[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

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