Anime Song Karaoke Popularity Rankings [2025]

Welcome to Japari ParkAnimal Biscuits × PPP22rank/position

TV anime 'Kemono Friends' theme song: 'Welcome to Japari Park' / Doubutsu Biscuits × PPP

This is the opening theme song of the TV anime “Kemono Friends,” which sparked a tremendous boom in 2017.

Masayoshi Oishi, who has worked on many anime and game songs, wrote, composed, and arranged the track, crafting a masterpiece that represents late-2010s anisong and will likely continue to be talked about for years to come.

As evidenced by the high praise from top-tier musicians like Gen Hoshino and Ken Hirai, it transcends the boundaries of anime music and can be described as a quintessential J-pop song, brimming with the genre’s strengths.

If you listen without preconceptions, you might notice that fundamental appeal.

frecklesJUDY AND MARY23rank/position

Freckles – JUDY AND MARY (Full)

This is the opening theme of Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, which aired in 1996.

For many people, this is the song that comes to mind when they think of Rurouni Kenshin.

With a powerful female vocal, it’s a cool track when sung in the style of YUKI.

Crimson OathYoshiki Fukuyama24rank/position

Crimson Oath - Yoshiki Fukuyama

It’s the theme song of the anime “Buso Renkin.” Many people have covered it on Niconico, and its fiery tempo makes it a go-to track for getting the crowd hyped at karaoke.

However, Yoshiki Fukuyama’s vocal key is quite high, so it’s pretty tough for the average male singer.

In terms of key, “King Gainer Over!” is probably easier to sing.

Frenzy Hey Kids!!THE ORAL CIGARETTES25rank/position

Noragami ARAGOTO OP theme THE ORAL CIGARETTES “Kyouran Hey Kids!!” Music Video

This work has gained popularity for its overwhelming rock sound and lyrics that skillfully blend English and Japanese.

THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ powerful performance and Takuya Yamanaka’s soaring vocals leave a strong impression, and this track, released in November 2015, was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Noragami ARAGOTO.

The song sparked a huge reaction, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube, and is included on the album FIXION.

With its intense, powerfully thrilling development, the track is perfect for blowing off steam at karaoke.

You can belt it out and savor the liberating feeling that makes you want to shout from the bottom of your heart.

It’s an energetic song in which the band’s expressive power and the anime’s worldview fuse beautifully.

Genesis of AquarionAKINO26rank/position

Genesis of Aquarion – AKINO (Full)

Many of you have probably heard this song.

It’s the theme song for the anime “Genesis of Aquarion.” It consistently ranks high on anime song charts! Its catchy melody and straightforward lyrics grab people’s hearts and won’t let go.

The composer is Yoko Kanno, who also worked on the music for “Cowboy Bebop” and “Ghost in the Shell.”

silhouetteKANA-BOON27rank/position

KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

The anime NARUTO, which became a worldwide hit, is widely known for its opening theme used in the Shippuden arc focusing on the characters’ youth, and it attracts many overseas comments on platforms like YouTube.

Popular among Naruto fans, this song is characterized by its bright and uplifting melody.

In the A section, there’s a phrase that repeatedly switches between falsetto and chest voice; while this is largely due to Maguro Taniguchi’s vocal style, it’s perfectly fine to carry it through in chest voice.

Although the overall pitch is on the higher side, the range itself is narrow, making it a relatively easy song to sing.

Give me an unbalanced kissHiro Takahashi28rank/position

Give me an unbalanced kiss

This masterpiece expresses a bittersweet yearning for love through delicate imagery—like a crying figure reflected in a cracked mirror and fingers tracing the moon.

Chosen as the ending theme for the beloved classic anime Yu Yu Hakusho, it became a cross-generational favorite, thanks in part to Hiro Takahashi’s clear, translucent vocals.

Since its release in December 1993, it has been included on the albums WELCOME TO POPSICLE CHANNEL and Hiro Takahashi Best Collection, selling around 300,000 copies.

Its sweetly aching, love-like melody and arrangements that evoke the spirit of 1970s kayōkyoku create a gentle mood reminiscent of a romantic film soundtrack.

Savor this heartwarming song—one to treasure as a cherished memory.