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[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully selected summer classics and popular Japanese summer hits!
July marks the end of the rainy season and the arrival of full-on summer!
It’s an exciting time with lots of events like summer festivals and music fests.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke in July.
We’ve picked out especially recommended hit songs from among refreshing, high-energy tracks and powerful tunes—perfect for the hot summer.
Of course, heading to the beach or the pool is great, but on days when the heat makes you think “Going outside is dangerous!”, why not enjoy karaoke indoors with the air conditioning on?
[July Karaoke Songs] Carefully selected classic summer hits and popular Japanese summer songs! (1–10)
sparkleFuji Kaze
An ambitious work by Fujii Kaze with a striking vibe reminiscent of ’80s–’90s dance music.
Even amid life’s hardships and rapid changes, you can overcome them as long as you’re with the one you love.
The lyrics carry that uplifting message, perfectly matched with a breezy, lighthearted melody.
Released in May 2021, it was performed at the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December of the same year via a remote appearance from his family home in Satoshō, Okayama Prefecture.
It’s the perfect track not only for July drives in the height of summer, but also for karaoke sessions indoors with the AC on.
Nagisasupittsu
A masterpiece distinguished by a fresh, translucent, and beautiful melody that resonates along a summer shoreline, paired with guitar sounds that shimmer like waves.
It deftly captures emotions swaying on the boundary between reality and fantasy, and its characteristically Spitz poetic lyrics leave a lingering afterglow that continues to resonate with many listeners.
Released in September 1996, it was also used as the commercial song for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Love Story.” Why not try singing it at karaoke when you want to bask in seaside moments and memories, or when your feelings for someone special are growing stronger?
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
“Ao to Natsu” (Blue and Summer) is a song by the five-member co-ed rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
It was written as the theme song for the 2018 film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi” (Blue Summer: The 30 Days I Fell in Love with You).
As their seventh single, the track has become one of their signature songs, surpassing 60 million views on YouTube and over 100 million streams in total.
It’s a youthful anthem that blends a sense of speed and liberation, perfectly matching the film’s story about a high school couple’s summer.
Be sure to check out the movie as well, and consider adding the song to your karaoke repertoire!
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
How about spending this summer singing this song with the flutter of youth in your heart? Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s digital single “Lilac,” released in April 2024, was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery.” With a bright, catchy melody, it powerfully voices a mix of complex emotions—anticipation and anxiety about an unseen future, and fragile yet precious memories.
It’s a song that will resonate not only with teenagers in the midst of their youth, but also with adults who once were.
This summer, try singing it at karaoke and etch those shimmering memories of days gone by into your heart.
Cobalt on a summer afternoonAwesome City Club
This song features a melody line that blends the refreshing feel of a midsummer blue sky with an urban sense of style.
The comfortable harmonies woven by the male–female twin vocals gently embrace feelings of being in love and the desire to cherish one’s true self.
Released in July 2021, it was written as the opening theme for the Kantele/Fuji TV drama series “She Was Pretty,” and was included on the album “Get Set” released the same year.
Uplifting and optimistic, this track is perfect not only for karaoke but also for a quick pick-me-up with friends.
HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution
A song with a sparkling sound and an uplifting message.
Its powerful yet soaring vocals blend beautifully with electronic elements.
Recorded in July 1997, this track was featured in a Lotte “Sweetie Ice” commercial and reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.
It was also used as the opening theme for the Taiwan/China versions of the TBS anime B’T-X.
A perfect summer tune for those who want to enjoy the hot season to the fullest or are looking for a spark to start a new romance.
Fanfaresumika
This is an uplifting song that combines a sense of exhilarating momentum with a positive message.
It carries feelings that anyone can relate to, embodied in the protagonist who takes a step from a dark room toward a dazzling light.
Released in August 2018, the track drew major attention as the opening theme for the animated film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” sumika’s uniquely refreshing sound matches the film’s worldview beautifully, capturing the hearts of many.
It’s a perfect song for those who, despite their worries and anxieties, want to take a step forward, or for anyone seeking a push before a new challenge.