Kana Nishino’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

Things I like about youKana Nishino15rank/position

Kana Nishino “The Things I Like About You” MV (Short Ver.)

The 28th single, “Anata no Suki na Tokoro” (The Things I Like About You), was used as the commercial song for Otsuka Foods’ vitamin soda MATCH.

The arrangement opens with a memorable piano tone, gently complementing lyrics that portray a steadfast love for both the good and bad sides of a partner.

There are a few rapid-fire phrases here and there, but because the melody is simple, you should be able to sing it well as long as you mind the tempo.

The vocal range isn’t wide either, so even if the original key doesn’t suit you, adjusting it should make the song easy to sing.

It’s a highly recommended pick for karaoke.

Reason(s) to hold handsKana Nishino16rank/position

Kana Nishino “The Reason to Hold Hands” MV (Short Ver.)

When it comes to winter love songs, it feels like many are sad or about heartbreak, but this one is a song that gently warms your heart when you listen to it.

“Te wo Tsunagu Riyuu” (The Reason to Hold Hands) is Kana Nishino’s 32nd single, released in 2017.

True to Kana Nishino’s style of vividly expressing young women’s feelings about love, it’s a love song that clearly conveys those nameless emotions that well up when you fall in love.

With its mellow tone, it’s also an easy number to sing at karaoke.

Christmas LoveKana Nishino17rank/position

Kana Nishino “Christmas Love” Live Performance

Heralding the arrival of winter, this song is a love ballad brimming with Christmas spirit.

Kana Nishino’s clear, luminous vocals resonate over a beautiful melody that evokes a snow-covered townscape.

Released in November 2010 as the B-side to the single “Kimi tte,” it captured the hearts of many.

The song portrays the warmth of spending Christmas night with a loved one and the depth of feelings for someone dear.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with someone special during this romantically charged season.

Sing it at a Christmas party or year-end gathering, and it’s sure to become a wonderful memory.

Wish Upon A StarKana Nishino18rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Wish Upon A Star' Live Performance

The song “Wish Upon A Star,” included on the 6th album Just LOVE.

Its lyrics portray the feelings of someone with an unrequited crush who doesn’t ask for much, and many listeners will likely find themselves relating it to their own experiences.

The melody moves up and down in small steps, but since the range isn’t very wide and the tempo is relaxed, it’s easy to sing calmly—even at karaoke.

At under three minutes long, this sentimental number is also easy to try because of its short length.

No matter how...Kana Nishino19rank/position

Kana Nishino - "No Matter How... (short ver.)"

“No matter how much…” not only features a distinctive, gentle melody, but its lyrics also portray the complex emotional currents of love that everyone has experienced at least once, making it irresistibly relatable.

It’s a love ballad in which Kana Nishino sings about the feelings of a woman troubled by love.

Happy SongKana Nishino20rank/position

KANA NISHINO Happy Song

The song “Happy Song,” included as a B-side on the 19th single “Always.” Used as the CM song for the SONY WALKMAN F800 series, its positive lyrics over a four-on-the-floor beat give you a boost.

The key is generally on the higher side throughout, but the vocal range isn’t very wide and there aren’t many pitch jumps, so it’s easy to sing if you set it to a key that suits you.

It’s an upbeat tune that will liven up karaoke—perfect for belting out to blow off steam when you’re feeling down or stressed.

Magical Starshine Make-up☆Kana Nishino21rank/position

Kana Nishino “Magical Starshine Makeup☆” MV Full

This song has a super cute title—just seeing it makes you feel stronger and more energized! The slightly spoken part in the A section feels very K-pop, but from the B section the style shifts and you get more of a “singing” vibe.

The overall vocal range is G3 to F5, which is on the higher side, but for those comfortable with head voice, it’s very easy to sing.

Lately, Kana Nishino has been incorporating a bit of rap into her songs, which gives them a different feel from before; it means there’s more to learn, but if you think of it as “several songs within one,” it becomes fun! Rather than memorizing the entire song at once, I recommend learning it melody by melody.

The transition from the A section to the B section is very important, so don’t suddenly push your voice—prepare your voice first, then aim far and sing clearly!