Get the Laughs! Funny Karaoke Songs That Hype Up the Crowd
When you go to karaoke, what songs do you use to liven up the crowd?
Whether it’s an upbeat, high-energy track that gets everyone hyped or a sublime ballad, most of us have at least one go-to song.
But if you’re not very confident in your singing, trying to excite the room with your vocals might feel like a high hurdle.
In that case, how about getting everyone going with laughter instead?
In this article, we’ll introduce gag songs and comic tunes that are guaranteed to fire up the room when sung at karaoke.
If you’re plotting to make your karaoke session a hit with humor, definitely use this as a reference!
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Let’s eat gyoza in China! (Pun: ‘tabe-chaina’ sounds like ‘China’)PAN
This song that makes everyone say, “Now I want dumplings…” whenever they hear it—PAN’s ‘Gyoza Tabe China.’ People even joke that if you hear it live, it decides what you’ll eat after the show.
PAN has lots of fun, sing-along tracks, but this one is especially recommended—perfect for karaoke.
Even first-time listeners can sing along, and even people who don’t know the song will get hyped.
And without fail, singing it at karaoke will make everyone crave gyoza.
Many Many MoneyPikotarō
Opening the EP “Tottemo Release 80.8 (04),” released in November 2025, this track is a dance tune that rides a dazzlingly upbeat groove while reveling in an insatiable lust for money.
Its style avoids complex wording, using simple phrases repeated rhythmically to spark a primal sense of fun in the listener.
Put it on when you want to switch off your thoughts and just let your body move, or when you need to blast away a gloomy mood.
A rosy lifeOikawa Mitsuhiro
Many of you may have heard it because it was the ending theme of the TV show “Guruguru Ninety-Nine.” If you sing this song seriously, it actually sounds pretty cool.
But if you sing it in a sparkly prince-like style, the sweet lyrics really stand out and it turns into more of a novelty track—so definitely try delivering it with a honeyed voice.
Rice is a side dish.Hōkago Tī Taimu
The song “Rice Is a Side Dish” by the band Houkago Tea Time, featuring the main characters from the anime K-On!.
If you don’t know it, hearing the title might make you go “Huh?” (lol).
It’s also an in-anime song, and there’s a scene where they perform it at the school festival.
The lyrics are super cute.
It sings about just how great “rice” is, and once you hear it, you’ll find yourself humming along.
It’s definitely a song I’d love to hear girls sing at karaoke.
PPAPPikotarō
The 2016 smash-hit comedy single “PPAP” took the world by storm with its distinctive, unique look, music video, and unforgettable tune.
PPAP stands for “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen,” and when Piko Taro—the character portrayed by comedian Kosaka Daimaou—posted the video on YouTube, it became a massive hit.
Justin Bieber tweeted that it was his favorite, and Piko Taro became only the seventh Japanese artist to enter the Billboard charts.
The song inspired many cover parodies across genres and gained popularity as a track widely known among both children and adults.
Even today, it’s a go-to novelty song that livens up karaoke sessions.
Can You Name All the Pokémon?Imakuni?
A song that just relentlessly chants the names of Pokémon from the familiar Pokémon series in games and anime.
Some people might have tried harder to memorize it than the multiplication tables.
If you were a kid during the Pokémon generation, it’s sure to bring back memories.
You might be surprised how much you still remember if you try singing it.
Because it’s so warm♪kumamushi
This is a song released in 2015 that originated from a comedy sketch by the duo Kumamushi.
With genuinely strong vocals, a ballad-style melody, and lyrics that blend together exquisitely, it’s turned into a really good track.
It’s a novelty karaoke song that you’ll definitely want the best singer in the room to perform.