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