Songs that liven up group mixers: a curated list of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing hits and classics!

When you end up going to karaoke at a group date, what songs do you choose? Many people probably find themselves worrying in the moment: “What song will get a good reaction?” “What can I sing without messing up…?” In this article, we’ll introduce perfect songs for group dates—from timeless crowd-pleasers to hidden gems—so you can pick without panicking and keep the vibe upbeat.

Better safe than sorry! Check out songs that anyone can sing easily and get ready for your karaoke group date!

Playlist

Songs that liven up group mixers: a curated list of easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing hits and classics!
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	StoryAI		An R&B ballad that represents AI’s work. A classic that sings about meeting and parting, and the importance of bonds.
2	You don’t listen to rock.Aimyon		Aimyong’s third single. Its lyrics about unrequited love resonated with men, surpassing 300 million streams.
3	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		Hitoto Yo’s 2004 single. A ballad imbued with prayers for peace. The most-sung karaoke song of the Heisei era.
4	Love so sweetstorm		Released in 2007. Arashi’s 18th single. The theme song for Hana Yori Dango 2, and a major hit.
5	A melody instead of a bouquetShota Shimizu		Shota Shimizu’s 20th single. It’s the theme song for an NHK drama, delivering love through its melody.
6	countrysideKoji Tamaki		Koji Tamaki’s 1996 single. As a TV drama theme song, it sold 920,000 copies. Its warm message and easy-to-sing melody are its appeal.
7	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		A 20-character summary: Motohiro Hata’s Doraemon theme song. A hit beloved across generations, singing of separation and the hope of reunion.
8	Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda		Masaki Suda’s third single. Released in February 2018. Theme song for the drama “Kiss that Kills.” Simple and easy to sing.
9	Having someone you likeJY		Summary (within 20 chars): Ji Young’s 2016 single. The theme for a Monday 9 p.m. drama, it’s a lively-melodied song depicting feelings of love. (20 chars)
10	FlowerORANGE RANGE		Summary: ORANGE RANGE’s “Hana” is a moving hit that soared as a film theme song. (20 chars)
11	Old-fashionedback number		Summary (20 characters): A 2018 drama theme song. A love song that portrays the joy of love and the sorrow of parting, layered with the image of donuts.
12	Last sceneIkimonogakari		20-character summary: Ikimono-gakari’s film theme song. A beautiful ballad themed on death and farewell.
13	KanadeSukima Switch		A classic hit by Sukima Switch. A ballad that portrays parting and growth. Famous from films and tie-ins.
14	SaudadePorno Graffitti		A love song about the end of a romance, titled with the Portuguese word for “saudade.” Released in 2000, it became Porno Graffitti’s first million-selling hit.
15	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A classic by MONGOL800. It wasn’t released as a single, but many artists have covered it, and it’s hugely popular at karaoke.
16	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 2001 smash hit. Gained attention as a drama insert song. Perfect for group dating parties.
17	rainbow-coloredAyaka		Ayaka’s 2014 single. Theme song for Hanako and Anne. Loved as a classic wedding song.
18	MiracleGReeeeN		A popular song that served as the theme for a high school baseball drama, released as GReeeeN’s seventh single.
19	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE		Summary (20 characters): A 2014 smash hit by Sandaime J Soul Brothers. Upbeat and perfect for group mixers.
20	New Treasure IslandSakanaction		Sakanaction’s 2015 hit. Theme song of “Bakuman.” Retro vibe, easy to sing. (20 chars)
21	More Berry SummerCUTIE STREET		An upbeat summer festival song that resonates with teens
22	Tokyo Shandy RendezvousMAISONdes feat. KAF, Tsumiki		Urusei Yatsura’s theme song is creating a huge buzz
23	SHAKESMAP		Lively SMAP songs are easy to sing in tune and have a good groove, so they’re well-suited for group dating parties.
24	That’s good too.Kent on this side		Kento-san’s kids’ theme song over here
25	Love Revolution 21Morning Musume		Summary: Morning Musume’s songs are catchy and easy to sing, with plenty of visuals, making them great fun for karaoke. (20 characters)
26	I love youuu!HoneyWorks feat. Chuutan		HoneyWorks “Sukicchu-no!” Chu-tan song
27	Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side		'Hai, Yorokonde' is the representative hit song of 2024.
28	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Asian Kung-Fu Generation has been featured in films and anime, making their music accessible and popular across a wide range of generations.
29	AM11:00HY		HY's signature song 'AM11:00' has a relatively high key, but it's refreshing, the melody is easy to sing, and it's well-suited for group mixers.
30	Love ParadeORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's 'Love Parade' is a karaoke song with a low key that's easy to sing.
31	swallowtail butterflyPorno Graffitti		Pornograffitti's 'Agehachō' has a fast tempo and a relatively high key, making it more suitable for female singers but difficult for men to sing.
32	red-orangeACIDMAN		Summary (20 characters): A band known for sophisticated lyrics and an exquisite jazz-rock fusion.
33	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		The opening theme of Dragon Ball GT. A catchy, hype-inducing classic.
34	Cho Wavy De GomenneJP THE WAVY		Summary (20 characters): A currently popular rapper. Comical, approachable, and easy to sing at mixers.
35	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		Summary (20 characters): Popular songs are easy to hype up at mixers, so they’re easy for singers to perform.
36	Goodbye Busyuzu		Summary (20 characters): Yuzu’s 5th single. A refreshing yet bittersweet melody that is popular with all genders.
37	Go for it!!Ulfuls		A 1995 smash hit by Ulfuls. A karaoke staple that's easy to sing and gets everyone pumped up.
38	That’s enough now.Kent on this side		“Mō Ii yo,” a popular song by Kocchinoken
39	tone colorKREVA		KREVA’s love song. With easy-to-catch rhymes, it’s a track that’s friendly even for rap beginners.
40	Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari		A bright and cute love song by Ikimono-gakari. A popular karaoke pick among women at group dating parties.
41	MotherKariyushi 58		A highly likable song that blends Okinawan folk music with ska guitar, expressing feelings for one’s mother.
42	Blue BenchSasuke		Sasuke’s signature song. An easy-to-sing hit centered on the theme of a bittersweet unrequited love at a class reunion.
43	single bedSharam Q		It’s a signature ballad by Sharam Q, with a small pitch range that makes it easy to sing.
44	All of the YouthFujifabric		Fujifabric’s songs, with their characteristically light Japanese vocals and easy-to-sing lyrics, express the feelings of young people.
45	OH MY LITTLE GIRLYutaka Ozaki		His only million-selling single, a ballad that expresses his feelings for a woman.
46	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		Songs related to Slam Dunk are characterized by straightforward lyrics and fast-paced melodies, and they’re a blast at karaoke.
47	Matchmaking party songRiemann mic		A unique take on the everyday life of a salaryman...
48	bow knotAimer		Chōchō Musubi (Butterfly Knot) by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS
49	Revival feat. asmiwacci		An exhilarating song that sings of hope for the future
50	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48 songs are perfect karaoke hype tracks—easy to sing and catchy.
51	EVERGREENGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		Summary (20 characters): A popular group from the EXILE family. Supported by female fans and recognized by a wide audience.
52	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		Summary (20 characters): Opening song of Rurouni Kenshin; fast tempo, but easy to sing and catchy.
53	silhouetteKANA-BOON		A captivating singing voice filled with exhilaration and gentleness
54	Shots ft Lil jonLMFAO		Get pumped! Let's sing loudly at karaoke!
55	Uptown FunkMark Ronson		Music has a universal power to make people dance.
56	Even if we get married somedayMy Hair is Bad		Summary (20 characters): Liven up your event with easy-to-sing lyrics from a popular band.
57	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		A Japanese rock sound and one of the theme songs for the film Your Name.
58	STAY TUNESuchmos		Recommended for people who are tired of club music
59	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		A signature song by T-BOLAN. It’s a ballad that’s easy to sing, and performing it at a group date can make you look appealing.
60	THANXWANIMA		A guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke
61	summer festivalWhiteberry		One of Whiteberry’s signature songs, its nostalgic melody and singability keep it popular at karaoke even today.
62	CHE.R.RYYUI		One of YUI’s signature songs: a cute track about the thrills of love, with an easy-to-follow melody.
63	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		A signature song by aiko with a relaxed tempo that’s easy to sing, featuring high notes in the chorus.
64	Sunrise&Sunsetandymori		If you sing an unexpected song at a group dating party, people will think you have musical knowledge and you’ll make a good impression.
65	Unrequited lovemiwa		At karaoke, arrange the song in your own key and sing to attract men.
66	If you laugh at the skywacci		Portraying youth and friendship with refreshing lyrics
67	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s signature song “Sakura” was their biggest hit with first-week sales of 210,000 copies. It includes rap, but the melody is easy to follow and sing.
68	cherrySpitz		Spitz’s “Cherry” is a famous song released in 1996, easy to sing in tune and a go-to at group dating parties.
69	I should be able to fly (in the sky).Spitz		A classic song with a relatively high vocal range but easy to sing, ideal for the middle of a karaoke set.
70	It’s nothing.Macaroni Enpitsu		A heartwarming song that depicts everyday happiness
71	Gather up! Party people!Yabai T-Shirts Yasan		Hype karaoke songs with a party-people vibe
72	cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka		Ai Otsuka's 'Sakuranbo' has great pitch and tempo and is a classic song that gets everyone pumped up at karaoke.
73	I’ve always liked you.Kazuyoshi Saito		A signature song by Kazuyoshi Saito that sings about his feelings for the Madonna of his youth, whom he reunited with at a class reunion.
74	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		HAN-KUN’s chorus is easy for men to sing and is well-known, so it won’t kill the vibe.
75	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka” is a ballad that can be sung slowly, has minimal pitch changes, and is perfect for karaoke.
76	DarlingKana Nishino		Aitakute has a low key and a relaxed tempo, making it easy to sing at karaoke, and it’s a song that lets you showcase pure love.
77	I want to be your lover.Mao Abe		Summary (20 chars): Easy for low-voiced girls to sing; effective when singing while gazing at the intended target.
78	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		Summary (20 characters): The opening theme of “Neon Genesis Evangelion.” Its appeal lies in the excitement of the anime song.
79	N.E.O.CHAI		In lyrics that prioritize rhythm and vibe, the meaning doesn’t really...
80	MUSICCornelius		Separate from hyping things up, for the purpose of cooling down, or perhaps…
81	Smokin’ BillyTHEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT		As for group dating, it should be something that considers the hearts of people from various minorities…
82	1106WANIMA		It's a song expressing feelings for my late grandfather, and...
83	migratory bird[Alexandros]		As of 2018, it would be a hit song from three years ago...
84	Updatemiwa		A title like “Update” or “Renewal” sounds new…
85	Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+		Iconic crowd-pleasers popular at karaoke
86	Tokyo VICTORYSouthern All Stars		A distinctive voice means impressions, after all—a fun vibe...
87	Demon-pop, insanely catchy, ultimate hyper-ultra musicYabai T-Shirts Yasan		For many of the typical goals of a group blind date, the in-the-moment vibe...
88	I love youSonoko Inoue		I think it’s completely a song meant just for women to sing. People…
89	Easy★RiderTamio Okuda		Create a laid-back, easygoing atmosphere anyway...
90	The Habit SongGen Hoshino		Melancholic chords and melodies that resonate throughout the entire piece…
91	RirurariruhaKaela Kimura		Kaela Kimura is also generally well-received across a wide range of age groups...
92	AMBITIOUS JAPANTOKIO		First, a song that allows three men to sing with a clear division of roles…
93	Riding Good Waves ★ NIGHTFxxking Rabbits		Speaking of drinking parties, hyping things up with chants is a classic move...
94	Shibuya Group Dating Song ~So Awesome, That Sense of Unity~Riemann mic		A group formed by currently active office workers...
95	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Popular songs that get the crowd going at karaoke
96	24K MagicBruno Mars		Bruno who makes you want to dance with a drink in hand…
97	HoneyL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		Charismatic even as a visual kei band…
98	Pekori KnightGorie		A song with a catchy chorus that also has a sense of nostalgia…
99	You two, SummerKetsumeishi		Catchy rap and an easy-to-sing melody…
100	O flowers now in full bloom,Kobukuro		Acoustic, approachable vocals...
101	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		As an air band, catchy moves and eccentric...
102	Matsuken Samba IIKen Matsudaira		While boasting exceptional name recognition among older age groups...
103	Bring it onKishidan		A sight that passionately brings back memories of my student days…
104	My BuddyLimited Express		Appearing like a comet with banging sound design...
105	240 Million EyesHiromi Go		A title with presence and easy-to-understand lyrics...
106	With YouChris Brown		Passionate vocals and a danceable yet soun…
107	Bon, BonPitbull		As a groovy party tune for the club…
108	GiftET-KING		A classic crowd-pleaser: crank up the grit, belt it out hot and sweaty with fists thrust high.
109	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s first love song. A track that makes hearts flutter when sung by men at karaoke.
110	Follow meE-girls		Summary (20 characters): A sister group of the EXILE family. They specialize in dance and enjoy broad support.
111	Apply false eyelashesKyary Pamyu Pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s songs are global, and if you adjust the key, they become easier to sing and sound cuter.
112	LIFEKimaguren		Summary (20 characters): A famous Kimaguren song with a suitable key. If you memorize the lyrics, you'll shine at mixers.
113	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s 14th single and the theme song for the drama “Tokyo Tower.” A beautifully heartrending ballad.
114	Full-Power BoySukima Switch		A signature song by Sukima Switch. With its bright, catchy melody, it’s easy to remember and a hit at karaoke.
115	loveGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino’s songs have a moderate vocal quality and a good tempo, making them perfect for beginners.