Kazuyoshi Saito’s Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito1rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

It’s a song that makes you want to sing while thinking of someone special on those long autumn nights when you somehow crave human warmth.

It’s one of singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature tracks, depicting the love of a clumsy protagonist who can only convey his true feelings through song.

The lyrics, which carry straightforward emotions that are hard to say in everyday life, are beautiful and hit you right in the heart.

Released in November 1997 as his 15th single, the song is well-known for being covered by many artists and for being chosen as the theme song for the 2017 animated film Lu Over the Wall.

With the warm tones of the acoustic guitar and Saito’s gentle vocals resonating deeply, it’s also a great choice to sing with all your heart at karaoke.

I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito2rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – I’ve Always Loved You [Music Video]

A lyrical love song filled with memories and lingering feelings from youth.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and a voice that resonates in the heart quietly convey unfulfilled feelings and a love that passed by.

Kazuyoshi Saito’s tender vocals and guitar beautifully express nostalgia for the past and the emotions of the present.

Released in April 2010, it drew attention as the theme song for Shiseido’s IN&ON series commercials.

Since February 2017, it has also been used in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercials, continuing to comfort many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hum at class reunions or during long-awaited get-togethers, wrapped in fond memories.

Sing it with friends at karaoke, and its universally relatable lyrics will warm everyone’s hearts.

I want to be kinder.Kazuyoshi Saito3rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – I Want to Be Kind [Music Video]

Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic hit “Yasashiku Naritai.” If you’re a man in your 30s, it’s safe to say you know this song.

People discovered it in various ways, but the most common might be through the drama “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper,” which became a social phenomenon.

The song has a somewhat decadent rock vibe, but perhaps because the lyrics are full of hope, it doesn’t feel self-deprecating the way songs in this style sometimes can.

It’s especially popular with men, so try singing it at karaoke when you’re out with your guy friends!

I'll walk home.Kazuyoshi Saito4rank/position

Let’s Walk Home (ROCK’N ROLL Recording Session 2023)

Many of you might be reminded of your childhood when you hear it.

“Aruite Kaerou” was released in 1994 as the fourth single.

It was chosen as the theme song for the children’s program Ponkikkies and later became a hit.

Since then, it’s been used frequently in commercials and TV shows, so it’s known across a wide range of generations.

Listening to the cheerful vocals makes you want to hum along, doesn’t it? If you’re a woman, it should be quite easy to sing.

Don't cry, Glory Moon.Kazuyoshi Saito5rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Don’t Cry, Glory Moon [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito has been active for many years, and he continues to release new songs without changing his style.

His latest track is “Naku na Glory Moon.” Although it’s crafted as a refreshing rock piece, its vocal range is quite narrow and is largely centered in the mid-to-low register throughout.

If you slightly lower the pitch and aim for a fuller tone at the start of each section, you can emphasize the depth and richness of your voice.

Give it a try as a reference.

SignalKazuyoshi Saito6rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Signal (Full Length Ver.) [Music Video]

Although it sings of lingering attachment to a finished romance and a farewell, the piece somehow feels refreshingly light.

“Signal” is a track from the 21st album, “55 STONES,” released in 2021.

The easy-on-the-ears band sound meshes beautifully with the lyrical world.

You can feel the sadness and loneliness, yet by the end it leaves you with a dry, clear aftertaste.

This holds true for many of Saito’s other songs as well, but since there are almost no parts that require belting, it’s very easy to sing.

I like your face.Kazuyoshi Saito7rank/position

I Like Your Face (20th Anniversary Live at Kobe World Memorial Hall 2013.8.25)

I think quite a few people have had the experience of thinking, “I can’t put it into words, but I just really like this person.” The third single, ‘Kimi no Kao ga Suki da,’ released in 1994, was featured in heavy rotation on radio stations at the time and became a hot topic.

Because the lyrics are so straightforward and unadorned—single-minded, even—you can’t help but trust that the singer really means it.

Maybe being this direct actually feels more human and appealing.

How about trying it at karaoke with your partner?