[Karaoke] Guaranteed to get the crowd going! A collection of up-tempo Japanese songs
There are plenty of chances to go to karaoke with school friends or coworkers, right?
What often trips people up at times like that is, of course, picking songs.
A lot of people probably feel like, “If I’m going to sing, I want a crowd-pleaser, but I don’t know what to choose.”
There are all kinds of hype songs, but in this article we’ll focus on up-tempo tracks and recommend lots of great picks!
They’re all guaranteed crowd-pleasers for karaoke, so if you’re ever stuck choosing, definitely use this as a reference.
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[Karaoke] Guaranteed to Get the Crowd Going! A Collection of Up-Tempo Japanese Songs (61–70)
chantAdo
It’s the official theme song of Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween event—the one that became famous for the zombie dance! It’s an extremely challenging song packed with high-pitched shouts, low, spoken parts, and rap-like sections.
I learned it together with my students during lessons, too! Of course, once you can sing it well, it’s incredibly fun and satisfying! Some of the lyrics use difficult words, so I recommend listening to the original and memorizing them carefully one by one.
The tempo is very fast and you have to keep singing one line after another, but if you push too hard, you can wreck your throat, and if you hold back too much, it loses impact.
If you use your breath well and project your falsetto strongly, you can sing with a cool, powerful tone! Also, since it’s a dance track, once you feel more comfortable, try moving your body or swaying as you sing—you’ll lock into the rhythm, your voice will come out more easily, and it’ll be easier to add accents!
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
A rock band from Osaka, Yabai T-Shirts Yasan.
Their song “Atsumare! Party People” is, just like the title says, perfect when you want to enjoy karaoke with a party vibe.
True to punk rock, this uptempo track drives forward with energetic guitar strumming, and singing it will instantly boost your excitement! There are call-and-response parts from start to finish, so it’s great for getting everyone hyped—even people hearing it for the first time.
Since it’s not a particularly melodious song, you don’t need to worry if you’re not confident in your vocals.
Don’t overthink it—just sing and go all out!
SeventeenYOASOBI
Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating melody, this song depicts a 17-year-old girl’s journey of self-discovery and growth.
Crafted by YOASOBI from a novel by Naoki Prize–winning author Miyuki Miyabe, it’s a richly narrative track released in March 2023.
It skillfully contrasts the protagonist with her counterpart in a parallel world and conveys her yearning to find where she truly belongs.
The song is also included on the EP “Hajimete no – EP” and the album “THE BOOK 3.” Perfect for those who want to fire up a karaoke session or are searching for their true selves.
Banzai VenusSKE48
SKE48 is an idol group based in Aichi Prefecture.
Their fifth single is “Banzai Venus.” It’s a cheer song for women who have a hard time confessing their feelings.
With its pop melody and powerful vocals, it’s an energizing track.
When you sing it at karaoke, try performing it brightly and powerfully like the original.
There are chorus parts and shout-along phrases, so having your friends join in will definitely liven things up.
Happy surprisenaniwa danshi
If you want to make your karaoke session super lively and exciting, I recommend Naniwa Danshi’s “Happy Surprise”! Released in 2022, this song is all about planning a surprise for someone you like.
It’s perfect to sing as a surprise for the birthday of someone special—whether it’s your crush, your partner, or a friend! With its sparkling, happy vibe, it’s sure to fill the room with warmth.
Why not gift your special someone a song, complete with the cute choreography?
A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
What explanation could it possibly need at this point? That’s how well-known this song is.
Created as the opening theme for Neon Genesis Evangelion, it transcends the realm of anime songs and is loved by many.
Although it was released in 1995, it still remains near the top of karaoke rankings and can be said to be a song sung by people in all sorts of situations.
FlenjerOtsuka Ai
Released in 2006 as Ai Otsuka’s 11th single.
It was featured in a commercial for Toshiba’s “au CDMA 1X WIN MUSIC-HDD W41T.” “Frienger” is a coined word that refers to wonderful friends.
The song itself is a happy tune you can listen to with an easygoing, upbeat smile, and it’s a relaxed, fun song to sing.