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 Crowd (41–50)
Summer is comingMaki Ohguro
Maki Ohguro’s “Natsu ga Kuru,” known for her husky and powerful vocals, is the perfect song for the hot summer—just as the title suggests.
Released in 1994, it became her fourth best-selling single.
It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s music program COUNT DOWN TV in 1994, and later featured in a Sapporo Beer commercial in 2011.
The interplay of percussion and horn sections creates a Latin vibe that feels incredibly passionate.
It’s a surefire crowd-pleaser at karaoke!
Island SongTHE BOOM
One of the signature songs by the rock band THE BOOM, formed in 1986, is “Shima Uta.” Released in 1992, “Shima Uta” incorporates elements of Okinawan music and exists in both a standard Japanese original version and a Uchinaaguchi version sung in the Okinawan dialect.
It’s also been used as a cheer song for the FIFA World Cup and high school baseball, so it carries a strong sports image as well.
Evoking Okinawa’s blue seas and blazing sun, “Shima Uta” is a song you’ll definitely want to sing in the summer!
Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK
A song chosen as the theme for the 2014 film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno.
Speaking of ONE OK ROCK, vocalist Taka is famous for his exceptional singing ability.
Many men probably admire him and wish they could sing like he does.
This song was used in the popular Rurouni Kenshin series, and with ONE OK ROCK performing it, it enjoys significant recognition and popularity.
It’s tough to master perfectly, but if you can pull it off, you’ll be the karaoke star of the night.
If you’re confident in your vocal skills, definitely give it a try.
The Story You Don't Knowsupercell
Supercell’s “The Story You Don’t Know,” which was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.
It’s a popular summer karaoke song not only among anime fans but also widely covered by many artists, including Amatsuki, known as a utaite.
The unspoken, unfulfilled feelings of love are portrayed alongside summer scenery, giving it a slightly bittersweet tone, but it’s a classic anime song that will make the room go “oh!” when you sing it at karaoke.
Perfect for anime-only or summer-song-only karaoke sets!
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Yorushika’s “Just a Sunny Day for You” is a classic summer song that reminisces about past love.
It’s not a full-on beach anthem, but rather a track you’ll want to listen to alone while gazing at a quiet sea.
Still, with its handclaps and distinctive rhythm, it actually gets surprisingly lively at karaoke—people can jump in with call-and-response or sing along to short lines.
It builds toward the end, so be sure to give it a listen!
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
Kimi to Natsu Fes, sung by the three-piece girls’ band SHISHAMO, is a love song that portrays a fresh, new couple.
Released as a single in 2014, it became the last work by the original lineup, as bassist Aya Matsumoto left the band afterward.
The lyrics, which depict moments at a summer music festival with a boyfriend you’ve just started dating, give you that irresistibly ticklish feeling.
With the powerful rock sound unique to a three-piece band, it’s a perfect choice for karaoke!
Somewhere in the summerWANIMA
It’s a song brimming with WANIMA’s positive energy, perfect for kicking off a refreshing summer.
It portrays the determination to keep moving forward despite hesitation and the desire to cast off sorrow and shine like the sun, all carried by a powerful sound.
Included on the single “Summer Trap!!” released in July 2019, it was also featured as the CM song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Mitsuya Cider 2019.” Together with a music video that evokes scenes of summer festivals, the track is embraced as an uplifting anthem that gives you a push at the start of summer.
Highly recommended for anyone about to take on something new.