Karaoke That Gets Everyone Pumped: Latest Rankings [2025]

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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.

Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Masahiko Kondo65rank/position

Gingiragin ni Sarigenaku by Masahiko Kondo

This song, released in 1981, is one of Masahiko Kondo’s signature tracks that brought a fresh breeze to the idol pop scene of the time.

It strikes a perfect balance between flashy idol flair and restrained subtlety, captivating listeners with lyrics that weave in English phrases and a catchy rhythm.

It was also included on the album “Gingiragin ni Sarigenaku,” released in December of the same year, and was used in a commercial for House Foods’ “Kukure Curry.” The song marked his debut appearance at the 32nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a recommended pick when you want to get hyped with people of the same generation or savor a nostalgic Showa-era mood.

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[Ado] Shut Up

A punk rock sound that thrusts to the forefront, with a roar-like vocal that sent shockwaves through the music industry and a forceful, almost violent melody.

This shocking work channels, with explosive energy, the sense of dissonance young people feel toward society and their determination to resist the expectations and oppression around them.

As Ado’s major-label debut, the track was released digitally in October 2020 and received high acclaim across the board, including winning the Breakthrough Song at the M Television VMAJ 2021.

It’s a song that gives courage—powerfully pushing the backs of those who struggle to express their true feelings and worry about others’ eyes and judgments.

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Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino’s hit song “Koi” is beloved not only by men but also by women.

The track served as the theme song for the wildly popular drama “We Married as a Job!” (Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu), which became a social phenomenon and earned nationwide acclaim.

You still see it pop up often in karaoke histories, don’t you? While the song has a catchy melody, it also packs a punch with accents on the second and fourth beats, giving it a surprisingly solid groove.

In terms of name recognition and ease of getting into the rhythm, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser.

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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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Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)

At the end of the 1990s, when J-pop was shining at its brightest, this number by Morning Musume swept Japan into a frenzy.

It’s an irresistibly upbeat dance tune that makes your body move just by listening, and it’s no exaggeration to say it gave immeasurable energy to Japan at the time.

The friendly melodies crafted by Tsunku♂ and the gorgeous, funky sound produced by Dance☆Man continue to set our hearts dancing across generations.

Released in September 1999 as their seventh single, the song became a defining track for the group, setting a huge record with total sales of about 1.

64 million copies.

It was even featured in an NHK drama, making it a national anthem that people of all ages can hum along to.

Belt it out at karaoke with friends from your generation, and that excitement from back then will come rushing back—perfect for creating the best memories.

When I get home, my wife always pretends to be dead.Hobonichi-P70rank/position

[PV] My Wife Pretends to Be Dead Every Time I Come Home. [Hobonichi-P]

Created as an original song for the film “When I Get Home, My Wife Always Pretends to Be Dead,” this work of the same title is a Vocaloid piece by Hobonichi-P.

The music video is easy to understand whether you’ve seen the movie or not, and amusingly showcases the wife’s pretend-death antics in a brisk sequence.

There are even over-the-top “ways to die” that make you want to blurt out, “No way that could happen!”, so you won’t want to miss a single phrase.

If you try singing it at a company drinking party, it might even make you rethink the wife waiting for you at home!