Cool songs that will go over well at karaoke

Must-see for anyone who wants to wow friends or coworkers at karaoke with a cool song! In this article, we’ll introduce cool, crowd-pleasing tracks that work great at karaoke.

We’ve selected not only slick rock numbers but also ballads that really shine when you belt them out.

Sing the songs we’re about to introduce, and you might just have all eyes glued to you! Practice is key if you want to sound even cooler.

If you’ve got a bit of time before karaoke day, try practicing a little and show off your awesome vocals when the day comes!

Playlist

Cool songs that will go over well at karaoke
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	7th TriggerUVERworld		UVERworld’s “7th Trigger” has a high vocal range and is a difficult song, but it’s manageable if you adjust the key.
2	unravelTK from Ling tosite sigure		Summary (20 characters): “unravel” is one of the most difficult J-rock songs, requiring a wide vocal range and versatile singing techniques.
3	Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s “Kaosu ga Kiwamaru” is a difficult song with a wide vocal range and many high notes.
4	Together forever!Tatsuya Kitani		Tatsuya Kitani’s “Zutto Issho!” is a difficult song that demands advanced vocal skills, with a wide range and rapid-fire delivery.
5	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's gem of a love ballad
6	idolYOASOBI		The memorable theme song of the anime “Oshi no Ko.”
7	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s masterpiece, a love song filled with deep emotion
8	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		An inspiring youth anthem that gives courage to many people.
9	KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu		Chainsaw Man OP, Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece
10	The Zero Sense10-FEET		10-FEET’s movie theme song, an MV award-winning track
11	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A signature Superfly song filled with warmth
12	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		The memorable ending theme song of the anime “Blood Blockade Battlefront”
13	if…DA PUMP		DA PUMP’s hit song “if…” is popular among men.
14	You don’t listen to rock.Aimyon		A bittersweet crush, a song that resonates in the heart
15	NINE LIVESLimited Express		The new song themed around a bullet-train-speed cat, “NINE LIVES,” by Choutokkyu
16	LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota with Naomi Campbell		Toshinobu Kubota’s classic songs still resonate in my heart
17	broad daylightKing Gnu		A moving song with a high karaoke singing difficulty
18	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		LiSA’s “Gurenge” became a huge hit as the theme song for Demon Slayer.
19	Dance, please.DISH//		DISH//'s 'Odoryanse': an inventive musical development
20	SufferOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku, popular for his catchy music
21	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		How to Sing 'Suirenka' to Hype Up the Crowd at Karaoke
22	KILL LOVEano		Singing Advice for the Fast-Paced Rock Song “KILL LOVE”
23	SaudadePorno Graffitti		A passionate love song that became a big hit.
24	Brain Narcotics Remix feat. CHEHON, MAKA, Ku-Jun, POWER WAVE, CIMA & keithRAY		A standout track blending hip-hop and reggae
25	chantAdo		Zombie Dance to USJ’s Halloween theme song
26	Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's movie theme songs that are easy to sing
27	Re:makeONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s classic “Re:make,” a shout filled with emotion
28	Senbonzakurakuro usagi P		Vocaloid masterpieces and traditional Japanese instrument covers are also captivating.
29	LiarONE OK ROCK		'Liar' is a rock song with challenging high notes and shouts.
30	Yume YumeONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s outlier track “Yuyu” is drawing renewed attention
31	Unfinished SymphonyONE OK ROCK		Incomplete Symphony from the album Niche Syndrome
32	Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s emotional theme song, with lyrics that evoke empathy
33	GET BACKyuzu		Enjoy Yuzu’s captivating harmonies
34	BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei		Suisei Hoshimachi’s “Vivid DIVA” is a complex song.
35	flying boatKing Gnu		A song with powerful lyrics that support those who take on challenges
36	staring contestSora Tomonari		A bewitching love that fuses Japanese and Western styles, an enchanting track
37	ultra soulB’z		Let's all sing this crowd-pleasing classic together!
38	KanadeSukima Switch		Sukima Switch’s classic song of parting and bonds
39	countrysideKoji Tamaki		Koji Tamaki’s masterpiece that conveys the meaning of life
40	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Sakurai’s classic hits that fire up the crowd at karaoke
41	powder snowRemioromen		A masterpiece depicting a winter scene, with a voice that resonates in the heart
42	C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITOONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK Taka's challenging song 'C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y.'
43	Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI		The uplifting songs of a popular band are appealing.
44	COLORSFLOW		FLOW’s twin-vocal track “COLORS” is popular.
45	Ooochie KoochieOoochie Koochie		A unit song by Koji Kikkawa and Tamio Okuda
46	HeavenRei		Rei’s new song, drawing attention for its guitar technique and compositional skill
47	rock starAdo		The overwhelming singing voice of the masked singer Ado
48	MermaidYuka		Yuka’s global musicality that thrives on the international stage
49	false faceyama		Yama delivers an impressive vocal performance on “Nisegao.”
50	DRESSING ROOMNatori		A song featuring Natori’s captivating low vocals
51	CinderellaTohru		The brilliant, talent-filled Tomyo’s very first debut song
52	BOW AND ARROWKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s “BOW AND ARROW” is a graceful song.
53	CYMBillyrrom		Billyrrom, a Tokyo-based act gaining attention for its diverse musicality
54	OursBESPER		A music band that blends AOR and city pop
55	silhouetteKANA-BOON		A Japanese rock band with a exhilarating sense of speed
56	to youMONGOL800		A classic by Mongol800 that everyone can sing
57	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children songs are hard to sing, and it takes courage to choose them.
58	Paranoid AndroidRadiohead		The surreal vibe and excitement are captivating.
59	TEKKEN IISEX MACHINEGUNS		The captivating songs of Sex Machineguns
60	CHE.R.RYYUI		A love song adored by women, CHE.R.RY
61	Negotiationbewitching goldfish		A 90s-style hip-hop track by an alluring goldfish
62	My Sweet Darlin’Hitomi Yaida		A song that expresses the honest feelings of a woman in love
63	crescent moonAyaka		Overcoming Graves’ disease, which Ayaka made famous
64	ROSEHANA		HANA, a stylish seven-member group, is creating a buzz
65	BE CLASSICJO1		A K-pop dance track with classical fusion
66	IS THIS LOVEXG		XG is a talented group making waves at global festivals.
67	Sounds goodM!LK		A positive song that affirms being yourself
68	Lights Out feat. Jeremy QuartusNulbarich		A classic song by the stylish band Nulbarich
69	bergamotSora Tomonari		Sora Tomonari’s low yet childlike singing voice
70	BuddhaRADWIMPS		Music becomes a source of support for the heart, helping me stay positive.
71	Rusty NailX JAPAN		X JAPAN's heartbreak songs resonate with the heart.
72	Moechakka FireIssei		Expressing society’s sense of discomfort through synth music
73	Worth It ft. Kid InkFifth Harmony		A male-female duet song that gets the party hyped
74	Ups&DownsCrystal Lake		Powerful metalcore that sings of hope and strength
75	The Fourth Avenue CafeL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		An unforgettable masterpiece from L'Arc~en~Ciel's album True
76	D.O.D.hide		D.O.D, hide’s rock, drinking and music
77	planetariumAi Otsuka		A song with a wistful, feminine melody
78	Fragments of the SunYutaka Ozaki		Yutaka Ozaki’s classic song, with captivating saxophone.
79	GOD_iNumber_i		Number_i’s captivating song “GOD_i”
80	Lights Off (feat. Natori)TAKU INOUE		A collaboration track by TAKU INOUE and Natori, featuring captivating bass
81	Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON		The reggae song “Inbakuto” is CHEHON’s signature work.
82	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A pop-themed main song that portrays bonds with companions
83	ROSIERLUNA SEA		A classic LUNA SEA song from the ’90s, easy to sing.
84	TriangleSMAP		The tragedies of war and a prayer for peace
85	DAHLIAX JAPAN		A masterpiece by X JAPAN, an expression of passion and pain
86	NagisaSpitz		A classic Spitz song that resonates with summer memories
87	loveGen Hoshino		The dance for “Koi,” the theme song of “We Married as a Job” (Nigehaji), is trending.
88	Wonderful EverydayYu Takahashi		Happiness is close at hand, and a grateful heart is important.
89	Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy		The theme song of Sakamoto Days has captivating bass.
90	TRUE BLUELUNA SEA		A monotonous yet catchy and memorable song
91	au revoirMALICE MIZER		The famous song by the visual kei band MALICE MIZER
92	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Sing Vaundy’s moving songs at karaoke
93	GibbsRingo Sheena		Shiina Ringo’s irresistibly captivating musicality
94	SPECIALZKing Gnu		King Gnu's 'SPECIALZ' is a difficult song but possible to perform together.
95	Hometown of TearsBUMP OF CHICKEN		Formed a band inspired by Koizora
96	So close like this…Crystal Kay		A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love
97	ENDLESS LOVED-SHADE		A classic song that’s easy to sing at a fast rock tempo
98	No moreEXILE ATSUSHI + AI		In ballads, the lyrics resonate with the heart.
99	mottoJUDY AND MARY		JUDY AND MARY's exhilarating fast-paced song
100	It’s the endL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A captivating song from L'Arc's classic album Ark
101	MECHANICAL DANCELUNA SEA		LUNA SEA’s captivating hit songs liven up the karaoke scene.
102	broom star (comet)Mr.Children		A thrilling masterpiece by Mr.Children
103	Shiki no UtaNujabes & MINMI		The moving ending of Samurai Champloo
104	Secret Heart DoctrineONE OK ROCK		A masterpiece by ONE OK ROCK, a high-energy, fast-paced classic.
105	I still love UPerfume		A mature technopop song by Perfume
106	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A popular youthful rock ballad featured as a movie theme song
107	dramaticYU-KI		YUKI’s cheerful voice and the fun theme song
108	Monday weekendyuzu		One of Yuzu’s early popular songs—fresh and lively.
109	LOVE MachineMorning Musume		Morning Musume’s smash hit song
110	Secret of my hearMai Kuraki		Mai Kuraki’s classic Detective Conan songs
111	ButterflyKumi Koda		Kumi Koda’s iconic song that celebrates women’s confidence
112	AutomaticHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada sings songs that capture the heart.
113	I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Kohmi Hirose		An iconic love song of the bubble generation
114	After the FestivalKeisuke Kuwata		Moved by the heartfelt, human warmth in Kuwata’s melody
115	No.1Noriyuki Makihara		A moving song that cherishes one’s own worth
116	SEASONSAyumi Hamasaki		A masterpiece that finds hope beyond the seasons
117	StarlightShota Shimizu		A winter ballad, a sweet voice to fall for
118	RainMotohiro Hata		Songs that encourage you and give you a push to take action
119	DarlingKana Nishino		Kana Nishino’s “Darling,” a hit at group mixers
120	Suddenly, SinbadSouthern All Stars		A classic that breezily sings of summer seas and love
121	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro		The classic song “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” by Namie Amuro
122	BaroqueMALICE MIZER		Classical-style rock, a masterpiece, the song before GACKT
123	Love Never Felt So GoodMichael Jackson, Justin Timberlake		A tribute song in memory of Michael
124	Eternal SnowSkoop On Somebody		My favorite ballad that I learned from my father
125	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		The sexy music video for T.M.Revolution’s “HOT LIMIT”
126	Love againglobe		Tetsuya Komuro’s hit songs with globe are popular at karaoke.
127	Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari		Popular classic songs that get everyone excited at karaoke
128	Because it’s so warm (aww)tardigrade		A funny song about tardigrades that makes you laugh
129	Let the cherry blossoms bloomstorm		Arashi’s songs are easy to get hyped to and easy to sing.
130	ParadiseKen Hirai		Ken Hirai's R&B ballads are captivating.
131	Step by StepTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)		K-pop is Western-style music that’s easy to sing.
132	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A smash hit with a distinctive singing voice, perfect for karaoke.
133	GLAMOROUS SKYMika Nakashima		The songs from the movie NANA captivate cool women.
134	travelingHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada used to sing in kindergarten.
135	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		The legendary members from AKB48’s golden era and their famous choreography
136	neva brotherZEBRA + AKTION		Zeebra from Japanese rap and Kuroudo Maki