[For Middle Schoolers] Ranking of Easy-to-Sing Karaoke Songs [2026]

Tears aren’t just for show.Hiroji Miyamoto50rank/position

Hiroji Miyamoto — Tears Aren’t Just for Show

Hiroji Miyamoto, the vocalist of Elephant Kashimashi, has gained popularity for his distinctive vocals and musical style.

Lately he’s also been very active as a solo artist, dropping several hit songs.

Among his works, the song I especially recommend for those who struggle with singing is “Kazarijanainoyo Namida wa.” The original is by Akina Nakamori.

Being a song from the Showa era, it’s characterized by a relaxed density of lyrics that you don’t often find in contemporary songs.

Older songs are easier to sing, so be sure to check it out.

LOVE isJapanese rice bran51rank/position

LOVE is / Wanuka [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Wanuka, who is highly active mainly on YouTube.

Like Ado, they are an artist whose basic profile remains undisclosed, and their mysterious aura has earned overwhelming support from young people.

Among Wanuka’s songs, the one I especially recommend even for those who aren’t confident singers is “LOVE is.” While it has a bright melody and a dazzling development, it surprisingly spans a narrow vocal range, so I think it’s easy to sing even for people who struggle with singing.

Sakura (Solo)Naotaro Moriyama52rank/position

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

This is a famous song by Naotaro Moriyama.

With overwhelming musical sensibility and beautiful long tones that naturally draw you into the world of the song, he is an artist loved by people of all ages and genders.

It has become a standard during the graduation season.

How about singing it for a graduating friend—or for yourself?

cherry blossomKobukuro53rank/position

Kobukuro “Sakura”

One of Kobukuro’s signature numbers, “Sakura,” is hugely popular as a cherry blossom song and is often sung at karaoke.

After their major-label debut, it was released as a single in 2005 and was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ns’ Aoi,” but it had already been included on their 2000 indie album “Root of my mind.” The melody is simple and easy to remember, and the tempo is relaxed, making it approachable even for those not used to singing.

The harmony line isn’t very difficult either, so it’s also recommended for two people to give harmonizing a try together!

Swaying feelingsZARD54rank/position

“Shaking Feelings” Music Video

The 8th single “Yureru Omoi,” known as a massive hit that sold over a million copies.

It was used as the theme song for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial and is also recognized as one of ZARD’s signature tracks.

Although the switch can be tricky because the verses (A and B sections) sit in a low key while the chorus features piercing high notes, the melody is simple and relaxed, making it approachable if you sing calmly.

It’s a famous song everyone knows, so it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke—be sure to learn it and give it a try!

AzaleaKenshi Yonezu55rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

Kenshi Yonezu’s new song “Azalea.” Recently, Kenshi Yonezu has mainly been releasing tracks that emphasize catchiness, but now he’s dropped a slightly edgier piece.

The appeal of this work lies above all in its downbeat, dreamlike atmosphere.

The vocal range is generally narrow, with no abrupt pitch jumps.

However, since falsetto appears in the final chorus, those who struggle with head voice may need to lower the key by one or two steps to sing it in chest voice.

Ponyo on the CliffFujioaka Fujimaki & Nozomi Ohashi56rank/position

Ponyo: Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

It’s the theme song of Studio Ghibli’s animated film “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.” The song is by Nozomi Ohashi, who was active as a child actress, and the folk duo Fujioka Fujimaki.

With its relaxed, easy-to-sing chorus, catchy melody, and Nozomi Ohashi’s cute choreography, it became a huge hit across a wide range of ages, especially among young children.