Karaoke That Gets Everyone Pumped: Latest Rankings [2025]

The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP71rank/position

The Only Flower in the World – SMAP

SMAP’s iconic song “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” has given courage and energy to many people.

After its single release in 2003, it quickly captured hearts across Japan and became a long-running hit.

With sales exceeding three million copies, it became one of the defining hit songs of the Heisei era.

Its melody doesn’t require a wide vocal range, making it easy to sing at karaoke and loved across generations.

For women in their 40s leading busy lives, why not cherish a moment to sing this song and reconnect with your true self? It will surely lift your spirits.

I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai72rank/position

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai 'I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon'

Have you seen the McDonald’s commercial featuring the hugely popular actress Sari Ito, who’s in high demand for dramas and films? She looks super cute waddling along all puffy and bundled up.

The song playing in that CM is Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s “I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon.” It’s a track that just repeats “It’s so cold I don’t want to get out of my futon!!,” and it’s guaranteed to be fun whether you’re singing it or listening to it.

With a heavy, headbanging sound reminiscent of heavy metal plus comical lyrics, make sure to lean into that contrast when you sing!

LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO73rank/position

LOVE YOU ONLY – TOKIO (Full)

TOKIO’s debut single, released in September 1994.

The lyrics, which strikingly portray an earnest love tinged with hesitation, are infused with unwavering affection and passion for the other person, gripping listeners’ hearts.

It was also used as the opening theme for season 3 of the Fuji TV anime “Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai,” earning widespread support.

In December 1994, the group made an appearance at the 45th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, setting a record for the fastest invitation—just three months and ten days after their debut.

The melody and lyrics make it a pleasure to sing at reunions and gatherings with friends.

It’s a song that lets everyone have fun and get excited while reminiscing about the pure love of their younger days.

Butter-FlyKoji Wada74rank/position

Butterfly Full Version-Digimon Adventure Opening

The anime Digimon Adventure, based on the game Digital Monster that gained popularity in the 1990s, is a rare long-running hit among anime works derived from toys and games, and it still enjoys a strong following today.

Butter-Fly is known as its theme song and continues to be loved by many fans, frequently ranking high in anime song charts at karaoke.

Although the song spans a wide range from mid1 C# to hi B, only some of the falsetto notes are high, and the chest voice stays within mid2 G#.

Therefore, as long as you can handle the falsetto parts, you likely won’t find the vocal range particularly challenging.

Love Story Comes SuddenlyKazumasa Oda75rank/position

Love Story Suddenly by Kazumasa Oda

Singer-songwriter Kazumasa Oda, who rose to popularity with his high-toned voice tinged with transience and his playful character, continues to be highly active today.

“Love Story wa Totsuzen ni,” written as the theme song for the quintessential trendy drama Tokyo Love Story, was originally included as the B-side to his sixth single, “Oh! Yeah!” Its airy, urban arrangement still feels timeless even now.

It’s a pop tune whose massive success makes perfect sense—the opening guitar alone brings back iconic scenes from the drama.

crimsonX JAPAN76rank/position

X JAPAN – Kurenai (Tokyo Dome 2009.05.03) [1080P HD]

X JAPAN’s famous and high-pitched song “Kurenai” starts off so relaxed that you might find yourself thinking, “Is this really that song?” For the record, that’s exactly what I thought the first time I heard it (lol).

It might be easier for women to sing in the original key, but it’s quite high for men! Toshl’s vocals are truly incredible—he not only growls but also maintains solid high tones throughout.

The key to hitting high notes is your core.

If your body wobbles, your voice won’t project forward, so make sure to support from your lower abdomen (tanden).

There are parts that feel like shouting, but if you actually just shout, you’ll wreck your throat.

Try to resonate in your head with a “Kyaa!” kind of image instead.

This is definitely a song you’ll want to add to your karaoke repertoire!

TouchYoshimi Iwasaki77rank/position

Touch

Yoshimi Iwasaki’s “Touch,” beloved across a wide range of generations, is a classic karaoke recommendation.

Especially since the Reiwa era, this song has been loved by people of all ages, ranking on karaoke charts across every age group.

Its familiar, catchy melody and lyrics are its charm.

The chorus is pleasantly light and upbeat, lifting not only your mood but also the atmosphere of the room.

It creates moments where participants connect through music.

It’s perfect for getting the party going with friends or for singing across generations.

With the universal appeal of “Touch,” make your fun times even richer.