AKB48 Karaoke Popular Song Rankings [2025]

You and Christmas EveAKB4815rank/position

You and Christmas Eve – SKE48 Best 2010 Ver.

“You and Christmas Eve” is a song performed by AKB48 in their 2005 theater show “PARTY ga Hajimaru yo.” Among fans, it remains a beloved early Christmas song.

It features the classic sleigh bell sounds typical of Christmas music and celebrates the joy of spending Christmas Eve with someone you love.

With its relaxed tempo and higher key that doesn’t include difficult parts, it’s an easy song to try even for people who aren’t confident singers.

An Unexpected ConfessionAKB4816rank/position

Unexpected Confession Music Video / AKB48 65th Single [Official]

A refreshing coming-of-age story that begins with a sudden confession.

Set for release in April 2025 as AKB48’s first single of their 20th anniversary year, the track is crafted by Yasushi Akimoto, Masahiro Mizoguchi, and Yuichi Nonaka.

With a lively, springlike melody, the lyrics depict the feelings of a shy protagonist in love who, though flustered by an unexpected turn of events, takes a brave step forward.

The choreography features the adorable “Vegetable Pulling Pose,” expressing the joy of being chosen and confessed to from among many—a music video that’s sure to make you smile just by watching the dance.

It’s a perfect song for anyone starting a new chapter this spring.

Melodies up to todayAKB4817rank/position

[MV full] Melody Until Today / AKB48 [Official]

“Melody Until Today,” also famous as Yuko Oshima’s graduation song, features a gentle, soothing melody and moving lyrics that make it a number you can’t help but listen to at karaoke.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to convey your true feelings to someone or express your gratitude.

The vocal range isn’t wide and the relaxed tempo makes it easy to sing, so even those who aren’t confident singers can give it a try.

It’s also recommended for farewells and other occasions where you’re sending someone off—choose it and sing it with feeling.

You are the melody.AKB4818rank/position

[MV full] Kimi wa Melody / AKB48 [Official]

It’s a poignant song about recalling a love that couldn’t be confessed during the spring season.

It was released in 2016 as the 43rd single by the idol group AKB48.

The rhythm is lively, but reading the lyrics somehow makes you feel sad.

It’s a song that many women who experienced a breakup in spring can probably relate to.

I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB4819rank/position

[MV full] Let's Become a Cherry Tree / AKB48 [Official]

A gentle medium-tempo ballad by AKB48 that portrays the beauty of spring and memories of graduation.

As it likens eternal love watching over those who set out on a new journey to a cherry tree, it warmly sings of the courage and hope to take the first step forward.

Depicting the touching image of young people heading toward a bright future while carrying their anxieties, this work was released in February 2011.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “A Letter from the Cherry Blossoms” and also gained attention as a CM song for UHA Mikakuto.

With a message perfect for graduation season and a gentle melody line that evokes the arrival of spring, it will wrap you in the desire to revel in cherished memories.

Midsummer’s Sounds good!AKB4820rank/position

[MV full] Midsummer’s Sounds good! (Dance ver.) / AKB48 [Official]

Set against a midsummer beach scene, this quintessential AKB48 summer song vividly captures youthful romance.

Sprinkling in classic seasonal items like suntan oil and swimsuits, it breezily sings about the fluttering excitement of falling in love.

Yoshimasa Inoue’s bright, energetic melody fully conveys the sense of summer freedom.

Released in May 2012, it also became familiar as the theme for NTT Docomo’s “Ouen Gakuwari” student discount commercials.

Perfect for livening up leisure moments like road trips with friends or a day at the beach.

Clap along and sing together, and the vibe will instantly switch to full-on summer mode.

10-year cherry blossomsAKB4821rank/position

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]

A song themed around graduation, parting, and reunion has arrived from AKB48 with the coming of spring.

Centered by Atsuko Maeda and Jurina Matsui, it weaves a story of farewells and reunions with fresh, vivid expression.

Set to an upbeat rhythm, its wishes for the future offer a reassuring message that resonates with the graduation scenes everyone experiences.

Released in March 2009, the single reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during this season when partings and encounters intersect, as you reflect on memories with someone special.