Anime Songs Karaoke Popularity Rankings [2026]

KICK BACKKenshi Yonezu43rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – KICKBACK

For men in their teens and twenties, Kenshi Yonezu is a go-to artist.

He has a wide musical range, but if you’re looking for something that really gets the crowd going, KICK BACK is perfect.

Released as the theme song for the popular anime Chainsaw Man, it’s memorable for its impactful chorus and delivers an exceptional hype despite its slightly fast tempo.

Above all, the near-scream vocal line right before the final chorus—paired with the music video’s scene of being run over by a truck—has made it especially popular.

The Zero Sense10-FEET44rank/position

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

This song captivated audiences as the ending theme of the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.

It’s included on Collins, the album released in December 2022 by the Kyoto-based rock band 10-FEET.

The sound is striking, as if it captures the heat on the court and the protagonist’s passion as he charges toward his dream.

The lyrics skillfully weave in basketball terminology, conveying a strong will to overcome adversity.

It’s a great choice to sing when you want to fire yourself up!

BluebirdIkimonogakari45rank/position

Ikimonogakari "Blue Bird" Music Video

For women, this song is likely in a relatively comfortable vocal range.

It’s a work by Ikimono-gakari, the popular music group behind many classic hits like “Arigatou” and “YELL,” released in 2008 as their 10th single.

It served as the opening theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.

You could introduce it as one of those standout anime songs that feel both cool and refreshing at the same time—listening to it is exhilarating.

I think you’ll enjoy singing it.

Can DoGRANRODEO46rank/position

GRANRODEO / Can Do

This is “Can Do,” the opening theme of Kuroko’s Basketball.

It was released in 2012 as GRANRODEO’s 16th single.

The call-and-response parts in the song are really fun, so when you go to karaoke with a group, having others do the responses will get everyone hyped!

LieSid47rank/position

SID “Lie” Music Video

No matter the generation, there are surely people who were deeply immersed in visual kei rock bands.

For men in their 30s, many might think of SID as a popular visual kei band.

Their song “Uso” is one of their signature works, and its Japanese-style melody, alongside bands like Kiryu, helped create a distinct movement.

For those unfamiliar with V-kei, the song may be best known as a theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

It’s a piece that both anime fans and SID fans can get excited about together, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Hanamaru Pippi is only for good kidsAOP (Anime Ouen Project)48rank/position

TV Anime Osomatsu-san OP 'Hanamaru Pippi wa Yoiko Dake / A応P' MV Making (Dance Version)

This is the song used as the opening theme for the first cour of the TV anime Osomatsu-san.

It’s also the first anime tie-in song for AOP.

There are call-and-response parts here and there, so everyone can get hyped together.

Pump up the energy and have fun!

TouchYoshimi Iwasaki49rank/position

「Touch」by Yoshimi Iwasaki

A timeless classic! This is the opening theme of season 1 of the anime Touch.

Even many years after its single release, it’s loved across generations and remains popular as a cheer song for high school baseball.

It has been covered by many artists and celebrities, so there are plenty of versions to choose from when you sing it at karaoke.

Try listening to various renditions for reference!