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[Stylish & Cool] Trending Now! The Newest Hit and Popular Japanese Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Pop music writer/editorKEI
A style that keeps updating my favorites while loving mainstream and hit songs. I have experience writing articles for outlets like Utaten. Since I discovered music as a student, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. 2000s J-POP and 2010s K-POP were my youth, and I’m also loosely into jazz and R&B. I enjoy good music across genres with a “good is good” mindset. Thanks to my past work environment (and its influence), I listened to a lot of classic rock and kayōkyoku, which may have broadened my tastes. At RAG MUSIC, I mainly cover K-POP. I focus on reviews that emphasize feelings people can relate to, and on editing aligned with local pride and hit potential. Thank you!

“I want to sing stylish, cool songs at karaoke.” “I want to go to karaoke with my junior colleagues, but I don’t know any recent songs.” Do you have these kinds of worries too?

There must be many people who want to regularly take in cool new songs and practice them.

But it’s tough to keep checking lots of songs on your own, right?

So in this article, we’ve put together a feature on the latest cool karaoke songs!

Be sure to find the perfect track for you.

[Stylish & Cool] Trending Now! The Latest Hit and Popular Japanese Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (21–30)

Waiting for the rain,Minami

Minami “Ame wo Matsu,” MV

Ame wo Matsu, Minami

Minami, the singer-songwriter who made her debut with the opening theme “Kawaki wo Ameku” for the 2019 anime Domestic Girlfriend.

In June 2020, she released “Ame wo Matsu,” featured here.

Her captivating, striking melody and a singing voice that blends beauty with coolness will have you utterly entranced.

It’s a fairly challenging song, but if you can sing it through, it’ll feel amazing! The chorus has some high parts, so try using your falsetto skillfully when you sing.

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catDISH//

DISH// – Cat ~THE FIRST TAKE ver.~ / THE HOME TAKE

Neko DISH//

Neko, sung by DISH//, has become a hot topic for making people cry, and its aching, chest-tightening poignancy is highly addictive.

Written and composed by Aimyon, this heart-stirring love ballad is packed with the bittersweet feelings and lingering attachment of someone trying to forget an ex but just can’t.

It’s a song that’s sure to bring tears to anyone in a similar situation—those dealing with heartbreak or pining for an unattainable love.

There’s the original version and the one-take “THE FIRST TAKE ver.” Why not liven up the atmosphere with the raw, real feel of “THE FIRST TAKE ver.”?

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[Stylish & Cool] Trending Now! The Latest Hit and Popular Japanese Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (31–40)

mysteryGen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino – Fushigi (Official Video)

Mysterious Hoshino Gen

For a moody, nighttime karaoke vibe, I recommend “Fushigi.” It was released by Gen Hoshino in 2021 and chosen as the theme song for the drama “Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte.” You’ll hear synths and snare sounds that evoke an ’80s feel.

If you can sing this slow-tempo soul track, it will give off a mature impression.

The lyrics, which capture moments of everyday life, are filled with his gentle warmth.

At karaoke, try singing it without rushing, as if speaking softly and kindly.

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InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Inferno

Inferno Mrs. GREEN APPLE

If you want to sing a cool song, how about this one? It’s “Inferno” by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, used as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force.

It was released digitally in 2019.

The track features an aggressive, mixture-rock sound, and its emotionally rising progression captures listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.

The lyrics convey a message about treasuring the fleeting moment of “now.” Try practicing so you can firmly project the high-tone phrases.

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Bunny GirlAKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Bunny Girl (Lyric Video)

Bunny GirlAKASAKI

The hit song “Bunny Girl” has become so popular nationwide that there’s hardly a day you don’t hear it on TikTok or Instagram.

It’s well known as the signature work of the young singer-songwriter AKASAKI.

Among recent hits, this piece has a particularly narrow vocal range.

When the original key is too low, people sometimes sing it an octave higher, and this song can be sung comfortably even at that higher octave.

If you adjust the key, it becomes even easier to sing, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Let's go home.Fujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Kaerou (Official Video)

Let's go home, Fujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze is one of the most talked-about singer-songwriters of 2020.

The title “Kaerou” (Let’s Go Home) is simple, but when you look at the lyrics, you find messages that can apply to many situations—life and death, love, everyday happenings, and more.

He usually has many sophisticated, R&B-style tracks, but this song is strikingly beautiful with its prominent piano and strings.

Above all, the melody, expressed through his supple vocals, is exceptionally fluid—and if you can recreate this in karaoke, there’s no doubt it’ll look incredibly cool!

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parabolaOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Parabola [Official Video]

Parabola Official HIGE DANdism

A song by the wildly popular, hot-right-now artist Official HIGE DANDism.

The lyrics have a fresh vibe that evokes the start of a new chapter in life—so lovely, right? You can feel the atmosphere of youth overflowing from every line.

While Higedan is known for many stylish tracks with love-themed lyrics, this one has the feel of a refreshing cheer-up anthem.

Vocalist Fujihara’s powerful singing is a major draw, and many of their songs are quite challenging—nail it and you’re sure to impress! True to form, this track also sits high in key and features frequent pitch jumps, so practice well and show it off!

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