Popular Karaoke: Band Rankings [2025]

People have all kinds of preferences—some love that band, others love this band.

When such a mix of members goes to karaoke, it turns into a mini festival.

Trending songs, nostalgic songs, songs that lift your spirits, songs that make you cry—there’s no end to the list, but it’s a great chance to introduce others to your favorite band.

This time, we’re bringing you a ranking of the most popular bands at karaoke.

Playlist

Popular Karaoke: Band Rankings [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism		Official HIGE DANDism's 'Pretender' is a masterpiece.
2	bouquetback number		A song of unstable romance and deep affection
3	KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE		The energetic theme song of the anime “The Apothecary.”
4	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa
5	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'HANABI' is a masterpiece and easy to sing.
6	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		The Radiance of Youth: A Masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN
7	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		'Zenzenzense' is the theme song of 'Your Name.'
8	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic hit “RPG,” beloved by the Heisei generation
9	cherrySpitz		A refreshing youth song that leads from heartbreak to hope
10	Only for you, clear skiesYorushika		A poignant summer youth song filled with emotion
11	broad daylightKing Gnu		A heavy, low-end beat interwoven with shouts and rap...
12	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s hit song “Ikenai Taiyō”
13	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s heart-throbbing love song…
14	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s classic song “Tomoni” captivates with its switch between negative and positive moods.
15	powder snowRemioromen		A heartrending winter love song, a timeless tune that echoes in the heart
16	366 daysHY		HY's '366 Days' is a famous song popular across a wide range of generations.
17	silhouetteKANA-BOON		A famous song from the Naruto anime—easy to sing and upbeat.
18	The wind is blowing.Ikimonogakari		It’s a staple sports cheer song, isn’t it? “The wind is blowi…”
19	New Treasure IslandSakanaction		Sakanaction’s movie theme song is overwhelming.
20	Gather up! Party people!Yabai T-Shirts Yasan		A three-piece rock ban… known by the abbreviation Yaba-T
21	cloudy skyDOES		Gintama Season 5 opening theme—easy to remember and sing.
22	somedaySaucy Dog		A touching song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
23	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON is popular among anime song-loving people in their 30s.
24	balladKetsumeishi		A bittersweet love ballad by Ketsumeishi
25	HOWEVERGLAY		Speaking of GLAY’s songs, they’re energetic…
26	The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		DREAMS COME TRUE’s heartwarming love classic
27	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		The hit song by the punk rock band THE BLUE
28	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The AKG masterpiece “Rewrite” from the golden age of Japanese rock.
29	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Boosting dreams and hopes with an exhilarating song
30	single bedSharam Q		A classic song that portrays a heartrending love, a memory of youth.
31	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		As one of JUDY AND MARY’s signature songs...
32	wishsumika		sumika’s popular single, a winter love song
33	catDISH//		Aimyon “Hadaka no Kokoro” — moving and heartrending
34	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		A signature song by Golden Bomber. It portrays the feelings of a broken heart and was released in 2009. It won a JASRAC Award, appeared on the Kouhaku Uta Gassen, and is hugely popular for karaoke.
35	TSUNAMISouthern All Stars		Summary (20 characters): A classic ballad by Southern All Stars released in 2000. Sold 2.936 million copies and won the Japan Record Award.
36	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		NTT Docomo commercial song, a track with a memorable chorus
37	Until the World Ends…WANDS		These are lyrics imbued with sorrow, self-deprecating...
38	GO!!!FLOW		FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a NARUTO theme song.
39	It’s nothing.Macaroni Enpitsu		Pop lyrics and an emotional track
40	From Me to Youflumpool		The famous flumpool song “Kimi ni Todoke” resonates in the heart.
41	Sora-buneTOKIO		TOKIO, a famous song with lyrics by Miyuki Nakajima
42	OrangeSPYAIR		An emo song depicting the passion and bonds of youth
43	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		In a magical world, Mashle’s OP, the strongest muscles
44	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		Expressing love and freedom with the rhythm of samba
45	Go for it!Ulfuls		A rousing anthem that conveys courage and hope through a powerful melody
46	MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK		A light, lively beat and a catchy melody are espe...
47	gradationSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that stirs the heart by portraying emotions
48	SHAMROCKUVERworld		A heart-stirring song imbued with luck and will
49	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		When it comes to Princess Princess’s signature songs, it has to be…
50	presentJITTERIN’JINN		A smash hit from the 90s band boom
51	Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai		A book that powerfully expresses Japan’s food culture and its love for rice...
52	Precious thingsRoad of Major		A coming-of-age song that portrays meetings and farewells
53	The Zero Sense10-FEET		An inspiring song that sings of passion for basketball and dreams
54	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		My Little Lover’s classic songs are easy to sing.
55	Endless JourneyMr.Children		A masterpiece by Mr.Children that paints the journey of life
56	Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+		A moving song that connects hearts through the power of music
57	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		A timeless song that captures the sorrow of parting and the hope of reunion, resonating deeply in the heart.
58	crimsonX JAPAN		X JAPAN’s classic song “Kurenai,” known for its distinctive high notes
59	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		The captivating signature song of dangerous love, “Hana” (Flower)
60	Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW		A song of fresh young love and youth
61	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A heartfelt masterpiece that expresses the bonds of love and deep emotions
62	One Night CarnivalKishidan		A heart-pounding rush for the soul! Bonds with friends, the best night
63	Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE		“Hoshizora no Distance” is a classic that is still loved today.
64	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM Network 'Get Wild' masterpiece
65	FriendsREBECCA		A classic youth anthem by REBECCA from the ’80s
66	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY’s classic song “JAM”
67	RunnerBakufū Slump		A timeless masterpiece whose song of youth resonates in the heart
68	bookmarkCreepHyp		CreepHyp, gently embracing a springtime farewell…
69	TsubasaUnder Graph		A four-member rock band, Under Graph. He…
70	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY’s classic song “GLORIA” is 80s rock.
71	MotherKariyushi 58		Kariyushi58’s moving song about a mother
72	summer festivalWhiteberry		There are countless songs that I feel like listening to with the arrival of summer...
73	To tell you the truth,Young Skinny		A four-member rock band that started on social media becomes a massive hit
74	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		T-BOLAN’s massive hit song, a moving classic that resonates with the heart
75	Lullaby of a Serrated HeartThe Checkers		The helpless feelings of youth, the bonds with friends, and th…
76	Active Three MinutesTokyo Incidents		Tokyo Jihen, featuring Ringo Sheena, performed intricate music.
77	Odoru-LoopFrederick		The rhythmic music and choreography are captivating.
78	Poi poi poi pop poi poi popi—Ayaman JAPAN		Powerful wordplay, addictive track
79	Future is YoursSambomaster		Sambomaster’s new song is the theme for the Crayon Shin-chan movie.
80	Stay GoldHi-STANDARD		Hi-STANDARD’s classic song “Stay Gold,” featuring its raw, gritty vocals
81	MARIONETTEBOØWY		For a man in his early 50s, BOØWY is an object of admiration…
82	The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks		From a male perspective: “Women who sing this song are so cute…”
83	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A classic by L’Arc~en~Ciel, a track bursting with a sense of speed
84	If I sing to the sky175R		175R's signature song “Sora ni Utaeba” is an impressive track.
85	Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHONEY WORKS		A cheekily cute song that's beyond adorable is popular
86	Shangri-LaChatmonchy		A moving song that expresses feelings of love in irregular time signatures
87	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		Listening in a season when the gentle spring sunlight soothes the heart…
88	Straight Up feat. JESSEDragon Ash		The classic song by Dragon Ash feat. JESSE
89	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Introducing LINDBERG’s hit songs from the 1990s
90	Jenny High RhapsodyGenie High		The hilarious song by the unconventional group Jenny High
91	That’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band		A heartfelt song about the important things in life...
92	Song of the Eternal NightGod does not play dice.		Poignant love and gentle music that resonate with the heart
93	Dear, boyHump Back		A rock masterpiece depicting the struggles and hopes of youth
94	A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE		A signature song by SIAM SHADE, an anime theme song
95	threadBank Band		Released in 1992 by Miyuki Nakajima, “Lily”…
96	CQCQGod, I’ve realized it.		Drama theme song, powerful rock sound
97	Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		A masterpiece where rock and lyrics are fused
98	ReimeiSayuri × MY FIRST STORY		Sayuri and MY FIRST STORY’s hot track
99	All of the YouthFujifabric		A commercial showing a drive with the family after getting a driver’s license
100	Mela!Green Yellow Society		A song that conveys the charm of summer in a horse racing commercial