[30s] Karaoke Songs That Get Everyone Hyped: 2025 Ranking

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi57rank/position

A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Full)

It was released in 1995 as Yoko Takahashi’s 11th single.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, it became a hit with sales of over 500,000 copies.

Even more than 20 years after its release and the end of the anime’s broadcast, it has maintained steady popularity, consistently ranking in the top five in karaoke and remaining a well-loved song.

Since many people know it, it’s a track that everyone can get excited about together.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE58rank/position

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ ZONE (Full)

Selected as the theme song for the third installment of the popular drama series “Kids War,” which starred Mao Inoue, this is one of ZONE’s signature tracks and remains highly popular to this day.

Even long after its release, it has continued to be covered by various well-known artists, and it drew attention when a cover by a popular voice actor was used in “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” For women in their 30s, it’s likely a song that evokes a strong sense of nostalgia.

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Elephant Kashimashi – “Our Tomorrow”

Elephant Kashimashi is a four-piece rock band that remains popular with a wide range of listeners today, thanks to the huge success of their 15th single, “Like the Moon Tonight.” Their 34th single, “Our Tomorrow,” used in a House Foods “Ukon no Chikara” commercial, is a song whose straightforward message is sure to empower working people.

The band’s distinctive phrasing makes it challenging to sing, but because it’s a well-known hit, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.

It’s a song you’ll want to sing as a cheer for someone else—and as a reminder to yourself—and it’s especially a piece we hope people in their thirties, in the prime of their working lives, will sing.

greenCHEHON60rank/position

CHEHON “Midori” Official Music Video

CHEHON’s “Midori,” known as an anthem of weed-themed reggae, seems at first like a whisper of love to a woman, but it actually sings about a man’s love for herb.

The melody is crafted into a warm, gentle reggae vibe.

Since it’s performed by a deejay, the vocal line is relatively easy, with a modest range, and the reggae-typical offbeat on the 2 and 4 is set to a very graspable riddim.

It’s also a well-known track, so be sure to check it out.

GuaranaSukima Switch61rank/position

Sukima Switch – “Guarana” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – GUARANA Music Video

It’s a classic pop song that makes your heart flutter—brisk acoustic guitar backing and elegant strings weave a refreshing yet somehow wistful sense of speed.

“Guarana” is a single by Sukima Switch released in 2006; it was their first song to reach No.

1 on the Oricon charts and was also used as the theme song for the film “Rough,” released the same year.

When singing it at karaoke, aim for clear enunciation and start by delivering the song’s momentum with powerful vocals.

At the same time, keep your pacing in mind and focus on adding dynamics so you can carry your performance all the way to the end.

Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc62rank/position

Moonlight Flower

Janne Da Arc is a rock band that enjoyed immense popularity thanks to their high level of musicianship, earning them the nickname “the ultimate weapon of visual kei.” Their 23rd single, Gekkouka, used as the opening theme for the TV anime Black Jack, is a track widely known among a broad audience, as it marked their first appearance on the yearly Oricon chart.

The arrangement layers a rock ensemble over spacious piano and strings, making it feel great to sing at karaoke.

With its unhurried melody, it’s an easy-to-sing, lyrical rock tune.

It’s fine.Ulfuls63rank/position

Ulfuls – Ee nen

The four-piece rock band Ulfuls fires up their fans with funky, soulful vocals and arrangements.

Their 25th single, Eenen, which has been tied to various campaigns, features lyrics that simply and wholeheartedly affirm you—perfect for supporting a heart on the verge of exhaustion.

Its high-energy arrangement livens up any karaoke session and is sure to brighten time spent with coworkers or old friends.

With a simple melody and song structure, it’s a rock tune that even those who aren’t confident singers can enjoy as a great stress reliever.