[20s] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2025]

loveGen Hoshino29rank/position

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Do you remember that song that makes you want to start dancing the moment you hear it? Loved by people of all ages, this track is a perfect dance number for graduation parties.

Released in October 2016 by Gen Hoshino, it also made waves as the theme song for the drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu).

With lyrics that brilliantly capture modern views on love and a pop, catchy melody, it never fails to put you in a good mood.

The song became a social phenomenon, with the “Koi Dance” going viral on social media.

Why not bring back that dance—which is sure to make you the star of any performance—and give it another try?

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[MV full] Heavy Rotation / AKB48 [Official]

I think it’s a nationally well-known song that people of all ages can get excited about.

The dance choreography is relatively simple for an AKB song, so I was able to learn it quickly.

I remember that when we danced to it at karaoke, it got the crowd going even more than we expected.

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ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT. (Official Music Video)

Creating cherished memories while having fun together—such a wonderful song has been born.

The collaboration track by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars was inspired by a traditional Korean apartment game.

Its lyrics evocatively stir up nostalgic memories and feelings through childhood play.

Released in October 2024, the song drew attention as the lead single from ROSÉ’s first solo album.

With a refreshing blend of pop and rock, it brings back the joyful times spent with friends.

It’s the perfect track for reminiscing about special moments with loved ones or getting everyone hyped together.

Only for you, clear skiesYorushika32rank/position

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)

This Yorushika song evokes the bittersweetness of youth.

Its refreshing, transparent band sound resonates pleasantly.

Suis’s vocals beautifully capture the protagonist’s feelings as they immerse themselves in memories of the past.

Released in May 2018, the track captured many hearts, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.

It’s a great song to enjoy on a drive or to get hyped at karaoke with friends.

The key is to add accents in sync with the rhythm of the track.

Be sure to give this song—wildly popular among younger generations—a listen.

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[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

[Alexandros] delivers a rock number that evokes a bright future.

This song, one of their signature tracks, was released in March 2015 and was also used as the theme song for the film Akegarasu.

The band sound that unfolds from the refreshing guitar intro leaves a strong impression.

The lyrics, which evoke the image of a bird flying endlessly, are cool.

It’s a perfect track for a sunny-day drive or singing with friends at karaoke.

Experience a rock sound that can lift anyone’s spirits.

Cirno's Perfect Math ClassIOSYS/miko34rank/position

Cirno's Perfect Math Class (Full Ver.)

This is an arrangement of the theme song of Cirno, the stage 2 boss from the PC game “Touhou Koumakyou ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.” It’s a song that almost everyone who knows Nico Nico Douga is familiar with, so it’s easy to get the crowd excited.

men and womenTaro35rank/position

Male and female/Taro

The original song’s music video is striking, but I think it’s even more famous for its MAD remixes on ZYOUTUBE and Nico Nico Douga.

One of the MADs features a dance, and when I learned the choreography and danced it at karaoke, the crowd went wild.