Blow Off Steam at Karaoke! A Special Feature on Songs That Leave You Refreshed
In life, everyone inevitably accumulates stress from various things like setbacks and relationships.
At times like that, many people probably blow off steam at karaoke, right?
This time, I’ll introduce songs that are perfect for relieving stress at karaoke.
I’ve put together a wide range—from upbeat, high-energy tracks to belt-worthy ballads!
Whether you’re singing your heart out at solo karaoke or going wild with close friends, there are plenty of songs to choose from.
I hope you can shout it all out at karaoke, release your daily stress, and feel refreshed.
Let’s get started!
Blow off stress with karaoke! A special selection of songs that make you feel refreshed (1–10)
The Zero SenseNEW!10-FEET
An irresistible, energetic number by the three-piece rock band 10-FEET, featuring sounds that light up the climax of a film.
Packed with a fighting spirit racing toward dreams and a powerful message about facing hardships, it stirs the hearts of listeners.
Included on the album “COLLINS,” released in December 2022, this track drew major attention as the ending theme song for the movie “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.” A rock tune defined by its exhilarating speed, rhythm, and melody.
Perfect for those moments when you want to feel the beat through your whole body and belt out powerfully for a cathartic release.
Try shouting it out at the start of a karaoke session to make a bold opening move!
Double Double FIGHT!NEW!CANDY TUNE
CANDY TUNE, born from an idol project developed by ASOBISYSTEM.
Released as a digital-only single in April 2024, this track is an energetic cheer song that went viral, especially on TikTok.
The lyrics and composition are by Tamaya 2060% of Wienners, and it carries an uplifting message about getting back up again and again.
With an up-tempo rhythm and powerful melody, the chorus’s sense of release makes it perfect for belting out at karaoke.
It also creates a unifying surge of excitement at live shows, so pick it when you want to sing loudly with friends and feel totally refreshed.
So in love I’m gonna perish!NEW!M!LK
This is a number that comically and poppily portrays explosive infatuation, perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.
It’s packed with classic pop sensibilities, catchy turns of phrase, and highly addictive melodies.
Released digitally in October 2025 to mark the 10th anniversary year of the dance vocal group M!LK, this track features a powerful shout in the chorus that creates an irresistibly exhilarating feeling when everyone yells it in unison.
With call-and-response elements throughout designed to foster a sense of togetherness at live shows, it’s perfect for grabbing the mic with friends and singing your hearts out.
When you want to blow away everyday frustrations and feel refreshed, why not belt it out at full volume?
ChankapanaNEW!NEWS
When you want to belt it out at karaoke and feel totally refreshed, NEWS is the group that brings overwhelming hype.
This song, whose title features an exotic coined word meaning “beloved person,” is a dance-pop track marked by a catchy melody and a comfortable rhythm.
The exhilarating sense of release that bursts open in the chorus is irresistible.
Released in July 2012 as a milestone marking the group’s fresh start, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a perfect song for grabbing the mic together and singing your hearts out.
beat the crap out of someoneNEW!WANIMA
This track by WANIMA, which began streaming in February 2026, was chosen as the opening theme for the Netflix anime Baki-dou.
With straightforward word choices, a conversational feel, and chantable phrases designed for everyone to shout together, it’s perfectly suited for belting out at karaoke.
It’s a lead single from the mini-album Excuse Error, where the instruments lock in tightly over a drum-driven beat, and the chorus delivers a thrilling lift that feels like your vision opening wide.
It’s a song that lets everyone raise their voices together and get fired up when you want to blow away everyday stress.
Revolutionary JourneyNEW!Aina ji Endo
Released in July 2025, this digital single by the multi-talented AiNA THE END was selected as the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Dandadan.” It’s a track where an exhilarating, addictive pop sound fuses beautifully with a mysterious melody.
Centered on the theme of fighting and dashing forward, it gives a powerful push to anyone who listens.
Belt it out at karaoke and those pent-up frustrations in your heart are sure to blow away at once.
It’s the perfect number for anyone who wants to sing with a full-body sense of liberation, carried by its high-energy sound.
TouchNEW!Inaba Hiroshi
A digital single released in March 2026 by Koshi Inaba, known as the vocalist of B’z, one of Japan’s leading rock duos.
It’s a cover of the classic hit sung by Yoshimi Iwasaki in 1985, which became a smash as the opening theme for the anime Touch.
The track was chosen as the Japan domestic tournament support song on Netflix for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
While retaining the familiar, universally loved melody, Inaba’s lustrous, powerful vocals infuse it with a charged intensity that evokes the heat of competition.
It’s the perfect song to belt out at karaoke after watching a game or in a make-or-break moment—one that’s guaranteed to leave you feeling exhilarated.