Popular Karaoke: Artist Rankings [2026]

silhouetteKANA-BOON43rank/position

KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

It’s the opening theme from the anime “Naruto Shippuden,” hugely popular among teenage boys! It’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke! When you sing it, focus on the key points: keep a solid sense of tempo, feel the occasional bouncy rhythms, and pay attention to the falsetto in the chorus.

With fast-tempo band songs, it’s easy to get excited and speed up as you sing.

Try not to sway your body too much—stay centered so you can maintain a steady rhythm.

For the bouncy rhythm, lightly use your knees to move up and down and you’ll nail the timing.

Make sure your falsetto resonates in your head voice! Overall, I recommend singing lightly with a bright, heady resonance.

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Kubota Mami

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The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari44rank/position

Ikimonogakari 'The Wind Is Blowing' Music Video

It’s a classic sports cheer song, isn’t it? “Kaze ga Fuiteiru” was released in 2012 as their 24th single.

It was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcasts of the London Olympics and Paralympics.

If you watched avidly, it’s probably a song that stayed with you.

True to its title, the melody and vocals evoke the image of wind blowing through—truly beautiful.

It’s so easy to sing that you might find yourself humming it without thinking.

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Araki Jakkan

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Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro45rank/position

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

Himawari no Yakusoku, popular as a Doraemon movie theme song, gives the impression that a wide range of people sing it.

The overall vocal range is D#3 to A#4, so men should be able to handle it without strain if they sing calmly.

Since it’s a ballad, the melody line is simple and easy to remember, and the more carefully you sing, the more accurately you can hit the notes—making it a good choice for scoring systems.

There are many long tones, so if you focus on the pitch bar and sustain to the end, your score will go up.

For the chorus’s highest note, A#4, lift your facial muscles and aim to produce it easily without forcing or belting—think of delivering it lightly and gently.

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youUtada Hikaru46rank/position

Hikaru Utada 'Anata'

A song in which Hikaru Utada’s voice, brimming with deep love and tenderness, warmly embraces the listener’s heart.

It begins with a quiet piano melody, and the majestic sound woven by the strings beautifully expresses the depth of feelings for a loved one.

Released digitally in December 2017, this track was written as the theme song for the film “DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura,” and is said to depict a mother’s cherished feelings for her child.

It’s also popular at weddings and makes a perfect gift as a song that conveys heartfelt emotions at moments when you want to deepen your bond with someone you love.

Hated by LifeKanzaki Iori47rank/position

Hated by Life Itself / Hatsune Miku

This is a signature song of the Vocaloid scene that sets views on life and death and conflicts with society to an intense rock sound.

Released by Kanzaki Iori in 2017 using Hatsune Miku, it has surpassed 100 million total plays.

From the very beginning, the driving rhythm and lyrics that feel like an outpouring of the contradictory emotions deep within are overwhelming.

It depicts doubts about living and the struggles within relationships with others, striking deeply at the listener’s heart.

It also garnered attention when Mafumafu performed it on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It’s included in the rhythm game Project Sekai, so many people may have discovered it through the game.

It’s a masterpiece that makes you project your own life onto it and want to sing it with raw emotion at karaoke.

Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing48rank/position

Time goes by – Every Little Thing (Full)

A gemlike love ballad that embraces everyone’s sense of incompleteness and loneliness with universal kindness.

Released by Every Little Thing in February 1998, this song beautifully portrays how lovers may hurt each other yet grow together through the experience of love.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday 10 p.m.

drama “Amai Kekkon” (“Sweet Marriage”), it went on to sell over 1.4 million copies.

It has since become familiar as a commercial song for numerous brands, including Toyota and SoftBank.

With its gentle melody and lyrics whose depth resonates more and more with life experience, it’s sure to move you.

threadNakajima Miyuki49rank/position

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A timeless classic loved across generations, Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito.” It’s a popular choice among men at karaoke and has been covered by many artists.

The song’s overall range is narrow—F3 to A#4—so if you focus on savoring the meaning of the lyrics, you can sing it well even without much volume.

Since the melody has many sustained notes, aim your breath straight toward your target to keep your voice steady.

Relax your shoulders so you can breathe deeply, and inhale while keeping your upper body loose.

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