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Ikimono-gakari Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2025]
Ikimonogakari, who began their activities in 1999, have released as many as 10 albums across both indie and major labels.
They announced a hiatus in 2017, but their songs are still sung at karaoke today.
Does this ranking include your favorite song?
Ikimono-gakari Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2025] (1–10)
Thank youIkimonogakari1rank/position
Since the late 2000s, Ikimonogakari has boasted top-tier sales and popularity in the J-pop scene, enjoying exceptional name recognition across all ages.
Their songs span a wide variety of genres, yet the melodies—anchored by simple, classic chord progressions—are incredibly pleasant and universally appealing.
It’s impressive how they consistently release “good songs” that don’t alienate any listeners.
Released in 2010, “Arigatou” served as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Gegege no Nyobo and is one of Ikimonogakari’s signature tracks, highly popular at karaoke.
While the chorus reaches slightly higher notes, it stays within a range manageable in chest voice, and there aren’t any large interval jumps, making it very singable and a strong candidate for a high karaoke score.
The wind is blowing.Ikimonogakari2rank/position
It’s a classic sports cheer song, isn’t it? “Kaze ga Fuiteiru” was released in 2012 as their 24th single.
It was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympics and Paralympics.
If you watched avidly, it’s probably a song that stayed with you.
True to its title, the melody and vocals evoke the image of wind blowing through—truly beautiful.
It’s so easy to sing that you might find yourself humming it without thinking.
Whimsical RomanticIkimonogakari3rank/position
Kimagure Romantic is a song that makes everyone want to sing along.
There’s a simple bit of choreography in the chorus, so it’s guaranteed to hype up a karaoke session, and it’s a song that’s fun for listeners too! The overall vocal range is A3–D5; the highest note only appears briefly in the chorus, so the range is manageable overall.
The A melody isn’t high, so it’s good to sing it lightly, almost like you’re speaking.
From the B melody it gets more rhythmic, so keep a solid sense of tempo and be careful not to rush.
If you calmly cut off notes where they should end, you’ll lock into the groove.
The chorus has choreography and is easy to get carried away with, so be careful not to speed up the tempo.
At a karaoke event held by the vocal training school I used to belong to, one of the students sang this song, and everyone started doing the chorus moves—it got super lively and was a lot of fun.
Definitely give this song a try!
YELLIkimonogakari4rank/position
A heartwarming and moving ballad that portrays parting with friends and setting off toward the future.
Its grand, slightly nostalgic melody seeps into the heart, perfectly matching the faintly lonely air of autumn.
The song was included on Ikimono-gakari’s single released in September 2009, and was sung by many students as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Contest’s junior high division.
It carries the message that “goodbye” is not a sad word, but a cheer to help you pursue your dreams.
When singing it at karaoke, try to keep the bonds with your friends in mind and enunciate each word carefully.
If you build toward a powerful delivery in the latter half, that warm sense of emotion will likely spread to everyone who listens.
JoyfulIkimonogakari5rank/position
It’s a classic song for getting everyone hyped at karaoke! The overall range is G#3 to D#5, which is a bit wide, but the high parts are only in a few spots, and most of it sits in the mid range, so I think it’s relatively easy to sing.
A key tip for hitting the high notes is to use strong accents.
For example, when you throw a dart at a target, don’t you aim at the target, take a short approach, and then throw? Do the same when producing your voice: inhale, prepare, build momentum, and then release the sound.
That creates a solid accent and helps your voice come out comfortably.
The high notes only appear in certain parts, but the same melody comes up repeatedly, so be mindful at those moments and really project your voice.
You’ll definitely have fun singing it!
BluebirdIkimonogakari6rank/position
A powerful number that sings of a strong will for freedom under the theme of “longing for the blue sky and the resolve to take flight.” Written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno and delivered through Kiyoe Yoshioka’s transparent vocals, it brilliantly captures the determination to break through the status quo and head toward a new world.
Released in July 2008, it was featured as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.
Debuting at No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, it became Ikimono-gakari’s first Top 3 entry—a milestone release.
It’s an energizing track recommended for those striving toward their dreams or about to take a new step in life.
Promise in Madder RedIkimonogakari7rank/position
Written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno, this song deliberately uses the word “farewell” to express the vow “until death do us part,” carefully weaving feelings that we want to cherish precisely because our time is limited.
Kiyoe Yoshioka’s translucent vocals intertwined with warm strings evoke the poignancy of an autumn dusk.
Released in October 2007 as their seventh single, it was featured in au’s “LISMO!” commercial and served as the ending theme for tvk’s “saku saku.” It’s a perfect track for long autumn nights, one that makes you want to listen while reminiscing about your school days.