[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)
frecklesJUDY AND MARY
It’s one of JUDY AND MARY’s signature songs and also served as the theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story-.
It’s really memorable for its JUDY AND MARY-esque brightness, crisp guitar sound, and YUKI’s lively vocals.
The tempo isn’t ridiculously fast; it’s a comfortably upbeat pace that’s easy to sing along to.
It’s definitely a song I’d recommend trying at karaoke, especially when you’re with people who listened to it in real time back in the day!
[Karaoke] Guaranteed to Get the Crowd Going! Upbeat Japanese Songs (51–60)
S’il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama.
This is a song by P Maru-sama, a multi-entertainer who mainly works on video-sharing platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
On social media short videos, many creators showed off cute dances to this track, didn’t they? The song became a hot topic for being “highly addictive,” but its content is pretty surreal! Even if you became president, it’s a list of things you absolutely must not do.
If you sing it at karaoke with subtitles, you might newly realize just how abnormal the lyrics are and end up talking about the song all night, saying, “This track is kind of insane,” right?
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
With Yurina Hirate, who had served as center, departing and key members graduating one after another, Keyakizaka46 drew a line under their activities as of October 2020.
This song is their debut single, and it’s a track that showcased women’s strength and coolness.
While it isn’t the classic cute, pop style typical of idol songs, it still retains the singable quality you’d expect from the genre.
Recognized as the song that put them on the map, it’s a crowd-pleaser that really gets people going—so be sure to try singing it at karaoke!
Adventure Beyondchōtokkyū
It’s a full-on, high-energy uptempo track that’s so typical of Choutokkyuu, and it really gets the crowd going at live shows, with lots of call-and-response parts where everyone can shout together! The overall vocal range is two octaves, from C#3 to C#5, but thanks to the headbanging sections and the many unique lyrics sprinkled with otaku terms and internet slang, you’ll find the high notes come out easily if you sing brightly and keep the hype up.
Don’t worry about pitch—just have fun singing, that’s the most important thing! By the way, I love Ryoga’s funny faces during the song and I always burst out laughing, lol.
Definitely check out the video!
Mela!Ryokushokushakai
A song by the rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, which is especially popular among younger generations, and also made waves as the CM song for Dariya’s “Palty Coloring Milk.” Just hearing the opening bars makes you want to listen to the whole track—there’s that kind of captivating pull! I think it’s thanks to Haruko Nagaya’s supple vocals and the easy-to-listen-to melody.
When you sing this at karaoke, make sure you practice until you can deliver it smoothly so you don’t end up breaking the catchy, pleasant melodic line by focusing too hard on keeping up with the tempo.
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!
SenbonzakuraHowaitoFureimu feat. Hatsune Miku
Even if they don’t know about Vocaloid or Hatsune Miku, there are probably people who still know this song.
With an MV that evokes the Taisho romantic style, lyrics that are provocative yet build a unique worldview, and a melody that brilliantly fuses vivid piano with flashy rock sounds, its charms are countless.
As a karaoke song, it’s easy to sing, cool, and enjoyable for anyone.
Released in 2011, it went on to become a new karaoke staple.
