[2026] Songs You Can Add Call-and-Response Chants to at Karaoke: A Collection of Crowd-Pleasers
Many people probably get hyped by adding chants and responses when they go to karaoke with friends or coworkers.
Songs with choruses or spoken lines are a given, but coming up with your own parody lyrics or call-and-response bits is also part of the fun of karaoke.
In this article, we introduce popular karaoke-friendly tracks and recommended J-pop songs that are perfect for adding callouts and enjoying together!
From the latest hits to timeless classics, use this as a guide to make the most of your karaoke time!
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[2026] Songs for Karaoke Call-and-Response: A Roundup of Crowd-Pleasers (61–70)
Shin-Pen-Pineapple-Apple-PenPikotarō
Pikotaro, who took the world by storm with unforgettable catchphrases and a strikingly unique persona, is back.
Marking the 10th anniversary of his signature hit, this track showcases that one-of-a-kind style that brightens people’s faces with playful word sounds and an irresistibly catchy beat.
It’s the first installment of a project to release 80.8 songs over the year starting in August 2025, and is included on the album “Tottemo Release 80.8 (01).” Perfect for moments when you want to lift your mood without overthinking—or to light up any party with friends.
mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT
Even as karaoke trends come and go, hyping things up with call-and-response is an everlasting way to have fun.
THE SUPER FRUIT’s debut song could be called an anthem of the Reiwa generation that sings about new values.
It carries a positive message about embracing our differences, making it a feel-good track everyone can sing together to boost their spirits.
Released in August 2022, the song quickly became a hot topic, with the music video surpassing one million views in just ten days.
As a seven-member group that had already drawn attention with street performances before their debut, the result certainly lived up to expectations.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, it’s perfect for wrapping up a night out with friends or coworkers.
Chu, diversity.ano
ano’s new song captivates with its catchy, ear‑worm melody.
The lyrics incorporate Chinese-inspired motifs, and the phrase “Get on chu!” leaves a strong impression.
Released digitally in November 2022, it was used as the ending theme for episode 7 of the popular anime Chainsaw Man.
The lyrics were written by ano herself and Shuichi Mabe, with composition by Shuichi Mabe and arrangement by TAKU INOUE.
In the music video, ano delivers a must-see performance in a cheongsam-style outfit.
It’s perfect for getting hyped with friends or coworkers at karaoke.
If everyone sings the “Get on chu!” hook together, you’re sure to feel a sense of unity.
Baby youyuka
Released in January 2023 as her major-label debut single, this track is packed with everything that makes Yuka so compelling.
It spread rapidly—especially on TikTok—and generated major buzz both in Japan and abroad, even hitting No.
1 on Billboard’s TikTok Weekly Top 20.
Set to a sophisticated melody provided by Takahito Uchisawa, Yuka’s expressive vocals beautifully convey both the sweetness and the inner conflict of being in love.
Its poppy, catchy sound is perfect for livening up a karaoke session; sing it with friends, adding call-and-response, and you’re sure to make great memories.
A must-listen whether you’re struggling with love or head over heels.
BOY MEETS GIRLTRF
TRF is a five-member co-ed dance and vocal group whose high-quality performances—so powerful they could turn any venue into a disco—earned them enormous popularity.
Their seventh single, “BOY MEETS GIRL,” which was hastily produced at Coca-Cola’s request, is notable for its driving techno sound.
Because the melody is simple, it’s easy for people of any generation to sing when choosing it at karaoke.
It’s one of TRF’s signature songs, featuring an ensemble that embodies the TK sound of the 1990s and cranks up the excitement.
Matsuriteranishi yuma feat. izumi pinko
This work, featuring an impressive fusion of traditional Japanese elements and EDM, is a wildly upbeat celebratory number created under the theme of “connecting the world through laughter.” Released in August 2025, it drew major attention for its cross-generational collaboration between singer-songwriter Yuma Teranishi and actor Pinko Izumi.
The structure, where Teranishi’s high-tone vocals intersect with Izumi’s punchy, declamatory singing, delivers a truly festival-like exhilaration.
It might be just the thing to listen to when you want to blow your worries away!
Blue LightningSMAP
This is the 22nd single by SMAP, a five-member idol group that enjoyed national popularity and has remained beloved even after their 2016 breakup.
The song was used as the theme for SMAP×SMAP, the variety show that became hugely popular as the group’s flagship program, and it stands as one of SMAP’s signature tracks, alongside the many classics they released.
The call-and-response in the chorus—led by Takuya Kimura and now a hallmark of the song—is something everyone wants to use at karaoke.
It’s a surefire karaoke staple that can hype up people of any generation at the same energy level.