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Legendary enka songs that fire up the crowd. A song catalog of enka picks you won’t go wrong with at karaoke.

For those who think, “When I go to karaoke, I want to hype up the room with enka, but I don’t know what to sing,” and for anyone who wants to surprise their coworkers, friends, or family by singing something different than usual—this is a must-read! In this article, we’ll introduce a lineup of classic enka songs that are guaranteed to get the crowd going.

We’ve picked not only upbeat tracks and songs that are fun for call-and-response, but also well-known enka standards.

Use this as a guide when choosing your next karaoke setlist.

Playlist

Legendary enka songs that fire up the crowd. A song catalog of enka picks you won’t go wrong with at karaoke.
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1eastCrimson ButterflyKeisuke YamauchiA love story that burns fleetingly like a butterfly.
2eastNo way!/Not a chance!Mika JinnoAn uplifting anthem to face forward, powered by Mika Jinno’s strong vocals
3east246Naoki SanadaNaoki Sanada, a fast-paced love song written by Ikuzo Yoshi
4eastOsaka Love DropletKaori MizumoriKaori Mizumori's new song set in Osaka is captivating.
5eastAt the whim of ManiYūki MatsuzakaA fusion of enka and pop, a heartrending love
6eastRose perfumeMinami HazukiMinami Hazuki covers a classic song, singing of a mature love.
7eastGreat Catch TaikoKanta IchijoSing of the pride of seafaring men and the vigor of the fishing grounds
8eastI long for Southern HokkaidoYudai KoyamaA moving work that sings of deep love and bonds for one's hometown
9eastmatchMisaki IwasaMisaki Iwasa’s heartrending enka: the flame and light of love
10eastI love Osaka.Aki HigashiExpo 2025 Osaka support song: love for romance and the city
11eastthe sunAya ShimazuA heartwarming enka song by Aya Shimazu that supports you in life
12eastNaniwa SpiritFuyumi SakamotoAn anthem of support that overcomes adversity with love for Osaka
13eastLike myself…Tokyo RickshawAn enka ballad: Tokyo Rikisha’s heart-touching song
14eastUrban Shooting StarNatsumi MizukiA powerful song by a woman overcoming heartbreak
15eastTipsy Breeze TavernYuito NakamuraA life-affirming anthem by an active high school enka singer
16eastLike the flow of a riverHibari MisoraMiyuki Hibari’s signature song “Like the Flow of the River”
17eastKiyoshi’s Zundoko SongKiyoshi HikawaHikawa Kiyoshi’s “Zundoko-bushi” is a big hit!
18eastWith a fiery heartAkira KobayashiKobayashi Akira’s signature song “Atsuki Kokoro ni”
19eastLate-Blooming HEROYuasa MichiruAn anthem cheering on those who chase their dreams—a song of courage and hope.
20eastfestivalSaburō KitajimaSaburo Kitajima’s famous song “Matsuri” sings about a variety of festivals.
21eastMarionette Fallen into the Eternal SwampKota OkamotoKota Okamoto’s Passionate Love Song
22eastI’m going to Tokyo.Ikuzo YoshiSummarized in 20 characters: An enka singer who creates highly original songs
23eastYour path of gloryYoshimi TendoYoshimi Tendo’s signature song “Anta no Hanamichi”
24eastFestival MamboHibari MisoraHibari Misora’s classic hit—an easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing song
25eastOsaka ShigureHarumi MiyakoHarumi Miyako’s signature song “Osaka Shigure” is captivating.
26eastThat girl is dotchicchi.Masashi EtaniMasashi Eguya, a bittersweet love youth kayō song
27eastI’m falling in love with you againFuyumi SakamotoA moving masterpiece that depicts the deepening of love
28eastIzakayaHiroshi Itsuki, Nana KinomiA classic song portraying a one-night encounter at an izakaya
29eastLife is full of ups and downs.Chiyoko ShimakuraAn enka grand master, a voice that resonates with the heart
30eastTwo-person sakeMiyuki KawanakaMiyuki Kawanaka’s classic song “Futari-zake” is a song of love and bonds.
31eastCape ErimoShinichi MoriCape Erimo sings Japan’s heart and hope
32eastNorthern SpringMasao SenMasao Sen's famous song 'Spring in the North Country' is popular.
33eastBoat SongAki YashiroAki Yashiro’s classic “Funauta” is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
34eastO-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsFuyumi SakamotoFuyumi Sakamoto's signature song, 'Yozakura Oshichi'
35eastNorth TavernTakashi HosokawaTakashi Hosokawa, an enka singer famous for “Kita Sakaba.”
36eastBrother ShipsIchiro TobaA masterpiece that sings of life at sea and the bond between brothers
37eastCrossing Amagi PassSayuri IshikawaSayuri Ishikawa’s signature song “Amagi-goe”
38eastFrom the northern innHarumi MiyakoHarumi Miyako’s classic “From a Northern Inn,” a heartrending love song