Popular Karaoke: Artist Rankings [2026]

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko29rank/position

aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

Aiko’s signature love song “Kabutomushi.” The overall vocal range is quite wide, from F3 to F5, but it’s very easy to sing if you switch between chest voice and falsetto.

The A and B sections sit firmly in a lower range, and while the chorus climbs higher than you might expect, it may help to switch decisively to a falsetto base from there.

To switch smoothly between registers, stable pitch is essential.

If you keep your eyebrows raised or make a surprised face, you can maintain accurate pitch centered between your eyebrows without letting it drop into your throat.

Also, when singing high notes, if you hold back and produce the sound halfway, it will definitely be harder to hit, so try projecting your voice solidly!

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Kubota Mami

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Love so sweetarashi30rank/position

ARASHI – Love so sweet [Official Music Video]

Released in February 2007 as the theme song for the drama Hana Yori Dango 2 (Returns), this 18th single solidified Arashi’s popularity.

Its lyrics, centered on the universal theme of love—memories and bonds with a cherished person being etched in the heart beyond physical distance—resonate with listeners by calling up their own precious memories.

Selling about 204,000 copies in its first week and ranking 4th on Oricon’s 2007 annual singles chart, the song is a timeless classic loved across generations.

With its bright, catchy melody that’s easy to learn for karaoke, it’s the perfect hit tune to sing with close friends at year-end parties—sure to get everyone fired up.

idolYOASOBI31rank/position

YOASOBI "Idol" Official Music Video

This song brilliantly captures the glamorous world of idols, right down to its hidden underside.

Released by YOASOBI in April 2023, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Oshi no Ko” and achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first Japanese-language track to top Billboard’s Global chart.

The lyrics delve deeply into the multifaceted nature of idols, portraying the true feelings behind their perfect smiles and the fine line between lies and love.

Set to a sound that fuses pop, hip-hop, and rock, the rapid-fire words tumble out like playful wordplay.

The dance blew up on TikTok, and you can see kids and adults alike singing along with enthusiasm.

Try it as a parent-child challenge, and it’s sure to be a hit.

SaudadePorunogurafiti32rank/position

Pornograffitti “Saudade” MUSIC VIDEO

One of Porno Graffitti’s signature songs, this classic captures the pain of heartbreak and a sense of nostalgia within a Latin-style melody.

“Saudade” is a Portuguese word that means “longing or nostalgia for something lost.” The overall vocal range is surprisingly narrow, from B3 to G#4.

However, the key modulates in the final chorus and the pitch rises, and the tempo is fast, so be careful not to fall behind the rhythm.

Did you know that when vocalist Okano sings, he raises his eyebrows? I definitely recommend copying this! Especially for high notes, lifting your eyebrows makes it easier to hit the pitch and produce a solid tone.

If you raise your eyebrows right when the melody changes, it helps you land the notes smoothly, so I highly recommend it!

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StoryAI33rank/position

AI – Story

The AI with the famously husky voice.

While there are some high notes in the song, it’s mostly sung in a natural mid-range chest voice, so “Story” should be quite easy to sing! The tricky part of this song is definitely the high notes in the bridge.

My students practiced that same spot over and over.

If you sing it with the same feel as the chorus, you’ll run out of breath and your voice won’t carry.

It’s crucial to prepare before hitting the high notes! Since the song flows straight into the bridge after the end of the second verse, it can move on before you’ve had time to prepare… Take a quick breath right before the bridge and project your voice powerfully as if aiming into the distance! For the vowel “i,” it’s easy to spread the mouth sideways and tense up, so it’s easier to produce if you create space inside your mouth while pronouncing it.

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Wherever you areONE OK ROCK34rank/position

Full ver. One Ok Rock Wherever You Are #oneokrock #ワンオク #whereveryouare

ONE OK ROCK’s signature song “Wherever you are.” Since it’s sung as a love song that vows eternity, you’ll want to use falsetto to really bring out the song’s appeal.

That said, the falsetto in “Wherever you are” appears mainly at the beginning.

The song builds toward the latter half, so about two-thirds is sung in chest voice.

If you sing the initial guitar-backed section firmly in falsetto to create contrast, it lands stylishly.

Many people who like rock and band music seem to want to sing ONE OK ROCK.

The high range can be a hurdle, but ballads let you cover the high notes with falsetto, so they’re recommended.

Open your throat and keep the breath flowing steadily!

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Kubota Mami

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SUNHoshino Gen35rank/position

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino is a singer-songwriter who enjoys wide popularity for his broad musical range, from stylish tracks rooted in R&B and neo-soul to catchy, pop-leaning songs.

He has many classics, but the one I especially recommend for men with particularly low voices is SUN.

This piece sits in an average vocal range of mid1 D# to hi A.

While the arrangement highlights the lower register typical of Hoshino’s vocal quality, the hi A may feel slightly low as a ceiling for men with deep voices, so consider lowering the key with that note as your reference point.

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