Popular Karaoke. Band Rankings [2026]

Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE64rank/position

Distance of the Starry Sky

“Hoshizora no Distance” is a signature song that epitomizes THE ALFEE’s driving rock sound.

The lead vocal is by bassist Masaru Sakurai.

The energy is high right from the intro, and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser live, but be careful not to rush the tempo as the excitement builds.

The original tempo isn’t actually that fast—more of a steady feel.

The vocal range climbs after a key change in the middle, so you’ll want to lock in those pitches without hesitation.

Visualize clearly and sing with intention.

The overall range of the song is F#3 to A#4, and since the final melody goes higher, keep the notes in mind and add a light accent there.

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Kubota Mami

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READY STEADY GOL’Arc〜en〜Ciel65rank/position

L’Arc～en～Ciel「READY STEADY GO」-Music Clip-

The 22nd single “READY STEADY GO,” used as the second opening theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

It was the first track released after their return to activity in 2004, and its exhilarating, fast-paced ensemble thrilled fans who had been eagerly awaiting their comeback.

Overall, the vocal range is narrow, and since the melody isn’t as fast as the drum beat, it’s relatively easy to sing at karaoke.

However, be careful not to miss the pitch, as there’s a leap at the end of the chorus.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Get WildTM NETWORK66rank/position

TM NETWORK「Get Wild」Official Music Video

It became an explosive hit as the ending theme of the anime City Hunter.

Composed by Tetsuya Komuro, its introductory piano riff is distinctive, and it stands as a landmark of 80s digital rock.

The song was originally slated to be titled “Tough & Wild,” but lyricist Mitsuko Komuro changed it to “Get Wild.” The overall vocal range is narrow, from A3 to G4, and since it’s sung mostly within the same range throughout, it should be easy to sing even for those with a limited range.

As long as you have the groove, you can pull it off—charging through with energy is the key.

It also seems like it would be fun to have people around you join in on the chorus during the hook.

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Kubota Mami

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JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY67rank/position

THE YELLOW MONKEY – JAM

Released on the leap day of February 29, 1996, this was THE YELLOW MONKEY’s ninth single and the signature song that cemented their breakthrough.

It reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, sold approximately 600,000 copies in total, and earned Gold and Platinum certifications.

It’s a triplet ballad in C major; if you focus on the drums, it’s especially easy to feel the rhythm and get into the groove.

The overall vocal range is D3 to F#4, which seems very comfortable to sing.

To avoid sounding flat when you sing, try rocking your whole body back and forth and be mindful of accents!

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Kubota Mami

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FriendsREBECCA68rank/position

REBECCA “Friends” Official Music Video

This song, which depicts the faint romantic feelings of youth, is known as a signature track by REBECCA, a band that epitomized the 1980s.

It was released in October 1985 and was used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV drama “Half-Potato na Oretachi.” NOKKO’s powerful vocals and the striking sound leave a lasting impression, making it a song that resonates with many listeners.

The chorus is especially energizing, and singing it at karaoke will help you feel a strong sense of unity with those around you.

It’s a perfect choice for fun times with friends or when you want to blow off some steam.

Why not enjoy a heartwarming karaoke session filled with nostalgia?

Runnerbakufū suranpu69rank/position

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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GLORIAZIGGY70rank/position

ZIGGY「GLORIA」

ZIGGY is one of the rock bands that sparked the band boom of the ’80s.

Their hallmark sound was influenced by LA metal and bad-boys rock, and they were especially known for their upbeat songs.

Speaking of ZIGGY’s classics, isn’t “GLORIA” the first that comes to mind? The vocal line in this song spans a fairly narrow range, from mid1 G to mid2 G, and the pitch movement isn’t very dramatic.

There’s a hi C used as a vocal embellishment, but since this is an ad-lib section that doesn’t earn extra points in karaoke scoring, you don’t need to stick to the original pitch there if the height is too demanding.

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Ryo

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