Anime Song Karaoke Popularity Rankings [2025]

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.

Can DoGRANRODEO44rank/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!

Hanamaru Pippi is only for good kidsAOP (Anime Ouen Project)45rank/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 Iwasaki46rank/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!

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.

Aim to be a Pokémon MasterRika Matsumoto48rank/position

Aim to be a Pokémon Master

When you think of the Pokémon anime, this is the song that comes to mind.

It’s sung by Rica Matsumoto, the voice actor who plays the protagonist, Satoshi (Ash).

Many people must have watched it every week without fail when they were kids.

It’s the ultimate anime song, loved across generations.

Since everyone knows it, it’s easy to sing!

dramaticBase Ball Bear49rank/position

Base Ball Bear – Dramatic

Just by listening, those passionate feelings from back then well up in your chest—this is a fresh, vibrant number by Base Ball Bear.

Released in May 2007 as their fourth single, the song was beloved by many as the opening theme of the anime “Big Windup!” The way it surges from a quiet beginning into a fast, soaring chorus is the very essence of youth’s brilliance.

Like summer heat haze shimmering in the air, its scenes sway atop exhilarating guitar sounds.

Let those memories of being glued to the TV come back, and hum along!