Recommended fun songs for karaoke: a roundup of danceable and hype/energetic tracks
When you go to karaoke, how do you like to have fun?
It might depend on who you go with, but there are so many ways to enjoy yourself—singing and dancing to songs with choreography, or belting out high-energy tracks to get everyone hyped!
Still, when it’s time to pick a song, you might find yourself unsure of what to sing.
So in this article, I’ll introduce a bunch of fun songs that are perfect for karaoke!
From danceable tunes to belting anthems and even humorous picks, we’ve gathered songs that are a blast to sing together—use this as a reference!
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Fun karaoke song recommendations: A roundup of danceable and hype tracks (21–30)
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
A four-piece rock band whose name comes from a coined term with contradictory meanings like “cool coward” and “splendid wimp,” RADWIMPS’ song was written specifically as an insert track for the animated film Your Name, which became a social phenomenon.
The emotionally charged lyrics that tie in with the film’s story are outstanding.
With a thrilling, fast-paced arrangement, it’s guaranteed to lift your spirits from the very first notes.
A modern rock tune with punchy phrases that will liven up any karaoke session.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
This is the first major-label single by SHISHAMO, a three-piece all-girl band winning support especially among younger listeners with life-sized, vividly picturable lyrics and a simple yet robust rock sound.
The lyrical words that evoke the summers of our youth likely resonated with many listeners.
Its pop melody over a breezy arrangement feels perfect for singing your heart out at karaoke.
A great karaoke pick for women that brings both relatability and energy to the room.
Japanese rice is the best in the world.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
This is the major-label debut single by the three-piece rock band Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, known for the contrast between their modern loud sound driven by a 7-string guitar and a 5-string bass, and lyrics that chronicle everyday life.
The song’s theme—something every Japanese person can relate to—became a hot topic and was one of the reasons they were appointed as a special “FAN-bassador Rock” by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2019.
Its rapidly shifting arrangement and relentless melody make it a perfect crowd-pleaser for karaoke, where everyone can sing along and get hyped.
It’s a rock tune highly recommended for karaoke that will raise the energy for both singers and listeners.
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
This is the 11th single by singer Yoko Takahashi, written as the opening theme for the TV anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Although it’s an anime song, it’s popular even among listeners who don’t know the series, and it consistently ranks high in karaoke charts.
Its arrangement—pop yet majestic—and its powerful melody really boost your energy when you sing it.
It’s a track that transcends eras and genres, a number that dominated the karaoke scene of the Heisei era.
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The 12th single by Bakufu Slump, a four-piece rock band known for their outrageous live performances and exhilarating songs that evoke the spirit of youth.
Used as an insert song on the variety show “Genius! Takeshi’s Health and Vitality TV,” it became one of the group’s signature tracks that brought their name to a wide audience.
While the song seems to express the irrational twists of life through its repeated key changes, its powerful, straightforward melody resonates in the heart without weighing you down.
A rock tune that blends a sense of speed with a touch of melancholy—sure to fire up any karaoke session.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
It’s no exaggeration to say this legendary rock band, THE BLUE HEARTS, established the punk sound in the J-POP scene from the 1980s onward.
This was their major-label debut single, and a song synonymous with the band—still a staple today as a cheer song at high school baseball games.
Its fast, catchy melody is guaranteed to crank up the energy at karaoke.
It’s a rock tune perfect for livening up the room—try channeling vocalist Hiroto Kōmoto and go wild for extra fun.
danceAdo
It was selected as the theme song for NHK’s music program “Yakou Ongaku VocaloP 5min.” I hear the show features a different Vocaloid producer each time and introduces how Vocaloid music is made.
Among those songs, many people probably think, “I want to sing that!” when it’s a track sung not by a synthesized voice but by Ado.
I like ‘Odo’ too and used to sing it a lot, but when I thought, “Let’s sing it again after a while!” and tried it at karaoke the other day, the melody had completely slipped my mind and I couldn’t sing it at all…
It really drove home how, if you don’t listen regularly, you forget such a complex melody.
I get the impression it has dramatic pitch jumps and lots of melodic figures.
Still, the belted parts in the chorus are truly cool, and it feels great to sing—highly recommended!
