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

DESIRE -Passion-Akina Nakamori

DESIRE -jounetsu-

The impact that Akina Nakamori’s “DESIRE -Jounetsu-” had on its era—with its costume remade from a kimono and a bob-style wig with sharply cut ends—was enormous, to a degree that’s hard to imagine today.

The distinctive choreography in the final chorus was just as much of a sensation.

Over time, this timeless classic has also become one of the top songs in the world of karaoke call-and-response.

The callouts like “When it ignites, the persistent thirty-somethings!” and “Spin and spin till you’re dizzy!” are practically mandatory now.

And the shout at the end of the chorus—“Haa, dokkoi!”—is a famous call you can hear at bars everywhere.

It’s a highly recommended track where the call-and-response is truly a blast!

fan servicemona (Shiina Natsukawa)

[MV] Fan Service / mona (CV: Shiina Natsukawa) [HoneyWorks]

The creator unit HoneyWorks produces the idol mona.

She’s also known for being sung by voice actress and singer Shiina Natsukawa.

Speaking of mona’s signature songs, it has to be Fansa, which has blown up on social media.

The song conveys an idol’s perspective of wanting to give fan service.

It’s fun to join in with the short, catchy call-and-response parts.

First, check out the subtitled music video.

Umapyoi LegendSpecial Week (CV: Azumi Waki), Silence Suzuka (CV: Marika Kouno), Tokai Teio (CV: Machico)

Umapyoi Legend

A surefire anime song to light up any karaoke session has arrived.

Released in November 2016, this track was used as the ending theme for the game app Uma Musume: Pretty Derby and captured the hearts of many players.

Akihiro Honda, who wrote and composed the song, brought it to life through a unique creative process.

With its exhilarating sense of speed, unforgettable chorus, and distinctive call-and-response lines, it’s so catchy that anyone will find themselves humming along.

The song depicts the passionate feelings of the Uma Musume and their fervor for racing, carrying the power to lift listeners’ spirits.

Sing it with friends or teammates, and you’re sure to share a moment full of smiles.

kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-Shirts Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Kawa-E” Music Video

This pop and catchy track is guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.

The feelings for someone who’s even more charming than the chorus’s “kawa-E” are expressed with a unique alphabet twist that’s sure to make you smile.

Released in December 2018, it’s included on their 3rd album, Tank-top Festival in JAPAN, and also made waves as the theme song for the film Nisekoi.

With lyrics full of Yabai T-Shirts Yasan’s signature playfulness and a lively melody, it’s the perfect pick to hype things up when you’re unsure what to sing with friends or coworkers at karaoke.

Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-Shirts Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, who have produced many high-tempo songs, created “Atsumare! Party People” as a party track.

There’s a call-and-response section right from the intro, so it can instantly hype up the crowd.

The responses are simple and steady, making it easy even for first-time listeners to get into the groove.

In the latter half, the lyrics comically depict people enjoying the party.

It would likely get everyone even more excited if you learn the choreography from the music video and try it together.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

Despite debuting with the unique style of being a band that doesn’t play instruments, the visual-kei air band Golden Bomber—whose members each shine with multifaceted talents beyond music—released this as their seventh single.

With a melody that evokes the wistfulness of Showa-era pop and a dance-rock-inspired arrangement, it became a massive hit and one of Golden Bomber’s signature songs.

Not only does it invite call-and-response throughout the verses, pre-chorus, and chorus, but it also features choreography that anyone can dance to, making it a popular choice when you want to liven up a karaoke session.

A catchy number with phrases that stick in your head, it’s guaranteed to boost the energy in karaoke.

MatsuriYuma Teranishi feat. Pinko Izumi

Yuma Teranishi feat. Pinko Izumi - Matsuri [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This work, featuring an impressive fusion of traditional Japanese elements and EDM, is a wildly upbeat celebratory number created under the theme of “connecting the world through laughter.” Released in August 2025, it drew major attention for its cross-generational collaboration between singer-songwriter Yuma Teranishi and actor Pinko Izumi.

The structure, where Teranishi’s high-tone vocals intersect with Izumi’s punchy, declamatory singing, delivers a truly festival-like exhilaration.

It might be just the thing to listen to when you want to blow your worries away!