A closing song I want to sing at the end of karaoke
What song do you sing at the end of a karaoke session?
Some people don’t have a set choice, while others say, “I always end with this song!”
For the last song at karaoke, you might go for a hype track to feel that grand finale, pick a short song if there’s only a little time left, or close with a gentle ballad—the right choice can vary depending on the moment.
In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce songs that are perfect for the last number at karaoke!
We’ll also share recommendations by gender, so if you’re unsure what to choose for your final song, use this article as a guide.
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- Recommended Japanese karaoke songs for women to sing as a final closing number
- [I want to sing out loud] Songs that feel great to belt and are fun for karaoke
- Farewell Songs: Karaoke tunes to sing at a farewell party. Goodbye songs.
- [For Women] Easy-to-Sing and Crowd-Pleasing Karaoke Songs
- Songs you’d want women to sing at karaoke! Karaoke picks recommended for Gen Z
- Karaoke songs popular with women that they want men to sing
- A lineup of classic hits! Karaoke songs recommended for the yutori generation
- A must-see for the yutori generation! Songs women want men to sing at karaoke
- [For Men] Cool, Popular Songs That Impress at Karaoke
- Songs Men Want Women to Sing at Karaoke: Swoon-Worthy Picks [2025]
- Tear-jerking songs I want to sing at karaoke
- A collection of cool songs that sound great when sung by women, originally male songs
For men (1–10)
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes Start a Movement~H Jungle with T
The debut single by H Jungle with t, a unit formed by Masatoshi Hamada of the comedy duo Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro, the music producer who dominated the J-pop scene in the 1990s.
Its jungle-based, impactful arrangement pairs perfectly with Hamada’s rough yet solid vocals, making it a smash hit that sold over two million copies.
With its catchy melody and poppy ensemble, it’s the perfect song to close out a karaoke session.
Since it’s so well-known, everyone can sing along and get hyped together—an upbeat tune that lets you end your karaoke time on a high note.
A Man’s Badge of HonorYokohama Ginbae
A classic packed with masculinity, “Otoko no Kunshō” (A Man’s Medal of Honor).
Though it’s a nostalgic tune released in 1982, it gained widespread recognition among younger listeners after being used as the theme song for the 2018 drama “From Today, It’s My Turn!!”.
The original is by Daisuke Shima, who is also active as a TV personality and actor, but the version by Yokohama Ginbae in this video is also highly popular.
Its energetic melody makes it a perfect way to wrap up a guys’ karaoke session.
TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS
The sixth single by the legendary rock band THE BLUE HEARTS, who helped make punk a mainstream genre in the J-pop scene.
Used as the theme song for the TV drama “High School Graffiti” (Haisukūru Rakugaki), it’s become a staple cheer song for high school baseball, so even listeners who didn’t grow up with it have likely heard it at least once.
The arrangement opens with a piano-driven sense of speed and a touch of melancholy, making it a perfect choice for the final song at karaoke.
It’s a timeless classic that everyone can sing together to wrap up a fun karaoke session.
Smile BombMasako Mawatari
This is the second single by singer Matsuko Mawatari, who also drew attention for starting musical activities under the name “Kisaragi -kisa-” in 2022.
The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho, and its refreshing arrangement featuring a lively cutting guitar feels great, doesn’t it? While it’s an opening tie-in, anyone from the anime’s generation will undoubtedly want to sing it together at the end of a karaoke session.
Although it’s a song by a female artist, the key is relatively low, making it a recommended number for men as well.
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenEigo Kawashima
This is the debut single by singer-songwriter Eigo Kawashima, who released numerous songs that resonated with men but passed away suddenly at the young age of 48.
Used in a commercial for the sake brand Kizakura, the song’s lyrics are lyrical, evoking the sorrow and vulnerability of men.
There’s an anecdote that it was inspired by watching his relatives eat and drink—a feeling that might connect with that fun yet somehow lonely mood after getting hyped with friends at karaoke.
It’s a timeless classic, loved across generations, and the perfect song to close out a karaoke session—sung gently yet powerfully.
The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS
Even if it’s just karaoke, it’s sad when the fun has to end, isn’t it? A lot of people want to wrap things up on a high note at times like that.
The Blue Hearts, Japan’s iconic punk rock band—finishing with one of their hits is a great move.
If that’s what you’re thinking, you’ve got style.
Shouting out that you’ll sing a song that never ends for the final pick—doesn’t that sound cool? It also doubles as a message that you want to get together with this same crew again, so try it at reunions where multiple generations come together, or when you’re doing karaoke with people you don’t get to see often.
LemonKenshi Yonezu
It became the theme song for TBS’s Friday drama “Unnatural,” which helped accelerate its popularity at the time.
Since it was played frequently on cable music channels and in the streets, many people probably had plenty of chances to hear it.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy to sing, and because it’s widely known across generations, it’s a song that will liven up karaoke not only with younger friends but also with people your own age—making it perfect for wrapping up the session.
If you want to end on a calm note, consider choosing it.
Since many people know it, you can get excited talking about the drama, and you’ll likely keep having a great time even after leaving the karaoke!