[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 Japanese Songs (31–40)
S'il vous plaît, PresidentLord P-Maru.
This is a song by P Maru-sama, a multi-entertainer who mainly works on video-sharing platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
On social media short videos, many creators showed off cute dances to this track, didn’t they? The song became a hot topic for being “highly addictive,” but its content is pretty surreal! Even if you became president, it’s a list of things you absolutely must not do.
If you sing it at karaoke with subtitles, you might newly realize just how abnormal the lyrics are and end up talking about the song all night, saying, “This track is kind of insane,” right?
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
It’s one of JUDY AND MARY’s signature songs and also served as the theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story-.
It’s really memorable for its JUDY AND MARY-esque brightness, crisp guitar sound, and YUKI’s lively vocals.
The tempo isn’t ridiculously fast; it’s a comfortably upbeat pace that’s easy to sing along to.
It’s definitely a song I’d recommend trying at karaoke, especially when you’re with people who listened to it in real time back in the day!
JoyfulIkimonogakari
Among Ikimono-gakari’s songs, this one is exceptionally high-energy and bright! It was also used in a Pocky commercial, so many people probably remember it.
The tempo is great and the lyrics flow nicely, making it really comfortable to sing! Plus, if everyone dances together to the chorus routine featured in the commercial and the music video, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.
It’s one of the quintessential uptempo, hype-raising tracks.
No doubtOfficial HIGE DANDism
This song is Official HIGE DANDism’s major-label debut single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “The Confidence Man JP,” which, along with its film adaptation, became a huge hit.
With its up-tempo beat, it feels like a track everyone can sing together during the instrumental breaks and really get pumped up! The funky vibe of the melody creates a fun atmosphere that makes your body move naturally, whether you’re singing or listening.
The song’s theme is lies used to deceive people, matching the drama’s storyline.
The lyrics, written with uniquely chosen words, are another element that makes it fun to sing.
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
With Yurina Hirate, who had served as center, departing and key members graduating one after another, Keyakizaka46 drew a line under their activities as of October 2020.
This song is their debut single, and it’s a track that showcased women’s strength and coolness.
While it isn’t the classic cute, pop style typical of idol songs, it still retains the singable quality you’d expect from the genre.
Recognized as the song that put them on the map, it’s a crowd-pleaser that really gets people going—so be sure to try singing it at karaoke!
[Karaoke] Guaranteed to Get the Crowd Going! A Collection of Upbeat J-Pop Songs (41–50)
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Gurenge, which became a major breakout hit as the theme song for the 2019 anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, went on to achieve an exceptionally long run on the charts.
Among LiSA’s songs, it’s a particularly popular loud rock-style track infused with Japanese elements, delivering a powerful sense of speed.
Its lyrics tie in with the anime’s story, and the dynamic arrangement—with its swift shifts in tempo—makes it a surefire crowd-pleaser at karaoke from start to finish without ever getting dull.
Now a song everyone knows, it’s highly recommended for karaoke.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
You can’t leave out WANIMA’s songs for this theme! It’s “Tomoni,” the track they also performed when they appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
I bet many people feel empowered to move forward when they listen to this song.
It’s often played at school sports days and other events, making it one of those popular tunes everyone knows, from kids to adults! Sing this song at karaoke—its power and the sense of light leading you toward the future are sure to get the crowd going.
Let’s all sing along and boost our spirits together!