[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)
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.
[Karaoke] Guaranteed to Get the Crowd Going! Upbeat Japanese Songs (51–60)
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.
BlessingYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s “The Blessing” delivers a driving, exhilarating melody that can energize any karaoke session.
Released in 2022, the song was created based on Ichirō Ōkouchi’s novel “Cradle’s Planet” and was featured as the opening theme for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
Its lyrics depict a firm resolve to follow a life path of one’s own choosing, rather than walking a track laid out by others.
The melody, evoking the protagonist’s hope-filled future, brightens the atmosphere and lifts the mood wherever it’s played.
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.
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.
I want to keep smiling.ikimonogakari
It was released in 2011 as Ikimono-gakari’s 20th single.
The song was used in Nissan’s “New Nissan Serena” commercial and was created by combining two originally separate pieces.
It’s an up-tempo track and quite long, running over six minutes.
It’s a grand piece that can bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Stay closest to me.Daikoku Maki
It was released in 1995 as Maki Ohguro’s 11th single.
It’s an upbeat summer song with an impressive samba rhythm.
The track was used in a commercial for Meiji American Chips, and its lyrics are filled with a woman’s feelings toward a man.
I imagine many people can relate to it.