[2026] Get Everyone Pumped! Fun and Funny Songs That Kill at Drinking Parties
At drinking parties, it’s common to head to karaoke partway through and get everyone fired up by singing together.
If you know songs that everyone can enjoy at times like that, it’s sure to be an even bigger hit!
That said, there are probably plenty of people who don’t know the go-to songs for drinking parties or the funny, feel-good tracks.
So in this article, we’ll introduce lots of fun songs that will get the party going!
We’ve gathered songs that people from various generations can enjoy, so pick the perfect tracks to match the members attending your drinking party!
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[2026] Get everyone hyped! Fun and funny songs that kill at drinking parties (41–50)
TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
If you want to liven up a drinking party, songs that bring back memories of your youth are a great choice.
Released in 1985, this track is widely loved across generations as the theme song of a sports anime.
Yoshimi Iwasaki’s clear, pure vocals and the distinctive guitar intro are especially captivating.
The lyrics, which capture both the bittersweetness and joy of youth, are sure to resonate.
It’s also included on the album “Touch” and gained popularity as part of the anime’s soundtrack.
It’s the perfect song for ramping up the energy at karaoke.
If everyone sings along, you’ll feel a sense of unity that transcends generations.
Dancing HeroOginome Yōko
When it comes to karaoke songs from the bubble era, Yoko Oginome’s “Dancing Hero” is the one! It was released in 1985 as her seventh single, but it drew renewed attention after comedian Nora Hirano showcased bubble-era gags.
The “Bubbly Dance” performed by high school students also became a hot topic and was featured on TV, rekindling the song’s popularity.
It’s a track that both the younger generation and the bubble generation can enjoy!
ultra soulB’z
B’z, the rock band Japan is proud of, and their explosive rock tune “ultra soul.” Just having this song in your karaoke repertoire already gives you confidence.
And anyone who knows how to enjoy this track is probably already waiting for that moment without needing me to write another word.
B’z songs are packed with phrases that get the crowd pumped, but the lines in “ultra soul” are especially simple and powerful! If everyone can shout in unison at that moment, it’ll turn into an incredibly satisfying karaoke live show, don’t you think?
Drifters’ tongue twistersZa Dorifutāzu
After all, the original comic band’s songs are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, aren’t they? “Drifters’ Tongue Twisters” is a track that must have been a smash hit at karaoke parties ever since the Showa era.
I’m sure some of you remember hearing it on The Drifters when you were kids.
Listening now, it’s a full-on, authentic funk number—the perfect performance paired with these lyrics shows the Drifters’ impeccable taste.
Tongue twisters are a hurdle for anyone who’s tipsy, so whether you power through it solo or pass the mic around and sing it together, it’s guaranteed to hype up the room!
One Night CarnivalKishidan
“One Night Carnival” is Kishidan’s debut single, released in 2002.
It’s a karaoke favorite that gets everyone hyped from the moment the intro plays! Despite its uptempo beat, it has an ’80s retro vibe that keeps it popular.
The choreography is simple and easy to imitate, so even people who don’t know the song can enjoy it together.
Since the song has a lot of spoken lines, adding your own twists or ad-libs can make it even more fun.
Debt KingUrufuruzu
Ulfuls, a funk band that Osaka is proud of.
Their songs that use Osaka dialect have the power to instantly turn a stylish funk number into something steeped in the mood of Osaka.
Their appeal lies in their human warmth, and “Shakkin Daiō” (King of Debt) is arguably one of their most deeply human tracks.
As the title suggests, it’s a song about money, but it’s practically a cry from the soul.
If you sing this one at a drinking party karaoke, it feels like it would carry a whole lot of extra persuasive force.
Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika
“Aim to Be a Pokémon Master” is the very first opening theme of the hugely popular anime Pokémon—famous enough that it needs no introduction.
Released in 1997, this song is so closely associated with Pokémon that many people think of it as the definitive anthem, and it has maintained strong popularity, continuing to be listened to even today.
The lyrics, which are a bit like a tongue-twister, are fun too.
It’s an upbeat song that will stir nostalgia not only for Pokémon fans, but even for those who aren’t.