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Japanese pop songs that are easy for teenage boys to sing at karaoke

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

Have you ever found yourself at a loss, wondering what to sing when you go to karaoke with friends?

Once boys reach middle or high school, they probably get more chances to go to karaoke just like the girls do.

Here are some easy-to-sing Japanese songs recommended for teenage guys so you won’t be stuck deciding what to sing!

These are all hit artists and tracks that just about everyone has heard at least once, so you really can’t go wrong singing the songs we introduce here.

You might even discover some new favorites as you read the article.

If you get nervous, it might be a good idea to practice solo karaoke or at home first before heading out with friends!

Karaoke songs in Japanese that are easy for teenage boys to sing (21–30)

rainShota Araya

Shota Araya – Rain (Official Music Video)

Shota Amearatani

Shota Araya is a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka.

Formerly the lead vocalist of the popular band yonawo, he has continued to release hit tracks and gain popularity since going solo.

Among his songs, one I especially recommend is Ame (Rain).

It uses the so-called “Marusa progression,” featuring a jazzy, catchy melody that fits today’s trends.

The vocal range is surprisingly narrow, and there’s no falsetto in any part.

It’s perfect for those who want to sing with a breathy, sexy tone.

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Orihime and BABY feat. Shio Leilabedhead

Bedhead: 'Orihime and BABY feat. Reira Shio' Official Music Video

Orihime and BABY feat. Leia Shio Neguse.

This is Neguse’s first duet, a bittersweet song that overlays the Tanabata tale of Orihime and Hikoboshi onto modern romance.

With a range of G#3 to D#5, it’s an easy key for a male-female duet, and it’s also great for two women to trade lines—highly recommended! It’s a heart-fluttering song to sing with someone you like.

In Reira Shio’s female part, the low notes are key.

Lower tones tend to get stuck in the throat and sound muffled, so make sure to let them resonate.

Try raising your eyebrows, take more air than you think you need, and sing as if you’re releasing the voice slowly right in front of your eyebrows.

That way, the resonance shifts from the throat to the head, making it easier to hear yourself and sing comfortably.

In general, when you sing, it helps to focus less on “producing sound” and more on “resonating through the body,” so keep that in mind!

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slowAKASAKI

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slow AKASAKI

The digital release date is July 7, 2025, but it was pre-released on TikTok in March and quickly became a hot topic, surpassing one million views! The tempo isn’t too slow or too fast, making it very easy to sing and approachable for anyone.

The vocal range is around mid1 to mid2, and the high notes that appear in parts are in falsetto, so I think you can sing them comfortably.

Overall, it has a calm tone, but it modulates in the last chorus, raising the key by about two steps.

You might find it easier to stay on pitch if you sing that section with a bit more energy.

One thing to watch out for is not to pull the notes up with your throat.

Since we want a natural modulation, try singing by resonating in your head while placing a slight forward attack on the sound.

That way, the high notes will come out smoothly and feel great!

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Mr. Moonlightimase

[imase] Mr. Moonlight (Music Video)

Mr. Moonlight imase

This is the song used as the opening theme for the TV anime “Hotel Inhumans,” released on July 11, 2025.

It has a bit of a brisk tempo, so be sure to remember to take breaths between phrases.

Taking breaths will also help you lock into the rhythm of the song! In the chorus, there are lots of switches between chest voice and falsetto, so aim to sing without straining.

When you lift your facial muscles, your eyebrows will probably lift on their own—how about you? That expression is actually important: with a blank face, you’ll never hit the right pitch, and it becomes harder to produce high notes or falsetto.

Raising your facial muscles also makes switching between chest and falsetto much easier, so try singing with the image of lifting your facial muscles and resonating from the top of your head!

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clownMarcy

Marcy – Pierrot (Official Music Video)

Pierrot Marcy

Marcy is a three-piece rock band with a massive following among teenagers.

When you think of Marcy, you probably picture songs that make prominent use of beautiful high notes.

Their new track Pierrot is different.

For a Marcy song, this one sits in a relatively modest vocal range, and unless you’ve just gone through a voice change, it’s quite singable for teenage boys.

The rhythm is easy to catch, and there aren’t many long sustained notes either.

If you’re a teenage guy who wants to sing a catchy tune at karaoke, definitely give this one a try.

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The WalkLIL LEAGUE

LIL LEAGUE ‘The Walk’ Concept Video

The WalkLIL LEAGUE

LIL LEAGUE is a boys group under LDH JAPAN.

These days, LDH as a whole releases songs that are K-pop-like, and among them, LIL LEAGUE especially embodies strong K-pop characteristics.

Among their tracks, the one I particularly recommend is The Walk.

Because it has a K-pop style, it might feel challenging, but surprisingly the vocal range is modest.

It’s not exactly a calm song, but there aren’t difficult parts where you have to switch between falsetto and chest voice, so definitely give it a try.

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Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda

Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

Goodbye Elegy Masaki Suda

Masaki Suda, who effortlessly excels from acting to singing.

When he started his career as a musical artist, many people were probably surprised by his vocal ability, which rivals that of professional singers.

This song, Sayonara Elegy, seems to show the influence of Kazuyoshi Saito.

It might have been inspired by his song Yasashiku Naritai.

Since the melody doesn’t have large pitch changes, I think it’s relatively easy for teenage boys to sing.

Be sure to check it out!

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