Anime Song Karaoke Popularity Rankings [2025]

The sun says: Burn, chaos.Creeping Up From Behind Team G85rank/position

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If asked to name a representative parody-style anime song from the 2010s, many people would probably think of this track.

It was the opening theme for the first season of the TV anime “Nyaruko: Crawling with Love!” and a lively number performed by the cast unit Ushirokara Haiyori-tai.

The highly addictive call-and-response parts—turned into ASCII art and loved across the internet—are still talked about today.

The lyrics, written by one of the anime music world’s leading lyricists, Aki Hata—something an ordinary person could never come up with—remain shocking even now.

And the cute vocals from the cast, led by Kana Asumi as the heroine Nyaruko, are absolutely top-notch!

CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAHironobu Kageyama86rank/position

Hironobu Kageyama – CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA .Live.mp4

The song title “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” is read as “Chara Hetchará.” It’s the theme song of Dragon Ball Z, which has fans not only in Japan but all around the world.

From episode 1 to episode 199, this track graced the anime’s opening.

Just hearing the tentoro’s “tereren tereren” riff makes your heart dance, doesn’t it? The lyrics set your heart racing for the grand adventure ahead and say that no matter what happens, it’ll be no big deal—content that excites not only boys but adults too.

It’s a song everyone will want to sing together!

A chorus of voicesShuhei Kita87rank/position

Shuhei Kita – Chorus of All

The opening theme of Natsume’s Book of Friends.

Released in 2008 as anime singer Shuhei Kita’s second single.

It’s a very gentle song, so try singing it with a calm mind.

The key is comfortable for both men and women, so anyone can give it a try!

Anpanman's MarchDreaming88rank/position

Anpanman no March • Dreaming • Theme Song • Anime Song

This is a song that was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Anpanman, which has been airing since 1988.

Many people say their children or grandchildren watched the show, so singing or listening to this song makes them feel warm and gentle.

How Far I’ll GoAuli’i Cravalho89rank/position

Auli’i Cravalho – How Far I’ll Go (from Moana/Official Video)

This is a song used as the theme for Disney’s 2016 film “Moana.” In the Japanese version, Miliyah Kato sings it, and since it was often played on TV, it has a beautiful and easy-to-remember melody that you’ll likely be able to sing right away as long as you study the English lyrics in advance.

Try EverythingShakira90rank/position

Shakira – Try Everything (Official Video)

This is the theme song from Disney’s animated film Zootopia, released in 2016.

Since the tempo isn’t fast, it’s easy for people who aren’t confident in English to give it a try, and the many repeated phrases make it easy to sing.

It would likely be even more exciting with clips from the movie playing.

fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu91rank/position

DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu 'Uchiage Hanabi' MUSIC VIDEO

A track by DAOKO, a female artist active as a rap singer and hip-hop MC, and Kenshi Yonezu, the singer-songwriter who has taken the J-POP scene by storm and is often called a darling of the times.

Used as the theme song for the animated film “Fireworks: Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”, its lyrics paint vivid scenes and its lyrical melody resonates with the heart.

The melody is modern and a bit intricate, but the tempo is relaxed, so it’s quite singable at karaoke.

If possible, it’s a summer song I’d love for two friends to sing together—the balance between its refreshing brightness and its gentle wistfulness is exquisite.