[2026] Best Karaoke Picks for New Year’s Eve! A Roundup of Popular and Hit Japanese Songs

Disco BabyTravis Japan

Travis Japan – ‘Disco Baby’ Music Video

This is a Travis Japan track that channels 1970s disco culture into contemporary J-pop.

It’s a dance number that feels like it turns the exhilaration of moving under a glittering mirror ball directly into sound.

The lyrics depict the liberating moment of shedding your shyness and stepping onto the floor, conveying an almost overwhelming urge to live this moment to the fullest.

It’s the perfect party tune for getting hyped with friends.

Let’s start a band.wasureranneeyo

[Wasureranneyo] Let's start a band — I pounded (the drums).

A wholehearted song by Wasureranneyo.

You could even say it’s a song for band members everywhere.

It really sinks into your heart.

I don’t think there’s a single band member who wouldn’t get fired up listening to this.

On New Year’s Eve, it might be nice to sing this song while drinking and getting totally smashed.

JANE DOEYonezu Kenshi, Utada Hikaru

Kenshi Yonezu, Hikaru Utada – JANE DOE

It’s a number that swells with a piercing sense of longing.

Written and composed by Kenshi Yonezu, with vocals by Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, this track sparks a one-of-a-kind chemical reaction.

It portrays a sorrowful yet beautiful kind of love—like a plea to follow the trail of blood left by one’s own wounds—that loosens your tear ducts the moment you listen.

Utada’s voice, sweeping through like the wind, deepens the song’s melancholic atmosphere even further.

Released in September 2025 on Yonezu’s single “IRIS OUT / JANE DOE,” the track served as the ending theme for the feature-length anime Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc.

Please let yourself sink into the lingering afterglow of the story.

Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls - “Clap Your Hands”

NICO Touches the Walls’ debut single.

It’s characterized by a catchy melody and lyrics, with a sound you won’t forget after just one listen.

I’d say it’s a masterful debut, crafted with everything they’ve got.

Just like the title suggests, it’s an irresistibly exciting song that makes you want to clap your hands.

Let’s all sing it together on New Year’s Eve and get hyped!

Good job.kocchi no kento

[Rec. Video] Good work / Kento from our side

Released in August 2025 to mark Kocchi no Kento’s third debut anniversary, this work is a heartwarming anthem born from his own experience of repeatedly losing to himself.

Even if you can’t become your ideal self, the lyrics affirm that this, in fact, is your true self—an encouraging message that will likely resonate with many in today’s world where comparisons are hard to avoid.

The playful sound, highlighted by a jaunty three-three-seven whistle rhythm, adds extra charm.

It’s a track filled with Kocchi no Kento’s gentle warmth.

Shin-Pen-Pineapple-Apple-PenPikotarō

Shin-Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen / PIKOTARO (Pikotaro)

Pikotaro, who took the world by storm with unforgettable catchphrases and a strikingly unique persona, is back.

Marking the 10th anniversary of his signature hit, this track showcases that one-of-a-kind style that brightens people’s faces with playful word sounds and an irresistibly catchy beat.

It’s the first installment of a project to release 80.8 songs over the year starting in August 2025, and is included on the album “Tottemo Release 80.8 (01).” Perfect for moments when you want to lift your mood without overthinking—or to light up any party with friends.

CharismaxSnow Man

Snow Man “Charismax” Music Video

An addictive dance tune that modernizes and elevates the 1990s craze, para para.

Snow Man’s “Charismax,” released in August 2025, impresses with a relentless rap riding over a fast beat, fused with a catchy, unforgettable melody.

The lyrics carry a powerful message about freeing yourself and awakening the charisma everyone holds within.

Just listening makes your hidden energy surge.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to boost your confidence.