Feel-Good Songs: Belt Them Out at Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Numbers
A lot of people probably blow off steam by singing their hearts out at karaoke, right?
In everyday life, there aren’t many chances to belt out songs at the top of your lungs, so going all-in at karaoke feels great!
But when it’s time to pick songs, don’t you sometimes get stuck on what to sing?
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are fun to sing and leave you feeling refreshed!
From heartfelt ballads you can pour your emotions into, to tracks with soaring high notes, rhythmically complex and challenging numbers, and songs that make you feel clear-headed once you power through them.
We’ve selected recommendations from a variety of angles, so find the perfect track for you and sing your heart out!
[Feel-Good Songs] Belt It Out at Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Numbers (1–10)
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song was created as an anthem to encourage young people grappling with the struggles and uncertainties of youth.
Released by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in January 2025, it was written as the theme song for the special NHK General program “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE 18 Festival.” Characterized by emotional lyrics and a catchy melody, it features strikingly aggressive guitar and piano rhythms.
It’s sure to resonate when you’re feeling life’s hardships or searching for your true self.
With messages that boost self-esteem and celebrate the importance of connection with others, this piece is also perfect for belting out at karaoke when you want to clear your head.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism, a piano pop band whose popularity is skyrocketing.
The chorus, with its many repeats that instantly raise the excitement, is a pleasure to sing.
It sits relatively high in the register, so vibrato really shines—highly recommended.
The straightforward lyrics about someone you love overflow with heartbreak.
The sincerity of the words, like a soliloquy, is sure to bring you to tears.
Isn’t it wonderful to be able to wish happiness for someone important to you, even amid the sadness? A perfect song for those who’ve experienced heartbreak.
beat the crap out of someoneWANIMA
This track by WANIMA, which began streaming in February 2026, was chosen as the opening theme for the Netflix anime Baki-dou.
With straightforward word choices, a conversational feel, and chantable phrases designed for everyone to shout together, it’s perfectly suited for belting out at karaoke.
It’s a lead single from the mini-album Excuse Error, where the instruments lock in tightly over a drum-driven beat, and the chorus delivers a thrilling lift that feels like your vision opening wide.
It’s a song that lets everyone raise their voices together and get fired up when you want to blow away everyday stress.
So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK
This is a number that comically and poppily portrays explosive infatuation, perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.
It’s packed with classic pop sensibilities, catchy turns of phrase, and highly addictive melodies.
Released digitally in October 2025 to mark the 10th anniversary year of the dance vocal group M!LK, this track features a powerful shout in the chorus that creates an irresistibly exhilarating feeling when everyone yells it in unison.
With call-and-response elements throughout designed to foster a sense of togetherness at live shows, it’s perfect for grabbing the mic with friends and singing your hearts out.
When you want to blow away everyday frustrations and feel refreshed, why not belt it out at full volume?
Walking with youNovelbright
This is an essential signature song when talking about Novelbright’s career.
Originally included on their self-produced release in 2016, it reached listeners nationwide with a more polished arrangement as the lead track of the mini-album “SKYWALK,” released in October 2018.
It was also featured as an insert song in AbemaTV’s dating reality show “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2020 Spring,” where its wavering feelings of love and straightforward lyrics aligned perfectly and sparked major buzz.
A street performance video from Sendai in July 2019 went viral, propelling the song to a massive hit with over 300 million streams.
The track’s appeal lies in vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s piercing high-tone voice and the band’s exhilarating, fast-paced sound—an ideal rock number for those who want to belt it out at karaoke and revel in the rush.
CharismaxSnow Man
An upbeat track that fuses the para-para culture that exploded in popularity from the 1990s to the 2000s with modern dance sounds and a rap flavor.
Released in August 2025, the song also made waves with its music video, which captures a stunning scene of a record-breaking 250 people dancing at Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing.
Snow Man’s overwhelming performance and the positive message create a pleasantly striking contrast.
With rapid-fire rap riding a fast tempo and a catchy melody, it’s the perfect song to belt out at karaoke for an unmistakably refreshing rush.
IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu written as the theme for the animated film “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc,” set to be released in September 2025.
Following the TV anime’s theme song “KICK BACK,” the renewed collaboration with MAPPA also drew attention.
The piece is striking for its worldview that keenly interprets the emotions of characters drawn by the original creator, along with a powerful rhythm that drives intense battles and a thrilling progression.
Its fast, aggressive rock sound is perfect for belting out at karaoke.
Why not sing it with your whole body while enjoying its dramatic structure that links to the film’s world?