[By Genre] Perfect for Parties!! A Catalog of Karaoke Songs That Get Everyone Hyped
If you’re someone who often goes to karaoke, you’ve probably thought, “When it’s my turn, I want to hype everyone up!”
But maybe you’re worried: “I’m not that confident in my singing—will it be okay?” or “I don’t know which songs get the crowd going.”
Don’t worry!
As long as you keep a few key points for hype songs in mind, you won’t go wrong with your song choices!
Pick songs that lots of people know—like trending hits, tracks with dance moves everyone can do together, or songs that get the audience singing along—and you’re guaranteed to get the room buzzing!
When you perform, it also helps to really go for it: dance boldly, hype up the listeners, and get everyone involved—that’s the trick!
Use this article as a guide to bring the energy to your next karaoke session at a party!
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Comedy material / Jokes (1–10)
Adorable Hideyoshi unifies the realmPsychic Warrior Dorian
A high-energy number from the Kansai-based band Chonoryoku Senshi Dorian, bursting with their passionate feelings for Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
It’s an upbeat track that rides a catchy melody to capture the “preciousness of your fave”—that exhilarating feeling so strong it leaves you at a loss for words.
Featured on their April 2020 mini-album “Hanpa-ne Meiban,” it’s perfect for laughing along with friends at karaoke or for instantly brightening and hyping up the mood.
Belt it out with all your might!
udonGero
Among Gero’s songs, this one is especially bright and guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face.
It expresses a pure, overflowing love for udon through powerful shouts and playful onomatopoeia that evoke the noodles’ texture! Released in July 2013, when Gero made his major-label debut, it was included on his landmark first album, “one.” It’s perfect for times when you want to go all out at karaoke or share a big laugh with everyone!
Opanchu Usagi SongOpanchu Usagi
The “pitiful-yet-cute” rabbit character, Opanchu Usagi, has songs with irresistibly catchy rhythms and humor-packed lyrics that have become a big buzz on social media.
The phrase “Are you wearing them? Or not?” is especially memorable, comically portraying little moments of everyday life.
In August 2023, a birthday song was also released, drawing attention with addictive lines like “Just because you were born doesn’t mean you can let your guard down!” If you sing this piece—brimming with the charm of a lovable, hapless character—at karaoke, its unique rhythm and lyrics are sure to get the crowd going.
It’s perfect for when you want to hype things up with friends or sing something a bit unusual.
Cells at Work!Killer T cell
A fun song that teaches you about the hardworking cells inside the body has arrived! Released as a promotional track for the live-action film “Cells at Work,” this piece is a parody of the beloved classic “The Working Cars.” Koji Yamamoto, who plays the Killer T Cell, rhythmically introduces the roles of various cells such as red blood cells and macrophages.
In the YouTube video, Yamamoto dons the Killer T Cell costume and delivers an energetic performance that’s become a hot topic.
It’s great to sing as is, and it would be a blast to turn it into your own parody version, too!
Smartphone ElegyPure Evil Pudding
It’s a comical song that sings about the bittersweet realities of the smartphone era.
A famous comedy duo of actors gives a modern makeover to a past hit.
Names of social media platforms and apps pop up in the lyrics, humorously portraying today’s smartphone-dependent life.
Released in December 2021, the song also made waves with its distinctive vertical-format music video.
Sing it at karaoke and you’re sure to hear nods of recognition at the lyrics packed with smartphone “relatable moments.” If you’re part of the smartphone generation, give it a try!
Anison (11–20)
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Anison (1–10)
Until the world endsNEW!WANDS
The 8th single chosen in 1994 as the ending theme for the landmark basketball manga SLAM DUNK became a million-seller and one of WANDS’s signature songs.
The lyrics, written by then-vocalist Sho Uesugi, depict loneliness and a sense of loss in the big city, infusing the personal pain of heartbreak with an urgent feeling that hints at the end of the world.
Composed by Tetsuro Oda, the driving melody merges perfectly with Uesugi’s soul-stirring vocals.
The song reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly chart and stayed in the Top 10 for nine consecutive weeks.
For those who spent their youth with the anime, just hearing it may bring back a flood of memories.
It’s a classic that’s guaranteed to unite the room when everyone belts out the chorus at karaoke.
You're crazy.NEW!Dandadan
Sung by WurtS, this track is a pleasant listen that blends dance music elements into a simple, band-driven sound.
It served as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime Dandadan, which features yokai and the supernatural.
The lyrics incorporate the anime’s setting and convey a poignant emotional sway—the frustration of wanting to express your feelings but being clumsy and overcomplicating things.
It’s recommended as party background music with anime-loving friends or for getting hyped at karaoke.