[30s] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2025]

SakurazakaMasaharu Fukuyama85rank/position

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sakurazaka (Full ver.)

Masaharu Fukuyama is undoubtedly one of Japan’s most iconic figures, both as a singer-songwriter and as an actor.

It’s truly remarkable that he has continued to release hit songs from the 1990s through the Reiwa era.

While each generation likely has its own “Fukuyama songs,” Sakura-zaka, released in 2000, is a quintessential Heisei-era classic that achieved a record-breaking double million in sales.

Some may find ballads challenging, but the simply crafted melody line makes it easy to sing, and the relatively low key makes it approachable for those with lower voices.

If you carefully follow the scale, you can definitely aim for a high karaoke score; at the same time, the song’s charm lies in its lower register, so if you’re not confident with low melodies, this is a great piece to practice with.

Choo Choo TRAINEXILE86rank/position

EXILE / Choo Choo TRAIN

If you want to hype up the karaoke room with an EXILE song, you can’t leave out “Choo Choo TRAIN”! It’s no exaggeration to say everyone knows this track—it’s the song that catapulted EXILE to fame and a true emblem of its era.

With its fun, infectious rhythm and the signature “spinning dance” moves that anyone can imitate, it’s a number you can enjoy solo or with a group, singing and dancing together.

While EXILE is known for their strong vocals, this song’s melody line is simple and easy to sing, and its high recognition factor guarantees excitement.

It’s a massive hit that’s perfect for unleashing pure joy while you sing.

LOVE LOVE LOVEDREAMS COME TRUE87rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE – LOVE LOVE LOVE (from THE DREAM QUEST TOUR 2017 Live Ver.)

LOVE LOVE LOVE, a famous song by DREAMS COME TRUE released in 1995.

If you’re a woman in your 40s, you’ve probably heard it at least once.

The song’s vocal range is mid1 F# to hi C#, which is relatively narrow for a DCT track.

The tempo is very relaxed, and the melodic movement is gentle, so as long as you’ve memorized the vocal line well, you’re unlikely to go off pitch.

However, because the slow tempo leads to more long notes, it’s advisable to master diaphragmatic breathing to maintain stable vocal production.

BE TOGETHERAmi Suzuki88rank/position

BE TOGETHER / Ami Suzuki

Ami Suzuki, who debuted from the hugely popular show “ASAYAN.” The song was such a massive hit that just hearing the intro brings back the frenzy of that time.

In fact, the original version of this track is a TM NETWORK song produced in 1987.

Ami Suzuki’s piercing, soaring vocal tone fits the song perfectly.

It’s a bright, pop tune, so it’s also great for livening up class reunions or karaoke with people of the same generation!

Flavor Of LifeHikaru Utada89rank/position

Hikaru Utada – Flavor of Life -Ballad Version-

Having a low voice doesn’t mean you can’t produce falsetto at all.

In fact, many people can manage falsetto just fine; it’s just mixed voice that feels harder.

With that in mind, I recommend Hikaru Utada’s classic “Flavor Of Life.” Among Utada’s songs, this one features some of the deepest low notes.

The A melody, which is very low and brimming with allure, will enhance the charm of women in their 30s with low voices.

The chorus brings in falsetto several times, but it’s not extremely high, nor does it require much volume, so if you can produce a normal falsetto, it shouldn’t pose a challenge.

The Other Side of Meaiko90rank/position

aiko - “The Me Beyond Me” music video

Singer-songwriter aiko, who continues to captivate fans with lyrics that seem to speak for the delicate emotions of women.

Her 32nd single “Atashi no Mukou,” used as the theme song for the TV drama “Suteki na Sen TAXI,” was created at the request of the production team for “a song that gives you a push when you feel like stopping.” The story in the lyrics, about wanting to leave even the slightest trace of yourself in the heart of someone precious, might make men’s hearts skip a beat when they hear it at karaoke.

It’s an emotional pop tune marked by an ensemble that features sprightly piano.

Cutie HoneyKumi Koda91rank/position

Kumi Koda / Cutie Honey

The songs by Kumi Koda, who was active from the 1990s through the 2000s, still resonate with many people today.

This work is a track set to a lively dance beat, themed around free expression and self-affirmation.

Frankly voicing the universal desire to be loved, its lyrics are striking in how they also touch on inner vulnerability and loneliness.

Included on the album re(CORD), released in November 2019, it’s packed with the musical passion of Koda as she marked the 20th anniversary of her debut.

Incorporating elements of R&B and electropop, this piece is recommended both for those who want to liven up a karaoke session and for those who want to take a fresh look at themselves.