[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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For men (21–30)
ultra soulB’z
Among the beloved karaoke staples, this is the song where you can belt it out and hype everyone up with call-and-response—no question! B’z’s signature track “Ultra Soul” is a powerful rock tune that’s quintessentially B’z.
If everyone shouts the call at the end of the chorus together, the sense of unity goes through the roof and the energy is guaranteed to spike! The vocal range is quite high and wide, so it’s a bit challenging, but power through with passion and momentum and sing your heart out!
LemonYonezu Kenshi
A single by Kenshi Yonezu—the new-generation singer-songwriter who has dominated J-pop and enjoyed immense popularity since his days working under the Vocaloid producer name Hachi—this is his eighth major-label release.
Written as the theme song for the TV drama “Unnatural,” its poignant lyrics that evoke parting with a loved one and its superb melody made it one of the defining songs of 2019.
Because it’s a well-known hit, it’s perfect for karaoke at year-end and New Year parties, and since the overall key is low, it’s also easy to sing for men who aren’t comfortable with high-key songs.
However, the high notes in the chorus combine with melodic leaps and are easy to miss, so be sure to focus when singing.
HANABIMr.Children
Mr.Children has long led the J-pop scene and is loved by a wide range of listeners across generations! That’s why their songs are perfect for karaoke at year-end and New Year parties where people of various ages gather.
Among them, this song—which was also the theme for the drama Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving—has a relaxed tempo and is easy to sing.
The vocal range should be just within reach for men with a typical voice, so go ahead and give it a try!
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s 7th single, released in May 2008, topped the Oricon Singles Chart as the theme song for the drama ROOKIES and ranked 4th on the 2008 Oricon year-end singles chart.
The lyrics, which straightforwardly depict the love of two people who met as if by a miracle, are striking for their wordplay that calls their encounter a “miracle” while layering it with the “trajectory” of days they’ve walked together.
The melody, woven from a hope-filled message and beautiful harmonies, warms the heart.
Often chosen for special moments like weddings and graduation ceremonies, this song is also perfect for an end-of-year party karaoke session—singing it together could wrap up the year in a warm, uplifting atmosphere.
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
RADWIMPS gained a broader fanbase—not just rock band fans—after being chosen to perform the theme song for Makoto Shinkai’s film Your Name.
Following that, they created this song as the theme for Weathering with You! It drew a lot of attention, so many of you probably know it.
The contrast between the simple melody leading up to the chorus and the grand, beautiful melody of the chorus makes it a dramatic piece.
If you can sing it with a deep, rich voice like Yojiro Noda’s, you’re guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!
silhouetteKANA-BOON
It’s a youthful rock number that gets the whole venue fired up together! Released in 2014 as KANA-BOON’s major-label 5th single, it was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Naruto Shippuden.
The driving guitar riffs and powerful band sound stir the heart, radiating an energy that makes you want to throw your fist in the air with everyone.
The lyrics carry a message about growing up while protecting what’s important, making it perfect for year-end and New Year gatherings with friends.
Reminiscing about old times and singing along together will definitely unite the room.
Whether it’s karaoke or a stage performance, sing it out with spirit and get everyone hyped!
Kanpai Songarashi
A rousing party tune from Arashi that kicks off with the shout, “Kanpai!” It was included as a bonus track on the regular edition of the album “untitled,” released in October 2017.
The lyrics are styled like dialogue, as if capturing a toast scene verbatim, packed with drink-order banter and lively interjections.
A brass band-style, festive arrangement heightens the celebratory mood.
At live shows, the call-and-response with fans unified the venue, wrapping it in the electrifying atmosphere of an after-party.
It’s also perfect for karaoke with multiple people trading lines, ideal for warming up any get-together.
A recommended track for scenes where everyone wants to have a blast—like welcome/farewell parties and year-end gatherings.