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Cool songs that will go over well at karaoke

Must-see for anyone who wants to wow friends or coworkers at karaoke with a cool song! In this article, we’ll introduce cool, crowd-pleasing tracks that work great at karaoke.

We’ve selected not only slick rock numbers but also ballads that really shine when you belt them out.

Sing the songs we’re about to introduce, and you might just have all eyes glued to you! Practice is key if you want to sound even cooler.

If you’ve got a bit of time before karaoke day, try practicing a little and show off your awesome vocals when the day comes!

Playlist

Cool songs that will go over well at karaoke
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastWherever you areONE OK ROCK
Wherever you areONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A ballad that sings of deep love and eternal vows
2eastastronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature songs, youth anthems that give you courage
3eastKICK BACKYonezu Kenshi
KICK BACKYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu is in charge of the Chainsaw Man opening theme
4eastThe Zero Sense10-FEET
The Zero Sense10-FEETplay_arrow
A fiery rock song by 10-FEET that serves as a movie theme
5eastidolYOASOBI
idolYOASOBIplay_arrow
The Oshi no Ko opening theme is a worldwide hit song.
6eastBallad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi
Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshiplay_arrow
Saitō Kazuyoshi’s signature love song
7eastYou don’t listen to rock.aimyon
You don't listen to rock.aimyonplay_arrow
A popular song that sings about a bittersweet unrequited love
8eastA bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
Superfly’s signature song, a classic imbued with heartfelt gratitude
9eastLA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu with Naomi Kyanberu
LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu with Naomi Kyanberuplay_arrow
Toshinobu Kubota’s LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG
10eastif…DA PUMP
if...DA PUMPplay_arrow
The appeal of DA PUMP’s classic song “if”
11eastbroad daylightKing Gnu
broad daylightKing Gnuplay_arrow
Songs that make you look cool when you sing them at karaoke
12eastCrimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSAplay_arrow
LiSA’s Demon Slayer anime theme song is a big hit
13eastSugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
The Blood Blockade Battlefront ending song is complex and captivating.
14eastSaudadePorunogurafiti
SaudadePorunogurafitiplay_arrow
A love song with a Latin rhythm
15eastGoodbye ElegySuda Masaki
Goodbye ElegySuda Masakiplay_arrow
A popular song featuring Masaki Suda’s powerful singing voice
16north_eastSenbonzakuraKurousa-P
SenbonzakuraKurousa-Pplay_arrow
A song that covers a Vocaloid track using traditional Japanese instruments
17south_eastFAKE STYLEFAKE TYPE.
FAKE STYLEFAKE TYPE.play_arrow
Electro swing ultra–high-speed rap explodes!
18eastBig wrong answerback number
Big wrong answerback numberplay_arrow
The Appeal of back number’s Theme Song for the Film Gintama 2
19eastBrain Narcotics Remix feat. CHEHON, MAKA, Ku-Jun, POWER WAVE, CIMA & keithRAY
Brain Narcotics Remix feat. CHEHON, MAKA, Ku-Jun, POWER WAVE, CIMA & keithRAYplay_arrow
A fusion track of hip-hop and reggae
20eastVanillaGACKT
VanillaGACKTplay_arrow
GACKT’s signature song “Vanilla”: its distinctive vocal range and singing prowess
21eastCharisma of ArroganceUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Charisma of ArroganceUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
An anime theme song: a rock, provocative track
22eastUntil the World Ends…WANDS
Until the World Ends…WANDSplay_arrow
The ending theme of SLAM DUNK, a must-sing classic for karaoke
23eastcountrysideTamaki Kōji
countrysideTamaki Kōjiplay_arrow
A moving song by Koji Tamaki that conveys the meaning of life
24eastA Lump of LoveDOMOTO
A Lump of LoveDOMOTOplay_arrow
Ai no Katamari, written and composed by Domoto, is now available for streaming!
25eastCurtain callYuuri
Curtain callYuuriplay_arrow
My Hero Academia Season 7 Opening Theme Song Explained
26eastAll’s well that ends well.kocchi no kento
All’s well that ends well.kocchi no kentoplay_arrow
A rock song for the Vigilante opening theme
27eastultra soulB’z
ultra soulB'zplay_arrow
A song that brings everyone’s hearts together
28eastKanadeSukima Suichi
KanadeSukima Suichiplay_arrow
A poignant classic themed around parting and growth
29eastFAKE LANDFAKE TYPE.
FAKE LANDFAKE TYPE.play_arrow
A rap of madness and pleasure at the theme park
30eastNameless PoemMr.Children
Nameless PoemMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Songs for men that get the crowd going at karaoke
31eastGET BACKyuzu
GET BACKyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s harmonies are easy to listen to and easy to try.
32eastunravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGUREplay_arrow
“unravel” — high difficulty vocal range and singing technique
33eastpowder snowRemioromen
powder snowRemioromenplay_arrow
A classic that depicts a winter scene, with a powerful vocal delivery in the chorus
34eastDragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI
Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
SEKAI NO OWARI’s “Dragon Night” is a bright, uplifting song.
35eastChaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDENplay_arrow
A challenging, intense piece by the popular anison band UNISON
36east7th TriggerUVERworld
7th TriggerUVERworldplay_arrow
UVERworld, music that gives you a push, characterized by high vocals
37eastTogether forever!Kitanitatsuya
Together forever!Kitanitatsuyaplay_arrow
Tatsuya Kitani’s challenging song “Forever Together!”
38eaststaring contestTomonari Sora
staring contestTomonari Soraplay_arrow
A bewitching love that fuses Japanese and Western styles, an enchanting track
39eastchantAdo
chantAdoplay_arrow
Zombie Dance to USJ’s Halloween theme song
40eastDance, please.DISH//
Dance, please.DISH//play_arrow
DISH//'s 'Odoryanse': an inventive musical development
41eastKILL LOVEano
KILL LOVEanoplay_arrow
Singing Advice for the Fast-Paced Rock Song “KILL LOVE”
42eastSufferOkazaki Taiiku
SufferOkazaki Taiikuplay_arrow
Okazaki Taiiku, popular for his catchy music
43eastwater lily blossomShonan no Kaze
water lily blossomShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
How to Sing 'Suirenka' to Hype Up the Crowd at Karaoke
44eastNINE LIVESchōtokkyū
NINE LIVESchōtokkyūplay_arrow
The new song themed around a bullet-train-speed cat, “NINE LIVES,” by Choutokkyu
45eastflying boatKing Gnu
flying boatKing Gnuplay_arrow
A song with powerful lyrics that support those who take on challenges
46eastOoochie KoochieOoochie Koochie
Ooochie KoochieOoochie Koochieplay_arrow
A song featuring captivating low-register vocals
47eastLiarONE OK ROCK
LiarONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
'Liar' is a rock song with challenging high notes and shouts.
48eastMighty Long FallONE OK ROCK
Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's movie theme songs that are easy to sing
49eastRe:makeONE OK ROCK
Re:makeONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Rock song commentary on ONE OK ROCK’s “Re:make”
50eastYume YumeONE OK ROCK
Yume YumeONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK’s outlier track “Yuyu” is drawing renewed attention
51eastUnfinished SymphonyONE OK ROCK
Unfinished SymphonyONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Incomplete Symphony from the album Niche Syndrome
52eastsilhouetteKANA-BOON
silhouetteKANA-BOONplay_arrow
A Japanese rock band with a sense of exhilarating speed
53eastto youMONGOL800
to youMONGOL800play_arrow
A famous song by Mongol800 that everyone can sing
54eastHANABIMr.Children
HANABIMr.Childrenplay_arrow
Mr.Children song selection requires/calls for courage in men
55eastParanoid AndroidRadiohead
Paranoid AndroidRadioheadplay_arrow
The appeal and features of Paranoid Android
56eastTEKKEN IISEX MACHINEGUNS
TEKKEN IISEX MACHINEGUNSplay_arrow
Introduction to Sex Machineguns' songs
57eastCHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
YUI’s “CHE.R.RY” enjoys overwhelming support from women.
58eastNagisasupittsu
Nagisasupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s summer love song, with a gentle singing voice that’s captivating
59eastMy Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi
My Sweet Darlin'Yaita Hitomiplay_arrow
Hitomi Yaida's love song "Darling"
60eastcrescent moonayaka
crescent moonayakaplay_arrow
Ayaka’s vocal ability as she battles Graves’ disease
61eastBibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei
BibbidebaHoshimachi Suiseiplay_arrow
Bibideba is a difficult, ultra-hard rap track
62eastThe Fourth Avenue CafeL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
The Fourth Avenue CafeL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
A refreshing classic included on L'Arc-en-Ciel's album “True”
63eastBuddhaRADWIMPS
BuddhaRADWIMPSplay_arrow
My life changed when I discovered the song
64eastRusty NailX JAPAN
Rusty NailX JAPANplay_arrow
Sing X JAPAN breakup songs with emotion
65eastC.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITOONE OK ROCK
C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARLITOONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
Introduction to High-Difficulty Songs by Taka from ONE OK ROCK
66eastWorth It ft. Kid InkFifth Harmony
Worth It ft. Kid InkFifth Harmonyplay_arrow
A mixed chorus piece for parties
67eastD.O.D.hide
D.O.D.hideplay_arrow
hide from X JAPAN’s solo song D.O.D
68eastplanetariumOtsuka Ai
planetariumOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
Bring out femininity with a bittersweet song
69eastFragments of the SunOzaki Yutaka
Fragments of the SunOzaki Yutakaplay_arrow
A lesser-known song by Yutaka Ozaki, with soothing saxophone
70eastCOLORSFLOW
COLORSFLOWplay_arrow
How to sing FLOW’s twin-vocal songs
71eastROSIERLUNA SEA
ROSIERLUNA SEAplay_arrow
LUNA SEA’s hype/rousing classic song
72eastTriangleSMAP
TriangleSMAPplay_arrow
A Prayer Song for War and Hunger
73eastDAHLIAX JAPAN
DAHLIAX JAPANplay_arrow
A beloved classic and signature song of X JAPAN.
74eastloveHoshino Gen
loveHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s “Koi” became a hot topic for its Koi Dance.
75eastWonderful EverydayTakahashi Yuu
Wonderful EverydayTakahashi Yuuplay_arrow
Let's live with gratitude for everyday happiness
76eastTRUE BLUELUNA SEA
TRUE BLUELUNA SEAplay_arrow
A monotonous yet memorable and easy-to-sing song
77eastau revoirMALICE MIZER
au revoirMALICE MIZERplay_arrow
A sophisticated visual kei song by MALICE MIZER
78eastKaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundyplay_arrow
An inspiring karaoke song by Vaundy that resonates with the heart
79eastGibbsShiina Ringo
GibbsShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A song for core fans of Ringo Sheena
80eastCYMBillyrrom
CYMBillyrromplay_arrow
Billyrrom, a Tokyo-based act gaining attention for its diverse musicality
81eastOursBESPER
OursBESPERplay_arrow
A music band that blends AOR and city pop
82eastHeavenRei
HeavenReiplay_arrow
Rei’s new song “Heaven” is a masterpiece of guitar playing and melody
83eastDRESSING ROOMnatori
DRESSING ROOMnatoriplay_arrow
Natori “DRESSING ROOM” is suitable for singing
84eastCinderellaTomei
CinderellaTomeiplay_arrow
Introducing Toma's debut song, Haikaburi
85eastNegotiationyouen kingyo
Negotiationyouen kingyoplay_arrow
The new song by Bewitching Goldfish has a ’90s hip-hop vibe
86eastMermaidYuka
MermaidYukaplay_arrow
Yuka is a singer-songwriter who is active globally
87eastrock starAdo
rock starAdoplay_arrow
Ado releases a hard rock song influenced by Ringo Sheena
88eastROSEHANA
ROSEHANAplay_arrow
HANA produced by Chanmina, debut song becomes a big hit
89eastBE CLASSICJO1
BE CLASSICJO1play_arrow
JO1’s new song “BE CLASSIC” is a fusion of classical music and pop.
90eastIS THIS LOVEXG
IS THIS LOVEXGplay_arrow
XG became the first Japanese act to perform at Coachella and made waves with their English-language songs.
91eastfalse faceyama
false faceyamaplay_arrow
Characteristics and vocal tips of yama’s 2024-released song “Nigao”
92eastBOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi
BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Vocal Difficulty and Practice Methods for Kenshi Yonezu’s “BOW AND ARROW”
93eastSounds goodM!LK
Sounds goodM!LKplay_arrow
A pop song that affirms being yourself
94eastLights Out feat. Jeremy QuartusNulbarich
Lights Out feat. Jeremy QuartusNulbarichplay_arrow
Recommended song by Nulbarich: Lights Out
95eastbergamotTomonari Sora
bergamotTomonari Soraplay_arrow
Tomonari Sora’s bergamot has a narrow vocal range
96eastRun, SAKAMOTOVaundy
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundyplay_arrow
A chorus-emphasized song suited for low-pitched vocals
97eastMoechakka FireIssei
Moechakka FireIsseiplay_arrow
A game character song with synth sounds
98eastUps&DownsCrystal Lake
Ups&DownsCrystal Lakeplay_arrow
A powerful anthem of hope by a metalcore band
99eastGOD_iNumber_i
GOD_iNumber_iplay_arrow
Number_i's low-frequency hip-hop
100eastLights Off (feat. Natori)TAKU INOUE
Lights Off (feat. Natori)TAKU INOUEplay_arrow
Introduction to the collaborative song by TAKU INOUE and natori
101eastRhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON
Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHONplay_arrow
CHEHON’s signature song, easy to sing
102eastRPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
An adventurous fantasy song about two people aiming for the sea
103eastSPECIALZKing Gnu
SPECIALZKing Gnuplay_arrow
Dark songs by King Gnu
104eastHometown of TearsBUMP OF CHICKEN
Hometown of TearsBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Formed a band with friends under the influence of a drama
105eastSo close like this…Crystal Kay
So close like this...Crystal Kayplay_arrow
The forbidden romantic feelings of a woman with unrequited love
106eastENDLESS LOVED-SHADE
ENDLESS LOVED-SHADEplay_arrow
Cool old songs perfect for karaoke
107eastNo moreEXILE ATSUSHI + AI
No moreEXILE ATSUSHI + AIplay_arrow
Ballad Song of Naomi and Kanako
108eastmottoJUDY AND MARY
mottoJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
An upbeat, fast-tempo song by JUDY AND MARY
109eastIt’s the endL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
It's the endL'Arc〜en〜Cielplay_arrow
Few high notes among L'Arc-en-Ciel's Ark tracks
110eastMECHANICAL DANCELUNA SEA
MECHANICAL DANCELUNA SEAplay_arrow
LUNA SEA’s captivating guitar tracks
111eastbroom star (comet)Mr.Children
broom star (comet)Mr.Childrenplay_arrow
A bright, fast-paced song by Mr.Children
112eastShiki no UtaNujabes & MINMI
Shiki no UtaNujabes & MINMIplay_arrow
A masterpiece by Nujabes and Minmi
113eastSecret Heart DoctrineONE OK ROCK
Secret Heart DoctrineONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
ONE OK ROCK's exhilarating, high-velocity debut track
114eastI still love UPerfume
I still love UPerfumeplay_arrow
A mature, technopop-style Perfume track
115eastI’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
I'll call your name.SUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A song by SUPER BEAVER about time and human connections
116eastdramaticYU-KI
dramaticYU-KIplay_arrow
The fun opening theme of Honey and Clover
117eastMonday weekendyuzu
Monday weekendyuzuplay_arrow
An early Yuzu song. Refreshing and philosophical.
118eastLOVE MachineMōningu Musume.
LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.play_arrow
Morning Musume’s 1999 million-selling song
119eastSecret of my hearKuraki Mai
Secret of my hearKuraki Maiplay_arrow
Iconic ending theme of Detective Conan
120eastButterflyKōda Kumi
ButterflyKōda Kumiplay_arrow
Kumi Koda’s song about a woman’s transformation
121eastAutomaticUtada Hikaru
AutomaticUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Introducing Hikaru Utada’s smash-hit songs
122eastI want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi
I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmiplay_arrow
Love songs from the bubble era—you can dominate the room at karaoke.
123eastAfter the FestivalKuwata Keisuke
After the FestivalKuwata Keisukeplay_arrow
Kuwata’s heartfelt lyrics and a hard-hitting crescendo
124eastNo.1Makihara Noriyuki
No.1Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
A heartwarming hit song about cherishing yourself
125eastSEASONSHamasaki Ayumi
SEASONSHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
Ayumi Hamasaki’s hoped-for smash hit song
126eastStarlightShimizu Shota
StarlightShimizu Shotaplay_arrow
Deepen your feelings of love with a winter ballad
127eastRainHata Motohiro
RainHata Motohiroplay_arrow
A song that motivates you to take action
128eastDarlingNishino Kana
DarlingNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Captivate men with Kana Nishino’s “Darling”
129eastSuddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzu
Suddenly, SinbadSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
Southern All Stars’ debut song gets the crowd going at karaoke
130eastCAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
Namie Amuro’s classic wedding song
131eastBaroqueMALICE MIZER
BaroqueMALICE MIZERplay_arrow
A baroque-style classic rock song
132eastLove Never Felt So GoodMichael Jackson, Justin Timberlake
Love Never Felt So GoodMichael Jackson, Justin Timberlakeplay_arrow
A Tribute Song to Michael
133eastEternal SnowSkoop On Somebody
Eternal SnowSkoop On Somebodyplay_arrow
Sing a ballad with my father
134eastHOT LIMITT.M.Revolution
HOT LIMITT.M.Revolutionplay_arrow
T.M.Revolution’s distinctive singing style
135eastLove againglobe
Love againglobeplay_arrow
Get hyped singing globe’s classic hits at karaoke
136eastWhimsical Romanticikimonogakari
Whimsical Romanticikimonogakariplay_arrow
Karaoke classics for people in their 20s and 30s
137eastBecause it’s so warm (aww)kumamushi
Because it’s so warm (aww)kumamushiplay_arrow
Kumamushi’s popular gag song is hilarious
138eastLet the cherry blossoms bloomarashi
Let the cherry blossoms bloomarashiplay_arrow
Arashi is perfect for hyping up a karaoke session.
139eastParadiseHirai Ken
ParadiseHirai Kenplay_arrow
An R&B-style ballad by Ken Hirai
140eastStep by StepTōhōshinki
Step by StepTōhōshinkiplay_arrow
Easy to sing, K-pop with a Western pop vibe
141eastA life-sized love songAqua Timez
A life-sized love songAqua Timezplay_arrow
Aqua Timez's smash hit song
142eastGLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mika
GLAMOROUS SKYNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Introduction to NANA’s rock-style songs
143easttravelingUtada Hikaru
travelingUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Has been singing along to Hikaru Utada’s songs since childhood
144eastFortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48play_arrow
A song from AKB48’s peak era known for its choreography
145eastneva brotherZEBRA + AKTION
neva brotherZEBRA + AKTIONplay_arrow
A rap collaboration between Zeebra and Kuroudo Maki