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!
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[Feel-Good Songs] Belt It Out at Karaoke! A Roundup of Popular Numbers (121–130)
paprikaYonezu Kenshi
Speaking of “Paprika,” the version by Foorin is a song hugely popular among children.
It’s perfect for karaoke, and in 2019, Kenshi Yonezu—who wrote and composed the song—released a self-cover version as well.
This version is easier for adults to sing at karaoke, so it’s a track I highly recommend.
The chorus’s expansive rhythm is sure to feel great to sing.
BetelgeuseYuuri
Yuri is a noteworthy singer-songwriter who rapidly rose to fame as a popular artist after his street performances became a breakthrough.
His slightly husky voice and relatable lyrics are especially appealing.
His 2021 release “Betelgeuse” is a song about the bond with someone dear, and his powerful vocals are a major draw.
It’s a high-difficulty song to sing at karaoke due to its range and frequent pitch changes, so it might not be easy.
However, the melody line is very pleasant, and if you can belt it out, it should feel incredibly satisfying!
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
At the beginning, there’s a self-introduction by the members of Momoiro Clover Z, and it’s a lot of fun and really livens things up if all the girls split the parts and sing that section together.
Since Momoiro Clover Z’s songs are all very bright and fun, they’re perfect for a girls’ karaoke get-together.
Yowanehaki feat. Wanuka, asmiMAISONdes
MAISONdes is a series project run under the concept of an apartment where various artists come together for collaborations.
This song is one of the most popular in the series and is a collaborative track by Wanuka and asmi.
The harmony created by Wanuka’s calm male vocals layered with asmi’s bright, cool female vocals is particularly appealing.
Over a four-on-the-floor mid-tempo beat, the lively, bouncy melodic lines feel great, making it a song that lifts your spirits more and more as you sing along.
[Feel-Good Songs] Belt it out at karaoke! A roundup of popular numbers (131–140)
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
Formed in 1985, THE BLUE HEARTS is a Japanese punk rock band that produced many hit songs.
Released in 1987, Linda Linda is their signature track, loved for many years for its powerful message and simple yet impactful melody.
The song’s wish—that you protect what you believe is most important with all your might—strikes a deep chord with listeners.
At karaoke, passionately singing it together with friends lets you share a surge of energy, relieve daily stress, and strengthen your bonds.
It’s a classic that we recommend to all generations, from the young to the elderly.
Chu, diversity.ano
After leaving You’ll Melt More!, ano launched her career as a solo artist, and her unique personality has made her a regular on variety shows.
Her third major digital-only single, Chu, Tayousei, was used as the ending theme for episode 7 of the TV anime Chainsaw Man, and its cute vocals over a thrilling ensemble are especially striking.
The addictive chorus phrases and melodies make it really satisfying to sing at karaoke.
It’s a catchy pop tune you’ll want to sing along to with its unforgettable dance performance.
Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI
In contrast to its poppy, bouncing melody, this song carries a profound message and is included on SEKAI NO OWARI’s landmark 2010 April release, EARTH.
Told from the perspective of small lives like flowers and insects, it’s a sharply satirical take on the deceit behind the human chants of “peace” and “freedom.” It really hits you with the question: if they could speak, what would they cry out? The album featuring this track won the Runner-up Grand Prize at the CD Shop Awards, earning high praise for its musicality.
It’s catchy and easy to sing—perfect for getting hyped with friends—yet its deep worldview will make people take notice.
Why not shake up the karaoke mood with this surprising pick?