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

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Kana Nishino “Torisetsu” MV Full

Kana Nishino’s 27th single, written as the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine.” The lyrics, which depict the delicate feelings of women—perhaps a bit hard for men to fully grasp—through the unique lens of an “instruction manual,” resonated widely.

Opening with words of gratitude, the song rides a bright country-pop melody to express a wish to be accepted fully, moodiness and all.

Released in September 2015, it was also included on the acclaimed album “Just LOVE,” and went on to win both the Excellence Award and the Grand Prize at the 57th Japan Record Awards the same year.

Beloved as a wedding staple, it’s a perfect number to help convey your feelings to someone special.

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Kana Nishino “You” Live Performance - Kana Nishino “Kimitte”

A ballad released in November 2010 that gently sings of gratitude and love for a significant other.

Its lyrics speak for those who, despite unwavering feelings, aren’t the best at expressing themselves, and they blend beautifully with Kana Nishino’s clear, pure vocals.

The song was featured as an insert track in the Fuji TV drama “Freeter, Ie wo Kau.” and was also included on the 2011 album “Thank you, Love.” It’s a classic you’ll want to listen to when you want to convey your feelings honestly or feel the bond with someone special.

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Kana Nishino 'Darling' MV Full

This is a song by Kana Nishino that warmly depicts everyday life with a lover.

Released in August 2014, it was also used as the Tuesday theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” Featuring a country-style sound, it stands out for its bright and lively atmosphere incorporating mandolin and banjo.

The lyrics weave in casual conversations and everyday scenes with a partner, resonating with listeners.

The song was performed at the 65th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and has become a beloved track for many.

It’s perfect for those who want to sing in front of someone of the opposite sex at karaoke.

With approachable lyrics and a warm melody, it’s sure to capture hearts.

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I miss you so much, I want to see you.

It’s a song that became a massive hit thanks to the strong resonance it found with women, and I think this is the track most people associate with Kana Nishino.

Her charm lies in her overall gentle vocals; she doesn’t belt the high notes but sings them in mixed voice, which lets the message of the lyrics flow in naturally and makes it very pleasant to listen to.

This song conveys the real feelings of a girl in love—maximum heartbreak—and it’s the kind of track that might bring you to tears.

It’s one you’ll want to sing with all your might when you want to pour your feelings out to the person you like.

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Kana Nishino “I Love You” MV Full

The 33rd single “I Love You,” chosen as the theme song for the film My Little Monster, features lyrics that candidly express feelings for a loved one, enriched by an ensemble highlighting piano and acoustic guitar for added warmth.

With its relaxed tempo and relatively understated melodic line, it’s likely easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident vocalists.

Although the chorus melody is a bit faster, the pitch doesn’t change much, making it a pop tune that’s less prone to mistakes even in karaoke.

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Kana Nishino “if” MV Full

“If” has a melody that conveys a poignant feeling right from the intro—it’s such a beautiful song.

It’s the piece my student practiced the most, and it holds special memories because they said, “I want to sing with a beautiful voice like Kana-yan’s!” and overcame their struggle with falsetto.

The highest note in this song is D#5, which is of course high, but I think the improvised falsetto lines at the beginning and end can be tough if you’re not used to them, since they’re sung with various articulations.

Those ad-lib sections sound so beautiful, so it’s worth nailing them.

With themes like “fateful encounters” and “hopes for the future,” I’d love for you to sing it to someone important to you.

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Kana Nishino 'Suki' MV Full

The 25th single “Suki” was selected as the winter 2015 commercial song for the music streaming app LINE MUSIC.

It was also used as the Tuesday theme song for the information program Mezamashi TV, and the piano-and-strings-focused ensemble feels pleasantly soothing.

With its narrow vocal range, minimal dynamic shifts, and relaxed tempo, it seems relatively easy to try in karaoke.

However, the overall key is on the higher side, so if you’re confident in your high notes, it’s a number you’ll definitely want to sing in the original key.