Popular Karaoke: Artist Rankings [2026]

Ojamajo Carnival!!MAHO dō36rank/position

Ojamajo Carnival!!

Ojamajo Carnival!! is an upbeat, bright, and energetic song.

It’s surprisingly popular at karaoke, and I sing it often too! When you listen, it can sound tricky, but once you actually try singing it, the range isn’t that demanding; as long as you lock into the rhythm, it’s an anime song where high scores are easy to aim for.

That said, the tempo is fast, so the lyrics will end up being a bit of a tongue-twister.

If you move your body too much to keep the beat, you might slip off, so it might help to keep a slightly forward-leaning posture! Interestingly, Masaaki Endoh, known for his tokusatsu songs, has also covered Ojamajo Carnival!! His version is pretty rock-heavy—so much so that from the intro you might be like, “Huh?” because it barely resembles the original—but men should definitely give Endoh’s version a listen!

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366 daysHY37rank/position

HY – 366 Days (Official Music Video)

A signature ballad by HY, released in 2008 and widely known as the theme song for the film “Red Thread.” “366 Days” has been covered by many artists and is especially popular.

It’s basically composed in a lower range; if you resonate in your mouth and sing with a deep tone, you can achieve a powerful voice like Izumi Nakasone’s.

The key is switching to falsetto in the pre-chorus—if you don’t nail that, it feels hard to flow smoothly into the chorus.

Aim gently and accurately for the pitch bar there.

The chorus builds up a lot, so singing with an explosive burst of emotion should also help enhance your expressiveness!

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together; along with; bothWANIMA38rank/position

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s WANIMA’s second single and was used in Nivea Kao’s “8×4 Body Fresh” commercial.

The chorus really sticks in your head—even for me.

The overall vocal range is G#3 to D#5, which is on the higher side, and the tempo is an ultra-fast BPM 254, but if you lock into the band’s rhythm and sing along, your energy will definitely rise and it should actually make it easier to project your voice! If you let your guard down even for a moment, your pitch will drop into your throat and it’ll get harder to sing, so you need to keep your facial muscles lifted at all times.

For the rapid-fire section in the latter half, first run through the melody line and pronounce it lightly to get it under your belt!

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Happy SynthesizerEasy Pop39rank/position

[Megurine Luka, GUMI] Happy Synthesizer [Original Song]

A pop tune that makes your heart dance with sparkling, shimmering synth sounds! This song by EasyPop was released in November 2010.

Its bright, lighthearted vibe, catchy melody, and the lyrics’ message of “wanting to send your feelings to someone special” are all wonderful.

How about becoming the star by singing it energetically at karaoke? Of course, it’s great solo, but since it’s a duet, it’s also recommended to sing with a friend.

powder snowRemioromen40rank/position

Remioromen – Powder Snow

A perfect song for emotional expression and pitch control, known as a classic winter ballad.

Highly recommended for those who want to strengthen the fundamentals of male vocals! Many of you may already know it, but the chorus is really high, isn’t it? Both low and high notes matter in singing.

Don’t just practice the high notes—master the low range too so your voice doesn’t get muffled.

Use plenty of breath, release your voice slowly straight ahead, and stay mindful of the low notes.

The song structure builds clearly from verse A to verse B to the chorus, so imagine steadily gaining momentum toward the high parts.

Also, syllables starting with “N” can get nasal and be hard to start cleanly! Project more firmly and farther than you think when you pronounce them.

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Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi41rank/position

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer (2008 Ver.) [Music Video]

It’s a song that makes you want to sing while thinking of someone special on those long autumn nights when you somehow crave human warmth.

It’s one of singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature tracks, depicting the love of a clumsy protagonist who can only convey his true feelings through song.

The lyrics, which carry straightforward emotions that are hard to say in everyday life, are beautiful and hit you right in the heart.

Released in November 1997 as his 15th single, the song is well-known for being covered by many artists and for being chosen as the theme song for the 2017 animated film Lu Over the Wall.

With the warm tones of the acoustic guitar and Saito’s gentle vocals resonating deeply, it’s also a great choice to sing with all your heart at karaoke.

ultra soulB’z42rank/position

B’z / ultra soul

A powerful cheer song by B’z that fires you up to believe there are no limits! The inner conflicts everyone faces while chasing their dreams, and the frustration of not being able to enjoy the present out of fear of the outcome, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in March 2001 as their 31st single, this track also gained popularity as the theme song for the World Aquatics Championships.

When you feel yourself growing timid before a big goal, it will surely give you the courage to say, “I can still do this!”