Karaoke That Gets Everyone Pumped: Latest Rankings [2025]

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[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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GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.

Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.

Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.

Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.

Like tonight's moonElephant Kashimashi59rank/position

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi

It’s a deeply moving masterpiece that powerfully sings of passion for the future while gazing into everyday feelings of emptiness and loneliness.

Set against the backdrop of a city at dusk, it portrays the solitude and struggles of people living in an urban landscape, yet conveys a strong will to keep looking forward and moving on.

The soulful vocals unique to Elephant Kashimashi and the melody that resonates with the heart are beautifully in harmony.

Released in July 1997, the song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Because the Moon Shines at Night,” and was also included on the album “Run Toward Tomorrow – Moonlit Songs.” In 2017, it was performed in the band’s first appearance on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, winning over even more listeners.

It’s a track that will evoke deep empathy when you feel lost in life or spend a night thinking of someone dear.

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[Parody Song] Until the World Ends, Only Corporate Drones Will Understand... / WANDS

This is a parody song with lyrics imbued with sorrow that evoke self-deprecating laughter.

Even if your situation is a bit tough, sometimes laughing it off can give you energy, right? And simply sharing a sense of “we’re all like this” can make you feel better too.

Karaoke is a perfect place for that kind of mutual encouragement.

The key with this song is to sing it earnestly to build a sense of shared empathy.

Laugh together and belt it out—“Yep, that’s exactly how companies are!”—and turn it into positive energy to say, “Let’s keep doing our best starting tomorrow!”

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Yuki Kimura / LOVE & JOY (Official Lyric Video)

A single packed with the exhilarating appeal of Eurobeat! Yuki Kimura’s clear, soaring vocals fuse perfectly with Daisuke Asakura’s energetic production to create a high-speed dance track.

Riding a BPM of 173, its bright, forward-looking message evokes a moving sensation, as if a rainbow were arcing across the listener’s heart.

Released in July 2000, the song captured many hearts as the theme for the TV drama “Daisuke Hanamura.” It reached No.

24 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved total sales of 116,000 copies.

Perfect as BGM for highway or mountain-pass drives, it’s also ideal when you need a boost for a tired spirit.

Grip the wheel and set off on a special musical journey to this rhythm.

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Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)

It’s a popular song that anyone who likes Western pop has surely heard.

With lyrics themed around meeting someone at a club or bar and a catchy melody, its rhythmic groove practically makes your body move on its own.

Released in 2017, the track is included on Ed Sheeran’s third album, ÷ (Divide).

It became a worldwide smash, racking up over 2 billion streams on Spotify.

This song is perfect as background music for parties and events.

If you’re getting together with friends, definitely add it to your playlist—Gen Z listeners are guaranteed to get hyped!

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Masaki Suda “Sayonara Elegy”

This is one of Masaki Suda’s signature rock songs, written and composed by Huwie Ishizaki.

The melody is very straightforward and easy to remember, so I think anyone can sing it.

I love this song too and always sing it four keys higher, and it’s more than enough to get the crowd going! The intro is cool right from the start, so it’s guaranteed to hype everyone up there.

Many people have probably heard the chorus as well, so people around you are likely to sing along! As for tricky parts, I’d say the end of the second chorus and the last chorus, where the high G#4 notes keep coming.

It’s kind of heartbreaking if you don’t nail that part, so let’s make it sound awesome! Take a solid breath and resonate the sound inside your mouth.

Try singing as if you’re shooting a beam from your mouth, vibrating the inside as you sing.

Also, to make matters worse, the lyrics there use the harder-to-pronounce “na” and “ma” lines in Japanese, so be conscious of projecting more strongly than you think you need to!