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

flying getAKB4829rank/position

[MV full] Flying Get (Dancing Version) / AKB48 [Official]

Set to a passionate sound that fuses Latin and rock, this song portrays the push-and-pull of romance.

The lyrics, which express proactiveness and strategy in love, also leave a strong impression.

Released in August 2011, the track drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e.” It also won the Grand Prize at the 53rd Japan Record Awards, marking AKB48’s first such honor.

If you sing it at karaoke, try expressing that fiery romantic feeling with your whole body.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to be more proactive in love.

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Freckles – JUDY AND MARY (Full)

Known as one of JUDY AND MARY’s signature songs, this track was released in February 1996.

It was also used as the theme song for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

YUKI’s clear, soaring vocals and the catchy melody make a strong impression.

While depicting the complex feelings after a heartbreak, the lyrics still convey a positive outlook, which is part of their appeal.

It’s sure to be a hit at year-end and New Year parties’ karaoke! With a tempo that’s easy for all age groups to enjoy, it should be an easy pick for company gatherings as well.

Let’s all sing it out with energy and brighten the start of the new year!

Yes, with pleasure.Kent on this side31rank/position

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Elementary school students often use devices with various restrictions, but isn’t it likely that most of them still use TikTok regularly? With that in mind, I recommend “Hai Yorokonde.” The chorus features an octave-up harmony, so the overall vocal range is fairly wide, but if you sing an octave lower, even elementary schoolers—whose voices can be unstable—should be able to handle it.

The flow is a bit complex, but its recognition and popularity are top-notch, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

Heart Dancingnobobyknows̟+32rank/position

nobodyknows+ “Kokoro Odoru” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song that lets you fully feel the wonderful power of music.

The heartfelt emotions put in by nobodyknows+ are expressed through a powerful beat and a melody line that resonates deeply.

The lyrics, carried by an up-tempo rhythm, vividly depict how people’s hearts dance through music and how bonds with friends grow stronger.

Released in May 2004, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the anime SD Gundam Force.

It is included on the album Do You Know? and was also performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December of the same year.

It’s the perfect track when you want to steer your feelings in a positive direction or make time with your close friends shine even brighter.

The magical power of music will surely wrap your heart in gentle warmth.

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GLAY / HOWEVER

GLAY is a four-member rock band that dominated the J-POP scene in the 1990s as a leading visual kei act, establishing numerous milestones.

Their 12th single, HOWEVER, used as the theme song for the TV drama Ryakudatsuai: Abunai Onna, became GLAY’s first million-selling hit.

Because the melody features increasingly higher tones toward the latter half, you’ll need to pace yourself when singing it at karaoke.

For those in their 30s, just listening to it will likely bring back memories of their youth; it’s one of GLAY’s signature songs.

Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA34rank/position

LiSA “Gurenge” -MUSiC CLiP- (Anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Tanjiro Kamado: Unwavering Resolve Arc Opening Theme)

As the theme song for the hugely popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, this track became a massive hit that represents LiSA’s career.

Even as the protagonist is battered by a cruel fate, the indomitable will to keep moving forward to protect what’s precious forms the work’s powerful core theme.

The driving rock tune, infused with a distinctly Japanese flair, is undeniably cool, and when paired with LiSA’s soaring vocals, it stirs your emotions just by listening.

Upon its release in April 2019, it topped the charts across both the Heisei and Reiwa eras.

It’s a powerful anthem that lifts your spirits when you’re feeling down, clearing the clouds and filling you with the strength to face tomorrow.

PoppippoLamaze-P35rank/position

Poppippo (V3 Edition) - Hatsune Miku by LamazeP

If you used to listen to it, just seeing the title will make that phrase start playing in your head.

It’s a signature track by Lamaze-P, who has been actively creating from the early days of the Vocaloid scene to the present, released in 2008.

The content is simple—“Hatsune Miku recommends vegetable juice”—but its catchiness is off the charts, and it took Nico Nico Douga by storm at the time.

It’s also included on the album EXIT TUNES PRESENTS THE COMPLETE BEST OF Lamaze-P feat.

Hatsune Miku.

It’s perfect for when you want a boost of energy.