[40s] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2025]

The key to choosing songs at karaoke is whether they can liven up the atmosphere, right?

This time, we’ll introduce karaoke songs that have been popular and exciting among people in their 40s.

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Playlist

[40s] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		A song of the heart that overcomes solitude and walks toward the future
2	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY’s classic song “GLORIA” is 80s rock.
3	SaudadePorno Graffitti		Porno Graffitti's music has a narrow vocal range.
4	Get WildTM NETWORK		TM NETWORK's 'Get Wild' is attracting renewed attention
5	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Ulfuls		Energize your heart with a rock tune of love and gratitude
6	God of RomanceKohmi Hirose		Kohmi Hirose, a popular musician on YouTube
7	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A fiery rock tune that cheers on life
8	cherrySpitz		A translucent, beautiful melody seeps into my heart...
9	WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution		A heart that wraps the winter chill in the warmth of love…
10	Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata		Released under a solo name on July 4, 2001…
11	As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z		As love dictates and selfishly, I end up hurting only you…
12	The Theory of HappinessRingo Sheena		Ringo Sheena’s “Theory of Happiness,” a masterpiece where light and darkness intertwine
13	A gentle feelingChara		Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi” has a unique charm.
14	Romantic FlightKome Kome Club		Announced their reunion in 2006 and are still slow...
15	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		Melodies that apply lyrics in a distinctive way, and …
16	Easy★RiderTamio Okuda		Tamio Okuda’s classic song “E10★Rider”
17	OverMr.Children		Loved by a wide range of people regardless of age or gender...
18	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		CHAGE, released on March 3, 1993…
19	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartRyoko Shinohara with Tetsuya Komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic hit: a coming-of-age song composed by Tetsuya Komuro.
20	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Signature song of BUMP, expressing a shooting star using guitar
21	Marunouchi SadisticRingo Sheena		Ringo Sheena, a masterpiece that sings of the feelings of urban women
22	ultra soulB’z		A song of the heart that challenges the limits and pursues dreams
23	Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda		As one of Kazumasa Oda’s signature hit songs, even now...
24	Single AgainMariya Takeuchi		Mariya Takeuchi “Single Again” TV theme song
25	LA LA LA Love SongToshinobu Kubota		The song “LA・L…” with its striking intro that lasts only a few seconds
26	Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)		A moving masterpiece from the collaboration between MISIA and GReeeeN
27	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		A classic by My Little Lover that gives you a sense of youth.
28	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		For those in their 40s and older, the classic song “Hanashitakunai…”
29	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Mr. Children’s “Namonaki Uta” is a masterpiece.
30	Love will winKAN		Released on September 1, 1990. Singer-son…
31	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		The hit song from Rurouni Kenshin, 'Sobakasu'
32	Summer Days of 1993class		Something like Simon & Garfunkel in Japan...
33	FriendsREBECCA		Rebecca's iconic 80s song, a TV drama theme
34	single bedSharam Q		The one that became a huge hit in 1994 was this “…
35	cherry (cherry fruit; sakuranbo)Ai Otsuka		Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo,” a bright, cheerful love song
36	Until the world endsWANDS		A classic hit by WANDS, a representative band of the J-POP golden era
37	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		PUFFY’s distinctive musicality and captivating songs
38	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s iconic song from Demon Slayer, full of exhilarating speed
39	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisYoko Takahashi		Evangelion theme song ranks 3rd in Heisei-era karaoke
40	HOWEVERGLAY		Released in 1997, GLAY’s first million-seller…
41	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A masterpiece by ZONE: a moving classic about summer memories and friendship
42	planetariumAi Otsuka		Planetarium, nostalgic classic songs!
43	First loveHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada 'First Love' drama theme song
44	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A youthful song of chasing dreams that resonates in the heart
45	SEASONSAyumi Hamasaki		Ayumi Hamasaki, a late-90s high school girl icon
46	I just feel like crying.Miho Nakayama		A representative ballad from the 1990s CD boom
47	My RevolutionMisato Watanabe		Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution” is a moving masterpiece that pierces the heart.
48	Can’t Say Anything… SummerTHE JAYWALK		It makes you wonder if a breakup could ever feel this refreshing...
49	flameLiSA		‘Homura’ is a moving masterpiece that served as the theme song for Demon Slayer.
50	I should be able to fly (in the sky).Spitz		A timeless classic that has been loved for many years for the way it resonates with people's hearts...
51	threadMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that influences all of Asia
52	HANABIMr.Children		The appeal of Mr. Children’s smash-hit song “Kurumi”
53	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN are dentists who are active as musicians
54	Snow BlossomMika Nakashima		Mika Nakashima’s signature song “Yuki no Hana” is a masterpiece.
55	At any timeNoriyuki Makihara		One of Noriyuki Makihara’s signature songs, and in life...
56	Winter, againGLAY		If you’re in your 40s, you probably listened to and sang this song a lot…
57	if…DA PUMP		“U.S.A.”, which became a big hit in 2018…
58	Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe		globe’s classic that colored the winter of 1996
59	instinctRingo Sheena		The unique appeal of Shiina Ringo’s innovative music and lyrics
60	366 daysHY		Okinawa-born HY is active in both music and branding.
61	Even when I become an old ladyChisato Moritaka		A timeless anthem that captures women's feelings and resonates across generations
62	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		It can be said to be one of CHAGE & ASKA’s signature songs...
63	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		A poignant breakup song that resonates with women in their 40s
64	TemptationGLAY		Signature song by GLAY, featuring an exhilarating melody
65	MPrincess Princess		A famous song by Princess Princess
66	I’m falling in love with you againFuyumi Sakamoto		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s captivating singing voice and popular songs
67	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
68	crimsonX JAPAN		Incorporating classical elements into a metal sound…
69	dragonflyTsuyoshi Nagabuchi		It’s a song that expresses the feelings of a young man who longed for Tokyo…
70	ROSIERLUNA SEA		Numerous visual kei bands have taken on that style...
71	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		One of the signature songs of L’Arc~en~Ciel…
72	huge nuisanceUNICORN		Reunited in 2009, and since then they have been energetically active...
73	There will be love there -A place with love-the brilliant green		A classic by The Brilliant Green, highlighted by Tomoko Kawase’s beautiful voice.
74	flareSuperfly		Support women with the Scarlet theme song
75	I’m glad I met you.Kyoko Koizumi		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic: Encounters and Gratitude
76	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		Motohiro Hata’s popular song “Himawari no Yakusoku”
77	Cold Flowerthe brilliant green		A hit song by the brilliant green, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart.
78	ONLY YOUBOØWY		The band BOØWY, which Kyosuke Himuro and Tomoyasu Hotei belonged to...
79	April windElephant Kashimashi		This song “April Wind” was released in 1996 by Lily…
80	Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS		They enjoyed immense popularity among junior and senior high school students, and even after their breakup, they remain legendary...
81	LemonKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon” is easy to sing and popular.
82	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyon’s “Marigold” is a masterpiece.
83	loveGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino's 'Koi,' a catchy masterpiece
84	RobinsonSpitz		When it comes to Spitz’s signature songs, this is the one that comes to mind…
85	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A heartwarming classic that conveys love and gratitude
86	Spring DayAimyon		Aimyon's “Harunohi” is a masterpiece.
87	First LoveHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada: Masterpieces of First Love and Heartbreak
88	Stars on EarthMiyuki Nakajima		Miyuki Nakajima’s powerful songs encourage people.
89	moonlightChihiro Onitsuka		Chihiro Onitsuka’s moving masterpiece: an expression of loneliness and self-confidence
90	I won’t fall in love anymore.Noriyuki Makihara		A classic song that portrays the heartbreak of lost love and a forward-looking spirit
91	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Angela Aki		An inspiring, heartwarming song that encourages you and is loved across generations.
92	EverythingMISIA		A smash-hit ballad, a famous song popular with women
93	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto		“Hanamizuki” is a masterpiece that ranked No. 1 in karaoke during the Heisei era.
94	crescent moonAyaka		Ayaka’s “Mikazuki” is a poignant song about a long-distance relationship.
95	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		They have produced many hit ballads since the 1990s...
96	StoryAI		AI’s classic song “Story,” a moving piece about love and bonds
97	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A song where an encounter with love makes the heart shine
98	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Challenge into the unknown, passion for pursuing dreams
99	AutomaticHikaru Utada		Hikaru Utada scores a major hit with her debut single.
100	Flavor of lifeHikaru Utada		Utada’s heartrending masterpiece, a moving track