[Karaoke] Guaranteed to get the crowd going! A collection of up-tempo Japanese songs
There are plenty of chances to go to karaoke with school friends or coworkers, right?
What often trips people up at times like that is, of course, picking songs.
A lot of people probably feel like, “If I’m going to sing, I want a crowd-pleaser, but I don’t know what to choose.”
There are all kinds of hype songs, but in this article we’ll focus on up-tempo tracks and recommend lots of great picks!
They’re all guaranteed crowd-pleasers for karaoke, so if you’re ever stuck choosing, definitely use this as a reference.
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[Karaoke] Guaranteed to Get the Crowd Going! A Collection of Upbeat J-Pop Songs (71–80)
LikeOCTPATH
“Like” is an upbeat yet stylish track.
It’s performed by the boys group OCTPATH, who also drew a lot of attention from the audition show that led to their formation.
The lyrics carry a message of having fun and getting hyped, making it perfect for karaoke.
There’s a high proportion of English in the lyrics, and there’s also a rap section, so be sure to check your pronunciation carefully.
Also, the striking vibrato at the very end is the biggest highlight, so make sure to practice that part too.
CharlesBalloon
When asked to name a famous Vocaloid song, many people would probably mention “Charles.” That’s how widely this track is loved—not just by VOCALOID fans, but by younger generations, too! It’s also hugely popular as a karaoke song, and there are likely many people for whom hearing “Charles” instantly gets the crowd hyped.
As a Vocaloid song, it’s relatively easy to sing, making it a great pick for first-time Vocaloid performers.
Women might find it easiest to practice with the original video, while men could get a better feel by practicing with Balloon’s self-cover video.
Body & SoulSPEED
Released in 1996 as SPEED’s debut single.
The song was used in a Nissin Cisco “Ciscorn” commercial and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Producer Hiromasa Ijichi said he projected his first impression of the group directly onto this work, resulting in a track notable for its youthful sound and energetic dance.
Burnin’ X’masT.M.Revolution
It was released in 1998 as T.
M.
Revolution’s 10th single.
For T.
M.
Revolution, it was his first Christmas song, with lyrics depicting a pathetic man tossed around by love.
Although it had no tie-in, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
VirusTakanori Iwata
The addictive rhythm and deep expression of love are truly captivating.
It’s a solo work by Takanori Iwata, included on his album “ARTLESS,” released in March 2024.
The song portrays the way romantic feelings spread like a virus, paired with a colorful, artful music video.
It’s a rhythmic track that showcases Iwata’s multifaceted talent, and the densely packed lyrics are compelling to listen to.
Perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke.
Once you hear it, it’ll get stuck in your head—an irresistibly addictive song!
farawayday after tomorrow
It was released in 2002 as day after tomorrow’s debut single.
The song was used in a Morinaga “ICE BOX” TV commercial, won the New Artist Award at the 44th Japan Record Awards, and also received the New Artist of the Year at the 17th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
It’s a bright, fun song to sing.
Superhero MusicBiSH
An uptempo number by BiSH, the punk band without instruments, included on the album “LETTERS.” As their tagline includes “punk band,” BiSH has many intense songs.
This track, while carrying the ferocity of punk, is characterized by a melody that also conveys a refreshing sense of speed.
Even if someone doesn’t know the song, that driving melody will surely lift spirits and get everyone hyped when someone starts singing it.
And if people who know the song learn the dance and sing while dancing, it’ll get even more exciting.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced lots of upbeat songs that are sure to hype up a karaoke session! Every single one is a crowd-pleaser when you sing it, right? There were plenty of classic hits too, so if you’re ever unsure what to pick—especially when you want to get the energy up—use this as a guide! Let’s get the whole group fired up at karaoke with your friends!