[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.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE |  play_arrow | CANDY TUNE is a cheer song trending on TikTok |
| 2 | Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki |  play_arrow | A song brimming with a sense of speed, perfect for a drama’s theme song |
| 3 | StarmineDa-iCE |  play_arrow | Da-iCE’s popular dance track “Starmine” is drawing major attention |
| 4 | vivariumAdo |  play_arrow | Ado’s new song expresses inner pain and light |
| 5 | ROSEHANA |  play_arrow | A song about the resolve to live powerfully, like a flower with thorns |
| 6 | So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK |  play_arrow | M!LK’s love song that comically portrays an explosive crush |
| 7 | I love you explosivelyM!LK |  play_arrow | A positive love song that embraces diverse kinds of love |
| 8 | RebellionSixTONES |  play_arrow | A high-velocity dance rock song by SixTONES |
| 9 | CharismaxSnow Man |  play_arrow | Update para para to a dance sound |
| 10 | IRIS OUTYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Theme Song |
| 11 | New EraAdo |  play_arrow | Theme songs for movies sung by Ado in a new era |
| 12 | ultra soulB’z |  play_arrow | Feel the hidden charm of B’z’s classic songs |
| 13 | KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu “KICK BACK” anime theme song |
| 14 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A Small Love Song, a popular classic |
| 15 | ChankapanaNEWS |  play_arrow | A summer song with an Asian vibe that became a huge hit |
| 16 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Delivering confidence with an up-tempo song |
| 17 | RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |  play_arrow | A classic song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION |
| 18 | Zankyo SankaAimer |  play_arrow | The hit song “Zankyo Sanka” from the anime Demon Slayer |
| 19 | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | A youthful song with a sense of speed in its melody |
| 20 | Sorry for Being Cute (feat. Capi)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | Cute songs by HoneyWorks and Pino |
| 21 | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A fleetingly beautiful rock song of youth |
| 22 | mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The theme song of SPY×FAMILY, a moving track |
| 23 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | Memeshikute is a song that everyone can dance to. |
| 24 | Racing into the NightYOAOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's 'Racing into the Night' is a popular song. |
| 25 | migratory bird[Alexandros] | ![migratory bird[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O_DLtVuiqhI/default.jpg) play_arrow | [Alexandros]' signature song 'Wataridori' |
| 26 | idolYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A fast-paced song that portrays an idol’s inner self |
| 27 | Butter-flyWada Kōji |  play_arrow | A moving work featuring the Digimon theme song “Butter-Fly.” |
| 28 | OtonokeCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | Creepy Nuts’ anime theme song: a fusion of sound and the supernatural |
| 29 | InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE 'Fire Force' Opening |
| 30 | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | Expressing the struggles of youth through a pop song |
| 31 | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The appeal of Official HIGE DANDism’s songs lies in their powerful, shoutable tunes. |
| 32 | SHAMROCKUVERworld |  play_arrow | A refreshing and fun classic by UVERworld |
| 33 | kawa-E (cute)Yabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | Edgy tracks by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan |
| 34 | Big wrong answerback number |  play_arrow | The Appeal of back number’s Theme Song for the Film Gintama 2 |
| 35 | Teenager ForeverKing Gnu |  play_arrow | Satoru Iguchi in a tank top, exuding a superb sense of speed |
| 36 | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Let's get hyped with the karaoke classic 'Sakuranbo'! |
| 37 | peace signYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s hit song “Peace Sign” is hugely popular at karaoke. |
| 38 | frecklesJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Signature songs by JUDY AND MARY, anime theme songs |
| 39 | Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN |  play_arrow | The ending theme of Blood Blockade Battlefront is a refreshing, uplifting masterpiece! |
| 40 | LOVE MachineMōningu Musume. |  play_arrow | Let's all sing Morning Musume's big hit song! |
| 41 | Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | Passionately singing the Blue Hearts’ moving signature song! |
| 42 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA’s cheer song “Tomoni” |
| 43 | Adventure Beyondchōtokkyū |  play_arrow | Full-on entertainment! A live track that gets everyone hyped! |
| 44 | Sora-buneTOKIO |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song, TOKIO’s hit song |
| 45 | S’il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama. |  play_arrow | A bizarre, highly addictive song that's popular on social media |
| 46 | New Treasure IslandSakanakushon |  play_arrow | Sakanaction’s beloved hit that’s popular for its 80s-style music video |
| 47 | Joyfulikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A bright and pleasant song by Ikimono-gakari |
| 48 | No doubtOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The hit song “Uso,” funky and fun |
| 49 | Silent majorityKeyakizaka46 |  play_arrow | After the Center’s graduation, Keyakizaka46’s signature song that was disbanded |
| 50 | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA |  play_arrow | Demon Slayer theme song “Gurenge” delivers an outstanding sense of speed. |
| 51 | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai's captivating songs and soothing melodies |
| 52 | BlessingYOASOBI |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's “Shukufuku” is a resolve to walk the path of life. |
| 53 | Shout out lovearashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s wedding commercial song, a lively tune |
| 54 | Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | An upbeat cheer song for a spirited phantom-thief girl |
| 55 | I want to keep smiling.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | Ikimono-gakari’s signature commercial songs |
| 56 | Stay closest to me.Daikoku Maki |  play_arrow | Maki Ohguro’s summer song, an American commercial jingle |
| 57 | Go your wayRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | 'Michi wo Yuke' is a song that gives you the courage to live positively. |
| 58 | VALENTIBoA |  play_arrow | BoA’s signature song “Valenti” is cool and easy to sing. |
| 59 | NINE LIVESchōtokkyū |  play_arrow | The new song themed around a bullet-train-speed cat, “NINE LIVES,” by Choutokkyu |
| 60 | Good luck!Utakata Pātīzu |  play_arrow | A refreshing, anime-style song with an easy-to-remember melody |
| 61 | SenbonzakuraHowaitoFureimu feat. Hatsune Miku |  play_arrow | The appeal of the Vocaloid song “Tell Your World” |
| 62 | Turning Uparashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s 20th-anniversary song, a fun track to dance to |
| 63 | Utakata LullabyAdo |  play_arrow | The difficulty and appeal of singing 'Utakata Lullaby' |
| 64 | chantAdo |  play_arrow | Zombie Dance to USJ’s Halloween theme song |
| 65 | Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | A party-friendly rock song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan |
| 66 | SeventeenYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A YOASOBI song depicting self-discovery and growth |
| 67 | Banzai VenusSKE48 |  play_arrow | SKE48's cheer song, confessing with courage |
| 68 | Happy surprisenaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A surprise love confession with a Naniwa Danshi song! |
| 69 | A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko |  play_arrow | The Evangelion theme song is still a popular classic. |
| 70 | FlenjerOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s smile-filled, happy song |
| 71 | NostalgiaAikawa Nanase |  play_arrow | Nanase Aikawa’s hit song became a huge success as a commercial jingle. |
| 72 | MintAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | Namie Amuro’s drama theme song, dance rock |
| 73 | School HeavenKoizumi Kyoko |  play_arrow | Classic songs that get the crowd going at karaoke |
| 74 | Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | A rock song that feels like a drive |
| 75 | XOXORepezen Foxx & SPRITE |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Repezen Foxx and SPRITE |
| 76 | I am a HEROFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama's theme song took first place. |
| 77 | READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel |  play_arrow | Popular classic songs for karaoke beginners |
| 78 | TemptationGLAY |  play_arrow | A million-hit song by the popular band GLAY |
| 79 | NO MONEY DANCEYabai T-shatsu Yasan |  play_arrow | I want money! Real rock |
| 80 | LikeOCTPATH |  play_arrow | “Like” is a fresh and fun song by OCTPATH. |
| 81 | Charlesbarūn |  play_arrow | The Vocaloid song 'Charles' is widely popular. |
| 82 | Sorry for Being Cute feat. ChuutanHayami Saori |  play_arrow | "I'm Sorry for Being Cute" is hugely popular among young people |
| 83 | Body & SoulSPEED |  play_arrow | A youthful debut song, popular from the Ciscone commercial |
| 84 | Burnin’ X’masT.M.Revolution |  play_arrow | Their first hit was a Christmas song |
| 85 | It’s fine.Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | The uplifting hit song by Ulfuls |
| 86 | VirusIwatatakanori |  play_arrow | Gaining, addictive songs by Takanori Iwata |
| 87 | farawayday after tomorrow |  play_arrow | day after tomorrow's debut song wins the grand prize |
| 88 | Superhero MusicBiSH |  play_arrow | A refreshing, fast-paced punk song by BiSH |