[2025] Songs You Can Add Chants to at Karaoke: A Roundup of Crowd-Pleasers
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!
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[2025] Songs for karaoke where you can add chants. A roundup of hype tracks (21–30)
ONE NIGHT CARNIVALKishidan
This is the major debut single by Kishidan, a six-member rock band whose unique genre “Yank Rock,” a fusion of Yankee fashion and punk rock, has permeated the J-POP scene.
Even the indie version alone sold around 80,000 copies, and the song is known as Kishidan’s signature number.
It’s characterized by many call-and-response hooks throughout—like the spoken intro, the choruses, and the build-up before the refrain—making it perfect for audience participation.
It’s fun to sing solo, of course, but it’s a classic karaoke track that really shines with a big group.
cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka
This is the second single by singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka, who now performs as the vocalist of the six-member co-ed band Rabbit.
With a versatile voice that ranges from cute tones to wistful expressiveness, she captivates fans.
The song won the Best New Artist Award at the 2004 Japan Record Awards and is the track that brought Ai Otsuka widespread recognition.
It’s packed with catchy hooks—like the interjected calls and the phrase right before the final chorus—that make you want to sing along if you know the song.
It’s a pop tune that’s sure to liven up any karaoke outing, and one you’ll definitely want a woman to sing.
[2025] Songs for Karaoke with Call-and-Response. Hype Tracks Roundup (31–40)
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
The big hit song “Sorry, I’m Cute” is also highly recommended.
This track was written by the creator unit HoneyWorks as a theme song for the anime character Chizuru Nakamura, with vocals performed by voice actress Saori Hayami.
The original song doesn’t include call-and-response chants, but there are videos on YouTube and elsewhere where people have come up with their own.
How about checking out various videos first to find a chant you like? Some of them are quite comical.
BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei
The dazzling, optimistic vibe themed around magic and dreams is wonderful! This song was released in March 2024 in conjunction with Suisei Hoshimachi’s 3D live celebrating her 6th anniversary.
It depicts breaking free from everyday boredom and constraints to freely pursue one’s dreams, offering listeners courage and hope.
It seems like a perfect track to hype up a karaoke session.
With repeated phrases and words that symbolize a mysterious, magical power sprinkled throughout, it’s sure to be a blast to sing together.
Why not give it a try the next time you go to karaoke with friends or your crew?
Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze
This is the sixth single by Shonan no Kaze, a four-member reggae group known for songs that make the most of each member’s personality, ranging from high-energy uptempo tracks to lyrical love songs.
The arrangement features elements of SOCA, the traditional music of Trinidad and Tobago, and is beloved as a number that amps up the audience’s energy at live shows.
The layered melodies in the chorus make it easy for both the lead and the call-and-response parts to join in with equal intensity at karaoke.
Just like at their concerts, it’s a summer-ready karaoke song that makes you want to spin your towel while you sing.
Suddenly, SinbadSouthern All Stars
This is the debut single by Southern All Stars, a five-member rock band that has long been a top runner in the J-pop scene, led by singer-songwriter Keisuke Kuwata, who has also released numerous classic songs as a solo artist.
Chosen as the theme song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider commercial, the track features catchy lyrics that are sexy yet comical, vividly painting scenes in your mind.
With its introductory chorus and the interjections in the hook, it’s perfect for easy call-and-response fun at karaoke.
Though it’s their debut, it’s also known as one of their signature songs—a timeless masterpiece that represents the Showa era.
SignalWANIMA
A three-piece rock band, WANIMA has won fans with rousing messages set to a driving rock sound.
This track, included on their second album “Everybody!!,” was written specifically for NHK’s “18 FES,” an event that has been held since 2016.
The call-and-response in the B-melody and the melodious, melodic-core-style harmonies make it an arrangement that raises the excitement and makes you want to try it at karaoke.
It’s a rock tune packed with WANIMA’s appeal, featuring an outstandingly emotional melody riding on that sense of speed.