Bakufu Slump Karaoke Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Bakufu Slump – Runner / THE FIRST TAKE

This was the 12th single, released on October 21, 1988.

It was a major hit, peaking at No.

6 on the Oricon chart and selling about 340,000 copies.

It’s known for the vocalist, Mr.

Sunplaza Nakano’s soul-wringing singing and its powerful rock sound, and it’s famous as a song of friendship and farewell imbued with feelings toward bassist Hōjin Egawa, who had decided to leave the band at the time.

Because the song itself is very rock, you might feel like you want to sing it in a constantly amped-up state, but for people who are tone-deaf, most tend to go a bit sharp when they actually try to sing it.

So I think it’s best to sing it with high energy but a calm mindset.

I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t know this song, so try singing it coolly while getting the audience to clap along.

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Kubota Mami

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Bakufu Slump: Under the Big Onion at Budokan

I think there are many men in their 50s who used to listen to Bakufu Slump a lot.

When it comes to their cheer songs, “RUNNNER” is the first that comes to mind, but “Under the Big Onion” also feels like a bittersweet cheer song and is very popular.

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[MV] Traveler, The Longest Journey (25th Anniversary Version)

Bakufu Slump has produced many classic songs and remains a band with enduring popularity even today.

Their track “Tabibito yo ~The Longest Journey~” is a comeback hit that revived their fortunes and was loved by many listeners, especially men.

While the vocal delivery has a distinctly masculine style, the song’s range sits comfortably in the mid-to-lower register, making it manageable even for men who struggle with low notes.

It’s also easy to sing even when your throat starts to get tired, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Ryo

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runner

“Runner” is a famous song by the rock band Bakufu Slump, who debuted in 1984.

Around the time of their debut, they were known for provocative performances and, together with Seikima-II and Kome Kome Club, were referred to as one of the “three major novelty bands.”

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Under the big onion

It’s likely the first song that comes to mind as a tear-jerking ballad from Bakufu Slump, a band more often associated with an energetic rock image.

The now-nostalgic setup of meeting a pen pal tugs at the heartstrings.

The scenery of Kudanshita, where the song is set, and the swelling feelings for the person they ultimately never met overlap to squeeze listeners’ hearts with melancholy.

Released as a single in October 1989, the track is actually a remake of a song included on the album “Shiawase.” It was also used as the theme song for the film “Battle Heater” and in commercials, leaving a lasting impression on many.

It’s an evergreen classic that brings back the bittersweet memories of youth.

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Goodbye Civilization — Sun Plaza Nakano-kun Pappa-LA Kawai Band

The second verse’s A-melody begins with a story about “what if there were no underwear…”.

Isn’t it rare to find lyrics that make you laugh this hard right from a rocket start? Plus, the fact that it’s sung by Bakufu Slump adds an element of surprise—overall, it’s a pretty niche novelty song.

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BAKUFU-SLUMP – TaiyakiYaita

Speaking of Bakufu Slump, “Runner” was a huge hit, but they originally started out as a full-on comic band.

They obviously have plenty of funny songs, and this one has lyrics that play like an answer song to Masato Shimon’s “Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun,” which is pretty hilarious.