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[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully selected summer classics and popular Japanese summer hits!
July marks the end of the rainy season and the arrival of full-on summer!
It’s an exciting time with lots of events like summer festivals and music fests.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke in July.
We’ve picked out especially recommended hit songs from among refreshing, high-energy tracks and powerful tunes—perfect for the hot summer.
Of course, heading to the beach or the pool is great, but on days when the heat makes you think “Going outside is dangerous!”, why not enjoy karaoke indoors with the air conditioning on?
[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully selected classic summer hits and popular Japanese summer songs! (1–10)
sparkleFujii Kaze
An ambitious work by Fujii Kaze with a striking vibe reminiscent of ’80s–’90s dance music.
Even amid life’s hardships and rapid changes, you can overcome them as long as you’re with the one you love.
The lyrics carry that uplifting message, perfectly matched with a breezy, lighthearted melody.
Released in May 2021, it was performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December of the same year via a remote appearance from his family home in Satoshō, Okayama Prefecture.
It’s the perfect track not only for July drives in the height of summer, but also for karaoke sessions indoors with the AC on.
Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club
This song features a melody line that blends the refreshing feel of a midsummer blue sky with an urban sense of style.
The comfortable harmonies woven by the male–female twin vocals gently embrace feelings of being in love and the desire to cherish one’s true self.
Released in July 2021, it was written as the opening theme for the Kantele/Fuji TV drama series “She Was Pretty,” and was included on the album “Get Set” released the same year.
Uplifting and optimistic, this track is perfect not only for karaoke but also for a quick pick-me-up with friends.
HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution
A song with a sparkling sound and an uplifting message.
Its powerful yet soaring vocals blend beautifully with electronic elements.
Recorded in July 1997, this track was featured in a Lotte “Sweetie Ice” commercial and reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.
It was also used as the opening theme for the Taiwan/China versions of the TBS anime B’T-X.
A perfect summer tune for those who want to enjoy the hot season to the fullest or are looking for a spark to start a new romance.
Fanfaresumika
This is an uplifting song that combines a sense of exhilarating momentum with a positive message.
It carries feelings that anyone can relate to, embodied in the protagonist who takes a step from a dark room toward a dazzling light.
Released in August 2018, the track drew major attention as the opening theme for the animated film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” sumika’s uniquely refreshing sound matches the film’s worldview beautifully, capturing the hearts of many.
It’s a perfect song for those who, despite their worries and anxieties, want to take a step forward, or for anyone seeking a push before a new challenge.
NagisaSpitz
A masterpiece distinguished by a fresh, translucent, and beautiful melody that resonates along a summer shoreline, paired with guitar sounds that shimmer like waves.
It deftly captures emotions swaying on the boundary between reality and fantasy, and its characteristically Spitz poetic lyrics leave a lingering afterglow that continues to resonate with many listeners.
Released in September 1996, it was also used as the commercial song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Love Story.” Why not try singing it at karaoke when you want to bask in seaside moments and memories, or when your feelings for someone special are growing stronger?
Blue HabitatTatsuya Kitani
This song paints memories of youth that are as refreshing and bittersweet as a summer sky.
Tatsuya Kitani released it in July 2023.
It was chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen and received a Special Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.
The cool, refreshing melody and lyrics that weave together the pure relationships unique to adolescence, along with regret and a sense of loss, vividly awaken memories everyone has experienced.
It’s a perfect song to sing in an air-conditioned karaoke room on a hot summer day while reminiscing about the past.
Summer-patterned catOfficial HIGE DANDism
A gemlike piano ballad that sketches a small adventure with a cat, set in a city where the pale moon still hangs in the sky on an early summer morning.
Included on the HELLO EP released in August 2020, it’s a cherished song that Official HIGE DANDism re-recorded, one they had treasured since their amateur days.
The freely written lyrics gently convey the protagonist’s pure longing for the arrival of summer and the bond with someone dear.
Why not relax in an air-conditioned room, surrender yourself to the song’s gentle melody, and reminisce about summer memories shared with someone special?