Classic summer hits that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended popular songs [2025]

Youth and youth and youthAimyon

Aimyon – Youth and Youth and Youth [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A singer-songwriter who’s garnered broad support for her quality, acoustic-guitar–driven melodies, Aimyon.

“Seishun to Seishun to Seishun,” included as the B-side to her major-label third single “Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai,” features lyrics that evocatively conjure up the summer of one’s youth, just as the title suggests.

Its simple melody and relaxed tempo make it easy to sing at karaoke, but if you focus on riding the bounce of the shuffle beat, you can capture the original feel.

With strings adding a sense of transparency to the ensemble, it’s a refreshing pop tune.

JoyfulIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari Joyful 2015

This song, which has been featured in many commercials, is a surefire hit when you want to liven things up at karaoke.

Sing it with friends and you’re guaranteed to get into the groove, and it’s perfect for summer.

Plus, the music video has simple choreography, so copying the moves and dancing along will boost the excitement even more—highly recommended.

Summer Sky GraffitiIkimonogakari

Ikimonogakari – Summer Sky Graffiti [Short Ver. / Verse 2]

It was released in 2007 as Ikimono-gakari’s sixth single.

The song was used in a commercial for Coca-Cola’s Aquarius Vitamin Guard and was created with the theme of “summer, the sea, and the sun,” aiming to establish a standard summer anthem.

It’s an upbeat track with a summery vibe.

Heat haze of AugustMacaroni Enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “August Heat Haze” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu is a four-piece rock band that packs in all kinds of inventive touches without losing their pop sensibility, earning strong popularity especially among younger listeners.

Their digital-only single “August Heat Haze,” which is also included on their major-label debut album Expectations for a Happy Ending, was written as the song for Taisho Pharmaceutical’s Coppertone commercial.

While the wide vocal range and pronounced dynamics make some parts challenging, the melody is laid-back, so once you remember the structure it’s easy to sing.

It’s a summer track that lets you feel the heat, and it feels great to sing over the dramatically unfolding ensemble.

Girls' RuleNogizaka46

Nogizaka46 'Girls' Rule' Short Ver.

This is a summer song by Nogizaka46, a wildly popular national idol group right now.

It was the first song where Mai Shiraishi, one of Nogizaka’s most popular members, served as center, and the music video is memorable for its refreshing scenes of them dancing in a pool.

It’s one of Nogizaka’s signature tracks, so you might find yourself humming along and getting hyped with friends.

Feel fine!Mai Kuraki

Mai Kuraki “Feel fine!”

It was released in 2002 as Mai Kuraki’s 12th single.

The song was used in a commercial for Sea Breeze xz, in which Kuraki herself also appeared.

The track features a wild, rock-infused sound, including motorcycle sound effects, and it reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda - Blue Coral Reef

This is a hit song by Seiko Matsuda, the super idol who sparked countless booms and legends such as the “Seiko-chan cut.” Just singing it gives you a slightly nostalgic feeling, and it’s also fun to perform while pretending to be Seiko-chan.

What’s more, it’s well-known even among older people who might not be familiar with younger artists’ songs, so it’s sure to liven up a karaoke session.