Kazuya Oda’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda1rank/position

Love Story Suddenly – Kazumasa Oda

It’s a classic that portrays love and parting.

Kazumasa Oda’s warm vocals seep into the heart.

It delicately captures the subtle emotional shifts between two people on the verge of becoming lovers, and sings about the importance of the changes brought by their meeting.

Released in February 1991 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Tokyo Love Story,” it became a major sensation.

The way it was used in the drama is said to have been influential enough to change the course of television dramas at the time.

Highly recommended for those who want to feel both the beauty and the bittersweetness of romance.

It’s a song that makes you reflect on the miracle of encounters and the turning points in life.

A Christmas SongMonkey Majik + Kazumasa Oda2rank/position

Monkey Majik + Kazumasa Oda / “A Christmas Song” music video footage

A warm Christmas song themed around “family bonds,” portrayed through a collaboration between Kazumasa Oda and MONKEY MAJIK.

Its gentle, softly falling-snow atmosphere and tender, steady rhythm leave a strong impression, and the song’s tempo should be easy to grasp.

Since MONKEY MAJIK handled both the lyrics and composition, the vocal melody centers around their style, and even Kazumasa Oda’s parts emphasize warmth more than high notes.

Keep the theme of “family bonds” firmly in mind, and sing as if speaking gently to your listeners.

Something CertainKazumasa Oda3rank/position

A Certain Thing – Kazumasa Oda

It’s “Tashika na Koto,” the song used in Meiji Yasuda Life’s commercial and as the theme for the 2005 drama special “The Story of Senichi Hoshino: Words to My Late Wife.” This song is so famous that there may be fewer people who don’t know it.

This love song, which vows eternal love to a cherished person, is packed with emotion that can move both singers and listeners to tears if they let their guard down.

It’s one of those tunes that, the moment you hear it somewhere or it pops into your mind, you just want to sing along.

It’s undoubtedly a ‘classic’ to anyone who hears it, so I think it’s a karaoke song that transcends generations!

sparklingKazumasa Oda4rank/position

Kira Kira / Kazumasa Oda [A Cappella] Kunetomo

This is a song by Kazumasa Oda released in 2002.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Koi no Chikara,” and it’s also been featured in commercials and covered by other artists, which shows how popular and timeless it is.

As the title suggests, the piece is characterized by its sparkling, beautiful tones, so let’s make sure to convey that gorgeous sound world clearly in the chorus.

The harmony that supports the main melody comes in from the chorus, and until then it functions more like embellishment for the lead, which should be easy to grasp.

Keeping the title “Kira Kira” in mind, it could be interesting to have the chorus clearly present the repeated-syllable lyrics to highlight that glittering effect.

long-cherished desireGLAY feat. Kazumasa Oda5rank/position

GLAY feat. Kazumasa Oda / Higan

A song that brings together two great forces who have led Japan’s music scene for many years in a miraculous collaboration.

Marking GLAY’s 30th anniversary, their partnership with Kazumasa Oda—an artist known for his transparent, emotive vocals and countless classics—is the very embodiment of a dream come true.

The result is a grand ballad where GLAY’s rock sound and Oda’s warm voice blend exquisitely.

The track is included on the best-of album “DRIVE 2010–2026 – GLAY complete BEST,” released on April 23, 2025.

The album is composed of songs chosen by fan voting, garnering a total of 65,260 votes.

This work carries a timeless appeal that resonates across generations, and it’s a must-listen for anyone pursuing their dreams or seeking to feel the bonds with those they hold dear.

I can't put it into wordsKazumasa Oda6rank/position

Can't Put Into Words / Kazumasa Oda [Music Box] (Meiji Life Insurance Commercial Song)

A signature song by Kazumasa Oda that sings of gratitude beyond words.

Released in February 1982, this ballad was the 23rd single from his Off Course era, issued as a single cut from the album “over.” The instrumental interlude that appears mid-lyrics is striking, conveying feelings that transcend language.

In 1999, it was featured in a Meiji Life commercial, bringing the song to a wider audience across generations.

When Oda’s clear, translucent voice overlaps with the delicate timbre of a music box, the song becomes even more deeply moving.

It’s a gentle companion for quiet nights or moments when you want to reflect on your appreciation for someone special.

As long as I have youShota Shimizu ft. Kazumasa Oda7rank/position

[Cover] Shota Shimizu feat. Kazumasa Oda – As Long As I Have You [Collab with Maya]

“Kimi sae Ireba” is a beloved classic performed by Shota Shimizu and Kazumasa Oda, cherished by listeners across generations.

The song embodies a passionate desire for self-expression and a warmth that deepens over time, both vividly conveyed through their collaboration.

Shimizu’s impassioned vocals blend with Oda’s gentle voice to portray a tranquil, light-filled family scene.

At the same time, among Oda’s many songs that often feature high notes, this one sits in a relatively accessible range, making it enjoyable even for those who struggle with higher registers.

These vocal techniques are also particularly instructive for beginners in singing.