Mr.Children Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children8rank/position

Mr.Children 'Sign' MUSIC VIDEO

This is a classic whose gentle vocals by Kazutoshi Sakurai and sweeping melody resonate deeply.

Released in November 2006, the song was also used as the theme for the drama “A 14-Year-Old Mother,” drawing widespread attention.

The lyrics delicately portray the dynamics of a loving relationship and shifting emotions, overlapping with each listener’s own experiences and evoking profound empathy.

When sung by a woman, it reveals a different kind of charm.

It’s recommended for those who are feeling the joys and pains of love or who want to reaffirm their feelings for someone important.

It’s a song I’d love to see women try singing at karaoke.

Seesaw Game: A Brave Love SongMr.Children9rank/position

Mr.Children “Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~” MUSIC VIDEO

The single Mr.

Children released in August 1995 is “Seesaw Game: A Brave Love Song.” It’s a love song about the push-and-pull with someone you’re attracted to, and one of their early masterpieces.

The sales and royalties were donated as relief funds for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that struck in January of the release year.

Despite having no tie-in, it became a million seller and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Its pop, catchy melody and sound are sure to get the crowd going at karaoke!

whistlingMr.Children10rank/position

Mr.Children "Whistle" MUSIC VIDEO

Among Mr.

Children’s songs, Whistle boasts one of the widest vocal ranges.

Its highest note is hi A, and astonishingly, the lowest is low G! While that top note is a common peak in other Mr.

Children tracks, the contrast with the lowest note makes this piece quite challenging.

Fortunately, the tempo itself is very relaxed, so the pitch movement isn’t too abrupt.

However, since you can’t really lower the key much, depending on your vocal range you may need to tackle the high parts on your own.

Song of DepartureMr.Children11rank/position

Mr.Children “Tabidachi no Uta” MUSIC VIDEO

Released as a single on October 31, 2007, it was used as the theme song for the film “Koizora” and in an NTT East Japan commercial.

The hook, which is also the title of the song, feels very familiar, doesn’t it? “Tabidachi no Uta” spans the C3–A4 range, and you might think “it’s not that high,” but since vocalist Sakurai sings it entirely in chest voice, you’ll probably want to belt it out in chest voice too.

At the end of the chorus, where the range jumps up, if you push with brute force, you’ll completely wreck your throat.

As the pitch gets higher, focus on projecting your voice farther into the distance.

Raise your eyebrows firmly and try sending your voice from just in front of your eyebrows at all times! Also, breath and explosiveness are key—take in a lot of air and shoot it out like a beam with momentum, aiming far away! It might be tiring until you get the feel for it, but once you do, your voice will come out comfortably!

innocent worldMr.Children12rank/position

Mr.Children 「innocent world」 MUSIC VIDEO

Renowned as a refreshing yet powerful message song, this piece is one of Mr.

Children’s signature tracks.

It sings about the importance of pursuing a pure heart and dreams amidst life’s complexities, offering a warm push to those who listen.

Released as a single in June 1994, it became the band’s first to top the Oricon weekly chart and also ranked No.

1 for the year.

Widely known as a theme for a Japan Coca-Cola commercial, it went on to win the Grand Prize at the 36th Japan Record Awards.

Beloved across generations, this classic is a foolproof pick for workplace karaoke.

The chorus is easy for everyone to sing, guaranteed to create a sense of unity—so be sure to add it to your repertoire.

himawariMr.Children13rank/position

Mr.Children「himawari」from TOUR 2017 Thanksgiving 25

Himawari, which was chosen as the theme song for the film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas starring Minami Hamabe, was released in July 2017 as their 37th single.

You’ll likely find it quite easy to sing thanks to its tempo, which feels like a gentle walking pace.

The chorus features a melody that uses triplets, and once you get used to it, you can sing along smoothly with the rhythm.

The melody rarely jumps suddenly to high notes; instead, it gradually rises from the lower range, which also makes it easier to sing.

OverMr.Children14rank/position

Mr.Children over with Chinese subtitles

Mr.

Children is beloved by a wide range of people regardless of age or gender.

The song “Over” is included on Mr.

Children’s fourth album, Atomic Heart, released in 1994, which became the best-selling domestic Japanese album at the time.

Many people in their 40s probably listened to this album a lot.

With lyrics and a melody that poignantly convey a man’s lingering feelings as he talks about the woman he broke up with, it’s a heartbreakingly beautiful number.

It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke, especially when you’re with people of the same generation.