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!

Playlist

Idol Songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras: Classic and Latest Hits That Light Up Karaoke
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		CUTIE STREET's new song is very popular.
2	flying getAKB48		Award-winning Latin rock fusion love song
3	It’s the cutest ever!Chou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		An uplifting, encouraging song to help you get over a broken heart
4	Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE		An emotional song by =LOVE that sings of idol love
5	Dancing HeroOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome’s smash hit song “Dancing Hero”
6	LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s first million-selling hit song
7	ClickME:I		A song of hope toward dreams, the voices of eleven youthfully vibrant members
8	First Lovenaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s debut song that captures the excitement of first love
9	Love so sweetarashi		Liven up karaoke with Arashi’s classic hits
10	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Anime theme song, the melody resonates in my heart.
11	ChankapanaNEWS		Debuted at number one with an exotic track
12	Brother BeatSnow Man		Snow Man’s sixth single, the movie theme song, is a big hit!
13	NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER		A song that proposes a new definition of 'cute'
14	Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoiro Clover Z’s classic song “Go! Kaitō Shōjo (Pirate Girl)”
15	Everyday, KachushaAKB48		Katyusha by AKB48 to liven up the summer
16	I love you explosivelyM!LK		A positive love song that embraces diverse kinds of love
17	NEW LOOKMISAMO		TWICE subunit, retro-style fashion song
18	DESIRENakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s signature song, a passionate classic
19	Only you win (for me).Hinatazaka46		Only you’re the best—catchy Hinatazaka46
20	Super grateful with a smileChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		The 10th anniversary song of Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu
21	Don’t take off my sailor uniformo nyanko kurabu		Onyanko Club, pioneers of idols
22	GOATNumber_i		A challenging rap track is gaining attention
23	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s popular song “Fortune Cookie”
24	NagiichiNMB48		The excitement of idol songs is captivating.
25	Gimme Chocolate!!BABYMETAL		BABYMETAL’s signature song “Gimme Chocolate!!,” powerful
26	Bloom proudly, idolsakura miko		Paint a dream with Sakura Miko’s classic idol pop
27	Happinessarashi		A powerful melody with uplifting, feel-good lyrics!
28	FLASHPerfume		Perfume's theme song for the movie Chihayafuru is cool.
29	Silent majorityKeyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46’s debut song is a track with a strong message from Hirate.
30	municipal dance hallNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s new song: a heartwarming track centered by Reiko Morihei.
31	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		CANDY TUNE’s cheer song
32	School HeavenKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s cover songs, fun nostalgic oldies
33	Yeah! Super Holiday!Matsuura Aya		A former Morning Musume idol, popular for her hit songs
34	Love Revolution 21Mōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s 21st-century-style dance track
35	The FeelsTwice		TWICE’s English single made it onto the Billboard charts.
36	Melon juiceHKT48		Music that colored the Heisei era by the AKB48 Group
37	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s classic song “RPG”
38	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A smash hit on TikTok, a song that conveys self-affirmation
39	ChopstickNiziU		NiziU’s new song is inspired by a famous piano piece.
40	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic summer love song
41	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		The overwhelming power of music that captivates the heart
42	Where did the angel go?≠ME		The new song by the idol group ≠ME is captivating.
43	lovesicknessmaneki kecha		Maneki Kecak is a Japanese idol group.
44	HeroesMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		An athlete support song that gives you courage and energy!
45	36°C U・B・UHatsuboshi Gakuen		A pop song portraying an idol singer’s romantic feelings
46	orchestraBiSH		The classic song by the punk band BiSH resonates with the heart.
47	weeeekNEWS		Fun music from graduated idols, cheerfully!
48	Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.Janīzu WEST		The festival song “Ee ja nai ka” gets everyone hyped.
49	Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Kondō Masahiko		Masahiko Kondo’s signature songs and the allure of 1980s idols
50	younger boykyandīzu		The pure emotions and allure of an age-gap romance
51	Cinderella GirlKing&Prince		Popularity and Charm of Prince Idols
52	Cinderella of the Provisional Contractshiritsu ebisu chūgakkō		A Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku song with a Für Elise-style melody
53	arDevil ANTHEM.		Devil ANTHEM. major debut song
54	Insincere wordsNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s heartrending 5th-generation song is moving.
55	Natsumatope#NAME?		=LOVE performs a refreshing summer song
56	Geeshōjo jidai		The captivating dances and songs of K-pop idols
57	Please, Bach!Hinatazaka46		A bright and cheerful Hinatazaka idol song
58	Sounds goodM!LK		A pop song that affirms being yourself
59	Follow MeE-girls		The appeal of “Follow Me,” a signature song by the disbanded E-girls
60	I Wishnaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s “I Wish” is a youth anthem.
61	UFOpinku redii		Pink Lady's smash hit song
62	mirrorFRUITS ZIPPER		A dialogue with myself reflected in the mirror, a song of self-affirmation
63	Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo		Iyo Matsumoto's pure singing voice resonates in the heart.
64	Uppercut!Appu Appu Gāruzu (Kari)		An aggressive idol with a song full of speed and drive
65	idol costumetakane no nadeshiko		A bright song that portrays an idol’s self-esteem
66	Restartmameshiba no taigun		A WACK idol born from a TBS variety show
67	The world’s number one idolChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A pop song with the theme of self-esteem
68	InfluencerNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s Spanish-style passionate song
69	Single‑minded Cinderella!CUTIE STREET		CUTIE STREET's new song is cute.
70	Earphone Riotshiritsu ebisu chūgaku		Discovering my true self through the new-era Ebichu’s youth anthem
71	ultra-strongestChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		A song that conveys an idol’s love and gratitude