[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)
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
It’s a hit number from 1987, and I think everyone has heard its chorus melody at least once.
It’s a popular song that really shines at karaoke, so it’s fun both to sing and to listen to.
Give it your all and create an unforgettable moment.
It’s good music that even people who don’t know the song will think is great.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
One of Yuzu’s signature songs, this track was also chosen as a theme song for the Athens Olympics.
It’s a classic that many people remember, as it played alongside countless moving moments.
Its warm lyrics, which seem to affirm all the effort you’ve put in, have supported the hearts of many listeners.
With a strikingly beautiful melody and a ballad-like feel, it’s very popular as a song that feels great to sing at karaoke.
It’s especially recommended for men confident in their vocals—if you can sing it well, it’ll get the crowd even more excited.
Butter-FlyWada Kōji
As a men’s karaoke pick, this song is a must, right? Koji Wada’s “Butter-Fly,” released in 1999, became a huge hit as the theme song for the anime Digimon Adventure.
People from that generation go absolutely wild for it, and even those who aren’t will have heard it.
You’ll definitely get the crowd going and end up in a full-on singalong! If a bunch of Digimon kids get together, you can bet the nostalgia talk will be nonstop (lol).
For men (31–40)
metropoliskurisutaru kingu
This is the debut single by the rock band Crystal King, who gained popularity for their distinctive combination of dual vocals—one low and one high—and their high-quality songs strongly influenced by Western-style hard rock.
Despite being a debut single, it became a million-seller.
True to its title, the lyrics and composition evoke the feeling of a sprawling metropolis, creating a strong impact, and it’s widely known as Crystal King’s signature song.
Because it’s such a famous track, it’s guaranteed to hype up any year-end or New Year party if you sing it.
However, the key is quite high, and considering the low-vocal part as well, it’s hard to simply lower the key on karaoke machines.
So it’s recommended to sing it with a male vocalist who can handle the high notes.
Nihon no Mikata – I Came Because It’s NevadaYajima Biyōshitsu
Yajima Beauty Salon is a unit formed by Tunnels and DJ OZMA, launched from a TV show concept.
With lyrics that are blatantly nonsensical, a surreal worldview, and a chorus everyone can sing along to, it’s the perfect song for year-end and New Year parties.
Love SongGReeeeN
Released in May 2007, the group’s third single was the first love song by GReeeeN, a four-member music group from Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, and it remains a beloved classic across generations.
Riding a pop melody with pure feelings for a loved one, the song peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart, sold over 300,000 CDs, and became the first full-track mobile download to surpass one million.
It has also been featured in numerous tie-ins, including as the promo CM song for shows like Uta Star!! and the drama ROOKIES.
Its simple, catchy melody and straightforward lyrics make it easy to sing at karaoke—perfect for end-of-year parties and any time you want to brighten the mood.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
This was the major-label debut single by THE BLUE HEARTS, the legendary punk rock band that set middle and high schoolers across Japan on fire from the late 1980s to the early 1990s and whose influence still hasn’t waned.
It’s a rock number that seems to capture the band’s momentum as-is, with a powerful impact, breakneck energy, and catchy lyrics and melodies.
Interestingly, the word “Linda” doesn’t appear anywhere in the lyrics, and Hiroto Kōmoto, who wrote and composed the song, has said, “It’s not even registered, so feel free to sing it however you like,” which means it could be fun to sing it at karaoke using whatever words you prefer.
It’s a recommended track for men to sing when you want to get the crowd going at year-end or New Year parties.