Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation for People in Their 20s [2025]

somedaySaucy Dog57rank/position

Saucy Dog – Someday / THE FIRST TAKE

Saucy Dog is a band leading 2020s Japanese rock and boasting strong popularity among people in their teens and twenties.

What put Saucy Dog in the spotlight was “Itsuka,” which was used as the ending theme for AbemaTV’s AbemaPrime.

Released in 2017 on their first mini-album Country Road, the song expresses lingering feelings for an unforgettable girlfriend.

The A-melody begins with just vocals and bass chords, creating a curious atmosphere, and then flips in the chorus to a cool, guitar-driven rock sound.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI58rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “RPG.” This work, which could be called the culmination of the band’s fantastical musical style from their early days, is something anyone born in the Heisei era has probably heard at least once.

Surprisingly, the song’s vocal range is quite narrow, spanning from mid1 C# to hi A.

Since the frequently used notes are also on the lower side, even men with lower voices can sing it without issue if they drop the key.

If you want to boost the quality, try mixing in breaths like Fukase does—doing so will really liven things up at karaoke.

The BeginningONE OK ROCK59rank/position

ONE OK ROCK – The Beginning [Official Music Video]

ONE OK ROCK is a four-member rock band that now represents Japan’s rock scene and enjoys popularity overseas.

Their 7th single, “The Beginning,” which was used as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin, kicks off with a chorus over a piano and guitar ensemble that immediately amps up the energy.

The powerful melody riding on the fast-paced rock sound is sure to hype up any karaoke session.

However, the key is higher and the melody more intricate than it sounds, so make sure to practice thoroughly beforehand to sing it coolly at karaoke.

orionKenshi Yonezu60rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

A song by Kenshi Yonezu that depicts a bond connecting two people like a constellation.

It’s a mid-tempo tune characterized by tension-building strings and a gentle melody, and it was used as the ending theme for the second cour of the first season of the NHK General TV anime March Comes in Like a Lion.

As Yonezu’s first anime theme song, it conveys a heartfelt wish for connection, even when apart.

Motifs of the winter night sky and Orion are used extensively, symbolizing loneliness, hope, and the ties between people.

It’s perfect for karaoke when you want to reaffirm your bond with someone important to you.

A Cruel Angel's ThesisYoko Takahashi61rank/position

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

This song powerfully portrays a story of youth and growth.

Yoko Takahashi’s clear, soaring vocals vividly express young people’s potential and hope.

Depicting youths who face an unknown destiny, the lyrics symbolically capture their radiance as they overcome hardship.

Released in October 1995, it was used as the opening theme for a smash-hit anime.

At karaoke, singing it with friends or coworkers can help you share memories of your younger days and hopes for the future.

It’s a perfect track for times when you want to believe in your own potential or deepen bonds with your companions.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Yo Hitoto62rank/position

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

Rather than choosing a song with a quirky twist, wouldn’t singing a straightforwardly popular song earn higher approval from men? With that in mind, a highly recommended hit is Hitoto Yo’s “Hanamizuki.” In fact, this song was reportedly the most sung in karaoke during the Heisei era.

It’s a beautiful ballad that showcases a woman’s charm, and the lyrics aren’t too dark, which is nice.

Bunny GirlAKASAKI63rank/position

[AKASAKI] Bunny Girl (Lyric Video)

AKASAKI’s hit song “Bunny Girl,” which went viral nationwide.

The vocal range in this track is from mid1 C to mid2 G, which is quite narrow for recent Japanese pop.

There’s a key change in the final chorus, but even so, the overall pitch movement is minimal, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

The vocal line also has gentle rises and falls, so it’s recommended for people who want to get the crowd going even if they’re not very confident in their singing.

If you want to sound more polished, try incorporating overtone techniques to add richness to the low–mid range.