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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 Newest Hit and Popular Japanese Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke (41–50)

PerfumeEito

Perfume / Eito (Official Music Video)

Eito - Perfume

Although it was released in 2019, this song became a massive hit in 2020 thanks to TikTok! Carried by a simple acoustic guitar accompaniment, the song conveys a bittersweet, helpless feeling through its lyrics that really comes through in the vocals.

Its simplicity makes it a track where the singer’s vocal ability and expressiveness really stand out.

In other words, if you can sing it well, it’s super cool! It’s a hot topic right now, so definitely practice it and show it off!

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world standardWa-Suta

Wa-Suta (WASUTA) “World Standard”

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Wasshoi’s new song carries a message of embracing diverse values while cherishing your true self.

In a rapidly changing world, it conveys a stance of redefining what “standard” means and pursuing their own identity.

Scheduled for release in February 2025, the track celebrates the 10th anniversary of their debut.

The music video leaves a strong impression with the members dancing on sets inspired by locations around the world.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to keep moving forward without fearing change.

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Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

Uru because you are here

This is singer-songwriter Uru’s first digital download single, released in February 2020.

It was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Theseus no Fune.” Just by listening to this track, you can feel her exceptionally high level of vocal ability and expressiveness, and if you can pull this off at karaoke, it would be incredibly cool! The singing, which makes effective use of gentle high tones, is very striking, so start by learning and mastering falsetto and mixed voice.

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dancerVaundy

[75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen Performance Song] Odoriko / Vaundy: Music Video

Dancer Vaundy

Vaundy’s “Odoriko” is a stylish, feel-good track that lets you sing along with the vibe of a true dancing girl.

Released in 2021, its music video features Nana Komatsu.

The lyrics paint scenes of a man and woman meeting, falling in love, and living life as they dance together.

While it’s mostly written from a male perspective, there’s a brief switch to a female point of view that’s worth noting.

It’s great to sing solo, and also perfect for a duet!

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Kaikai KitanEVE

TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Non-Credit OP Movie / Opening Theme: Eve “Kaikai Kitan”

Kaikai Kitan EVE

You’ll get hooked on its stylish sound! This is a work by Eve, a singer-songwriter who also produces Vocaloid tracks, released in 2020 as his fourth digital single.

It drew attention for being chosen as the opening theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, based on the Jump manga.

With its fast-paced sound and razor-sharp vocals, it’s packed with cool elements! Plus, the lyrics reflect the story’s worldview, so if you listen after watching the anime, you might get a different impression.

Sing it with full energy!

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ultramarineYOASOBI

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Gunjou YOASOBI

It’s the commercial song that became a hot topic through its collaboration with the manga Blue Period, which depicts a protagonist aiming for art school.

The refined track, so characteristic of YOASOBI, pairs beautifully with ikura’s straight, crystal-clear vocals.

It’s an upbeat, rhythmic track, yet the vocal phrasing flows smoothly and effortlessly over it—the contrast is incredibly cool! I think many people will be moved by the lyrics, which speak both to the beauty and the anxieties of single-mindedly pursuing what you love.

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Dried flowersYuri

Yuuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video (Short ver.)

Dry Flower - Yuri

A heart-piercing, bittersweet ballad about the feelings at the moment of parting with a lover.

It’s a song by Yuuri, a singer-songwriter from Chiba Prefecture, released in October 2020.

His unadorned, straightforward vocals seem to convey the emotions embedded in the lyrics, making it highly relatable.

The warm sound is also wonderful.

If you listen closely, you might find yourself crying without even realizing it.

If you’ve recently gone through a breakup and want to feel refreshed, definitely try singing this song.

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