Get the Laughs! Funny Karaoke Songs That Hype Up the Crowd

Sūdara-bushiHitoshi Ueki

Sudarabushi Ueki Hitoshi Hoshino Gen cover of a cover

Ueki Hitoshi’s “Sudara-bushi” features lyrics that comically depict a drunk, leaving a strong impression.

With its delightfully goofy accompaniment, it’s a classic comic song that has been loved for years.

Even if you don’t know the title, many people will recognize the tune itself.

It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser across generations, so it’s a great recommendation for large-group karaoke.

Don't raise a death flag.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai "Don't Raise Death Flags"

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai is a three-piece rock band that bills itself as “everyday-life loud rock” and “laid-back loudcore,” thanks to their music’s striking contrast and impact.

Their fourth digital-only single, “Don’t Raise a Death Flag,” features lyrics that poke fun at common tropes in mystery stories—something you can’t help but relate to.

The heavy band sound paired with a catchy melody makes it a cool rock tune that’s fun to sing.

It’s a rock number with a universally convincing worldview that gets everyone at karaoke hyped together.

bodyOkazaki Taiiku

Okazaki Taiiku 'Karada' Music Video

Okazaki Taiiku, a singer-songwriter known for his comedic songs like “MUSIC VIDEO” and “Emotion Pixels,” has a track called “Karada” whose unique lyrics will have you laughing if someone sings it at karaoke! In particular, the chorus seems like it would really hype everyone up when sung together.

The music video is also hilarious, made with a finely tuned sense of humor that sits perfectly between serious and silly.

Definitely try singing it with the official video playing in the background!

Theme of Eccentric Boy BowieEccentric Boy Bowie All-Stars

Theme of Eccentric Boy Bowie

This song, performed by a character unit born from “Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji,” a show everyone in their 50s knows, is so funny that even those who don’t know it will burst out laughing! It’s a parody of a typical Super Sentai hero theme song, turning in-jokes among friends into classic Sentai tropes.

It’s guaranteed to get huge laughs if you make it into a parody song teasing senior club members or your boss at work! You could even prepare some mysterious little pouches to throw while singing.

Be sure to form a small unit with a few people and sing it together!

Sparkling SamuraiRekishi feat. Deyonna

REKISHI / Sparkling Samurai feat. Deyonna

A track that captivates with its lively rhythm and polished sound, blending funk with J-pop.

The lyrics, a modern spin on exchanges between a samurai and a woman, humorously portray a historical theme and draw listeners in.

Included on the album “Rekitsu,” released in March 2011, it was also featured in 2016 as the TV commercial song for Daihatsu Motor’s “Thor.” It’s guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session—why not get into character and sing it as a samurai?

Dango Three BrothersMasahiko Sato, Masumi Uchino, Yoshiro Horie

Dango Three Brothers (Okaasan to Issho) - Sung by NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

A song that was introduced in 1999 on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho.” Its snappy tango rhythm and catchy, easy-to-hum melody made it a huge hit.

I think it’s a song that people of all ages and genders—from children to the elderly—can sing together in a big chorus.

Isn’t it a piece that can put a smile on everyone’s face?

Matsuken Samba IIKen Matsudaira

Matsuken Samba

The period drama star Ken Matsudaira made “Matsuken Samba” a huge hit.

It’s a bit old considering when it was released, but many people know it, and I think it’s a number everyone can get excited about together.

There were lots of women dancing around him called the Koshimoto Dancers.

Maybe you could have the friends you go to karaoke with do that together?