All-time Classic! Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke
Many people have a go-to song they always sing when they go to karaoke.
But why not sometimes try songs that match the season?
In particular, summer songs often burst with energy—tracks that get you hyped, or ones you can sing and dance to!
On the flip side, there are also mellow, touching ballads that really resonate with the heart.
Here, we’ll introduce plenty of summer tunes that are perfect for a summer karaoke session and will boost that summertime vibe.
We’ve gathered everything from nostalgic classics to recent hits, so give them a try!
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[All-Time Classics!] Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up the Karaoke Room (61–70)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
If we’re talking hype songs, you can’t leave out WANIMA.
“Tomoni” is the perfect summer track! Its exhilarating speed makes it feel great to sing at karaoke.
It’s also one of their most popular songs, so it’s super well-known.
If you’re looking for a summer number to get the crowd going with friends or your crew at karaoke, definitely give this one a try! Linking arms and singing together with close friends will make your bond feel even stronger.
Swaying feelingsZARD
“Yureru Omoi” is the eighth single by ZARD, a unit that began activities in 1991.
Released in 1993, the song reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Among ZARD’s singles, it is their second best-selling release after 1993’s “Makenaide.” It was also used in a commercial for Pocari Sweat, giving it a strong summertime image.
Vocalist Izumi Sakai’s clear, transparent voice and the lyrics depicting romance as summer approaches make it wonderfully refreshing.
Be sure to try singing it at karaoke!
Mega Lover of LoveMaximum the Hormone
Maximum the Hormone is a four-piece rock band that thrills fans with aggressive sounds and hard-hitting lyrics.
Their seventh single, “Koi no Mega Lover,” chosen as the opening theme for the music show CDTV, features a brilliant arrangement that races forward yet resolves into a catchy chorus.
Its loud yet pop-leaning ensemble links perfectly with the heat of summer and boosts your energy.
While the relentless melodies are tough to reproduce solo, try splitting the parts with friends at karaoke and have fun singing together!
BLUE BIRDAyumi Hamasaki
If we’re talking about must-sing summer songs for karaoke, this one is absolutely essential.
Ayumi Hamasaki’s 2003 release “BLUE BIRD” is a hugely popular hit that dominated the J-pop charts day after day.
The explosive power of the chorus is phenomenal, delivering a refreshing sense of freedom—like a bright blue sky suddenly opening up.
It’s a beloved signature song from the diva Ayumi Hamasaki, and a perfect, high-energy summer track you can belt out and get everyone hyped.
Two People's Love IslandYuko Ishikawa & Chage
A male-female duet song that shines as dazzlingly as the summer sun.
Its melody overflows with a sense of openness that evokes Okinawa’s blue sea and white sandy beaches, and the lyrics charmingly portray the sweet, bittersweet thrill of love.
The interplay of harmonies between Yuko Ishikawa and Chage is light and pleasant, resonating like a conversation between lovers.
Released in April 1984, the song was used for JAL’s Okinawa campaign and became a hit, peaking at No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It also captivated many listeners, ranking No.
10 on the annual chart of the music program “The Best Ten.” If you duet it at karaoke with close friends or someone special, you’re sure to create fun memories while basking in a cheerful, tropical mood.
Can't Say Anything... SummerTHE JAYWALK
“Nani mo Ienakute… Natsu” is the 18th single by THE JAYWALK, a rock band formed in 1980, released in 1991.
It reached No.
7 on the Oricon weekly chart and became one of their signature songs.
The track is based on “Nani mo Ienakute,” which was originally included on the previous year’s album DOWN TOWN STORIES.
By reworking the lyrics into a summer version, it became a classic that sings of a bittersweet farewell experienced in summer.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing—so give it a try at karaoke!
To the Lightmiwa
Hikari e was the theme song for the 2012 TV drama Rich Man, Poor Woman.
Miwa has other summer songs, but if you had to pick one for karaoke, many women would probably choose this one.
Rather than a bubbly, relentlessly cheerful summer tune, it’s a lovely song whose somewhat mature lyrics and melody evoke a strong, resolute woman.
Even among women, the vision you project onto this song may differ by generation, but if you sing it with feeling, it’s a masterpiece that will enchant anyone.