Kenshi Yonezu's Most Popular Karaoke Songs Ranking [2025]

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[Lyrics_Subbed] I Wish I Could Be a Bird – Kenshi Yonezu

It would be really cool to sing a song that only a true fan would choose, right? With that in mind, I’d like to introduce “Even If I Could Become a Bird.” It’s a track included on the second single “MAD HEAD LOVE/Poppin’ Apathy,” and it wasn’t released as a standalone single.

Still, it’s highly popular among fans.

The lyrics convey love from a first-person perspective, which also makes it appealing because it’s easy to put your emotions into it when singing.

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[Paprika] Dance Music Video | Foorin × Kenshi Yonezu | NHK

Paprika is a famous song by Kenshi Yonezu and the children’s music unit Foorin, which won the 61st Japan Record Award.

Since it became a nationwide hit, many people are probably familiar with it.

As it’s performed by a unit of elementary and junior high school students, the song features a simple vocal line that even children can sing.

The chorus may feel slightly high, but the overall vocal range is narrow, so it’s perfectly fine to lower the key as much as you like if needed.

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Complete Kenshi Yonezu Medley (No Ads) 🍀 Kenshi Yonezu New Song 2024

Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter who, as the immensely popular Vocaloid producer Hachi, is sure to leave his mark on J-POP history.

Many of the numerous buzzworthy and hit songs born from his modern musical sensibilities are ones that almost everyone has heard at least once.

From Lemon, which became a social phenomenon, to Gray and Blue featuring actor Masaki Suda as a guest vocalist, and Paprika, his self-cover of the song he provided to Foorin—the depth of his work seems boundless.

This is a medley that lets you feel Kenshi Yonezu’s musicality and enjoy it to the very end.

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1991

Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter leading the Japanese music scene.

This song, written as the theme for the live-action film “5 Centimeters per Second,” bears the title 1991—the year he was born—reflecting his deep attachment to the original work.

The lyrics, woven around themes of memory and loss that trace personal emotions, convey a will to keep moving forward while facing the past, making it highly relatable for many listeners.

It’s an emotional number that will resonate deeply with those at a turning point in life or anyone wishing to confront precious memories.

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[Ado] Ado sings Kenshi Yonezu's 'KICK BACK' [clip]

Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who continues to expand the musical possibilities of the J-POP scene.

His track “KICK BACK,” which held the No.

1 spot on Billboard JAPAN’s anime chart for 21 consecutive weeks, has been remixed by New York artists Frost Children.

Released in September 2025 to commemorate the streaming of the TV anime Chainsaw Man: Compilation, this version reconstructs the original’s hysteric impulse with even sharper electronic sound.

Let yourself be swept away by this wave of sound.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Neighbourhood

Let me introduce a guitar-centered song, “Neighbourhood.” It’s the B-side to “Peace Sign.” It’s said to be based on Kenshi Yonezu’s childhood experiences, depicting a child’s boredom, dissatisfaction, and anxieties about the future, alongside the grown-up child speaking to their younger self.

The lyrics are especially appealing to music fans, featuring references to musical proper nouns.

Overall, it’s slow with a blues-like vibe, so you can take your time and sing it without rushing.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Plazma

The world of Kenshi Yonezu woven from imaginative melodies and innovative electronic sounds.

Set against the backdrop of space, this work—depicting life’s choices and fateful encounters—was released in January 2025 as the theme song for the animated film “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.” It carries Yonezu’s signature delicate sensibility and straightforward passion, familiar from albums like “diorama” and “BOOTLEG.” Alongside its high-energy musicality, the lyrics powerfully convey the courage to step into new worlds and the drive to face the unknown, leaving a deep impression.

It’s a song I especially recommend to younger listeners who are determined to forge their own path.