[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!

Note: The former Johnny & Associates changed its company name to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT in December 2023.

Playlist

[Johnny's Classic Hits] Carefully Selected Popular Songs That Are Sure to Liven Up Any Karaoke Session!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	FiveARASHI		Arashi’s first new song in about five years: retro and familiar
2	TheaterKing&Prince		King & Prince’s movie theater-themed dance song
3	Let’s dance!Snow Man		Positive party song
4	CharismaxSnow Man		Update para para to a dance sound
5	BANG!!Snow Man		Snow Man new song movie theme song
6	Hill of HopeKing ＆ Prince × 50TA		A collaboration song between King & Prince and Eiko Kano
7	Love so sweetarashi		Arashi’s “Love so sweet” is a love song.
8	Kitearashi		An inspiring message song by Arashi, written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu
9	Good Luck!SixTONES		SixTONES' dream-support song
10	Brother BeatSnow Man		Snow Man film theme song portrays the everyday lives of brothers
11	DangerholicSnow Man		Cherish the bonds with your companions, without fearing risk.
12	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		Cheering on dreams and hopes with uplifting lyrics
13	GOOD TOGETHERtimelesz		Timelesz’s new song, a fusion of pop and funk
14	In both shadows and sunlightTravis Japan		Travis Japan’s mature love song
15	It’s love.V6		A love song by V6 that stays close to a wavering heart
16	JUST DANCE!Travis Japan		Dance at full throttle! A scorching track that will reach the world
17	MasqueradeShonentai		The Johnny's Shonentai classic 'Kamen Butokai' (Masked Ball)
18	Monsterarashi		Arashi’s 30th single, the theme song for “Kaibutsu-kun.”
19	$10SMAP		SMAP's 10th single track
20	Let’s do our best.SMAP		Let’s Do Our Best Cheer Song
21	JAPONICA STYLESixTONES		SixTONES' debut song features a Japanese-style sound and a strong, powerful vibe.
22	A chance over the shoulderShūji to Akira		A romantic duet by Kamenashi and Yamashita, with upbeat/positive lyrics
23	Lovin’ youKing&Prince		King & Prince’s classic love song is trending
24	VenusTakkī & Tsubasa		Tackey & Tsubasa’s smash hit is popular overseas too.
25	Flower SongTOKIO		A refreshing song that sings of spring’s hope and everyday happiness
26	Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI		A signature song of Hikaru GENJI, written and composed by ASKA.
27	Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids		A summer love song, refreshing yet bittersweet
28	Lion HeartSMAP		The classic album that includes SMAP’s masterpiece “Orange.”
29	I can hear tomorrowJ-Friends		A hopeful charity song to overcome hardship
30	ichibanKing&Prince		King & Prince new song “Made in”
31	This is just fine!WEST.		A passionate track written and composed by the members
32	STARSSnow Man		Snow Man's Olympic theme song
33	bashfulnessHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP's new love song
34	I’m being down to earth.Ryota Miyadate / Daisuke Sakuma		Unit song by Ryota Miyadate and Daisuke Sakuma
35	RebellionSixTONES		A high-velocity dance rock song by SixTONES
36	Beyond the Night SkySMAP		Even after SMAP’s breakup, they remained popular; “Yozora no Mukō” was especially memorable.
37	Headlong MarchKanjani∞		A cheer song by Kanjani Eight that was a TV drama theme song
38	one secondSixTONES		SixTONES' Olympic support song
39	ChankapanaNEWS		NEWS’s signature song “Chankapāna,” brimming with intensity
40	A-RA-SHIarashi		Arashi’s debut song “A・RA・SHI” is an upbeat cheering anthem.
41	Irresponsible? Who cares—LOVE!KAMIGATA BOYZ		Debut song by KAMIGATA BOYZ brimming with Kansai love
42	PARTY PEOPLESixTONES		Party vibes on full blast: SixTONES’ summer classic
43	weeeekNEWS		The cheer song 'weeeek' that GReeeeN provided to NEWS
44	Heroarashi		Arashi’s classic song that cheers on people chasing their dreams
45	First Lovenaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s debut song is full of first-love vibes!
46	Believearashi		A powerful song that drives us toward the future, a movie theme song
47	Cinderella GirlKing&Prince		A sparkling idol’s youthful love song
48	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		Kamenashi and Yamashita’s youth hit song “Seishun Amigo”
49	Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi		Arashi’s heartwarming classic of gratitude, featuring captivating rap and lyrics
50	Thinking of You on a Moonlit Night of Falling LoveKing&Prince		A classic J-pop song for a moonlit night of falling in love
51	Smilearashi		A refreshing, summer-like commercial song
52	Happinessarashi		A refreshing song that conveys dreams and little happiness
53	Why not? / Who cares? / It’s all good.Janīzu WEST		A fun debut song by Johnny’s WEST, distinguished by their Kansai dialect
54	Glaring Summernaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s summer song “Gira Gira Summer”
55	The Goofy Man’s WayKanjani∞		Kanjani Eight’s famous song, with a fun rhythm and an exciting, uplifting vibe
56	Welcome To Our Show TonightTravis Japan		Swing jazz of 1950s Broadway
57	Ultra Music PowerHey! Say! JUMP		The appeal of the debut song “Ultra Music Power”
58	I Wishnaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s “I Wish” is a youth anthem.
59	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		The masterpiece that honors individuality: “The Only Flower in the World.”
60	Wonderful Worldarashi		A classic by Arashi, a moving song that portrays the struggles of everyday life.
61	encoreHey! Say! JUMP		A vocally challenging song that leverages the group’s appeal
62	Life goes onKing&Prince		A cheer song that serves as the theme song for a drama starring Ren Nagase
63	Everythingarashi		A heartwarming song that evokes hope and positivity.
64	SUNRISE Japanarashi		A song that looks to the future with hope and companions
65	D.D.Snow Man		A moving song filled with the dreams and determination of nine people
66	Glass BoyKinKi Kids		KinKi Kids' debut single 'Glass Boy'
67	Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man		Snow Man’s elegant spring stage song moves audiences
68	Shout out lovearashi		Bright wedding song, ideal for men
69	Sora-buneTOKIO		TOKIO’s signature song “Sorafune” is a masterpiece.
70	passwordSnow Man		Love song of the idol group Snow Man
71	FlowerKinKi Kids		A positive, refreshing classic by KinKi Kids
72	Real FaceKAT-TUN		KAT-TUN’s debut song, with an amazing lineup, was shocking.
73	Mazy NightKing&Prince		The theme song of Miman Keisatsu, a song about facing difficulties
74	Koisuru Hikarinaniwa danshi		A rock song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of youthful love.
75	Imitation RainSixTONES		SixTONES’ debut song supervised by YOSHIKI
76	HELLO HELLOSnow Man		Snow Man’s movie theme song, a refreshing love song
77	A Lump of LoveKinKi Kids		The winter classic “Ai no Katamari,” KinKi’s divine masterpiece
78	MemorialKing&Prince		A classic love song filled with a vow of love
79	Poppin’ Hoppin’ Lovin’naniwa danshi		A bright, pop-style song by Naniwa Danshi
80	FantastipoToraji Haiji		ToraJi–HiJi’s “Fantastipo”
81	Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6		Let's dance together and smile!
82	DarlingV6		V6’s signature song “Darling” is refreshing.
83	You are mine.Snow Man		Snow Man's refreshing love song
84	RoarKAT-TUN		KAT-TUN’s 15th-anniversary single
85	Sakuraarashi		A song by Arashi that cheers on the arrival of spring and a new step forward
86	Everybody GoKis-my-ft2		The appeal of Kis-My-Ft2’s debut song
87	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Arashi’s single takes the top spot, a cheering song
88	SHE! HER! HER!Kis-my-ft2		A fresh and fun single by Kis-My-Ft2
89	LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO		TOKIO’s “LOVE YOU ONLY” is a classic crowd-pleaser!
90	AMBITIOUS JAPAN!TOKIO		TOKIO’s cheer song, the Shinkansen chime tune
91	The Goofy Man’s WaySUPER EIGHT		Representative funk track, a powerful song
92	Doki itnaniwa danshi		A powerful song that supports young people starting a new life
93	summer squallarashi		A refreshing summer cheer song, a track that gives you energy
94	Blue LightningSMAP		Blue Lightning by SMAP, a song by a national idol group
95	Colorful DaysAee! group		A love song that breezily sings of the sweetness of romance
96	A Lump of LoveDOMOTO		Ai no Katamari, written and composed by Domoto, is now available for streaming!
97	Barefoot Futurearashi		Positive lyrics from a Coca-Cola commercial song
98	Typhoon Generationarashi		Kazunari Ninomiya's moving single
99	I am here for you.arashi		A cheerful, uplifting support song by Arashi
100	era; age; time; periodarashi		Arashi’s “COLORS,” a masterpiece of rock and rap
101	Galaxy in the Eyesarashi		Theme song of a drama starring Kazunari Ninomiya expresses a heartrending love
102	unfinishedKanjani∞		Kanjani Eight’s new song “Mikansei” gives your heart a gentle push
103	ENDLESS SUMMERKis-my-ft2		A refreshing song that sings about summer memories
104	Soda Pop Lovenaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s exhilarating love song, the throbbing of romance
105	Love FestivalNEWS		A song that portrays the exhilaration of a summer festival and budding romance
106	giftedNEWS		A song of gifts that touch the heart, a classic by NEWS
107	King & Queen & JokerSexy Zone		A love game song in Trump's world
108	Asymmetrynaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s “Asymmetry” is hot.
109	Sweetest TuneTravis Japan		A love song that portrays the feelings of pure love.
110	Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids		The Appeal of Christmas Songs and Vocal Techniques
111	Summer PatternKinKi Kids		An inspirational summer memory song in the Okinawan scale
112	Our Great JourneyKing&Prince		A refreshing song by King & Prince provided by C&K
113	Sister Summer of the SeasideNEWS		A refreshing classic that sings of summer memories
114	Music For The PeopleV6		A passionate anthem for self-actualization, with a powerful melody
115	Can’t Stop!!-LOVING-SMAP		The Radiance of Youth: SMAP’s Song of Dreams and Hope
116	The Sun and the Desert RoseTOKIO		TOKIO's passionate soul rock number
117	MermaidSMAP		A poignant SMAP classic that portrays a mermaid’s love
118	STAR LIGHTHikaru GENJI		A famous song by Hikaru Genji that sings of the radiance of youth
119	Hold Me TonightTahara Toshihiko		Toshihiko Tahara’s love songs: messages that resonate with the heart
120	Naniwa Iroha-bushiKanjani∞		A powerful rock music work brimming with Kansai love