Popular 80s hits for karaoke. Sing kayōkyoku and pop songs!

What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?

Some people like to sing the latest hits, but 80s Japanese pop still enjoys strong popularity at karaoke.

Songs from that era are often either easy to sing or really satisfying to belt out, so they’re popular even among younger generations.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended karaoke tracks from the biggest hits of the 80s.

We’ve focused on timeless classics that almost everyone has heard before and gathered songs perfect for karaoke, so use this as a guide when choosing what to sing.

Playlist

Popular 80s hits for karaoke. Sing kayōkyoku and pop songs!
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	DiamondsPrincess Princess		Affectionately known as PuriPuri, the girls’ rock ba...
2	Heartbroken over JuliaThe Checkers		Currently active as a singer-songwriter...
3	Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B		A pop rock act that debuted in the 1980s…
4	Don’t take off my sailor uniformOnyanko Club		The variety show 'Yuyake Nyan Nyan,' huh...
5	My RevolutionMisato Watanabe		Misato Watanabe’s fourth single, released in 1986…
6	I can’t put it into wordsOf course		Let me hear your one-of-a-kind, crystal-clear singing voice...
7	Season in the SunTUBE		A sparkling, nostalgic melody...
8	Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Teng		Teresa Teng, the Asian songstress from Taiwan...
9	CheersTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Included in Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s third album “Kampai”…
10	Wine Red HeartSafe zone		The fourth single by Anzen Chitai, released in January 1983...
11	Red Sweet PeaSeiko Matsuda		Seiko Matsuda’s January 22, 1982 relea...
12	Get WildTM NETWORK		Electro music led by Tetsuya Komuro...
13	Take back the love!!Crystal King		With its striking shout at the beginning, the TV anime '…
14	A long nightChiharu Matsuyama		With their soulful high-tone voice, they captivate a wide range of…
15	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		It was selected as the theme song for the anime of the same name, and as an anison (anime song)…
16	Tears aren’t just for show.Akina Nakamori		Known as an idol who symbolizes the 1980s…
17	Don’t give up on your dreamsTakako Okamura		Sing a cheer song to boost your motivation...
18	Ya Ya (I Won’t Forget That Time)Southern All Stars		I catch myself thinking, “Those were the days… I wish I could go back,” and then I stop.
19	Ruby RingAkira Terao		Speaking of Mr. Akira Terao’s signature song, it would be “Ruby no Yubiwa” (Ruby Ring)…
20	CAT’S EYEAnri		The city pop sound that embodies the era is so cool...
21	Lips NetworkYukiko Okada		The charm of Yukiko Okada’s classic song “Red Sweet Pea”
22	ONLY YOUBOØWY		When you want to get the crowd going at karaoke, sing rock...
23	It’s nothing good.Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s classic hit is a fiery song that's hugely popular among men.
24	Embraced by the wintry windKyoko Koizumi		“Embraced by the Wintry Wind” is about a woman with unrequited love…
25	Graduation -GRADUATION-Momoko Kikuchi		As an actress with a soft, gentle aura, her i...
26	Two People’s Love IslandYuko Ishikawa & Chage		A male-female duet shining as dazzlingly as the summer sun...
27	Paradise GalaxyHikaru Genji		Established a style of singing and dancing on roller skates...
28	Lonely Tropical FishWink		Sacchin, also known as Sachiko Suzuki, variety show app...
29	NANAThe Checkers		Unadorned feelings for someone special in sexy words...
30	ROOMThe Checkers		In a calm mood, I can’t help thinking about a love that won’t return…
31	Song for U.S.A.The Checkers		The yearning for America’s glamorous towns is grand...
32	Street-corner TwilightShanels		Soul chorus from the ’80s, a poignant autumn classic
33	A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR		Kumi Koda’s bar showcased on TikTok…
34	RIDE ON TIMETatsuro Yamashita		Speaking of the ’80s, city pop was really taking off…
35	MUGO… so sexyShizuka Kudo		Known as a member of Onyanko Club…
36	Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Masahiko Kondo		Masahiko Kondo, known as Matchy, on September 3, 1981...
37	I’ll wait.Amin		Hiatus just one year after their major debut...
38	MasqueradeShonentai		Higashi, that is Noriyuki Higashiyama, and Nikki, that is Ichiro Nishikiori…
39	GraduationYuki Saito		Yuki Saito, who is active as a singer and actress...
40	CHA-CHA-CHAAkemi Ishii		An ’80s song that’s going viral mainly on social media…
41	Door to ParadiseYoko Minamino		In addition to her music activities, she has also worked as an actress and radio personality...
42	dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		Music with a mature vibe or a dandy atmosphere…
43	Sentimental JourneyIyo Matsumoto		As Hiromi's wife, on a variety show...
44	Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going to School Version)Yokohama Ginbae		Pompadours, baggy pants called dokan, and sunglasses...