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 Get the Crowd Going at Karaoke (11–20)
SUMMER SONGYUI
Let me introduce “SUMMER SONG,” a track defined by its striking acoustic guitar.
Sung by YUI, its lyrics depict the time just before summer begins, creating a sense of excited anticipation for the season ahead.
In the latter half, the song shifts to a student’s perspective, portraying unrequited love—making it a great pick if you’re looking for something bittersweet or youth-themed.
If you put extra energy into the climactic section toward the end, you’ll likely sing it really well.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu
In addition to being a rap singer and hip-hop MC, DAOKO is also active as a novelist.
Her song Uchiage Hanabi, chosen as the theme for the animated film Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?, drew attention as a collaboration with Kenshi Yonezu, who produced the track.
The melody features many complex rises and falls throughout, making it easy to go off-pitch, so be sure to learn it well before trying it at karaoke.
It’s a pop tune recommended for summer karaoke and is also popular as a duet song.
Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY
Released in 1997, this song by PUFFY is one of the quintessential summer anthems of the ’90s.
With lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Tamio Okuda, it vividly captures the liberating feeling of the seaside and the flutter of young love.
It was also featured in a commercial for Kirin Beverage’s Tennen Sodachi and became a major hit.
The song has remained beloved over the years, even being performed on the 2016 NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
It’s perfect for summer drives, beach trips, BBQs—any scene, really—and it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at karaoke!
Midsummer FruitSouthern All Stars
Southern All Stars have released countless hit songs and have long been beloved as one of the bands that evoke the essence of summer in the J-pop scene.
Their 28th single, Manatsu no Kajitsu (Mid-Summer Fruit), used as the theme song for the film Inamura Jane directed by bandleader Keisuke Kuwata, is likely a tune many have heard in various settings.
While Kuwata’s distinctive phrasing can be tricky, the melody itself is simple, making it easy to sing at karaoke.
It’s an immortal classic brimming with the sentimental atmosphere of summer.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
When it comes to Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s popular summer songs, it has to be Ao to Natsu! It’s a song about a love that begins in summer, but it also feels like a cheer anthem for everyone living their youth right now.
Its exhilarating, bicycle-like speed is super cool, and it’s guaranteed to hype up the room at karaoke! If you’re a guy planning to go to karaoke with your crush over summer break, why not give it a shot? You’ll need quite a bit of vocal power, but if you can pull it off, you’re sure to get a storm of praise!
Music HourPorno Graffitti
Music Hour is known as a classic summer song by Porno Graffitti.
It was also used in a Pocari Sweat commercial, so many people probably associate it with summer songs.
Their summer hit Saudade is famous too, but if it’s too fast to sing, try this one instead.
It’s a summer song, but the tempo is slower, making it easier to sing.
Before you know it, you’ll be swaying—an upbeat summer tune you can’t help but groove to!
[All-time Classics!] Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up the Karaoke Crowd (21–30)
Like when we first metEvery Little Thing
“Deatta Koro no Yō ni” is the fifth single by the music duo Every Little Thing.
It’s a track distinguished by vocalist Kaori Mochida’s clear, refreshing voice, and it became one of their signature songs, peaking at No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The music video was filmed on Miyakojima in Okinawa, where the blue sea and sky further highlight the song’s breezy feel.
It was also used in a commercial for Morinaga’s ICE BOX, which gives it a strong summertime image.
The key is on the higher side, so it might be a bit challenging, but women should definitely give it a try!