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

We’re excited to present the latest Karaoke Rankings for the 40s age group, listed in order of most views! From classic hits of the ’90s to songs that made waves in the 2000s, the genres are diverse, showing that people in their 40s enjoy a wide range of music.

Why not use this ranking as a reference for your next karaoke session? The playlist is updated weekly.

Playlist

[40s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Romantic FlightKome Kome Club		The timeless classic: The allure of “Roman Hikou” (Romantic Flight)
2	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		“YAH YAH YAH” is a masterpiece that inspires emotion and courage.
3	SaudadePorno Graffitti		Porno Graffitti's music has a narrow vocal range.
4	Summer Days of 1993class		A classic hit by class from the summer of 1993
5	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		Face forward like the moon shining in the darkness.
6	TRUE LOVEFumiya Fujii		The appeal of Fumiya Fujii’s classic song 'TRUE LOVE'
7	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		My Little Lover’s classic songs are easy to sing.
8	Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE		A classic hit by DREAMS COME TRUE—a song with a gentle melody.
9	wailing in griefShizuka Kudo		Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku” is easy to sing.
10	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A catchy song perfect for summer
11	Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda		Kazumasa Oda’s classic song “Love Story Suddenly”
12	A Midsummer Night’s DreamYumi Matsutoya		Karaoke Summer Time Enjoyed with Yumi Matsutoya’s Classic Hits
13	The Theory of HappinessRingo Sheena		Ringo Sheena’s captivating debut single “Koufukuron” (The Theory of Happiness)
14	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		T-BOLAN's classic ballad, beautiful singing voice
15	God of RomanceKohmi Hirose		Kohmi Hirose’s classic hit “God of Romance”
16	HOWEVERGLAY		A masterpiece that fills love’s slowness with love
17	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		A timeless song that sings of summer memories, depicting the heart in love.
18	White kiteMy Little Lover		Classic summer hits of the ’90s, the nostalgic sound of youthful days
19	cherrySpitz		A gentle melody and a love song, resonating in the heart
20	BELOVEDGLAY		GLAY’s “BELOVED” is a moving masterpiece.
21	frustrated lipsMariko Takahashi		Mari Takahashi’s famous song “Hagayui Kuchibiru” (Frustrating Lips)
22	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
23	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		THE BLUE HEARTS’ hit song “Be Kind to People” is well received.
24	CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro		Namie Amuro’s signature song, “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?”
25	TouchYoshimi Iwasaki		A signature classic song from the anime Touch
26	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK's 'Get Wild' is attracting renewed attention
27	Just by you being hereKome Kome Club		A classic by Kome Kome Club that inspires people
28	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		A classic hit by J-WALK from the ’90s, a poignant melody of heartbreak.
29	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY’s classic song “GLORIA” is 80s rock.
30	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		THE BLUE HEARTS in the ’90s…
31	I’m glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic hit—a great, easy-to-sing song
32	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		Motohiro Hata’s popular song “Himawari no Yakusoku”
33	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		The 1990s’ iconic cheer song “TOMORROW”
34	Winter, againGLAY		The famous GLAY song from Hokkaido, “Winter, again.”
35	countrysideKoji Tamaki		Koji Tamaki's classic song 'Denen' is an easy song to sing.
36	My RevolutionMisato Watanabe		Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution” is a moving masterpiece that pierces the heart.
37	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		An inspiring classic that sings of peace and love
38	La La LaMaki Ohguro		Maki Ohguro’s classic song “La La La” is powerful and refreshing.
39	Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing		A universally moving love song about love and growth
40	single bedSharam Q		A classic song that portrays a heartrending love, a memory of youth.
41	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		Energize your heart with a rock tune of love and gratitude
42	JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY’s classic song “JAM”
43	Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito		Kazuyoshi Saito’s masterpiece: a love song’s voice and emotion
44	for a long timeKiroro		A timeless classic, resonating across generations
45	PRIDEMiki Imai		Miki Imai’s signature song “PRIDE” is moving.
46	RobinsonSpitz		When it comes to Spitz’s signature songs, this is the one that comes to mind…
47	White LoveSPEED		The winter classic by the child and junior high school idol group SPEED
48	EverythingMISIA		Signature songs by MISIA, a female singer with a captivating voice
49	Easy★RiderTamio Okuda		Tamio Okuda’s classic song “E10★Rider”
50	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Introducing LINDBERG’s hit songs from the 1990s
51	At all times.Noriyuki Makihara		A song about living true to yourself, an anthem for life
52	Watarase BridgeChisato Moritaka		Singing of a bygone love with the Watarase River as the backdrop
53	threadMiyuki Nakajima		The charm and influence of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Ito”
54	HANABIMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'HANABI' gives me courage.
55	Love will winKAN		KAN's signature song 'Yasashii Yume' became a hit.
56	appearsAyumi Hamasaki		Ayumi Hamasaki is a music icon of the late 1990s.
57	A gentle feelingChara		Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi” has a unique charm.
58	That’s important.Daiji MAN Brothers Band		The classic hit by DaijiMAN Brothers, 'Sore ga Daiji' ('That's Important').
59	KanadeSukima Switch		Sukima Switch's “Kanade” is the perfect song for low-voiced men!
60	Pink sighMariko Takahashi		A Mediterranean-style love classic that stirs the heart
61	HELLOMasaharu Fukuyama		The moving masterpiece by Masaharu Fukuyama, 'HELLO'
62	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 3rd single, a song featured in a drama
63	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Mr. Children’s “Namonaki Uta” is a masterpiece.
64	Swaying feelingsZARD		The appeal of ZARD’s signature song, Yureru Omoi (Shaking Feelings)
65	era; age; time; periodMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece, with its striking melody and lyrics
66	Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita		A classic Christmas song: Tatsuro Yamashita’s masterpiece.
67	budKobukuro		Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is a masterpiece with captivating harmonies.
68	I won’t fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara		A classic song that portrays the heartbreak of lost love and a forward-looking spirit
69	Tomorrow Never knowsMr.Children		A classic that portrays hope and courage, a power that drives us toward the future
70	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		A heartwarming masterpiece by CHAGE & ASKA
71	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		Yasushi Nakanishi’s heartrending love ballad
72	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit—an impressive song composed by Tetsuya Komuro
73	First LoveHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada scores a huge hit with First Love
74	Snow BlossomMika Nakashima		A poignant winter ballad themed around snow
75	SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama		Masaharu Fukuyama’s classic “Sakurazaka” is a representative song of the Heisei era.
76	This is my way of life.PUFFY		PUFFY’s signature song—refreshing and rich with a meaningful message
77	I LOVE YOUYutaka Ozaki		The represe...
78	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess “Diamonds” hit song
79	Crimson MoonJun Shibata		Jun Shibata’s “Crimson Moon,” notable for its falsetto
80	DESIRE -Passion-Akina Nakamori		The appeal of Akina Nakamori’s captivating song “DESIRE”
81	instinctRingo Sheena		The unique appeal of Shiina Ringo’s innovative music and lyrics
82	WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T		H Jungle, a popular reggae-style song
83	innocent worldMr.Children		The famous song “innocent world” by Mr.Children
84	Like when we first metEvery Little Thing		ELT’s classic hits are still going strong in the Reiwa era and are popular for karaoke.
85	Midsummer FruitSouthern All Stars		One of the bands that have suited the summer sea since their debut...
86	Point of No ReturnCHEMISTRY meets S.O.S.		The classic song by CHEMISTRY, “Point of No Return”
87	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A love song by MONGOL from Okinawa
88	JupiterAyaka Hirahara		Make classic masterpieces moving through song
89	From the depths of the heart to the water planetHiroko Moriguchi		Singer Hiroko Moriguchi’s signature song “With Love to Water Planet.”
90	planetariumAi Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s song sublimates the pain of a broken heart.
91	GibbsRingo Sheena		The conflict and complexity of love embedded in Shiina Ringo’s songs.
92	The hottest summer in the worldPRINCESS PRINCESS		A classic hit by the girls' band PRINCESS PRINCESS
93	fragileEvery Little Thing		A signature song by ELT, a romance show theme that won a grand prize
94	Poem of SunlightLe Couple		Hidamari no Uta became a hit as a song featured in a TV drama.
95	It’s fine.Ulfuls		Ulfuls’ “Eenennen” is an upbeat song.
96	FriendsREBECCA		The hit song “Friends” by the 80s band Rebecca
97	To the futureKiroro		'To the Future' is a song of growth and hope
98	RunnerBakufū Slump		A timeless masterpiece whose song of youth resonates in the heart
99	By the time of the Christmas carolsJunichi Inagaki		Junichi Inagaki’s Christmas song is a famous masterpiece filled with melancholy.
100	Sign of LovePUFFY		PUFFY's 'Ai no Shirushi' — a famous, easy-to-sing song in a low key