Idol Songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras: Classic and Latest Hits That Light Up Karaoke
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!
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Idol Songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras: Classic and Latest Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers (31–40)
Melon juiceHKT48
The AKB48 Group’s momentum blazed through the Heisei era, didn’t it? They’re certainly part of that.
You can get wonderfully hyped up with their powerfully positive sound and cleverly rhymed lyrics.
At karaoke, get a big group of girls to sing it! Then, if everyone jumps and makes a huge fuss together, all the tough things in everyday life will just disappear!
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “RPG.” This work, which could be called the culmination of the band’s fantastical musical style from their early days, is something anyone born in the Heisei era has probably heard at least once.
Surprisingly, the song’s vocal range is quite narrow, spanning from mid1 C# to hi A.
Since the frequently used notes are also on the lower side, even men with lower voices can sing it without issue if they drop the key.
If you want to boost the quality, try mixing in breaths like Fukase does—doing so will really liven things up at karaoke.
My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER
FRUITS ZIPPER, an idol group that has been riding a wave of momentum thanks to this song’s massive success on TikTok.
It was released as a digital single in April 2022 and later came out on CD in September 2023.
With lyrics that boost self-esteem and a catchy, poppy melody, it has won strong support, especially among young women.
It has continued to be a long-running hit, even charting on streaming services into 2024 and beyond.
The lyrics, which encourage recognizing your own charm and having confidence, give listeners energy and courage.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to feel bright and positive.
ChopstickNiziU
Born from the joint audition project by Sony Music and JYP, NiziU released this song on Chopsticks Day in 2021, November 11.
Many of you may have felt you’d heard it before, even though it’s a new song.
That’s because it’s based on the piano piece “Chopsticks,” written by Euphemia Allen in 1877.
Despite being a tune you can play with one finger of the right hand and one finger of the left, it has a strangely captivating charm.
Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko
It’s a classic with a striking intro that seems to carry the sparkle of the sun and the scent of the sea breeze.
You can picture a summer day by the ocean with someone you love—the racing heartbeat and the little burst of boldness that comes with it.
It evokes scenes of a sweet and dazzling romance.
This song, which propelled Seiko Matsuda to the status of “eternal idol,” was released in July 1980 as her second single and is also included on her debut album, SQUALL.
As the theme for Glico’s ice cream commercial, it brightened living rooms across the nation and topped The Best Ten for three consecutive weeks.
It’s a refreshing track that instantly paints listeners’ hearts in summer hues.
[Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Idol Songs] Classic and Latest Hits That Hype Up Karaoke (41–50)
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
This song goes beyond a typical idol tune—it’s packed with a charm that captivates everyone, in the sound, the lyrics, and the dance.
From the minor-key melody, there’s a moment when a sunbeam peeks through the clouds.
Then there are those punchy lyrics used in the chorus.
Every element is brimming with hype.
You can almost hear the crowd erupt the moment the intro starts.
Where did the angel go?≠ME
≠ME, also known by the nickname “Noimi,” is an idol group produced by former AKB48 member Rino Sashihara.
Their 6th single, “Where Did the Angels Go?,” is a track that evokes the powerful, glamorous energy of the recent girl-crush trend.
The contrast between the thrilling synth sound and their cute vocals lifts your spirits just by listening.
With a catchy melody and a stylish ensemble that sticks in your ears, it’s a modern pop tune.
