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!

Playlist

Recommended fun songs for karaoke: a roundup of danceable and hype/energetic tracks
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	HappinessAI		Christmas campaign song, R&B style
2	loveGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s hit song “Koi” becomes a social phenomenon
3	companion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Hoshimachi Suisei		A key-change song by Hoshimachi arranged by YOASOBI
4	As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE		“Nando demo” is a timeless classic loved by every generation.
5	Star LablationKera-kera (giggling/laughing)		Mixi dating unit, exhilarating theme song
6	New Treasure IslandSakanaction		Sakanaction’s movie theme song blends retro and modern elements.
7	Dance, please.DISH//		DISH//'s 'Odoryanse': an inventive musical development
8	Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s exhilarating theme song
9	NINE LIVESLimited Express		The new song themed around a bullet-train-speed cat, “NINE LIVES,” by Choutokkyu
10	Koi-bi and ROMANCEGMU		Vocal technique that emphasizes GMU’s low-end technique
11	Good luck!Bubble Parties		A refreshing, anime-style song with an easy-to-remember melody
12	ultra soulB’z		A signature song by B’z, an energetic rock tune
13	One Night CarnivalKishidan		A signature song by the Showa-style rock band Kishidan
14	cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s popular songs—classic hits that get the crowd going at karaoke
15	Gather up! Party people!Yabai T-Shirts Yasan		Yaba T’s high-energy tracks are on fire.
16	ASOBONiziU		NiziU’s new song is a bright, uplifting cheer anthem.
17	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		A high-energy reggae track by Shonan no Kaze that incorporates soca
18	LOVE MachineMorning Musume		Morning Musume's representative million-selling hit song
19	Shut up.Ado		A shocking debut song by Ado, written by syudou, that slices into society.
20	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		The legendary punk rock anthem “TRAIN-TRAIN”
21	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' moving movie theme song
22	Love♡Scream!AiScReam		A TikTok hit: 'Love♡Scream!' — guaranteed to be a karaoke staple
23	chantAdo		Zombie Dance to USJ’s Halloween theme song
24	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” becomes a massive hit
25	You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO		A relatable masterpiece that depicts SHISHAMO’s youth
26	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		Representative single song(s) of Golden Bomber
27	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s single appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
28	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		The Evangelion opening theme, a masterpiece by Yoko Takahashi.
29	runnerBakufū Slump		A signature song by Bakufu Slump, singing about youth and life.
30	Kishonokku ExerciseAmenbo Plus		Exercise song by an Osaka YouTuber
31	What We Got ~A Miracle Is You~King&Prince		King & Prince’s song for Mickey’s 100th anniversary is so cute!
32	encoreHey! Say! JUMP		A fun song that brings out the group's charm
33	Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.WEST.		Naniwa spirit! A lively, high-energy festival song
34	Danger ZoneThe Lethal Weapons		A Parody Song by Aikid and Cyborg Joe
35	Deer-Colored DaysDeer Club		TV anime theme song, boundlessly cheerful!
36	NO MONEY DANCEYabai T-Shirts Yasan		I want money! Real rock
37	Adorable Hideyoshi unifies the realmPsychic Warrior Dorian		A hype, high-energy song expressing passionate feelings for Toyotomi Hideyoshi
38	Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new song is popular.
39	Release exerciseAmenbo Plus		Amebo Plus's hilarious musical activities
40	Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side		Kento over here and “Yes, with pleasure” are big hits.
41	Brain Narcotics Remix feat. CHEHON, MAKA, Ku-Jun, POWER WAVE, CIMA & keithRAY		A standout track blending hip-hop and reggae
42	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A fusion track of pop and rock from South Korea
43	FUNKEYSDa-iCE		Get hyped with a light, funky track
44	Rising SunEXILE		EXILE’s famous song supporting the Great East Japan Earthquake relief
45	Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani		Tatsuya Kitani's Ao no Sumika, a fast-paced rock track.
46	ChankapanaNEWS		A popular Asian-style love song
47	dizzyAdo		Ado’s new song “Kura Kura” becomes an anime theme song
48	jungle gymBUMP OF CHICKEN		The self lost in society and the song of memories
49	Choo Choo TRAINEXILE		EXILE's 'Choo Choo TRAIN' is the best!
50	Mr.Parka jr. ft. Dr.TurtleneckMr.Parka jr		A parka-wearing rapper sings joyfully with friends
51	Loco LotionORANGE RANGE		A summer love song that's rhythmic and uplifting
52	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		Talk about TRAIN-TRAIN, a classic anthem of youth rock.
53	fan servicemona (Shiina Natsukawa)		Mona’s signature song from HoneyWorks, “Fansa”
54	JoyfulIkimonogakari		Get hyped with Ikimono-gakari's 'Joyful'
55	MEGA SHAKE IT !Kyuso Nekokami		Commercial song by Kyuso Nekokami
56	Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-Hypnosis Mic Division All Stars		Hypnosis Mic, voice actors’ fiery rap!
57	Dejavina (Japanese ver.)Recitals		Tokai On Air’s Recitals, entertaining songs
58	Pierrot of the NightAdo		ADO's signature song that sings of urban loneliness and hope
59	VirusTakanori Iwata		Addictive uptempo song by Takanori Iwata