Karaoke songs that were hits in the ’90s. Classic and popular tracks from Japanese music.
Don’t you ever feel overwhelmed at karaoke with so many songs to choose from? That’s when this handy collection of popular karaoke songs comes in! It’s especially recommended for those who were students in the 1990s.
Oh, and of course, since we’re featuring hit songs, everyone else should enjoy it too!
Karaoke songs that were hits in the ’90s. Classic and popular Japanese songs (1–10)
PRIDEImai Miki
This piece resonates with lyrics that portray deep love for a partner and the will of an independent woman, carried by a warm melody crafted by Tomoyasu Hotei.
You don’t need to belt it out, and the melody moves gently, making it a great choice even for those who aren’t very confident in their singing.
Released in November 1996 as Miki Imai’s 12th single, it also became well known as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Doc.” As a tender, soothing ballad, it’s recommended for the latter part of a karaoke session or in a calm setting.
Simply following the melody carefully will make it sound lovely, so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Feel Like danceglobe
globe’s debut single, released on August 9, 1995.
Premiered suddenly in front of a large audience, this song became a major hit, marking the start of globe’s rapid rise and leading to the creation of many classic tracks.
Truly a dream song where the dream reached its destination!
WOW WAR TONIGHT ~Sometimes You Gotta Make a MovementH Jungle with T
The first single by H Jungle with t, released on March 15, 1995.
It’s a collaboration between Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro.
The track features a jungle-tinged, pleasantly groovy sound, a heartwarming sense of humanity, and vocals that hit like a soulful cry.
It’s a song that makes you feel empowered yet somehow moved to tears—just like Hama-chan himself!
ESCAPEMOON CHILD
Released on May 28, 1997, this is MOON CHILD’s fifth single.
It was the theme song for the drama “FiVE.” Mysterious! Melodious! Its indescribably captivating sound and pleasantly soothing falsetto are addictive! A hit song by MOON CHILD that you’ll find yourself listening to over and over again!
Maplesupittsu
It’s a classic song about parting with someone dear, and it’s also famous for having been covered by many artists.
It’s a single released by the rock band Spitz in July 1998 from the album “Fake Fur.” The somewhat nostalgic tones of piano and guitar resonate in the heart, and Masamune Kusano’s vocals, which beautifully express longing and loneliness, seem to convey a sense of helplessness.
The piece portrays not only the sorrow of farewell but also a forward-looking resolve to hold those memories close and keep moving on, revealing something new with every listen.
It’s no wonder it has colored so many works across generations, such as the drama “silent.” It’s also a great choice to sing slowly and thoughtfully at karaoke while soaking in the autumn mood.