WANDS Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Until the world ends...WANDS1rank/position

[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!”

Until the World Ends…WANDS2rank/position

WANDS “Until the World Ends… [WANDS 5th Generation ver.]” MV

WANDS is a three-member rock band that stood at the center of the Being artist boom in the 1990s and remains highly active today.

Their 8th single, “Until the World Ends…,” used as the ending theme for the TV anime Slam Dunk, became a million seller thanks in part to the anime’s popularity and is widely recognized as one of WANDS’s signature songs.

With verses sung more restrainedly in the A and B sections and a chorus that bursts open all at once, the melody line is a highlight that excites both singers and listeners.

It’s a timeless anime song beloved across generations, and one we’d love people to sing at karaoke even if they didn’t grow up with it.

Surely more than anyone else in the worldMiho Nakayama & WANDS3rank/position

Surely more than anyone else in the world

This is a very famous song and one of Miho Nakayama’s signature tracks.

I imagine many people sing it.

The collaboration with the rock band WANDS is also very special.

The overall vocal range is F#3–B4, and since the chorus uses the top note B4 frequently, it’s an easy key for those who are good with high notes.

If you feel it’s “too high” while singing, don’t force it—try lowering the key by one or two steps.

If belting in chest voice is difficult for you, adding clear accents in the high parts will help the sound come out more easily.

You can probably sense where the high sections are as you sing, so try aiming for those spots and pronouncing just “ah” there to target them precisely at first.

Also, for pronunciations with the vowel “i,” pulling the sound too wide horizontally creates tension.

Try to keep some space inside your mouth and avoid overemphasizing the “ee” sound.

Until the world ends...WANDS4rank/position

Until the World Ends... / Tetsurō Oda & Noboru Uesugi [Animelo Summer Live 2012 -INFINITY∞- Day 2]

WANDS is a three-piece rock band that led the Being-kei artists dominating the J-POP scene in the 1990s and remains highly active today.

Their 8th single, “Sekai ga Owaru made wa…”—used as the ending theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK—will likely make anyone of that generation instantly recall iconic scenes from the show the moment they hear it.

Its dramatic chorus melody brims with a timeless charm that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the 1990s.

It’s an enduring classic that university students who were moved by the 2022 film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK should also (re)discover.

Until the World EndsWANDS5rank/position

WANDS – Until the World Ends

If a man in his 40s is looking for a song that truly moves people at karaoke, WANDS’s “Sekai ga Owaru made wa…” (“Until the World Ends”) is a perfect choice.

Since its 1994 release, the song has been etched into many people’s memories and remains beloved today.

Known as the ending theme of Slam Dunk, its refreshing melody evokes the spirit of youth.

When a man sings it with emotion, women listening are sure to be drawn in by its charm.

The crunchy guitar solo especially grabs listeners’ hearts, and the universal message of love in the lyrics is something anyone can relate to.

Even those who didn’t share that era will find the song’s appeal undiminished.

For anyone who cherishes the past and loves the present, this WANDS track is a must-add to your karaoke recommendation list.

If only I had held you tighterWANDS6rank/position

If I Had Held You Tighter

It’s a love song with a gentle atmosphere that seems to wrap up tender crushes and heart-fluttering feelings.

Released by WANDS in July 1992, this piece beautifully matches the soaring vocals of first-generation vocalist Sho Uesugi with a catchy melody line, achieving long-term sales success.

It became a massive hit, selling 1.

663 million copies.

It was also used as a commercial song for Mitsui Life featuring Atsuko Asano, which greatly boosted its recognition.

Beginning with a scene of two people walking together at dusk as a slightly chilly wind blows, it carefully depicts the feelings of the protagonist, who harbors emotions bubbling up inside.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who can relate to the poignant feeling of being in love yet unable to honestly put it into words.

Around the time the canaries sangWANDS7rank/position

WANDS “When the Canary Sang” MV

This is WANDS’ 18th single, released on June 9, 2021.

It’s a mid-tempo, easy-to-sing track with a vocal melody that isn’t too difficult, making it a great choice for confident singers to select at karaoke and aim for a high score.

As is typical of WANDS songs, not just this one, the chorus melody is very catchy and easy to remember—another strong selling point.

The last part of the chorus goes a bit higher, so if high notes aren’t your strength, be mindful of the key settings at karaoke.