[2026] Classic Karaoke Songs That Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties
Many of you probably go to karaoke for year-end or New Year parties, right? At company gatherings, there are times when you might struggle with song choices because you’re mindful of your boss or senior colleagues.
You can’t help but be cautious when you think, “What if I kill the mood…?” But if you pick songs that are widely known across ages and genders, or ones that everyone can join in on with choreography or call-and-response, you’ll be fine! Above all, it’s important to choose songs that everyone can enjoy together.
In this article, we’ll introduce foolproof karaoke songs for year-end and New Year parties—ranging from popular tracks that hit those key points, to the latest hits that drew attention this year, all carefully selected by our editorial team.
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Top 20 songs that hype up year-end and New Year parties (1–10)
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
Creepy Nuts’ songs, known for their energetic self-expression, carry a strong message about putting your true self front and center.
The lyrics impressively emphasize a free spirit that refuses to be confined by social norms.
Released in January 2024, this track was chosen as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES,” gaining popularity both in Japan and abroad.
Its irresistibly catchy rhythm is perfect for livening up year-end and New Year parties! With an addictive beat and a dance-ready groove that everyone can enjoy, it’s guaranteed to instantly elevate the atmosphere.
loveHoshino Gen
It was the theme song for the 2016 drama “We Married as a Job,” right? And the “Koi Dance” set to this song’s BGM also became a huge topic, didn’t it? It originally appeared in the song’s music video, but after the cast danced it in the drama’s ending, the number of people posting “I tried dancing” videos on social media surged, turning it into a social phenomenon.
It’s been a few years since that boom, but it’s still a popular karaoke song, so be sure to sing it and show off the dance, too!
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
This single by ORANGE RANGE, a rock band from Okinawa, was released in July 2007 and used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e ~ Ikemen Paradise ~.” It’s an up-tempo track that fuses retro-pop sounds with mixtured rock, highlighted by engaging call-and-response vocals from the three singers.
The song peaked at No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and even took the top spot overall in the “Songs That Get Everyone Fired Up in Karaoke” ranking.
Packed with chorus parts everyone can sing along to, it’s perfect for year-end and New Year parties! After enjoying a revival hit in 2025, its energetic beat and catchy melody continue to energize any venue year-round.
Songs that Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties [Ranks 1–20] (11–20)
Call-and-response shouts and choreography are also essential for livening up karaoke!
What did you think of the 10 carefully selected songs from our editorial team? If none of them quite clicked yet, keep listening—check out the songs we’re about to introduce as well. The tracks from here on are all widely known across generations. Plus, some are perfect for singing together and even have famous choreography, so with a little practice you’re sure to get the crowd going!
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
Sung by Ken Matsudaira, this piece blends samba rhythms with Japanese kayōkyoku for a uniquely captivating sound.
Its bright lyrics celebrate love and the joys of life, paired with catchy phrases that stick in your head.
Released in July 2004, it became a hit, reaching No.
3 on the Oricon weekly singles chart.
Each time it was performed on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen and other music shows, it drew widespread attention.
The eye-catching costumes and choreography are a given, but above all, its festive, fun atmosphere makes it perfect for livening up year-end and New Year parties.
Get everyone dancing and the whole venue is guaranteed to come together and have a great time!
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
A song characterized by a driving melody and energetic sound.
It was released in May 2020 as an advance single from the album “strobo.” Its performance at the 73rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen helped it gain wider recognition.
The lyrics, filled with anxieties and conflicts about growing up and reflections on the past and future, evoke the bittersweetness of youth.
Paired with the liberating feel of the chorus, it’s sure to stir your emotions.
It continues to rank high on karaoke charts and is guaranteed to liven up year-end and New Year parties.
Sing and dance together, and it’s bound to become an unforgettable memory!
One Night CarnivalKishidan
It’s one of Kishidan’s signature songs and a karaoke staple.
It’s popular with people of all ages, and because it’s up-tempo and catchy, it’s sure to get everyone fired up.
Even in the intro and instrumental sections, there are call-and-response parts and choreography, so it’s easy to hype up the crowd and everyone can have fun together.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Golden Bomber’s hit song “Memeshikute,” often performed as entertainment at parties, is also famous for being featured on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen four years in a row.
Golden Bomber is known for being an air band except for the vocalist, which is why their live shows often get hyped up by their dancing.
The chorus dance for this song is especially famous, and the choreography is simple enough for anyone to do.
If you sing this at karaoke, be sure to try the dance too.
Everyone will raise their hands and get into it together!
