Karaoke That Gets Everyone Pumped: Latest Rankings [2025]

Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE43rank/position

Distance of the Starry Sky

With so many hit songs by THE ALFEE, I don’t think you can just pick one and say “This is the best!” That said, when it comes to songs that supported their early years, many people would probably name “Hoshizora no Distance.” It opens with Sakurai’s masculine lead vocals, and the harmony in the chorus is striking—Sakurai, Sakazaki, and Takamizawa’s voices resonate with each other as perfectly as it gets.

Although it was released in 1984, it’s apparently still performed live quite often.

It’s a song I’d love to revisit and listen to while feeling nostalgic for the past!

Chu, diversity.ano44rank/position

ano “Chu, Diversity.” Music Video

Released in November 2022, this track gained attention when it was featured as the ending theme for episode 7 of the TV anime Chainsaw Man.

Its poppy, distinctive sound inspired by Chinese motifs is captivating, and the friendly melody and catchy phrases make it a tune you can’t help but hum along to.

It’s perfect for getting hyped at karaoke with friends or for days when you need a boost.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN45rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” MV

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a band well-known in the anison scene.

They’ve created many anime songs, but among their works, “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” is arguably one of the most popular.

This track was released as the ending theme for the hit anime Blood Blockade Battlefront and enjoys outstanding popularity within the anison community.

While the vocal range is on the higher side at mid1 F# to high B, it’s not extremely wide.

With fewer breakpoints and fewer long tones in its structure, it’s a song that’s quite easy to sing for fun at karaoke.

Gather up! Party people!Yabai T-Shirts Yasan46rank/position

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan – “Gather Around! Party People” Music Video [Major Version]

A song by the three-piece rock band Yabai T-shirts Yasan, known by the abbreviation YabaT.

Featured on the album “We love Tank-top,” it’s a party tune that incorporates EDM elements.

With a lively rhythm and catchy melody, it’s the kind of track that really pumps you up.

Released in November 2016, it has become a staple frequently performed at live shows and festivals.

It’s an upper tune you can enjoy without overthinking—perfect for belting out in karaoke with your fist in the air.

If men of the yutori generation pick it for karaoke with friends, it’ll definitely get the crowd going.

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy47rank/position

Monster’s Flower Song / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

Vaundy’s signature song “Kaiju no Hanauta” is one that many people practiced during vocal training lessons! Actually, my band has performed this song live before, and as you’d expect, lots of people knew it—it got everyone the most hyped, and it was a blast to play! The A and B sections are relatively calm, but I love how it builds from the chorus into the latter half.

The key is surprisingly high, and switching between head voice and chest voice is essential, so you need to keep your head resonating the whole time you sing.

If you practice with humming, the transitions become smoother, so give it a try! One thing to watch out for: if you hum by forcing your throat to vibrate, you’ll end up with a throaty sound when you sing and it’ll feel strained.

Instead, lightly go “hmm-hmm” as if you’re resonating between your eyebrows.

Try humming along with the track, occasionally switching to your singing voice, and go back and forth like that.

Summer Days of 1993class48rank/position

Summer Days of 1993

A love song that beautifully blends a refreshing sense of the season with sweet feelings of romance, resonating deep in the heart.

Released by class in April 1993, this piece gently describes a man’s budding love for a longtime female friend, set against summer scenery.

From a male perspective, the nascent feelings by the water and the fresh surprises, paired with a calm melodic line, create an atmosphere that evokes nostalgic memories.

Featured on the album “Mellow Prism,” it was used as the theme song for Saison Card commercials and as the opening theme for the drama “Kimi to Itsumademo.” It’s a recommended track for those who want to renew their feelings for someone special with the arrival of a refreshing season, or simply spend time in a tranquil state of mind.

Please, MuscleHibiki Sakura (CV: Ai Fairouz) & Naruzo Machio (CV: Kaito Ishikawa)49rank/position

Please, Muscle

How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? is a muscle-training body-transformation anime that’s explosively popular right now.

The craze has even led to the release of gaming machines, roping in people who weren’t interested in muscles to begin with.

Its opening theme, “Onegai Muscle,” is just as entertaining.

With lighthearted lyrics like wanting to build muscle to be popular or slim down to be popular, simply listening is fun—and if a group of muscle-proud folks get together to sing it, the crowd-pleasing effect will be doubled.

Calling out moves like “side chest” and “hip raise” and striking poses on cue is guaranteed to get laughs!