Popular Japanese pop karaoke. Latest rankings [2025]

VenomKairiki Bear43rank/position

[Official] Venom / Kairiki Bear feat. flower

From the intro on, this song is packed with charm, and I could listen to it forever.

It’s a work by the popular Vocaloid producer Kairiki Bear, released in 2018.

The four-on-the-floor rhythm is catchy and fun! Plus, maybe because you’ll want to chase those razor-sharp guitar phrases, it never gets old.

It’s the kind of track that makes you think, I have to put this on repeat.

And the lyrics have such a great sound to them that you’ll really want to sing along! How about going to karaoke with someone who knows this song and singing it together?

Ballad of a SingerKazuyoshi Saito44rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

It’s a song that makes you want to sing while thinking of someone special on those long autumn nights when you somehow crave human warmth.

It’s one of singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature tracks, depicting the love of a clumsy protagonist who can only convey his true feelings through song.

The lyrics, which carry straightforward emotions that are hard to say in everyday life, are beautiful and hit you right in the heart.

Released in November 1997 as his 15th single, the song is well-known for being covered by many artists and for being chosen as the theme song for the 2017 animated film Lu Over the Wall.

With the warm tones of the acoustic guitar and Saito’s gentle vocals resonating deeply, it’s also a great choice to sing with all your heart at karaoke.

ultra soulB’z45rank/position

B’z / ultra soul

A powerful cheer song by B’z that fires you up to believe there are no limits! The inner conflicts everyone faces while chasing their dreams, and the frustration of not being able to enjoy the present out of fear of the outcome, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in March 2001 as their 31st single, this track also gained popularity as the theme song for the World Aquatics Championships.

When you feel yourself growing timid before a big goal, it will surely give you the courage to say, “I can still do this!”

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN46rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” MV

I think there are many men in their 30s who like anime songs.

For such anime song fans in their 30s, UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is probably one of the most popular bands.

Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Sugar Song and Bitter Step.” Its appeal lies in the seamless succession of high-pitched phrases that feel light yet deliver an exceptional sense of liberation.

If you watched Blood Blockade Battlefront as it aired, be sure to try singing it.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK47rank/position

Wherever you are

How about boosting your feelings of love by listening to ONE OK ROCK’s heart-throbbing love song? The lyrics, skillfully weaving Japanese and English, teach us the importance of honestly expressing our love.

Even the feelings that are too embarrassing to put into words might naturally come across if you listen to this song, don’t you think? Included on the album “Niche Syndrome,” released in June 2010, the track later exploded in popularity after being featured in a 2015 NTT Docomo commercial.

It’s also beloved as a wedding staple.

The English pronunciation may feel challenging if you’re not used to it, but what matters more is singing without embarrassment so your feelings are conveyed! Your emotions will surely reach the one you care about!

SoupSakura Fujiwara48rank/position

Soup

This is Sakura Fujiwara’s debut single, released in June 2016.

Incidentally, the lyrics, composition, and production were handled by Masaharu Fukuyama.

The vocal melody doesn’t use extremely low or high notes throughout the song, so it might be an ideal karaoke choice for women who feel hesitant about singing due to a limited vocal range.

The song maintains a relaxed, heartwarming mood from start to finish, so while keeping a slightly bouncy groove, be careful not to rush the vocals or make the pronunciation of the lyrics sound rough.

It seems there’s also a version sung by Masaharu Fukuyama, who produced the track, so it could be helpful to check that out as a reference.

Girl RayMikito-P49rank/position

Mikito-P “Shoujo Rei” MV

Mikito-P, a Vocaloid producer known for works like “Ii Aru Fan Club” and “Roki,” places emphasis on a classic Vocaloid style, capturing the unique excitement that only Vocaloid can deliver.

While many of his songs are challenging, there are also some that are easy to sing—such as “Shoujo Rei.” Its composition is closer to J-pop, without the typically dense word count found in many Vocaloid tracks.

The vocal range is a moderately high mid2A to hiF, but since the highest note occurs due to a key change, you should be able to sing it comfortably by adjusting the key appropriately.