Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going: Popular Artist Rankings [2025]

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chu-tan (CV: Saori Hayami)HONEY WORKS71rank/position

Sorry for Being Cute feat. Chuutan (CV: Saori Hayami) / HoneyWorks

A song that captivates Gen Z by boldly embracing its own cuteness.

This character song by HoneyWorks, sung by Saori Hayami as Chizuru Nakamura, celebrates a new-age mindset that doesn’t shy away from being a little calculating—it turns it into a weapon.

Set to lively guitar and synths, it weaves a message of strength in staying true to yourself without worrying about others’ eyes.

Since its digital release in November 2022, it exploded on TikTok and became a social phenomenon, culminating in the JASRAC Silver Award in 2024.

Listening to this track makes you feel that recognizing your own charm is something wonderful, so give it a try when you want a boost of self-esteem.

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Yuki Kimura / LOVE & JOY (Official Lyric Video)

A single packed with the exhilarating appeal of Eurobeat! Yuki Kimura’s clear, soaring vocals fuse perfectly with Daisuke Asakura’s energetic production to create a high-speed dance track.

Riding a BPM of 173, its bright, forward-looking message evokes a moving sensation, as if a rainbow were arcing across the listener’s heart.

Released in July 2000, the song captured many hearts as the theme for the TV drama “Daisuke Hanamura.” It reached No.

24 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved total sales of 116,000 copies.

Perfect as BGM for highway or mountain-pass drives, it’s also ideal when you need a boost for a tired spirit.

Grip the wheel and set off on a special musical journey to this rhythm.

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【GUMI】KING【Kanaria】

A slightly dark, high-energy EDM tune that’s perfect for hyping up the venue! It’s a track by the popular Vocaloid producer Kanaria, who drew attention with their debut song “Hyakki Matsuri,” released in 2020.

It’s also the title track of the album released the same year.

The powerful, hard-hitting sound and sense of speed really get you pumped! As you listen, you’ll find yourself wanting to clap along to the beat.

It’s great as a karaoke pick, and I think it also works well as a selection for a dance performance.

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Frederic “Oddloop” Music Video | Frederic “oddloop”

Frederic is a rock band that delivers its own unique songs incorporating rock and dance music.

Known as one of their signature tracks and a staple at live shows and music festivals, “Oddloop” drew attention thanks to its music video featuring an expressionless woman dancing.

The choreography—swaying the body while swinging the arms in the same direction to the band’s rhythmic performance—is delightfully addictive.

Because the simple moves repeat, even beginners can enjoy the dance.

Try showcasing a unified dance in sync with the energetic vocals.

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Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

This is one of Yo Hitoto’s signature songs, known for its heartfelt lyrics and warm melody.

Released in February 2004, it spent over 136 weeks on the Oricon charts.

Chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Tuesday Suspense Theater,” it garnered wide support across generations.

Written with a wish for peace, the song is often performed in romantic settings and at weddings, and remains a karaoke favorite—recognized as one of the most-sung songs of the Heisei era.

For women in their 30s, if you have a chance to reunite with old friends, why not let this song spark a trip down memory lane?

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FLOW “GO!!!” Music Video (TV Anime “NARUTO” Opening Theme)

FLOW is a five-member rock band that gained popularity in the 2000s.

Their bright and exhilarating musical style is striking, and GO!!! showcases the appeal of FLOW particularly well.

The song was used as the fourth opening theme for the popular anime NARUTO and became a hit.

Although it’s uptempo, the vocal range is relatively narrow—mid1 G# to mid2 G#—so it’s easy to sing.

It’s a big crowd-pleaser among Naruto fans, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ikimonogakari 'Joyful' Music Video

It’s a classic song for getting everyone hyped at karaoke! The overall range is G#3 to D#5, which is a bit wide, but the high parts are only in a few spots, and most of it sits in the mid range, so I think it’s relatively easy to sing.

A key tip for hitting the high notes is to use strong accents.

For example, when you throw a dart at a target, don’t you aim at the target, take a short approach, and then throw? Do the same when producing your voice: inhale, prepare, build momentum, and then release the sound.

That creates a solid accent and helps your voice come out comfortably.

The high notes only appear in certain parts, but the same melody comes up repeatedly, so be mindful at those moments and really project your voice.

You’ll definitely have fun singing it!