August 2010 as the 14th single, this song was chosen as the cheer anthem for the 92nd National High School Baseball Championship.
Many of you will fondly remember Masahiro Tanaka appearing on the cover and in the music video.
The hopeful message—“If you can just hang on one more step, your dream will come true”—overlaps with the image of high school players striving toward their goals and resonates deeply when you hit a wall in work or life.
With a structure typical of Funky Monkeys, alternating rap and catchy melodies, it peaked at No.
8 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and remained on the charts for 47 weeks, becoming a long-running hit.
It’s a tear-jerking support song that we especially want those who are giving their all—or on the verge of giving up—to hear.
Bridge of GloryNEW!yuzu
It’s an anthem that deeply resonates with those who keep striving toward their dreams and goals.
Released in 2004, the song was chosen as the official theme for NHK’s broadcast of the Athens Olympics, moving people across Japan.
Its lyrics affirm the tears shed in secret and the uneven paths we’ve walked, gently reassuring us that “the effort you’ve put in won’t be wasted.” Believing in the light that awaits beyond hardship, this piece gives you the courage to move forward; it hits especially hard when you’re struggling with work or relationships, or when you’re about to take a new step.
A song our generation listened to in our youth, it continues to stir our hearts today, unchanged.
Promise in Madder RedNEW!Ikimonogakari
Written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno, this song deliberately uses the word “farewell” to express the vow “until death do us part,” carefully weaving feelings that we want to cherish precisely because our time is limited.
Kiyoe Yoshioka’s translucent vocals intertwined with warm strings evoke the poignancy of an autumn dusk.
Released in October 2007 as their seventh single, it was featured in au’s “LISMO!” commercial and served as the ending theme for tvk’s “saku saku.” It’s a perfect track for long autumn nights, one that makes you want to listen while reminiscing about your school days.
Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda
A song that portrays the aching feelings of love and the emotions of parting.
Released in February 2018, this track was chosen as the theme song for a Nippon TV drama series and captured the hearts of many.
Masaki Suda’s expressive vocals and the delicate lyrics create a worldview that deeply resonates with anyone experiencing heartbreak or the complexities of relationships.
Alongside its dramatic development, the piece also conveys a strength that refuses to give up hope.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing with feeling at karaoke, and it’s recommended both for gatherings with friends and for refreshing your mood on your own.
LemonKenshi Yonezu
When it comes to Kenshi Yonezu’s signature songs, many people probably think of this one.
Written as the theme song for the TBS drama “Unnatural,” it features deeply affecting lyrics that convey profound love and sorrow for someone lost.
Released in February 2018, the song became a social phenomenon, earning the fastest-ever certification of one million downloads from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
Its bittersweet melody set to a shuffle beat is captivating even at karaoke.
It’s a highly recommended choice when you’re unsure what to sing.
ChankapanaNEWS
A NEWS track with an exotic vibe that evokes the heat of summer.
It’s an upbeat, Asian-flavored pop song with a catchy chorus.
Released in July 2012, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone looking to get the energy up at summer karaoke.
The highlight is the members’ spoken lines right before the final chorus, so it could be fun to sing along with friends.
For those of the yutori generation, it may be a nostalgic song that brings back memories of their youth.
MarigoldAimyon
This song is characterized by a warm melody that gently embraces the bittersweet feelings of youthful love.
Released in August 2018, it has become one of Aimyon’s signature tracks, loved by many listeners, with over 500 million streams.
Its nostalgic lyrics, which overlay summer scenery with romance, vividly bring back memories of love that everyone has experienced.
For karaoke, the relaxed tempo and relatively low-key melody line make it easy to sing.
It’s perfect not only for livening up a gathering with friends but also for singing with heartfelt feelings for someone special.