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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 with Call-and-Response. Hype/Party Tracks Roundup (1–10)

idolYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

Idol YOASOBI

If you want to hype up a karaoke session, songs where everyone can shout responses are the best.

YOASOBI’s track made waves as the opening theme for the anime “Oshi no Ko.” The lyrics strikingly depict the duality of an idol’s public image and inner turmoil, and the sound blends hip-hop with gothic rock.

Released in June 2023, it achieved major success on charts both in Japan and abroad.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that gets idol fans and anime lovers going at karaoke.

Sing it with friends and toss in call-and-response parts for each other—you’re sure to make great memories.

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Otona BlueAtarashii Gakkou no Leaders

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Otona Blue (Official Music Video)

Otona Blue - ATARASHII GAKKO! (Leaders of the New School)

A song that captures the complex emotions of young people and is guaranteed to light up any karaoke session! This track by Atarashii Gakko! won over countless listeners along with the “head-shaking dance” that trended on TikTok.

Released in April 2023, it became so popular that they kicked off that year’s Kohaku Uta Gassen.

At karaoke, you can mimic the head-shaking dance or add your own call-and-response lines to the phrases—there are plenty of ways for everyone to join in.

It’s a modern staple that friends can enjoy together and that transcends generations.

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tuki. “Hyururira Pappa” Official Music Video

Hyururira pappa tuki.

This work brims with a light, upbeat rhythm and a breezy sense of freedom.

It’s a track that showcases Tuki.

’s pop sensibility and is sure to heat up any karaoke session.

The onomatopoeic title is striking, and the cheerful melody more than lives up to it.

Released in July 2024, this song was put out by Tuki.

as a 16-year-old first-year high school student.

The previous single, “Bansanka,” made waves by hitting No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and surpassing 300 million streams.

If you’re singing it at karaoke, we recommend everyone joining in on the “hyururii~” part for maximum fun.

It’s guaranteed to be a hit not just with friends, but at company parties too!

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[2025] Songs You Can Add Call-and-Response Chants To at Karaoke: Hype Tracks Roundup (11–20)

My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER

[MV] FRUITS ZIPPER - My Cutest Part

My cutest part FRUITS ZIPPER

This song, with its catchy melody and adorable lyrics, centers on themes of self-love and how others perceive you.

Packed with the charm of FRUITS ZIPPER, it went viral on TikTok and was finally released on CD in September 2023.

At karaoke, everyone can join in on the “kawaii” parts and add call-and-response for extra fun.

The group completed a successful nationwide tour in 2023, and they’re set to perform a solo concert at the Nippon Budokan in May 2024.

Next time you go to karaoke with friends, be sure to pick this track—sing it together with energy, and you’re guaranteed to have a great time!

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Moechakka FireIssei

Moechakka Fire / Issei: MUSIC VIDEO

Moechakka Fire Ichi Makoto

An irresistibly catchy melody that sticks after a single listen, paired with an energetic beat—this is the perfect song to fire up any karaoke session.

Issei’s “Moechakka Fire,” originally created as a character song for a popular game, has captured listeners’ hearts with its unique charm.

Released in July 2024, it quickly surpassed 10 million views on YouTube and went viral on TikTok, with countless fans posting dance videos.

For karaoke, throw in call-and-response phrases from the chorus like “un, deux, trois” and “brrrt brrrt” to get everyone hyped and in sync.

Sing and dance with friends, and you’re sure to make unforgettable memories.

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Plan ADISH//

DISH// – Plan A [Official Video] | TV Anime “The Elusive Samurai” Opening Theme

Plan ADISH

DISH//’s songs, which feature a distinctive blend of traditional Japanese flavors and J-pop, are perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke.

Released in September 2024 as the opening theme for the TV anime “The Elusive Samurai,” this track is an energetic rock number with a positive message.

With lyrics written by Takumi Kitamura and music composed by the entire band, the song is filled with phrases themed around challenge and perseverance.

The sound, said to be inspired by the anime’s tempo and battle scenes, makes it ideal for call-and-response and group excitement at karaoke.

It’s a song you can sing with friends to lift each other up.

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That's seriously insane (feat. Nanamori.)Lord P-Maru.

[MV] That's Seriously Crazy feat. Nanamori. / P Marusama

Seriously, that’s insane (feat. Nanamori.) by P-maru-sama.

With its lively rhythm and catchy melody, this song is sure to entertain listeners.

The addictive phrase “Gachi yabee jan” repeats throughout, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.

Born from a collaboration between P Maru-sama. and Nanamori.

of Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri), the track became a major hit, surpassing 1 million views on YouTube in just three days after its release in November 2020.

It was later included on the album “Sunny!!,” released in March the following year, which reached No.

12 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants to sing their heart out and hype up the room when going to karaoke with friends.

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