Popular 80s hits for karaoke. Sing kayōkyoku and pop songs!
What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?
Some people like to sing the latest hits, but 80s Japanese pop still enjoys strong popularity at karaoke.
Songs from that era are often either easy to sing or really satisfying to belt out, so they’re popular even among younger generations.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended karaoke tracks from the biggest hits of the 80s.
We’ve focused on timeless classics that almost everyone has heard before and gathered songs perfect for karaoke, so use this as a guide when choosing what to sing.
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Popular 80s hits for karaoke. Sing kayōkyoku and pop songs! (11–20)
Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko
Released on January 22, 1982, with composition by Yumi Matsutoya.
Among Seiko Matsuda’s many hit songs, this one is said to be especially popular.
Just by listening, you can feel a gentle brightness that evokes the arrival of spring—truly one of the great classics of the Showa era! When singing it at karaoke, you can imitate Seiko herself or add your own interpretation; it’s a song with a melody that lends itself to many expressive approaches.
Get WildTM NETWORK
TM NETWORK, the electronic music band led by Tetsuya Komuro, wrote Get Wild as the ending theme for the anime City Hunter.
Its melody and lyrics, inspired by the anime’s world, are still loved by many today.
It’s a fast-tempo dance track, making it perfect for when you want to cut loose.
If everyone joins in on that chorus, it’ll hype things up even more.
By the way, the long intro was designed to make it easier to play smoothly within the anime.
Take back the love!!kurisutaru kingu
The opening shout is memorable—the theme song of the TV anime Fist of the North Star is “Ai o Torimodose!!” It was released in 1984 by Crystal King, a rock band known for hits like “Daitokai” and “Shinkirou.” With its punchy, fight-song energy, it’s perfect for blowing off stress! It’s also a popular anime song for karaoke, so it’s a great pick when you can’t decide what to sing or want to break out of a rut.
It’ll hype up a big group or a solo karaoke session, so give it a try!
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
“Touch,” which was used as the theme song for the anime of the same name, is hugely popular as an anisong.
Fitting for a baseball-themed anime, it’s also a staple cheer song for high school baseball! In recent years, it gained buzz when Yoshimi Iwasaki herself performed a parody version of the song in a McDonald’s commercial.
The heart-thumping intro leaves a strong impression, and the lyrics, which tie into the anime’s story, evoke a youthful spirit.
If you love anisongs—or if you want to sing timeless songs at karaoke rather than chasing trends—be sure to pick this track!
Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina
A single by singer Akina Nakamori—known as an iconic idol of the 1980s who still enjoys enduring popularity thanks to her overwhelming vocal ability and expressive power—this is her tenth release.
Written by singer-songwriter Yosui Inoue, the impactful lyrics and catchy melody are outstanding.
Because the melody sits low for a female range, it should be easier to sing even for those who aren’t confident at karaoke.
Beloved by listeners across generations to this day, it’s an idol song that’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke.
