Popular Karaoke: Artist Rankings [2026]

ultra soulB’z43rank/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!”

User ManualNishino Kana44rank/position

Kana Nishino “Torisetsu” MV Full

This single was released on September 9, 2015, and it’s the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine.” The lyrics, which humorously yet realistically liken the complexities of a woman’s inner self to an “instruction manual,” resonated with many listeners.

The song itself has a steady rhythm and a range that isn’t excessively wide, so as long as you pay attention to pitch, you can aim for a high score.

Also, because the lyrics are delivered in a talk-like manner with many words, enunciating clearly instead of letting them blur together will be accurately reflected on the pitch bar.

As the song progresses, there are more high notes, so it’s best to project your voice without hesitation—visualize the notes and aim to match them to the pitch bar.

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Kubota Mami

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KANA-BOON “Silhouette” Music Video

Among the theme songs of the popular anime Naruto Shippuden, Silhouette is one of the most well-known.

While its melody leaves an impression of cheerful, gentle brightness, the song actually has a relatively narrow vocal range.

Its range spans from mid2 A to hi B.

Although the highest note is on the higher side, the lowest note being mid2 A makes it easy to lower the key as needed.

The vocal line also has gentle rises and falls, making it a song where tracking pitch is relatively easy.

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Ryo

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The wind is blowing.ikimonogakari46rank/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 Motohiro47rank/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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Kubota Mami

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youUtada Hikaru48rank/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 Iori49rank/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.