[40s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]

A gentle feelingChara57rank/position

Chara “Yasashii Kimochi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Chara, a female singer-songwriter who gained popularity for her distinctive musicality.

Many women in their 40s might have been fans of hers, right? Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Yasashii Kimochi.

It’s a track that balances both a gothic feel and cuteness.

The vocal range is on the higher side at mid2 A# to hi D#, but the overall span is relatively narrow.

Using breath-based techniques such as hiccups can instantly elevate the quality, so try singing while referencing her breathing style.

That's important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band58rank/position

That's Important (30th Anniversary)

DaijiMAN Brothers Band, a group that gained popularity for their catchy musicality.

They’re known as a so-called one-hit wonder, but the fact that they left behind even a single classic like “Sore ga Daiji” is remarkable.

The song is a straightforward cheer anthem, and its melody matches the lyrics perfectly—simple and direct, without relying on intricate techniques.

That’s why even women in their 40s who may find it harder to project their voices should be able to sing it without any trouble.

It’s also a song of its generation, so it should really liven up the room at karaoke!

KanadeSukima Switch59rank/position

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

Sukima Switch’s classic song “Kanade” gets as high as A#4 in the latter half, so it can seem challenging, but the first half stays within a low–mid range of D3 to A#4, making it a great pick for lower-voiced male singers.

It’s a song almost everyone knows, so it’s definitely worth adding to your repertoire! Until you get used to the chorus range, it’s fine to lower the key a bit.

It’s absolutely better to sing in a key that’s comfortable for you rather than forcing the original key, so try finding the key that suits your voice.

The key is to sing gently!

Pink sighMariko Takahashi60rank/position

Pink sigh

It is a masterpiece that fuses an exotic, Mediterranean-like atmosphere with an urban, sophisticated sound.

The song dreamily portrays a woman who blossoms like a flower when embraced by her lover, expressing both the beauty and the fragility of love.

Mariko Takahashi’s delicate yet powerful vocals further deepen the work’s unique world.

Released in May 1984 as the commercial song for Sanki’s “Camellia Diamond,” it was also included on the album Triad.

Highly acclaimed—including winning the Lyrics Award at the 26th Japan Record Awards—it became a long-running hit.

With a quiet mood that hints at hidden passion, this is a perfect track for spending peaceful moments with someone special.

HELLOMasaharu Fukuyama61rank/position

Masaharu Fukuyama – HELLO (Full ver.)

The song “HELLO,” distinguished by its acoustic guitar, is a hit released by Masaharu Fukuyama in the 1990s.

It also gained popularity as a TV drama theme song, and its appeal can be summed up in its pleasant melodic line.

Brimming with positive energy, the lyrics carry a power that moves many people.

Loved by a wide range of ages, this track is also recommended as a karaoke staple.

It’s easy to sing, and its melody—something everyone hums at least once—has a timeless, universal charm.

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN62rank/position

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Stargazing”

This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s third single, released in March 2001.

It was used as an insert song in the drama “Tentaikansoku” (Stargazing).

While there are many key points to master if you really delve into the singing, the melody itself is crafted to be easy and fun to hum along to.

So even people who don’t sing often can casually pick it at karaoke and enjoy it.

For men in their 40s, I bet quite a few of you covered this song in a band back when you were in your teens or twenties.

Go back to those younger days and enjoy belting it out to your heart’s content.

Nameless PoemMr.Children63rank/position

Mr.Children “Nameless Poem” Mr.Children “HOME” TOUR 2007 ~in the field~

Mr.

Children, popularly known as “Misuchiru,” have a massive hit song called “Namonaki Uta” (“A Nameless Song”).

It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Pure,” so some men in their 40s who watched the show at the time may remember it.

The song features tongue-twister-like lyrics, and many people probably recall memorizing that part perfectly for karaoke.

Since Misuchiru are popular across generations, you can’t go wrong choosing this song for karaoke.