Yuzu Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

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Yuzu, strawberry

A light and poppy track by Yuzu.

It may sound like a love song about summer romance, but there’s actually a slightly risqué twist hidden beneath the surface.

Released in 2009 with the tagline “a shocking, sexy summer pop tune,” this piece sparked buzz for a music video so bold it required proof of being 18 or older.

While it captures the sweet flavor of young love, noticing the hidden meaning will make you chuckle.

It’s sure to hype up the room at karaoke, though once you grasp the true intent of the lyrics, you might need a bit of courage.

It could be fun to enjoy it on the sly at a get-together or party with friends.

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Yuzu “Shibireru” Official Lyric Video

This song was released digitally on July 30, 2025, and was written as a tie-in for Suntory’s bourbon whiskey Jim Beam.

It’s a characteristically Yuzu-style track: fresh and up-tempo.

It seems Yuzu themselves also appear in the web commercials.

In the backing band, the piano really stands out, and the drums and bass are easy to hear, making it easy to catch the rhythm.

In the chorus, there’s a leap from D4 to A4 on the syllable “ma.” The “ma” sound tends to be nasal and can be hard to project, so try to put about five times more intention into your voice than you think you need.

The key is to project your voice briskly as if aiming into the distance! If it comes out smoothly without catching, you’ve nailed it.

Be sure to hit those high notes there when you sing!

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Sentimental

Many of Yuzu’s songs evoke a fresh, summery vibe.

Released in 1999, the track “Sentimental” is also a great summer song to get the crowd going at karaoke.

While it paints scenes of midsummer in full swing, true to its title “Sentimental,” it also hints at emotional, nostalgic moments—reminiscent of an old romance, as if recalling some summer from the past.

With relatively few high notes, a simple melodic line, and a distinctive kayōkyoku-inspired feel, the chorus’s gradual build and the higher parts should be easy to hum along to.

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Yuzu “Summer Gale (YZ ver.)” from LIVE FILMS ‘YUZUTOWN / ALWAYS YUZUTOWN’

Yuzu, the folk duo that made their major debut in 1998 with the mini-album “Yuzuman.” Their song “Natsuhayate” is a special track created in 2018 as the “ABC Summer High School Baseball Cheer Song” by Asahi Broadcasting to commemorate the 100th National High School Baseball Championship.

It’s a passionate song that evokes the image of a hot summer field, so wouldn’t it be perfect to sing at karaoke in July, right before Koshien, to get everyone pumped up?

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Shounen

Yuzu’s second single, “Shonen,” released in 1998.

The song was used in a commercial for Acecook’s Super Cup 1.

5 series and became Yuzu’s first entry on the Oricon charts.

It’s a track overflowing with fun and a perfect crowd-pleaser for karaoke! People around you can easily join in with call-and-response or percussion, too.

The chorus might feel a bit high in pitch, but that driving energy is part of the song’s charm—sing it through with momentum! It’s a lively, karaoke-friendly number, so be sure to add it to your setlist.

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Yuzu “Love, It Popped.” Music Video

It’s a love song by Yuzu, who, despite often featuring a simple vocal style over acoustic sound, have secured a solid position and become well-known.

The song has a world that’s easy for teenage boys to relate to and is fun enough to make you want to sing it at karaoke.

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Koi No Kayoubi

Koi no Kayoubi is Yuzu’s 13th single, released in 2002.

Yujin Kitagawa performs it dressed as a woman under the name “Junko Kitamikawa,” which made the CD jacket and music video a hot topic.

Incidentally, Koji Iwasawa appears as “Mucho Koiwasawa,” set as Junko Kitamikawa’s boyfriend.

As the title suggests, the song is crafted with classic kayōkyoku—Showa-era pop—in mind, and it seems like it would really get the crowd going when you go to karaoke with older folks.

Although it conveys a woman’s feelings and is sung in a female persona, the overall vocal range is narrow, making it easy to sing even for women who aren’t comfortable with high notes.