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[2025] Classic Karaoke Songs That Hype Up Year-End and New Year Parties

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I play Electone, piano, and piano with vocals, and I upload performance videos to social media like YouTube! I’ve loved Disney music since I was little and have played many pieces on the Electone. I’ve been a fan of GLAY since junior high, and from there I started listening to all kinds of music, both Japanese and international. In Western music, I like Avril Lavigne♫

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.

For men (21–30)

Nihon no Mikata - I Came Because It’s NevadaYajima Beauty Salon

Yajima Beauty Salon / Nihon no Mikata – We Came from Nevada

Nihon no Mikata - We Came From Nevada - Yajima Beauty Salon

Yajima Beauty Salon is a unit formed by Tunnels and DJ OZMA, launched from a TV show concept.

With lyrics that are blatantly nonsensical, a surreal worldview, and a chorus everyone can sing along to, it’s the perfect song for year-end and New Year parties.

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240 Million EyesHiromi Go

240 Million Eyes - Hiromi Go (’94)

Hiromi Go - 240 Million Eyes

Hiromi Go’s songs are popular across a wide range of generations, but they’re especially likely to get the crowd going at karaoke, where there are often many adults.

Plus, there’s choreography that’s easy to mimic, so if everyone sings and dances together, it’ll be even more exciting.

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metropolisCrystal King

Daitokai – Crystal King

Great Metropolis Crystal King

This is the debut single by the rock band Crystal King, who gained popularity for their distinctive combination of dual vocals—one low and one high—and their high-quality songs strongly influenced by Western-style hard rock.

Despite being a debut single, it became a million-seller.

True to its title, the lyrics and composition evoke the feeling of a sprawling metropolis, creating a strong impact, and it’s widely known as Crystal King’s signature song.

Because it’s such a famous track, it’s guaranteed to hype up any year-end or New Year party if you sing it.

However, the key is quite high, and considering the low-vocal part as well, it’s hard to simply lower the key on karaoke machines.

So it’s recommended to sing it with a male vocalist who can handle the high notes.

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Seesaw Game: A Song of Brave LoveMr.Children

Mr.Children “Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~” MUSIC VIDEO

Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~ by Mr.Children

This is the ninth single by Mr.

Children, a four-piece rock band now recognized in both name and substance as a monster band.

Created with the concept of being a “song that hypes up a live show,” it’s a catchy number whose lyrics—ones many men will likely relate to—and pop arrangement stick in your head.

With its bright, uplifting vibe inspired by British musician Elvis Costello, it’s perfect for livening up year-end or New Year parties.

It’s a karaoke song you’ll want everyone to sing along to in the chorus to boost the energy—especially one you’ll want men to sing.

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RunnerBakufū Slump

Bakufu Slump - Runner (High Quality)

Runner Bakufu Slump

An upbeat tune that lifts your spirits right from the opening guitar riff.

It’s a hit song by Bakufu Slump released in 1988.

Listening to this track makes you want to break into a run! The lyrics, beloved as a classic fight song, and the powerful presence of Mr.

Sunplaza Nakano’s vocals give you strength, too.

This song is moving—capturing the grit of giving your all and the image of passing the baton.

It would be fun to sing it in a relay style at a year-end or New Year’s karaoke party, with everyone taking turns like a relay team!

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Butter-FlyKoji Wada

Butter-Fly – Kouji Wada (Full) (Digimon Adventure OP)

Butter-Fly Wada Kouji

As a men’s karaoke pick, this song is a must, right? Koji Wada’s “Butter-Fly,” released in 1999, became a huge hit as the theme song for the anime Digimon Adventure.

People from that generation go absolutely wild for it, and even those who aren’t will have heard it.

You’ll definitely get the crowd going and end up in a full-on singalong! If a bunch of Digimon kids get together, you can bet the nostalgia talk will be nonstop (lol).

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Romantic FlightKome Kome Club

Kome Kome Club “Roman Hikō” [SHARISHARISM ACE -THE 8TH OF ACE-]

Romantic Flight Kome Kome Club

It’s a hit number from 1987, and I think everyone has heard its chorus melody at least once.

It’s a popular song that really shines at karaoke, so it’s fun both to sing and to listen to.

Give it your all and create an unforgettable moment.

It’s good music that even people who don’t know the song will think is great.

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