Uplifting Karaoke Recommendations: Cheer-Up and Positive Songs
What kind of songs do you sing when you go to karaoke?
Sometimes you might belt out a power ballad or pick an upbeat track to hype everyone up, and other times you might choose songs with the people you’re going with in mind.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that can lift listeners’ spirits, such as cheer-up anthems and tracks that put you in a positive mood!
We’ve selected songs that capture a variety of scenes and emotions, so find the ones with messages that fit each moment and sing your heart out!
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Energizing Karaoke Song Recommendations [Cheer/Positive Songs] (21–30)
No.1DISH//
A guitar-rock tune that powerfully resonates with a message of charging straight toward your goals with an unwavering heart! Released by DISH// in May 2021, this track stands out with its exhilarating piano and edgy guitar sound.
It embodies a strong will to keep moving toward the light of hope without losing sight of your destination, along with a determination to live authentically without making excuses.
Chosen as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 5 of the TV anime My Hero Academia, it won strong support from anime fans as well.
It’s a powerful cheering song you’ll want to hear when you need the courage to face forward—before an important match, in moments of anxiety, or anytime you’re preparing your heart for what’s ahead.
ultramarineYOASOBI
A signature work by YOASOBI that vividly expresses young people’s passion and pursuit of dreams through striking lyrics.
Released in September 2020, the song gained broad recognition after being featured in Bourbon’s “Alfort Mini Chocolate” commercial.
In 2021, it was also selected as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “Dance ONE Project ’21,” adding flair to high school students’ dance performances.
Evoking the image of blue light, the piece impressively portrays the challenges of self-expression and creativity, making it perfect for school sports-day entrance marches and dance performances.
It’s a song that lets everyone share in the unique sense of unity of a sports festival and the courage to take the first step toward their dreams.
Uplifting Karaoke Recommendations [Cheer/Positive Songs] (31–40)
LOVE＆JOYKimura Yuki
A single packed with the exhilarating appeal of Eurobeat! Yuki Kimura’s clear, soaring vocals fuse perfectly with Daisuke Asakura’s energetic production to create a high-speed dance track.
Riding a BPM of 173, its bright, forward-looking message evokes a moving sensation, as if a rainbow were arcing across the listener’s heart.
Released in July 2000, the song captured many hearts as the theme for the TV drama “Daisuke Hanamura.” It reached No.
24 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved total sales of 116,000 copies.
Perfect as BGM for highway or mountain-pass drives, it’s also ideal when you need a boost for a tired spirit.
Grip the wheel and set off on a special musical journey to this rhythm.
The BeginningONE OK ROCK
It’s a powerful rock number that gives a push to everyone trying to take a new step between the past and the future.
Its grand soundscape and passionate vocals resonate deeply, giving you the courage to keep moving forward even in tough times.
Released as a single by ONE OK ROCK in August 2012, it was written as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin.
Perfectly matching the film’s worldview, this work is sure to strike a chord with those who are trying to take a new step after overcoming setbacks and struggles, or those who want to change themselves.
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A heartwarming message song that stays close to a generation seeking a sure guidepost in life.
Aimed at young people lost on their journey of self-discovery, it gently speaks not by imposing a single right answer, but by honoring the value of the answers each person finds.
Released by RADWIMPS in February 2024, the piece stands out for its innovative arrangement featuring a student choir.
It has resonated widely as a perfect song for the school graduation season.
At graduation ceremonies or moments of taking a new step, it’s sure to become a reassuring anthem that supports those who feel anxious about the future.
gradationSUPER BEAVER
A soul-stirring song that delicately portrays human emotions like a gradient.
Alongside SUPER BEAVER’s resonant rock sound, the turmoil of a heart swaying between ideals and reality is vividly expressed.
Its message-rich lyrical world and powerful performance resonate deeply with listeners’ emotions.
Released in April 2023 as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween -Fate-,” the track came out in three editions as a first-press limited release.
With vocalist Shibuya’s expressively rich voice and masterful arrangements, the music gently encourages all those who, despite their worries and doubts, are trying to move forward.
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This is an uplifting anthem that fuses hip-hop, breakbeats, and a live band to convey youthful strength and passion.
It transforms negative emotions like inferiority and jealousy into driving forces, delivering a resonant message to keep moving forward while believing in the potential of an ordinary self.
The mic relay performed by the six members of SixTONES showcases their distinctive expressive power, giving listeners a motivating push.
Released in June 2023 as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “However, We Have Passion,” the track topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a reassuring song that gently supports and encourages those who are struggling to take the first step toward their dreams.