Idol Songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras: Classic and Latest Hits That Light Up Karaoke

We’ve picked out songs from a wide range of idols—male and female alike—from classic Showa and Heisei-era idol hits to idols thriving in the Reiwa era!

Alongside the all-time staples, we’ve gathered insider-favorite tracks that idol enthusiasts will appreciate, while still being easy for a broad audience to enjoy.

Use this list as a reference for your next playlist.

Many of the melodies are simple, so everyone can sing, dance, and get hyped together!

Go all out with the latest tracks bursting with idol charm, or bask in nostalgia with old favorites—enjoy idol songs in whatever way suits you best!

Playlist

Idol Songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras: Classic and Latest Hits That Light Up Karaoke
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		CUTIE STREET's new song is very popular.
2	flying getAKB48		Award-winning Latin rock fusion love song
3	It’s the cutest ever!Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		An uplifting, encouraging song to help you get over a broken heart
4	Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE		An emotional song by =LOVE that sings of idol love
5	ClickME:I		A song of hope toward dreams, the voices of eleven youthfully vibrant members
6	Dancing HeroYoko Oginome		Yoko Oginome’s smash hit song “Dancing Hero”
7	LOVE MachineMorning Musume		Morning Musume’s first million-selling hit song
8	Brother BeatSnow Man		Snow Man’s sixth single, the movie theme song, is a big hit!
9	First LoveNaniwa Danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s debut song that captures the excitement of first love
10	NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER		A song that proposes a new definition of 'cute'
11	Love so sweetstorm		Liven up karaoke with Arashi’s classic hits
12	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		Anime theme song, the melody resonates in my heart.
13	ChankapanaNEWS		Debuted at number one with an exotic track
14	DESIREAkina Nakamori		Akina Nakamori’s signature song, a passionate classic
15	NEW LOOKMISAMO		TWICE subunit, retro-style fashion song
16	36°C U・B・UHatsuboshi Academy		A pop song portraying an idol singer’s romantic feelings
17	Please, Bach!Hinatazaka46		A bright and cheerful Hinatazaka idol song
18	Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Clover Z		Momoiro Clover Z’s classic song “Go! Kaitō Shōjo (Pirate Girl)”
19	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		Katyusha by AKB48 to liven up the summer
20	Only you win (for me).Hinatazaka46		Only you’re the best—catchy Hinatazaka46
21	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic hit “RPG,” beloved by the Heisei generation
22	GOATNumber_i		A challenging rap track is gaining attention
23	I WishNaniwa Danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s “I Wish” is a youth anthem.
24	Don’t take off my sailor uniformOnyanko Club		Onyanko Club, pioneers of idols
25	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		An uplifting cheer song, popular on TikTok
26	Happinessstorm		A powerful melody with uplifting, feel-good lyrics!
27	Blue Coral ReefSeiko Matsuda		A bittersweet scene of love by the summer seaside
28	NagiichiNMB48		The excitement of idol songs is captivating.
29	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46’s debut song is a track with a strong message from Hirate.
30	FLASHPerfume		Perfume's theme song for the movie Chihayafuru is cool.
31	The FeelsTwice		TWICE’s English single made it onto the Billboard charts.
32	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A smash hit on TikTok, a song that conveys self-affirmation
33	Love Revolution 21Morning Musume		Morning Musume’s 21st-century-style dance track
34	Sounds goodM!LK		A positive song that affirms being yourself
35	Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Masahiko Kondo		Masahiko Kondo’s signature songs and the allure of 1980s idols
36	Gimme Chocolate!!BABYMETAL		BABYMETAL’s signature song “Gimme Chocolate!!,” powerful
37	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s popular song “Fortune Cookie”
38	lovesicknessManeki Kecak		Maneki Kecak is a Japanese idol group.
39	HeroesMomoiro Clover Z		An athlete support song that gives you courage and energy!
40	School HeavenKyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s cover songs, fun nostalgic oldies
41	younger boyCandies		The pure emotions and allure of an age-gap romance
42	The world’s number one idolCho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		Get energized with an uplifting song that boosts self-esteem
43	idol costumeNadeshiko on a high peak		A bright song that portrays an idol’s self-esteem
44	Yeah! Super Holiday!Aya Matsuura		A former Morning Musume idol, popular for her hit songs
45	ChopstickNiziU		NiziU’s new song is inspired by a famous piano piece.
46	Where did the angel go?≠ME		The new song by the idol group ≠ME is captivating.
47	Melon juiceHKT48		Music that colored the Heisei era by the AKB48 Group
48	Natsumatope#NAME?		=LOVE performs a refreshing summer song
49	mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER		A dialogue with myself reflected in the mirror, a song of self-affirmation
50	Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.Johnny’s WEST		The festival song “Ee ja nai ka” gets everyone hyped.
51	Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira		The overwhelming power of music that captivates the heart
52	Cinderella GirlKing&Prince		Popularity and Charm of Prince Idols
53	UFOPink Lady		Pink Lady's smash hit song
54	Sentimental JourneyIyo Matsumoto		Iyo Matsumoto's pure singing voice resonates in the heart.
55	Cinderella of the Provisional ContractShiritsu Ebisu Junior High School		A Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku song with a Für Elise-style melody
56	weeeekNEWS		Fun music from graduated idols, cheerfully!
57	Single‑minded Cinderella!CUTIE STREET		CUTIE STREET's new song is cute.
58	Follow MeE-girls		The appeal of “Follow Me,” a signature song by the disbanded E-girls
59	arDevil ANTHEM.		The major songs of the idol group Devil ANTHEM.
60	orchestraBiSH		The classic song by the punk band BiSH resonates with the heart.
61	Insincere wordsNogizaka46		Nogizaka46’s heartrending 5th-generation song is moving.
62	Uppercut!Up Up Girls (Kari)		An aggressive idol with a song full of speed and drive
63	GeeGirls’ Generation		The captivating dances and songs of K-pop idols
64	ultra-strongestCho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A song that conveys an idol’s love and gratitude
65	Earphone RiotShiritsu Ebisu Junior High School		Discovering my true self through the new-era Ebichu’s youth anthem
66	RestartMameshiba no Taigun		A WACK idol born from a TBS variety show
67	InfluencerNogizaka46		Nogizaka46’s Spanish-style passionate song