[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 (41–50)
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
For those who want to sing a song that can energize people, “Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo” is perfect.
It’s the debut single of the girl group Momoiro Clover Z.
The lyrics revolve around a phantom thief theme and have a slightly comical tone.
A standout feature of this track is the spoken lines included in the instrumental break.
Since there are quite a lot of lines, it might be easier to sing if you split them among several people.
It also sounds fun to try the catchy choreography.
Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA
Gurenge, which became a major breakout hit as the theme song for the 2019 anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, went on to achieve an exceptionally long run on the charts.
Among LiSA’s songs, it’s a particularly popular loud rock-style track infused with Japanese elements, delivering a powerful sense of speed.
Its lyrics tie in with the anime’s story, and the dynamic arrangement—with its swift shifts in tempo—makes it a surefire crowd-pleaser at karaoke from start to finish without ever getting dull.
Now a song everyone knows, it’s highly recommended for karaoke.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
You can’t leave out WANIMA’s songs for this theme! It’s “Tomoni,” the track they also performed when they appeared on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
I bet many people feel empowered to move forward when they listen to this song.
It’s often played at school sports days and other events, making it one of those popular tunes everyone knows, from kids to adults! Sing this song at karaoke—its power and the sense of light leading you toward the future are sure to get the crowd going.
Let’s all sing along and boost our spirits together!
Go your wayRyokushokushakai
The song everyone can sing together and get pumped up with is Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Michi wo Yuke.” Released in 2022, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama First Penguin!.
Its lyrics encourage those about to take a step forward, saying, “Even if the road ahead is uncertain, go freely the way you believe!” Why not sing it out energetically with the feelings of “Let’s do our best again tomorrow!” and “Let’s live true to ourselves!” in your heart?
VALENTIBoA
The singer BoA is from South Korea.
When it comes to her signature songs, “Valenti” comes to mind, right? It’s a track that portrays a cool, confident woman, so singing it can hype up the crowd while giving off a stylish impression.
There are lots of scatted parts, which makes it really enjoyable to sing—another great point.
By the way, while many people are familiar with the Japanese version, there’s actually a Korean version as well.
If you’re a K-pop fan, why not give that one a try?
NINE LIVESchōtokkyū
This is a dance number by Choutokkyuu released on September 24, 2025.
The song’s theme is the proverb “A cat has nine lives,” and it features lots of cat-related words.
Choutokkyuu often has songs with high vocals, but NINE LIVES isn’t one that keeps pushing into ultra-high notes, so once you lock into the rhythm, it should be pretty singable! Since it’s a twin-vocal track, there may be spots where singing solo is tricky timing-wise, but the song’s vibe is super cool, so definitely use it to hype up the karaoke room! In general, you can get a strong, steady tone if you resonate in both your head and chest; try placing a hand on your chest to feel that chest resonance as you sing.
By the way, TAKASHI, Choutokkyuu’s vocalist, raises his eyebrows quite a lot when he sings.
It also makes it easier to hit the right pitches, so give it a try!
Shout out lovearashi
It was released in 2015 as Arashi’s 47th single.
Chosen as the CM song for the wedding magazine Zexy, it recorded cumulative sales of 530,000 copies.
It’s a lively rock ’n’ roll tune—fun to sing and dance to—and is often used as entertainment at wedding receptions.