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[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.

Playlist

Top 20 songs that liven up year-end and New Year parties (Ranks 1–20)
show_chartTitlePlaylistOne point
1A Little Love SongMONGOL800The Japanese rock band, MONGOL800...
2cherrySpitzSomething everyone can listen to while thinking, 'what a good song'...
3Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy NutsCree, known for its energetic self-expression…
4A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko TakahashiThe opening theme of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion...
5Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)VaundyA driving melody and energetic so...
6Matsuken Samba IIKen MatsudairaSung by Ken Matsudaira, this work features a samba rhythm and...
7loveGen HoshinoThe drama ‘We Married as a Job’ (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), which aired in 2016…
8APT.ROSÉ & Bruno MarsRosé from BLACKPINK and Bruno ...
9Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden BomberThe “goal de…” that’s often performed as entertainment at banquets…
10I LOVE YOUYutaka OzakiWhen it comes to year-end and New Year parties, people of all ages and genders...
11Dried flowersYuriThe vocalist of the rock band THE BUGZY…
12idolYOASOBIIf you choose a song everyone has heard, you can’t go wr…
13One Night CarnivalKishidanOne of Kishidan’s signature songs and a karaoke staple...
14Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×miletA song that sings of passionate feelings and the power of bonds, MA…
15Oni BanquetSora Tomonari“Oni no Utage,” released in January 2024...
16Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Yoko OginomeThe lively atmosphere of the city as conveyed by Yoko Oginome…
17Otona BlueAtarashii Gakkou no LeadersThe signature song of Atarashii Gakko no Leaders. Becoming an adult...
18KICK BACKKenshi YonezuIt even ranks among the top in karaoke popularity rankings...
19Love so sweetstormRepresentative works of Arashi, a nationally beloved idol group, include...
20The Zero Sense10-FEET10-FEET’s portrayal of youthful passion and challenge…
21threadMiyuki NakajimaMiyuki Nakajima, who released in 1998…
22FriendsREBECCAThe fourth single by the rock band Rebecca...
23rainbowMasaki SudaMasaki Suda’s pure and gentle vocals touch my heart...
24Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48The music video, featuring ordinary people dancing the choreography, is striking, and…
25My Dear EllieSouthern All StarsSpeaking of karaoke, Southern All Stars are out of the question...
26A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyS..., the solo project of Shiho Ochi,
For men
27PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDismIn 2019, this song sparked a major breakthrough...
28LemonKenshi YonezuSince the time when he was active under the name Hachi as a Vocaloid producer...
29U.S.ADA PUMPHe made a comeback in 2018 with this song...
30Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+As a signature song by nobodyknows+, Hi...
31catDISH//Takumi Kitamura, who is also active as an actor, bo...
32There’s always tomorrowUlfulsWhen it comes to songs that lift your spirits, this is the one…
33Promise of SunflowersMotohiro HataA heartwarming and moving piece by Motohiro Hata...
34astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENFour-piece rock band, BUMP OF CH…
35powder snowRemioromenAs an insert song in the TV drama “1 Litre of Tears”…
36Go for it!UlfulsSwept through the J-POP scene of the 1990s...
37Water lily flowerShonan no KazeJust because you go to karaoke doesn’t mean someone will definitely sing.
38New Treasure IslandSakanactionThis song could be called one of Sakanaction’s signature tracks...
39KanadeSukima SwitchIf you choose a name you think sounds cool, it’ll end up looking lame later on…
40mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism“Mixed Nuts” is the opening theme song for the TV anime “SPY×FAMILY.”
41ultra soulB’zAmong the songs beloved as karaoke staples...
42R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBEof Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS...
43Suddenly, SinbadSouthern All StarsIt’s the debut single by Southern All Stars, and…
44My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPSThe film “Your Name.”, which became a major topic of conversation in 2016…
45PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISHCentered around the comedy duo Oriental Radio...
46Goodbye ElegyMasaki SudaSets himself apart from others both as an actor and as an artist...
47HANABIMr.ChildrenMr.Children have long been J-pop's leading act, and...
48PerfumeEitoThere are a lot of videos on TikTok that use this song...
49Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPSThe band that performed the theme song for director Makoto Shinkai’s film “Your Name” is…
50metropolisCrystal KingDistinctive twin vocals featuring both low and high ranges…
51Nihon no Mikata – I Came Because It’s NevadaYajima Beauty SalonYajima Beauty Salon is by Tunnels and DJ OZMA...
52240 Million EyesHiromi GoAlthough Hiromi Go’s songs are popular across a wide range of generations...
53Seesaw Game: A Song of Brave LoveMr.ChildrenNow, in both name and reality, they’re called a monster band…
54RunnerBakufū SlumpFrom the very first burst of the intro guitar riff, it’s absolutely incredible…
55Butter-FlyKoji WadaAs a go-to karaoke song for men, this track is a must-have...
56Romantic FlightKome Kome ClubIt's a hit number from 1987, but its sa...
57Bridge of GloryyuzuOne of Yuzu’s signature songs, and the theme for the Athens Olympics…
58sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARIThe four-member band SEKAI NO OWARI...
59GO!!!FLOWIt’s a song that keeps you hyped from start to finish…
60Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTSFrom the late 1980s to the early 1990s...
61HAPPY BIRTHDAYback numberThis song is featured in the drama 'On the Day You Fell in Love for the First Time'...
62Beyond the Night SkySMAPAmong SMAP’s ballads, this is one of the true classics…
63SHAKESMAPA song performed by SMAP, the national superstars…
64GONGWANIMASpeaking of bands that everyone can get hyped about in a macho way...
65At all times.Noriyuki MakiharaThe announcement in 2021 about resuming musical activities...
66The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAPAn idol song written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara...
67AM11:00HYA classic hit by HY, a mixed-genre band from Okinawa...
68Is that okay?RADWIMPSEven if it's not an uptempo tune, you can still liven up the karaoke…
69YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKAReleased in 1993 as the 31st single…
70together; along with; bothWANIMAThis “Tomo…,” released in January 2018,
71Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCKWith energetic music and a powerful message...
72DoraemonGen HoshinoThe nationally beloved anime Doraemon, and already a national...
73A-RA-SHIstormIt’s Arashi’s debut song. It’s a very old song, but…
74Age Age Every KnightDJ OZMAIt wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call this a song made to hype things up…
75Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKENWhen it comes to BUMP’s winter songs, this is the one, right? “…
76Spot the differenceMasaki SudaA recommended choice for men is one of Masaki Suda’s signature songs...
77HELLOMasaharu FukuyamaA masterpiece packed with Masaharu Fukuyama’s charm! On TV…
78Magic CarpetTakaya KawasakiIts popularity and vocal prowess spread from TikTok...
79Choo Choo TRAINEXILEA famous EXILE classic that everyone knows. The song’s intro…
80SaraiYuzo Kayama & Shinji TanimuraThis song, released in 1992, ga...
81WOW WOR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement~H Jungle with TClassic karaoke songs that get everyone hyped, and timeless tracks that give you courage
82Heroineback numberThe bittersweet lyrics and singing voice during the cold season...
83horizonback numberIn the sense of passionately belting it out…
84Blue BenchSasukeWhen you think of Sasuke, it’s this song. It sings about a youthful love...
85Naughty SunORANGE RANGEThis song is the theme for the drama “To the Beautiful You”…
86wishsumikaThis song, “Negai,” released in 2019…
87Loco LotionORANGE RANGEA bit of that ORANGE RANGE-like, cha…
88TsubasaUnder GraphThere are a lot of people who only know Under Graph for this one song...
89TRUE LOVEFumiya FujiiAlthough it's a mellow ballad, at karaoke...
90GOLDFINGER ’99Hiromi GoJapan’s star, Hiromi Go’s ultra-passionate hi…
For women
91You Are the One Who Rings That BellAkiko WadaSpeaking of the year’s end, it’s the New Year’s Eve bell. And when you think of a bell, it’s “Ah…”
92MarigoldAimyonA song with bittersweet, realistic lyrics that really hits you in the heart...
93TouchYoshimi IwasakiAs the opening song for the anime “Touch,” …
94Racing into the NightYOASOBIComposing music based on a novel—a slightly unusual…
95New Era (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)AdoAnime film “ONE PIECE FILM…
96heavy rotationAKB48Keep spinning my feelings of love on heavy rotation…
97Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUELong-distance by DREAMS COME TRUE…
98The Story You Don’t KnowsupercellThe alternative to the creator collective, supercell…
99Shut up.AdoEach time they release a new song, it becomes a hot topic, and the new generation...
100beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aikoOne of Aiko’s signature songs, “Kabutomushi”...
101Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSABroadcast in 2019, it even became a social phenomenon...
102LOVE MachineMorning MusumeA morning that makes you feel a bright future...
103dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo HitotoThis gentle and beautiful ballad is exactly what a banquet needs...
104frecklesJUDY AND MARYAs one of JUDY AND MARY’s signature songs...
105God of RomanceKohmi HiroseWhen we think of the year-end and New Year party season, it’s winter—and winter is...
106SenbonzakuraWagakki BandMembers involved in traditional Japanese performing arts gathered and...
107cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai OtsukaAn irresistibly bright and cute number by Otsuka…
108flameLiSABack in my school days, I was known as the 'Avril Lavigne of Gifu'...
109Crossing Amagi PassSayuri IshikawaEnka, the very heart of Japan—and among it, beloved by people of all ages and genders...
110Chocolate DiscoPerfumeElectropop produced by Yasutaka Nakata…
111To Those Who Know the Blue of the SkyAimyonAt New Year’s parties or year-end gatherings, I want at least one song in my repertoire...
112paprikaFoorin
paprikaFoorin
In a way that truly symbolizes 2019…
113School HeavenFinger FiveThis song, which portrays the bittersweet memories of my school days…
114Pure AsiaPUFFYEven if you weren't born in the era when this song was popular…
115Don’t give upZARDSpeaking of ZARD, it’s this song. I’m feeling down and…
116foreignerSaki KubotaThis shady-sounding intro is somehow so striking tha...
117Red Sweet PeaSeiko MatsudaWhile being an idol song, it preserves what is important to the Japanese...
118Moonlight LegendDALIThe opening theme of the anime “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon”...
119DIAMONDSPRINCESS PRINCESSKnown by the abbreviation “PuriPuri,” PRINC…
120Yeah! Super Holiday!Aya MatsuuraPacked with the fun of summer and the vibrant energy of youth...
121crescent moonAyakaKaraoke at year-end and New Year parties is a lively, fun...
122Snow BlossomMika NakashimaMika Nakashima, and this song that represents winter...
123HeroNamie AmuroThe 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics…
124White LoveSPEEDA four-member dance and vocal group, SPEE...
125Ninjari Ban BanKyary Pamyu PamyuA uniquely Kyary Pamyu Pamyu-esque worldview...
126Love Revolution 21Morning MusumeSpeaking of Morning Musume, this is the song! Something like that...
127Bud of LoveKumi KodaA song with charming Kansai-dialect lyrics. A girl in love...
128I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi SakamotoIt’s a song that older folks of course know, but C…
129Let It Go ~As I Am~Takako MatsuIt’s the theme song from the movie Frozen. All around the world…