All-time Classic! Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke
Many people have a go-to song they always sing when they go to karaoke.
But why not sometimes try songs that match the season?
In particular, summer songs often burst with energy—tracks that get you hyped, or ones you can sing and dance to!
On the flip side, there are also mellow, touching ballads that really resonate with the heart.
Here, we’ll introduce plenty of summer tunes that are perfect for a summer karaoke session and will boost that summertime vibe.
We’ve gathered everything from nostalgic classics to recent hits, so give them a try!
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[All-time Classics!] Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (31–40)
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
This is the 10th single by the nine-member band Kome Kome Club, who have continued performing—albeit at a slow pace—since their 2006 reunion, known for their catchy songs and glamorous live shows.
The track was used in a commercial for JAL’s Okinawa travel “JAL STORY Summer Rikyu Campaign,” and it’s also famous for the anecdote that it was originally written with an airline commercial in mind.
Its arrangement conveys a sense of depth amid its brisk momentum, overflowing with a refreshing feeling that, true to its title, makes you want to take off somewhere.
With its low key, it’s easy to sing at karaoke—a classic summer karaoke staple.
Happinessarashi
This song was the theme for the summer 2007 drama Yamada Taro Monogatari, starring members Kazunari Ninomiya and Sho Sakurai.
When Arashi announced they would go on hiatus at the end of 2020, several of their previously released music videos were made available for free, right? “Happiness” was one of them.
I bet many people went back to listen to it again.
This cheerful track, so characteristic of them, is perfect for a big sing-along at summer karaoke.
It’s also often included in medleys, so it’s sure to get everyone excited regardless of age or gender!
Island SongTHE BOOM
One of the signature songs by the rock band THE BOOM, formed in 1986, is “Shima Uta.” Released in 1992, “Shima Uta” incorporates elements of Okinawan music and exists in both a standard Japanese original version and a Uchinaaguchi version sung in the Okinawan dialect.
It’s also been used as a cheer song for the FIFA World Cup and high school baseball, so it carries a strong sports image as well.
Evoking Okinawa’s blue seas and blazing sun, “Shima Uta” is a song you’ll definitely want to sing in the summer!
In the Blueikimonogakari
A brisk, refreshing uptempo tune.
It portrays a coming-of-age story about a young person who, while cherishing encounters and bonds with friends, discovers their true self—imbued with the down-to-earth message characteristic of Ikimonogakari.
From March 2024, it has also been used in commercials as the theme song commemorating the 140th anniversary of Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider, and it was released as a double A-side single together with Harubaru!, the opening theme for the TV anime Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin.
It’s the perfect track for karaoke with friends under the summer blue sky, or whenever you want a refreshing change of pace.
The End of SummerMoriyama Naotaro
When it comes to songs perfect for the season as summer fades, Naotaro Moriyama’s “Natsu no Owari” (“End of Summer”) is a top pick.
Released in 2003, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The lyrics, which sing of missing you as summer passes, carry a certain lonely, wistful mood.
Moriyama has said that “Natsu no Owari” is an anti-war song, which makes it fitting for summer in another sense as well.
It might also be nice to belt out this song, filled with many emotions, at karaoke.
[All-time Classics!] Popular Summer Songs That Hype Up the Karaoke Crowd (41–50)
Ponytail and ScrunchieAKB48
This is the 16th major single by the girls’ group AKB48, which achieved overwhelming popularity in the idol world and owns a dedicated theater that embodies the concept of “idols you can go meet.” Used as the ending theme for the variety show “Naruhodo! High School,” it is one of AKB48’s signature songs.
The arrangement moves from a lyrical opening with piano and strings into a light, upbeat guitar intro, building anticipation for summer.
With a refreshing, exhilarating chorus that lifts your spirits, it’s a perfect summer tune to sing with friends at karaoke.
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu is an extremely popular artist, often called a once-in-a-decade genius.
His songs are so well-known that they’re guaranteed to hype up any karaoke session.
Umi no Yuurei, as the title suggests, is themed around the sea and ghosts, making it perfect for summer karaoke.
If you deliberately add a slight tremble to your voice, it will resemble Yonezu’s singing style—give it a try.
