[2025] Classic Karaoke Songs That Hype Up Year-End and New Year Parties
Many of you probably go to karaoke for year-end or New Year parties, right?
At company gatherings, you might find yourself worried about song choices out of consideration for your boss or seniors.
You may become cautious, thinking, “What if I kill the mood…?”
But if you pick songs that are widely known across all ages and genders, or ones that get everyone involved with choreography or call-and-response, you’ll be fine!
Above all, it’s important to choose songs that everyone can enjoy together!
In this article, we’ll introduce go-to karaoke songs for year-end and New Year parties—popular picks that hit those key points—carefully selected by our editorial team!
We hope you find it helpful.
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Songs that Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties [Ranks 1–20] (11–20)
Oni BanquetSora Tomonari
Released in January 2024, “Oni no Utage” is sure to liven up year-end and New Year parties! With a high-energy tempo at 130 BPM, it’s incredibly danceable.
Since it’s themed around a festive banquet, it’s perfect for everyone to dance to and enjoy together.
The lyrics express the joy of living and a free spirit unbound by norms, making it a great fit for sharing New Year’s resolutions.
Sorara Tomonari’s clear, translucent vocals and the catchy melody are sure to resonate.
It’s a recommended track for celebrating together—both to look back on the past year and kick off the new one with excitement!
Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Yoko Oginome
This is a song by Yoko Oginome that evokes the feeling of being buoyed by the lively atmosphere of a bustling city.
Released in 1986, it features a sound that conveys the glamorous vibe of disco, vocals that ring out boldly to emphasize the fun, and memorable choreography.
The “Bubble Dance” performed by the Tomioka High School Dance Club to this track also drew a lot of attention.
Since it’s a song that often shines for its dance, it’s recommended to keep your movements in mind when performing it at karaoke.
Otona BlueAtarashii Gakkou no Leaders
A signature song by Atarashii Gakko! It sings about the emotional sway between wanting to be an adult and still being a bit childish.
The “head-shaking dance” that went viral on TikTok is striking, and the song became a hit that transcended time.
With the dance gaining widespread popularity—including winning the TikTok First Half Trend Awards 2023 Grand Prize—performing it at year-end or New Year parties is sure to get everyone excited across generations! If everyone shakes their heads and dances together, it’ll create a real sense of unity.
It also has a provocative vibe, making it perfect for events where you meet new people.
KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu
KICK BACK is also ranked high in karaoke popularity charts.
It’s a song Kenshi Yonezu wrote specifically as the opening theme for the anime Chainsaw Man.
It drew attention not only because the anime was a massive hit, but also because Daiki Tsuneta took part in the arrangement.
Since the key stays relatively low throughout, even those who struggle with high notes should be able to sing it well.
It’s also great because it pairs easily with cosplay and similar themes.
Love so sweetstorm
It’s one of the signature songs by Arashi, a nationally beloved idol group.
It drew major attention as the theme song for the drama Hana Yori Dango 2, starring Jun Matsumoto.
The piano-infused sound is striking, and it seems to highlight the song’s warm message.
The lyrics, which express deep affection that aligns with the drama’s themes, are also memorable.
Overall, it has a relaxed vibe, and the choreography is easy to learn, so performing it with dance would likely excite the audience.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
A popular 10-FEET track that captures youthful passion and the spirit of challenge! Produced as the ending theme for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and released as a digital single in November 2022.
The lyrics are sprinkled with basketball terminology, perfectly expressing the world of the movie.
It also trended on TikTok and won Best Rock Video at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan in 2023.
With its familiar melody and exhilarating rhythm, it’s guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session! Sing it at year-end or New Year parties to instantly lift the mood.
Songs that Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties [1st–20th] (21–30)
threadMiyuki Nakajima
Ito (Thread) is one of Miyuki Nakajima’s signature songs, released in 1998.
In 2020, a film inspired by the song was released, bringing it back into the spotlight.
Depicting the bonds formed between people, the song is also beloved as a wedding classic.
As a result, it’s popular not only among fans from Nakajima’s generation but also among younger listeners.
Its majestic yet gentle tone makes it a perfect choice for the latter part of a banquet.
Since many people know it, it’s also great for everyone to sing together.