[Johnny's Classic Hits] Carefully Selected Popular Songs That Are Sure to Liven Up Any Karaoke Session!
Johnny’s has produced many of Japan’s most iconic male idol groups.
It’s often assumed their fans are mostly women, but in fact there are surprisingly many male fans as well.
Because Johnny’s songs are widely known across generations, they’re hugely popular at karaoke, too!
In this article, we’ll introduce Johnny’s songs that are perfect for karaoke.
We’ve gathered a variety of hit tracks—from tunes you can dance to while singing, to timeless classics loved across generations.
These are songs that not only dedicated Johnny’s fans but even those not very familiar with them have likely heard somewhere, so get everyone singing and have a great time!
Note: The former Johnny & Associates changed its company name to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT in December 2023.
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[Johnny’s Greatest Hits] Carefully selected popular songs guaranteed to hype up any karaoke session! (71–80)
LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO
TOKIO’s debut single “LOVE YOU ONLY” is the perfect love song for when you want to get hyped! Among TOKIO’s releases, this track boasts their highest sales and widest recognition, and its catchy, easy-to-hum melody makes it incredibly approachable.
With well-defined call-and-response sections like follow-up chorus lines and handclaps, both singers and listeners will feel their energy rise.
Pick it when you want to have fun together across generations.
It’s emotional yet turns any space into a hot, lively atmosphere!
Blue LightningSMAP
Aoi Inazuma is the 22nd single by SMAP, the beloved national idol group that defined the Heisei era.
It was used as the theme song for the very first episode of their flagship variety show, SMAP×SMAP.
Known as the first track they released as a five-member group, it’s also said to be the song that propelled them to nationwide stardom.
With its driving, sharp melody and cool lyrics, it’s a number that hints at a new future for SMAP.
It’s also perfect for karaoke—you can get the crowd going with call-and-response, so definitely give it a try!
unfinishedKanjani Eight
Kanjani Eight is a boys’ idol group from Osaka, and also a rock band.
Their 2023 release, “Mikansei” (“Incomplete”), is a fast-paced punk rock track.
It carries the message that precisely because we are incomplete, we can become someone’s hero.
The positive vibe of the lyrics is uplifting and empowering.
With its bright, irresistibly energetic sound that makes you want to get moving, it’s also a great recommendation for spring, when many people are starting new chapters in life.
[Johnny's Masterpieces] Carefully Selected Popular Songs That Are Sure to Hype Up Any Karaoke Session! (81–90)
Let's dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6
A heartwarming song that gently encourages listeners with the message, “Let’s dance together and smile!” V6’s refreshing vocals and energetic rhythm naturally lift your spirits.
Released in May 1997, this track was broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta and became beloved by many.
It was even performed at the closing ceremony of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, bringing people around the world together.
Perfect for livening up a karaoke session or cheering up a friend who’s feeling down.
If everyone joins hands and dances in a circle, you’re sure to have a wonderful time filled with smiles.
Love FestivalNEWS
An up-tempo NEWS-style number that captures the hustle and bustle of a summer festival and the thrill in your chest exactly as sound.
The track is crafted to evoke festival music, whisking you into the Japanese summer scenery in an instant.
The lyrics, depicting fluttering feelings of love and soaring excitement on a festival night, will make listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
Released as a single in July 2013, it’s a powerful work that symbolizes a new beginning for the group as a four-member unit.
Perfect for when you want to go wild with friends at summer events or savor a summer romance.
Colorful DaysAee! group
Aぇ! group delivers a sweet, pop-tinged love song filled with the familiar sparkle of romance—like the butterflies before meeting up for a date or the shy moment of giving a gift.
Set to a breezy rhythm, its message of courtship will resonate with anyone harboring sweet-and-sour feelings of love.
Featured on the album “D.
N.
A,” releasing in February 2025, and chosen as the CM song for the nationwide sweets delivery service CAKE LINK, this track is perfect for those who want to share that heart-pounding moment of love with someone special.
Our Great JourneyKing&Prince
A song for which C&K provided the composition, performed by King & Prince! Its exhilarating, up-tempo melody evokes an endless blue sky and a shining sun, setting listeners’ hearts dancing.
Brimming with positive energy, it feels like an anthem about stepping into an unknown journey with friends and moving forward just as your heart leads.
This track is included on the limited First Press Edition A of their third album “Re:Sense,” released in July 2021.
Play it on a summer drive or at a lively get-together with friends, and it will surely lift the mood even higher.
And when you need the courage to take a new step, it might just give you a gentle push forward.