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[30s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]
We’re excited to present the latest rankings from the Karaoke by Age Group [30s] category, listed in order of most views! In the 30s category, songs that were popular in a given year tend to strongly influence the rankings.
At the same time, timeless hits from the ’90s and early 2000s are well represented, making for a consistently solid lineup.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025] (Ages 30s, 1–10)
frecklesJUDY AND MARY1rank/position
This is the ninth single by the four-piece rock band JUDY AND MARY, which became a million-seller as the opening theme for the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.
Although the tie-in was decided before they were told anything about the anime’s content, and the song was hastily created around the theme of “Candy Candy,” it nevertheless became one of the band’s signature hits.
Its cute lyrics and melody, along with the intricate ensemble, make for arrangements that are sure to strike a chord with male listeners.
Packed with elements that fire up a karaoke session, it’s a rock number that women in their 30s—right in the target generation—should definitely add to their repertoire.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko2rank/position
A singer-songwriter known for sharp, women-centered lyrics and catchy melodies born from distinctive chord progressions, aiko’s fourth major-label single has gained wide popularity.
Used as the ending theme for the music program “CDTV” and the variety show “Jobireba!?”, it’s now a signature ballad for aiko.
The lyrics evoke a bittersweet romance, and many women in their 30s may find parts that resonate with their own experiences.
With universally relatable expressions and her charming vocals, it’s an outstanding song that’s also easy to sing at karaoke.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly3rank/position
Singer Shiho Ochi, who has commanded an overwhelming presence in the J-POP scene since the 2000s.
This song is the fourth single from Superfly, the musical unit that serves as her solo project.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Edison no Haha” (Mother of Edison), it’s also well known as a wedding classic.
Its dazzling melody and arrangement become even more compelling when sung powerfully, drawing attention not only from men but from many listeners.
With an outstanding balance of dynamism and delicacy, it’s an emotional karaoke song recommended for women in their 30s.
First LoveHikaru Utada4rank/position
This is one of Hikaru Utada’s signature songs, with straightforward, powerful feelings woven into beautiful lyrics.
It vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak and the unforgettable memory of a first love, resonating deeply with many people.
Released in April 1999, it topped the karaoke charts for 15 consecutive weeks and drew attention as the theme song for the TV drama “Majo no Jōken” (Forbidden Love).
It’s perfect for anyone who’s found it hard to forget someone they once loved dearly.
It’s also a great choice to sing at karaoke with someone you’re interested in.
If you sing it carefully to convey the lyrics, it’s sure to pierce their heart.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN5rank/position
A true masterpiece among masterpieces, with a raw guitar sound and a heart-stirring melody that shine with timeless brilliance—as if the restless rush of youth were rendered directly into sound! Even in the 2020s, BUMP OF CHICKEN’s early signature song “Tentai Kansoku” remains immensely popular and is a karaoke staple.
Motoo Fujiwara’s vocals, still tinged with the youthful blue of his early twenties at the time, are moving no matter when you listen, and overall the pitch sits on the lower side, making it approachable even for those who struggle with high notes.
The pitch movement is somewhat dramatic, and the A-melody in particular demands quite low notes, so try to consciously bring out a sultry nuance like Fujiwara’s without letting it become too flat.
SaudadePorno Graffitti6rank/position
For PornoGraffitti, their early masterpiece that marked their first No.
1 on the Oricon charts and their first million-seller was Saudade, released in 2000! It boldly incorporates the Latin-flavored sound that has become virtually synonymous with them today, and the song has earned cross-generational popularity—so much so that they performed it on THE FIRST TAKE in 2021, generating a huge buzz.
It’s also a karaoke favorite, and you’ll notice when you actually try singing it that the combination of Latin music and Japanese kayōkyoku works amazingly well and makes it very easy to sing.
Practice while paying attention to the slightly rapid-fire parts and the key change in the latter half!
I want to hug you.Mr.Children7rank/position
Mr.
Children has long been at the forefront of Japan’s J-POP and rock band scenes.
Their songs are widely known, cherished for lyrics filled with warmth, and loved by many fans.
This work is their second single, released in December 1992, and it was reportedly created for a friend’s wedding.
The song itself has a very gentle, soft atmosphere, and its subdued arrangement—acoustic guitar, bass, and a small drum kit—really shines.
It’s especially perfect for year-end party season, so we recommend singing it at karaoke.