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

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

[Live] Creepy Nuts – Bling-Bang-Bang-Born (Live at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium)

Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts’ debut track shines with an energetic, catchy rhythm and a positive message.

Released in January 2024, the song was used as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “Mashle: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” quickly drawing widespread attention.

With lyrics that even drop the phrase “unwinnable game,” it feels like you’ve wandered into a video game world.

It’s guaranteed to hype up a karaoke session with call-and-response chants! It’s a song you can sing and dance to with friends and enjoy together.

The track has also earned international acclaim, ranking 8th on the Billboard Global 200 for the week.

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Greeting MetalThe Lethal Weapons & Marc Hudson (DragonForce)

[MV] Greeting Metal / The Lethal Weapons & Marc Hudson (DragonForce)

Greeting Metal The Lethal Weapons & Marc Hudson (DragonForce)

This is an unusual collaboration track that arranges common greetings in a metal style.

The unique world crafted by The Lethal Weapons and DragonForce’s Marc Hudson is truly captivating.

It was released digitally in July 2024, followed by a CD release in September of the same year.

The bold idea of expressing everyday greetings through metal both surprises listeners and brings a smile to their faces.

At karaoke, you can shout the various greetings that appear in the song as call-and-response lines, guaranteeing an exciting time.

It’s a song that works not only among friends but also with people you’ve just met—an excellent track that doubles as a communication tool.

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Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+

nobodyknows+ – Kokoro Odoru / THE FIRST TAKE

Kokoro Odoru nobodyknows+

nobodyknows+ is a hip-hop group based in Nagoya.

Their 2004 release “Kokoro Odoru” has become their signature track.

The song has recently regained attention, especially on social media, and their 2022 performance on THE FIRST TAKE is still fresh in our memories.

Over rapid-fire rhymes, the song delivers a positive message: “let’s enjoy music.” It’s a fast-paced track with quick switches, but if you can sync up with friends and rap together, it’s sure to hype up the crowd.

You can also have fun by shouting along with the call-and-response at the end.

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Charming MyTypechill of early spring

Hanabie. – Ito wo Kashi MyType – Music Video [HANABIE.]

Exquisitely charming MyType, the lingering chill of spring.

A song by Hanabie.

themed around self-analysis and personality tests in the internet age.

Set to a brisk melody and aggressive sound, it’s packed with references to the 16 personality types and phrases like “E or I,” flying back and forth.

Included on the EP “Bucchigiri Tokyo,” released in December 2024, with a music video now available.

Yukina’s shouts blend perfectly with the members’ backing vocals, making it great for call-and-response fun at karaoke.

If you and your friends are into loud music, definitely try this track at your next karaoke session!

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Metro Cityimase & natori

[imase & natori] Metro City (MV)

Metro City imase & natori

A city pop–style dance number featuring a snappy guitar riff and breezy sax has arrived.

This second collaboration between imase and Natori deftly captures the feelings of young people moving from the countryside to a big city, with “moving to Tokyo” as its theme.

Released in September 2024, the track rides an easygoing rhythm to express both the allure of the metropolis and the gap with reality.

At karaoke, you can get into the spirit of heading to Tokyo with friends—belt out the chorus together or turn each other’s hometowns into playful parody lyrics—the ways to enjoy it are endless.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone who longs for the city or is just starting a new chapter in life.

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Hamtaro Tottoko SongHam-chans

[Anime] 'Hamtaro Tottoko Uta' (Sung by: Ham-Chans) [Official] Hamtaro opening theme song, Part 1

Hamtaro Tottoko Song Ham-Chans

Did you know that the opening song of the anime Hamtaro, a character hugely popular with children, has been attracting attention at music events frequented by adults? It all started at an outdoor festival in 2017.

When the song was played at a DJ event focused on anime and video game music, a few people began running around in a circle, which became a hot topic and has since been adopted at various events.

Nowadays it’s a staple at meat festivals, with mysterious call-and-response chants—absent from the original lyrics—added for extra excitement! Known as the “Hamtaro Call,” it’s even gained popularity overseas.

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[2025] Songs for karaoke where you can add chants. A roundup of hype tracks (21–30)

Shin-Pen-Pineapple-Apple-PenPikotaro

Shin-Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen / PIKOTARO (Pikotaro)

Shin-Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen Pikotaro

Pikotaro, who took the world by storm with unforgettable catchphrases and a strikingly unique persona, is back.

Marking the 10th anniversary of his signature hit, this track showcases that one-of-a-kind style that brightens people’s faces with playful word sounds and an irresistibly catchy beat.

It’s the first installment of a project to release 80.

8 songs over the year starting in August 2025, and is included on the album “Tottemo Release 80.

8 (01).” Perfect for moments when you want to lift your mood without overthinking—or to light up any party with friends.

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