[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 Upbeat J-Pop Songs (71–80)
NostalgiaAikawa Nanase
It was released in 1998 as Nanase Aikawa’s 10th single.
The song was used in the Hitachi Maxell “Maxell MD” commercial and became a hit, selling over 200,000 copies.
The lyrics were written by Nanase Aikawa and Tetsuro Oda, with composition and arrangement by Tetsuro Oda, resulting in an up-tempo rock number characteristic of her style.
MintAmuro Namie
Released in 2016 as Namie Amuro’s 44th single.
The song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Boku no Yabai Tsuma,” starring Hideaki Ito, and it reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s a dance-rock number featuring cool vocals that deliver provocative lyrics with striking impact.
School HeavenKoizumi Kyoko
Originally a song by Finger 5, it became a big hit when Kyoko Koizumi covered it.
It’s an upbeat track with call-and-response parts with the vocalist, so everyone can get excited together.
It’s well-known across a wide range of ages, so anyone can enjoy singing it.
Body & SoulSPEED
Released in 1996 as SPEED’s debut single.
The song was used in a Nissin Cisco “Ciscorn” commercial and reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Producer Hiromasa Ijichi said he projected his first impression of the group directly onto this work, resulting in a track notable for its youthful sound and energetic dance.
It’s fine.Urufuruzu
It was released in 2003 as Ulfuls’ 24th single.
It was the first single after former bassist John B.
Chopper returned to the band, and it was used as the ending theme for NHK General’s “Salaryman NEO.” With encouraging lyrics and an up-tempo sound, it’s a track that really gets you pumped up.
Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHayami Saori
With its theme of self-esteem and being true to yourself, this song has captured the hearts of the younger generation.
The “Kawaikute Gomen” challenge has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram, becoming popular content where users post dance and makeup videos.
Combined with Saori Hayami’s appeal as a voice actress, it has also gained support from anime fans.
Released in November 2022, it drew attention as a character song for the TV anime ‘Heroines Run the Show: The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task.’ It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to hype things up at karaoke or boost their confidence.
Sing it and let it lift your spirits!
XOXORepezen Foxx & SPRITE
A song everyone can vibe to while swaying together is Repezen Foxx’s collaboration with Thai rapper SPRITE, “XOXO.” Its high-energy message riding over an Asian-flavored melody really draws listeners in.
It’s got a slightly mysterious vibe, yet the more you listen, the more addictive it becomes.
There’s even some Thai in the lyrics—just what you’d expect from such a global act! Don’t be intimidated by the Thai; trust the groove and momentum, and sing it all the way through with confidence!
