[Johnny's Classic Hits] Carefully Selected Popular Songs That Are Sure to Liven Up Any Karaoke Session!
Johnny’s has produced many of Japan’s most iconic male idol groups.
It’s often assumed their fans are mostly women, but in fact there are surprisingly many male fans as well.
Because Johnny’s songs are widely known across generations, they’re hugely popular at karaoke, too!
In this article, we’ll introduce Johnny’s songs that are perfect for karaoke.
We’ve gathered a variety of hit tracks—from tunes you can dance to while singing, to timeless classics loved across generations.
These are songs that not only dedicated Johnny’s fans but even those not very familiar with them have likely heard somewhere, so get everyone singing and have a great time!
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[Johnny's Greatest Hits] Carefully selected popular songs that are sure to hype up any karaoke session! (31–40)
RebellionSixTONES
A thrilling, fast-paced dance-rock tune that captures a powerful urge to break free from a sense of stagnation.
Its sharp beats intertwine with rock sounds, and before you know it, your excitement shoots through the roof! Imbued with a strong theme of cutting through the darkness and stepping out into the open, this track is SixTONES’ 17th single, set for release in March 2026.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the Nippon TV Sunday drama “Punch-Drunk Woman — XX Days Until the Jailbreak —,” starring group member Jesse.
With its dramatic progression that lifts the atmosphere, it’s perfect for those moments when you want to fire up the energy at karaoke.
How about belting it out passionately with your friends?
ChankapanaNEWS
When it comes to NEWS songs that really get the crowd going, “Chankapāna” has to be at the top of the list! Released in 2012, this uptempo track was the first single from NEWS as a four-member group, showcasing their exceptional vocals and overwhelming energy.
In the song, NEWS fans are portrayed as “beloved ones” — that is, Chankapāna — making it both comical and glamorous.
It’s packed with elements that make it perfect for karaoke.
And that irresistibly catchy chorus will absolutely make you want to hum along; even people who don’t know the song will find themselves intrigued after just one listen.
If you can nail the long high note at the end, the rush is incredible, and it’s a great song for everyone to sing together and get hyped!
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
Seishun Amigo is a song by the limited-time unit Shuuji to Akira, formed by Kazuya Kamenashi of KAT-TUN and Tomohisa Yamashita.
It also drew attention because the two co-starred under their character names from the NTV drama Nobuta wo Produce.
With the feel of a classic idol pop tune, it resonated across generations and became a huge hit, with cumulative CD shipments surpassing 2 million copies.
It’s a perfect karaoke track to relive your youth, so it’s highly recommended to sing it with your schoolmates or friends from your hometown.
PARTY PEOPLESixTONES
The ultimate summer anthem! SixTONES’ “PARTY PEOPLE” is a party tune through and through.
Released in 2022, it also made waves when the music video was suddenly dropped on YouTube as a surprise.
As you can probably guess from the title alone—“party people”—this is a hot number packed to the brim with party vibes.
It’s a go-to track for the extroverted crowd, overflowing with summer energy and a full-on party mood.
A-RA-SHIarashi
Arashi’s debut single “A·RA·SHI” was released on November 3, 1999.
It became a hot topic when it was chosen as the image song for Fuji TV’s Volleyball World Cup 1999.
With its upbeat rap and empowering lyrics, it’s a track that gives you courage! Whether you want to blow off steam at karaoke or you’re looking for a song you can sing and dance to, it’s a crowd-pleaser across generations—be sure to check it out.
[Johnny's Classics] Carefully selected popular songs guaranteed to hype up any karaoke session! (41–50)
Irresponsible? Who cares—LOVE!KAMIGATA BOYZ
An energetic, pop-infused track that puts the charms of Kansai front and center.
Released in May 2024 as the debut single of KAMIGATA BOYZ, a unit formed by members from a Kansai-based group.
With lyrics celebrating the “Kamitagata spirit” and expressing love for cities across the region, the song brims with Kansai pride.
The music video features homages to nostalgic TV shows and a “one-shot gag” competition scene.
Sing it in Kansai dialect and you’ll feel like a true Kansai local! Let’s all sing along and have a blast together.
bashfulnessHey! Say! JUMP
This is a straight-down-the-middle love song scheduled for release as a Hey! Say! JUMP single in February 2026.
It has been selected as the theme song for the drama “50-Minute Lover,” starring Kei Inoo and Honoka Matsumoto in dual lead roles.
The lyrics, featuring playful, pop-tinged wordplay that captures the sweet, slightly bashful feelings of unrequited love, are sure to make your heart skip a beat! With a sparkling sound like a spring breeze, it delivers the uplifting energy of romance.
Sing it at karaoke and the exciting intro will fire everyone up right away, making it a wonderful track for sharing that sweet-and-sour flutter with everyone.