Let's all dance! Uplifting dance tracks you can sing and dance to at karaoke

R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “R.Y.U.S.E.I.” Music Video

This is the 13th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE, released in 2014.

The song won the Japan Record Award and became a major hit.

The “Running Man” dance that all the members perform during the instrumental break was widely imitated by people of all ages, from children to adults.

In Love Dancingmeteora

[MV] Koishite Dancing / Meteora [Roze × Kokone × Meirai Light] [New Singer Group]

Released by the VTuber vocalist group Meteor in September 2025, this work is a dance-pop number that rides a brisk beat to capture the thrill of falling in love.

The call-and-response-inviting phrases leave a strong impression.

The contrasting vocal textures of the three members—Shin’on, Roze, and Rai Light—are another highlight, conjuring up a glittering nighttime skyline.

It’s a glamorous party tune that’s perfect for lifting your spirits.

Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira

Seishun Amigo [Shuji and Akira Cover] (Chor. Draft)

In 2017, Kazuya Kamenashi and Tomohisa Yamashita made headlines as “Kame to Yamapi” for singing a TV drama’s theme song, but this track is by their earlier unit, Shuji to Akira.

It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “Nobuta wo Produce,” and the way it tied into the show—featuring Shuji Kiritani played by Kazuya Kamenashi and Akira Kusano played by Tomohisa Yamashita—also drew attention.

With its sharp choreography and duet arrangement, it’s guaranteed to hype up the crowd if you perform it at karaoke with a friend.

If possible, learn it as a pair and show it off—it’s a karaoke staple.

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LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)

This “LOVE Machine” is the song said to have propelled the “young group born from a TV show concept” into a “national idol” sensation.

It’s also the first track featuring Maki Goto, who would go on to become a pillar of the group.

Beyond the song’s impact, what really captured public attention was the choreography—pop and comical, it dramatically changed Morning Musume’s image up to that point.

If you’re around your late 40s to early 50s, you’ll mysteriously find you can dance to “LOVE Machine,” so use it to get the karaoke party going.

The song also makes it easy to add calls like “Hoo! Hoo!” and “Yay! Yay!”—so everyone, get happy together!

Goodbye DeclarationChinozo

Chinozo “Goodbye Declaration” feat. FloweR

When it comes to catchy songs that can strengthen bonds with friends and teammates, “Goodbye Declaration” stands out.

Released in 2020 by Vocaloid producer Chinozo, it gained attention through finger-dance videos posted on TikTok.

Many of you may be familiar with the hand poses made up of peace and OK signs.

Since the choreography uses only the upper body, it’s easy for anyone at karaoke to join in—that’s a big plus.

Feel free to arrange the parts outside the chorus choreography however you like and have fun! How about everyone dancing together to the rhythmic beat?

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Happinessarashi

Tried playing Arashi’s “Happiness” (drum cover)

It’s Arashi’s 20th single, released in 2007.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” starring members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai, and became a big hit.

The chorus features a dance that looks like running, making it a fun song to imitate.

Sekaino Chuushin -We Are The World-Aoyama Teruma

Thelma Aoyama – Sekaino Chuushin -We Are The World-

A track by Thelma Aoyama with a melody that evokes the para para craze of the ’90s—and she’s actually dancing para para in the music video! It’s been years since para para was at its peak, but this feels fresh and timeless.

The lyrics are full of catchy lines that make you want to sing along.

Let’s sing, dance, and turn karaoke into a club!