[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! Upbeat Japanese Songs (51–60)
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.
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.
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.
Turning Uparashi
This song was released with great anticipation on November 3, 2019, marking the 20th anniversary of their debut.
It includes a lot of English, so it might be a bit challenging to memorize.
However, just as the music video features dancing throughout, it’s an extremely upbeat and fun track.
If you go to karaoke with someone who likes Arashi, it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited.
[Karaoke] Guaranteed to Get the Crowd Going! A Collection of Up-Tempo Japanese Songs (61–70)
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!
TemptationGLAY
Released in 1998 as GLAY’s 13th single.
Used as the campaign song for the “TDK MiniDisc XA Series,” it became a million seller and ranked No.
1 on Oricon’s annual singles chart for 1998.
With its cool rock sound, it’s a track you can really get into—so turn it up and enjoy.
NO MONEY DANCEYabai T-shatsu Yasan
Even when your wallet’s feeling tight, this track will get your body moving before you know it! It’s a super upbeat song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, with lyrics that are a raw cry of “I want money,” delivered over an insanely catchy rock sound—honestly, it’s the best.
It’s included on the album “You need the Tank-top,” released in September 2020.
Perfect for those times when you’re broke but still want to get hyped at karaoke!