Legendary enka songs that fire up the crowd. A song catalog of enka picks you won’t go wrong with at karaoke.

For those who think, “When I go to karaoke, I want to hype up the room with enka, but I don’t know what to sing,” and for anyone who wants to surprise their coworkers, friends, or family by singing something different than usual—this is a must-read! In this article, we’ll introduce a lineup of classic enka songs that are guaranteed to get the crowd going.

We’ve picked not only upbeat tracks and songs that are fun for call-and-response, but also well-known enka standards.

Use this as a guide when choosing your next karaoke setlist.

Playlist

Legendary enka songs that fire up the crowd. A song catalog of enka picks you won’t go wrong with at karaoke.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Rose perfumeHazuki Minami		Minami Hazuki covers Hiroko Yano’s famous song
2	matchIwa Misaki		Miyabi Iwasa’s enka single
3	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s classic song “Like the Flow of the River”
4	I long for Southern HokkaidoKoyama Yudai		A moving debut song that sings of longing for one’s hometown
5	Crimson ButterflyYamauchi Keisuke		An enka song portraying a fleeting love, like a butterfly
6	At the whim of ManiMatsuzaka Yuuki		A fusion of enka and pop, a poignant world of unrequited love
7	No way!/Not a chance!Jinno Mika		Mika Kamino's determination and strength
8	I love Osaka.Tou Aki		Aju Higashi’s major debut song and an Osaka Expo support song
9	Great Catch TaikoIchijō Kanta		A powerful song from the second installment of the Sea Men series
10	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi's Zundoko-bushi becomes a big hit
11	Osaka Love DropletMizumori Kaori		Indulge in happy enka with Kaori Mizumori’s new song
12	246Sanada Naoki		An enka song depicting a love story while driving along National Route 246
13	the sunShimazu Aya		Let Aya Shimazu’s warm enka give you a push
14	Urban Shooting StarMizuki Natsumi		A rock enka showcasing Natsumi Mizuki’s strength in overcoming heartbreak
15	With a fiery heartKobayashi Akira		Akira Kobayashi’s signature song “Atsuki Kokoro ni” centers on parting and the four seasons.
16	Tipsy Breeze TavernNakamura Yuito		A life-encouragement song as Yuito Nakamura’s debut single
17	Naniwa SpiritSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s Osaka Cheering Song
18	Like myself…Toukyou Rikisha		New enka ballad single about rickshaws
19	festivalKitajima Saburō		Saburō Kitajima’s signature song “Matsuri” allows for lyric customization.
20	Late-Blooming HEROyuasa michiru		A Cheer Song Striving in the Rain
21	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		Yoshi Ikuzo’s classic song “We’re Headin’ to Tokyo”
22	Marionette Fallen into the Eternal Swampokamoto kota		Kota Okamoto’s Passionate Love Song
23	Izakayaitsuki hiroshi, kinomi nana		A duet song depicting a one-night encounter at an izakaya
24	Your path of gloryTendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo’s cheerful hit song “Anta no Hanamichi”
25	Festival MamboMisora Hibari		A classic hit by Hibari Misora. It’s easy to sing and really gets the crowd going.
26	Osaka ShigureMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s “Osaka Shigure” is easy to sing.
27	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		Chiyoko Shimakura’s signature song “Jinsei Iroiro” (Life Has Its Ups and Downs)
28	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		A classic song by Fuyumi Sakamoto that has deepened in love over many years
29	That girl is dotchicchi.Eya Masashi		A coming-of-age song that portrays the ache of love
30	Northern SpringSen Masao		Kitaguni no Haru is Masao Sen’s signature song.
31	Two-person sakekawanaka miyuki		The Appeal and Popularity of Miyuki Kawanaka’s Signature Song “Futarizake”
32	Boat SongYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro’s “Funauta” is a beloved classic.
33	O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s heartbreak song “Yozakura Osichi”
34	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		Shinichi Mori's signature song Erimo Misaki is an award-winning work.
35	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa churned out a string of hits in enka.
36	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		Ichiro Toba's 'Kyodai-bune' sings of bonds and life at sea
37	Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri		The appeal of Sayuri Ishikawa’s signature song, Amagi-goe
38	From the northern innMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s enka signature song “From the Northern Inn”