Nogizaka46 Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

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Nogizaka46 “You Don’t Have to Pretend to Be Strong Until Dawn”

It’s a warm song that embraces your fragility, telling you there’s no need to put on a brave face.

Released in September 2019 as Nogizaka46’s 24th single, it sold over one million copies in its first week on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

You may find yourself acting tough, but inside you’re overwhelmed with anxiety.

This work gently stays by the side of those spending such lonely nights, kindly telling them it’s okay to be honest with themselves until dawn breaks.

When you’re worn out from trying too hard, listening to it might give you a small dose of courage to accept yourself as you are and take another step forward.

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Nogizaka46 'Nigemizu' (Fleeting Water)

If you’re looking for a Nogizaka46 karaoke song that feels like summer, why not try singing Nigemizu? The title “Nigemizu” refers to a mirage-like phenomenon that looks like steam shimmering over summer asphalt, and the lyrics are filled with summery words.

It also has a sense of reminiscing about a summer from long ago, with occasional hints of poignancy that feel very Nogizaka-like.

You might think it would be tough to sing at karaoke, but the vocal range isn’t very wide, so it’s a song you can handle without strain.

Whether you sing it or listen from the next seat, you’ll get swept up in the emo vibes.

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Nogizaka46 'The Meaning of Goodbye'

This song portrays the hope that awaits beyond a heartrending farewell, carried by warm piano melodies.

Released by Nogizaka46 in November 2016, it is a memorable track in which Nanami Hashimoto served as center for the first time.

It was performed at the 67th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, moving the hearts of many.

It is a gentle, comforting piece that quietly supports those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who are about to take a new step forward.

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Nogizaka46 – Your Name is Hope (Manatsu no Zenkoku Tour 2014)

This is the song “Kimi no Na wa Kibou” released in 2013 by Nogizaka46, an idol group immensely popular among young women.

It’s a song that inspires hope for the future.

When you have a friend who’s feeling down, sing this song for them—it’ll surely lift their spirits!

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Nogizaka46 'Kizuitara Kataomoi' Short Ver.

The 8th single, “Kizuitara Kataomoi,” is striking for its lyrics written from a feminine perspective rather than the previously common masculine one.

The contrast between an ensemble featuring piano and strings and the lyrics that portray a bittersweet yet straightforward love is memorable.

Because the melody is fast, you need to be careful not to fall behind the rhythm, but the key is low and the range isn’t wide, making it relatively approachable.

With a sound that feels both wistful and refreshing, it’s a comfortable listen and a great pick for karaoke.

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Nogizaka46 'Seifuku no Mannequin' Short Ver.

“Seifuku no Mannequin,” with Rina Ikoma in the center position.

It’s an idol song, but the four-on-the-floor beat gives it a disco feel, and although the steady, understated melody throughout makes it seem difficult at first listen, it’s actually surprisingly easy to sing.

Adding rhythmic dynamics makes it sound even better.

The chorus lyrics are memorable, and while the word “uniform” is something unique to students, this song is perfect for venting the frustrations you carry around day to day.

Great for stress relief, too!

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Nogizaka46 “Influencer”

Here is a song by Nogizaka46 produced by Yasushi Akimoto.

It was released in 2017, with Mai Shiraishi and Nanase Nishino serving as the double centers.

The arrangement has a Spanish flair that makes the members of Nogizaka46 feel even more passionate.

Matching that fiery vibe, the choreography is one of the fastest in the group’s catalog, and the members reportedly struggled with muscle soreness while mastering it.

It seems like a track that would really get the crowd going if you sing and dance to it at karaoke.