[Johnny's Classic Hits] Carefully Selected Popular Songs That Are Sure to Liven Up Any Karaoke Session!

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Hey! Say! JUMP – encore [Dance Practice]

This song really brings out the best in the group! With lots of unison and harmonies, it’s fun both to sing and to listen to.

Idol groups don’t usually have a strong image of using harmonies, but lately everyone’s vocal skills have been improving, so instead of just unison, there are members who handle harmonies too, which makes it more enjoyable to listen to! The harmonies in this song mostly move a third above, so they’re easy to understand and sing.

Since it’s a group song, I think it would be fun to split the parts among your favorite members and sing it that way!

Glaring SummerNaniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Gira Gira Summer [Official Music Video]

Naniwa Danshi’s summer song “Gira Gira Summer,” released in 2025.

It starts with a samba-style intro, but quickly shifts into orthodox J-pop, so there’s no particular quirk to the vocal lines.

The samba element in the chorus is basically just the whistle, and since it’s not in a 16-beat feel, it’s an easy song to sing rhythmically as well.

The melody stays on the higher side and there’s a key change toward the end, but the overall range isn’t wildly wide, so there’s plenty of room to lower the key.

Find the range that suits you and give it a try.

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ARASHI – A･RA･SHI [Official Music Video]

Arashi’s debut single “A·RA·SHI” was released on November 3, 1999.

It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the image song for Fuji TV’s Volleyball World Cup 1999.

With its upbeat rap and empowering lyrics, it’s a track that gives you courage! Whether you want to blow off steam at karaoke or you’re looking for a song you can sing and dance to, it’s a crowd-pleaser across generations—be sure to check it out.

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NEWS – weeeek [from METROCK2023 TOKYO]

The seventh single by NEWS, written especially for them by the vocal group GReeeeN, is “weeeek.” The four consecutive “e”s in the title serve as a sign that the song was provided by GReeeeN! With lyrics themed around “one week,” it’s a fun track that also gives courage as an anthem for businesspeople.

The chorus harmonies are a highlight, so it’s perfect for harmonizing at karaoke to amp up the mood! Sing it with your coworkers and blow off some stress!

Poppin’ Hoppin’ Lovin’Naniwa Danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Poppin’ Hoppin’ Lovin’ [Official Music Video] YouTube ver.

The song “Poppin’ Hoppin’ Lovin’” is notable for its bright melody.

Released in 2023, it delivers a highly pop-oriented sound just as the title suggests.

This kind of style can be considered Naniwa Danshi’s forte.

The song’s vocal range is an average mid1F to hiC.

While the pitch movement is somewhat lively, the standard range and mid-tempo make it overall easy to sing.

Youthful AmigoShuji and Akira

Seishun Amigo – Shuuji and Akira

Seishun Amigo is a song by the limited-time unit Shuuji to Akira, formed by Kazuya Kamenashi of KAT-TUN and Tomohisa Yamashita.

It also drew attention because the two co-starred under their character names from the NTV drama Nobuta wo Produce.

With the feel of a classic idol pop tune, it resonated across generations and became a huge hit, with cumulative CD shipments surpassing 2 million copies.

It’s a perfect karaoke track to relive your youth, so it’s highly recommended to sing it with your schoolmates or friends from your hometown.

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King & Prince “Cinderella Girl” MV YouTube Edit

The debut single of the sparkling Johnny’s group King & Prince is Cinderella Girl.

It became a hit as the theme song for the TBS drama Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season, starring the group’s Sho Hirano.

Brimming with a princely, glittering vibe, the song honestly expresses the pure feelings of someone thinking about their lover.

It may be especially popular among women at karaoke, but its fresh sound guarantees it’ll get the crowd going when men sing it too.