Recommended fun songs for karaoke: a roundup of danceable and hype/energetic tracks
When you go to karaoke, how do you like to have fun?
It might depend on who you go with, but there are so many ways to enjoy yourself—singing and dancing to songs with choreography, or belting out high-energy tracks to get everyone hyped!
Still, when it’s time to pick a song, you might find yourself unsure of what to sing.
So in this article, I’ll introduce a bunch of fun songs that are perfect for karaoke!
From danceable tunes to belting anthems and even humorous picks, we’ve gathered songs that are a blast to sing together—use this as a reference!
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Fun karaoke song recommendations: A roundup of danceable and hype tracks (41–50)
Mr.Parka jr. ft. Dr.TurtleneckMr.Parka jr
Mr.
Parka jr.
is a character by the comedy duo Chocolate Planet—a rapper who wears a parka—and he’s extremely popular on YouTube and TV.
Among Mr.
Parka jr.
’s works, the one I especially recommend is “Mr.
Parka jr.
ft.
Dr.
Turtleneck.” The back-and-forth with Dr.
Turtleneck—a turtleneck-wearing rapper character played by Matsuo—is highly unique, making it an ideal song to sing together with friends.
Recommended fun songs for karaoke: A roundup of danceable and hype tracks (51–60)
Loco LotionORANGE RANGE
If you’re looking for a song that gets everyone shouting along, “Locolotion” is a great pick.
It’s a track released in 2004 by the rock band ORANGE RANGE.
The song depicts a romance between a handsome man and a beautiful woman set on the beach.
Enjoy its comedic storyline and summery vibe, and don’t forget to throw in some call-and-response.
Plus, the steady tempo makes it easy to sway to the rhythm and belt out the lyrics, which is part of its appeal.
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
TRAIN-TRAIN, the major-label 5th single that was used as the theme song for the TV drama High School Graffiti and is known as one of their signature tracks.
Its straightforward, not-just-pretty words message proves how THE BLUE HEARTS earned overwhelming support from junior high and high school students nationwide.
The tempo is fast, so you need to be careful not to fall behind the rhythm, but because the melody doesn’t have big ups and downs, it’s easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.
It’s a rock tune everyone knows, guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.
fan servicemona (Shiina Natsukawa)
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.
JoyfulIkimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari is a three-member rock band.
Their song Joyful, included on the 2009 single YELL/Joyful, became a huge hit as the theme for a Pocky commercial.
With a bright, dance-inducing vibe, it’s perfect for cranking up the energy at karaoke.
In the chorus, it feels even more exhilarating if one person takes the harmony part and you sing it as a duo.
And when you go with a big group of friends or coworkers, belting out the entire chorus together—rather than harmonizing—can be a great way to blow off steam!
MEGA SHAKE IT !Kyuso Nekokami
Known for its unforgettable, catchy phrase that sticks after a single listen, “MEGA SHAKE IT” is a song by the rock band Kyuso Nekokami, released in 2015.
It’s also familiar as the commercial song for House Foods’ Mega Shaki.
You’ve probably heard the chorus with its almost screaming vocals.
While the song is generally intense, it features playful touches like a key change midway that shifts into a house-music vibe.
Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-Hypnosis Mic Division All Stars
Countless people have fallen into this swamp and can’t climb out! From the music project by popular voice actors, Hypnosis Mic, here’s “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-”! This track was used as the theme song for the smartphone game of the same name.
With a total of 12 performers, it’s a powerful, hype-inducing number! Aggressive synths and a powerful flow explode throughout! Try tackling it with everyone when you go to karaoke together!