Exciting Japanese karaoke hits: Latest rankings [2025]

You farted, didn’t you?MEN’S 550rank/position

You farted, didn’t you?

A funny song themed around farts that begins with a sad-sounding intro.

Over a mellow, old-school folk-song vibe, it carries silly, fart-related lyrics from start to finish.

If someone suddenly started singing this, it would be hard not to laugh, wouldn’t it? lol Back when Flash videos were popular on the internet, there were videos that used this song too.

For a fart-themed song, it might just barely be acceptable even for large-group karaoke, right? lol Whether you know it or not, it’s a track anyone can enjoy.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN51rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” MV

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a band well-known in the anison scene.

They’ve created many anime songs, but among their works, “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” is arguably one of the most popular.

This track was released as the ending theme for the hit anime Blood Blockade Battlefront and enjoys outstanding popularity within the anison community.

While the vocal range is on the higher side at mid1 F# to high B, it’s not extremely wide.

With fewer breakpoints and fewer long tones in its structure, it’s a song that’s quite easy to sing for fun at karaoke.

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP52rank/position

The Only Flower in the World – SMAP

SMAP’s iconic song “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” has given courage and energy to many people.

After its single release in 2003, it quickly captured hearts across Japan and became a long-running hit.

With sales exceeding three million copies, it became one of the defining hit songs of the Heisei era.

Its melody doesn’t require a wide vocal range, making it easy to sing at karaoke and loved across generations.

For women in their 40s leading busy lives, why not cherish a moment to sing this song and reconnect with your true self? It will surely lift your spirits.

MiracleGReeeeN53rank/position

GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.

Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.

Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.

Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.

TouchYoshimi Iwasaki54rank/position

Touch

Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch,” beloved across a wide range of generations, is a classic karaoke recommendation.

Especially since the Reiwa era, this song has been loved by people of all ages, ranking on karaoke charts across every age group.

Its familiar, catchy melody and lyrics are its charm.

The chorus is pleasantly light and upbeat, lifting not only your mood but also the atmosphere of the room.

It creates moments where participants connect through music.

It’s perfect for getting the party going with friends or for singing across generations.

With the universal appeal of “Touch,” make your fun times even richer.

Butter-FlyKoji Wada55rank/position

Butterfly Full Version-Digimon Adventure Opening

The anime Digimon Adventure, based on the game Digital Monster that gained popularity in the 1990s, is a rare long-running hit among anime works derived from toys and games, and it still enjoys a strong following today.

Butter-Fly is known as its theme song and continues to be loved by many fans, frequently ranking high in anime song charts at karaoke.

Although the song spans a wide range from mid1 C# to hi B, only some of the falsetto notes are high, and the chest voice stays within mid2 G#.

Therefore, as long as you can handle the falsetto parts, you likely won’t find the vocal range particularly challenging.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro56rank/position

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? – Namie Amuro (Full)

The 9th single “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” was written as the theme song for the TV drama Virgin Road.

It’s Namie Amuro’s biggest hit and a double-million seller beloved as a wedding staple.

With minimal melodic movement, it’s easy to sing, but since it shifts between a lively shuffle beat and a ballad, be careful not to get left behind by the rhythmic changes.

As a universally known hit, it’s a pop tune guaranteed to fire up any karaoke session.