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

TM NETWORK’s smash hit “Get Wild” is best known as the theme song for the classic anime City Hunter, which recently drew global attention through a live-action remake.

It’s also been used in the Paris Olympics “no-spend uncle” meme, earning support from younger audiences.

While its emotional melody stands out, there are plenty of hype moments, and the song is crafted within a very narrow range—mid2A to mid2G—making it exceptionally easy to sing.

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Ryo

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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 (High Quality)

That intro alone is enough to raise your body temperature—surely everyone’s heard it at least once.

A signature song by Bakufu Slump, this rock number captivates with its exhilarating drive and fiery message.

While it paints scenes from a track-and-field club, the behind-the-scenes story that it actually sings about parting ways with a band member is especially moving.

Released as a single in October 1988, it was also included on the album “HIGH LANDER.” At the time, it became widely known through its use as background music on the TV show “Genius! Takeshi’s Genki ga Deru TV!!” When you need a push on your back, why not belt it out at karaoke?

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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