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Idol Songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras: Classic and Latest Hits That Light Up Karaoke

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

We’ve picked out songs from a wide range of idols—male and female alike—from classic Showa and Heisei-era idol hits to idols thriving in the Reiwa era!

Alongside the all-time staples, we’ve gathered insider-favorite tracks that idol enthusiasts will appreciate, while still being easy for a broad audience to enjoy.

Use this list as a reference for your next playlist.

Many of the melodies are simple, so everyone can sing, dance, and get hyped together!

Go all out with the latest tracks bursting with idol charm, or bask in nostalgia with old favorites—enjoy idol songs in whatever way suits you best!

[Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Idol Songs] Classic and Latest Hits (71–80) That Hype Up Karaoke

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Here is a song by Nogizaka46 produced by Yasushi Akimoto.

It was released in 2017, with Mai Shiraishi and Nanase Nishino serving as the double centers.

The arrangement has a Spanish flair that makes the members of Nogizaka46 feel even more passionate.

Matching that fiery vibe, the choreography is one of the fastest in the group’s catalog, and the members reportedly struggled with muscle soreness while mastering it.

It seems like a track that would really get the crowd going if you sing and dance to it at karaoke.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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In conclusion

There are lots of songs that have been loved and sung for a long time, as well as tracks that were revived due to some trend or trigger. Some evoke the seasons, and there are anthem-like numbers too, but overall there are plenty of danceable tunes! Just like doing the choreography together at a live show, let’s all dance and get hyped at karaoke as well!