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

MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku15rank/position

Okazaki Taiiku 'MUSIC VIDEO' Music Video

When it comes to Okazaki Taiiku’s songs, they’re full of a charm that makes listeners smile without even realizing it.

This track features lyrics that poke fun at common tropes in music videos, paired with a catchy melody.

Included on his major-label debut album “BASIN TECHNO,” released in May 2016, its promo video—shot on a shoestring budget of just 60,000 yen—became a hot topic and even won the New Face Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival in March 2017.

It’s perfect for livening up an after-party and has cross-generational appeal.

Link arms and dance together, and it’s sure to be the highlight of the party.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Lemon

Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter who has drawn attention for his sophisticated musicality and continues to evolve, wrote his eighth major single “Lemon” as the theme song for the TV drama Unnatural.

The track made his name known to a wide audience.

With its bouncy shuffle beat and highly dynamic melody, it may be challenging, yet fun to sing.

Its wistful atmosphere captivates listeners even in karaoke, making it a highly recommended mega-hit when you’re unsure what to choose.

Hamtaro Tottoko SongHam-chans17rank/position

[Anime] 'Hamtaro Tottoko Uta' (Sung by: Ham-Chans) [Official] Hamtaro opening theme song, Part 1

Did you know that the opening song of the anime Hamtaro, a character hugely popular with children, has been attracting attention at music events frequented by adults? It all started at an outdoor festival in 2017.

When the song was played at a DJ event focused on anime and video game music, a few people began running around in a circle, which became a hot topic and has since been adopted at various events.

Nowadays it’s a staple at meat festivals, with mysterious call-and-response chants—absent from the original lyrics—added for extra excitement! Known as the “Hamtaro Call,” it’s even gained popularity overseas.

Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai18rank/position

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai “Japanese Rice Is the Best in the World”

A work that powerfully expresses Japanese food culture and its love for rice.

Released in May 2015 as a signature song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai.

With a bold sound and humor-filled lyrics, it praises the greatness of Japanese rice while introducing rice bowls, set meals, and various rice brands.

It also helped bring more fans to farmers.

There’s even a phrase reminiscent of Kome Kome CLUB’s songs, reportedly used with official permission.

Sing it at karaoke, and your overwhelming love of rice might just leave everyone around you in awe!

Yi-Er Fan ClubMikito-P19rank/position

Mikito-P “Yi-er Fan Club” MV

This is a song called “Ii Aru Fanclub,” sung by GUMI and Kagamine Rin.

It was released in 2012 by Mikito-P, who is well known for representative tracks like “Roki.” The funky bassline and aggressive, rhythmic guitar give it a cool, band-oriented sound! It’s included on the album “Vocalo Danshi Vocalo Joshi.” The key is easy to sing, so it’s a great pick for karaoke!

astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN20rank/position

[Parody Song] “Stargazing” (Binge Drinking and Overeating) by BUMP OF CHICKEN, sung by Tasukukoma

This is a parody of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Tentai Kansoku,” themed around the history of failing to lose weight and staying overweight, and a lifestyle of being unable to stop binge eating and drinking.

It even starts with a scene where the person unconsciously opens the refrigerator at 2 a.

m.

, clearly conveying that they probably won’t be able to slim down.

While it depicts the pain of not being able to lose weight, it basically shows the person always eating, and the gap between the refreshing sound and these lyrics is pretty funny.

Along with the struggle of gaining weight, the joy of eating is also strongly emphasized, and that slightly positive touch leaves a memorable impression.

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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.