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[2025] Songs You Can Add Chants to at Karaoke: A Roundup of Crowd-Pleasers

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Many people probably get hyped by adding chants and responses when they go to karaoke with friends or coworkers.

Songs with choruses or spoken lines are a given, but coming up with your own parody lyrics or call-and-response bits is also part of the fun of karaoke.

In this article, we introduce popular karaoke-friendly tracks and recommended J-pop songs that are perfect for adding callouts and enjoying together!

From the latest hits to timeless classics, use this as a guide to make the most of your karaoke time!

[2025] Songs for Karaoke Call-and-Response: A Collection of Hype Tracks (61–70)

FantasistaDragon Ash

Dragon Ash｢Fantasista｣

FantasistaDragon Ash

A five-member mixture rock band whose name, Dragon Ash, is a coined term derived from the English phrase “drag on ash,” meaning “if you slack off, you’ll turn to ash.” This is their 11th single.

Chosen as the broadcast theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, its thrilling arrangement meshes with the speed of soccer.

The track features chorus parts throughout, and the ensemble—completed by those responsive interjections—makes you want to try it at karaoke.

Because the chorus has no lyrics, anyone can join in with the call-and-response, making it an upbeat anthem that symbolizes Japan’s loud rock scene.

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Roppongi HeartbreakAnn Lewis

Ann Lewis “Ah, Mujō (Heartless)” “Roppongi Shinjū” Live

Roppongi Shinju – Ann Lewis

While debuting as an idol singer, she asserted her presence as a leading figure in kayō rock; this is Ann Lewis’s 24th single, released before her retirement in 2013.

The song was featured in a commercial for Godo Shusei’s Warikka Highball CAN and remains a karaoke favorite across generations.

When it comes to call-and-response in Ann Lewis’s songs, “Aa Mujou” is the first that comes to mind, but this track also features an outstanding, cool arrangement that lets you sing along to the English lyrics in the chorus as the responses.

Known for numerous cover versions by various artists, it became a signature long-running hit for Ann Lewis.

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mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT

THE SUPER FRUIT – Mismatched [Official Music Video]

Chiguhagu THE SUPER FRUIT

Even as karaoke trends come and go, hyping things up with call-and-response is an everlasting way to have fun.

THE SUPER FRUIT’s debut song could be called an anthem of the Reiwa generation that sings about new values.

It carries a positive message about embracing our differences, making it a feel-good track everyone can sing together to boost their spirits.

Released in August 2022, the song quickly became a hot topic, with the music video surpassing one million views in just ten days.

As a seven-member group that had already drawn attention with street performances before their debut, the result certainly lived up to expectations.

If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s perfect for wrapping up a night out with friends or coworkers.

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My First KissReassured Dad

My First Kiss (Hajimete no Chuu)

My First Kiss, Reassured Dad

Hajimete no Chuu is a classic with an addictive charm, known for its distinctive vocals that are artificially pitched up.

Since it was used as the opening theme for the anime Kiteretsu Daihyakka, almost everyone knows it—so if you sing it at karaoke, the whole room is likely to jump in on the chorus, add call-and-response, and the energy will skyrocket.

By the way, the song is sung by Toshiharu Mikuni, known under the name “Anshin Papa,” and he reportedly handled everything himself—from lyrics and composition to arrangement! Share this trivia at karaoke and people might think you’re a music buff (lol)!

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EdisonWednesday Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “Edison”

Edison Wednesday Campanella

It’s a track with a funky beat and an earworm melody, and the lyrics sung over its catchy rhythm really stand out.

Released in February 2022, it peaked at No.

13 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and gained widespread recognition through use on TikTok.

As of December 2022, total streams surpassed 2.

7 billion, and it sparked a notable social phenomenon, winning the Music category of the TikTok Trend Awards 2022.

It’s easy to add call-and-response chants, making it a great pick when you want to fire up a karaoke session—singing it with friends or coworkers is sure to double the fun.

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Drop ThunderBocchi Boromaru

Drop-it Thunder / Bocchi Boromaru (Music Video)

Otose Thunder Bocchi Boromaru

If you’re looking for a hype track that’s easy to throw in call-and-response ad-libs, I recommend Bocchi Boromaru’s latest song.

It went massively viral on TikTok, featuring a super catchy melody and irresistibly addictive lyrics.

It’s a love song about a shy boy mustering the courage to approach his crush at first sight, and it really grabs listeners’ hearts.

Released in 2022, it exploded in popularity across social media.

For karaoke, try shouting “I was struck by lightning!” between phrases.

It’s a perfect pick for amping up the vibes with friends or expressing your feelings of love through song.

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Baby youYuka

Yuka “Baby you” Music Video

Baby, You Yuka

Released in January 2023 as her major-label debut single, this track is packed with everything that makes Yuka so compelling.

It spread rapidly—especially on TikTok—and generated major buzz both in Japan and abroad, even hitting No.

1 on Billboard’s TikTok Weekly Top 20.

Set to a sophisticated melody provided by Takahito Uchisawa, Yuka’s expressive vocals beautifully convey both the sweetness and the inner conflict of being in love.

Its poppy, catchy sound is perfect for livening up a karaoke session; sing it with friends, adding call-and-response, and you’re sure to make great memories.

A must-listen whether you’re struggling with love or head over heels.

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