Popular Karaoke. Band Rankings [2026]

Tsubasaandāgurafu71rank/position

Tsubasa

A rock ballad depicting youthful farewells and new departures.

Released on September 22, 2004, it was Under Graph’s major-label debut single, and many people of that generation surely got hooked on Tsubasa! The overall vocal range is E3 to A4, which should be comfortable for men who sing regularly.

If you’re aiming for a high karaoke score, the key is to keep the high notes in the chorus steady and balance power with a touch of wistfulness.

Since the lyrics are clearly articulated, focusing on crisp vowel pronunciation will also help you match the pitch bar more easily.

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Kubota Mami

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CreepHyp - “Bookmark” (MUSIC VIDEO)

A bittersweet song by CreepHyp that gently embraces a springtime farewell.

Set against the season when cherry blossoms fall, it delicately portrays lingering attachment to the past and the first step toward the future.

Included on the album “Nakuitaku Naru Hodo Ureshii Hibi ni,” the track also drew attention as a campaign song for FM802 and TSUTAYA.

Released in September 2018, it garnered notice thanks to the participation of many artists.

It’s a song that stays close to those who have experienced parting and are trying to take a new step forward.

Listen to it when you want to cherish the memories that remain in your heart and begin walking ahead.

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Whiteberry “Summer Festival” MUSIC VIDEO

There are countless songs that you want to listen to when summer arrives, but many people probably have this one etched especially deeply in their hearts.

This work, a cover of JITTERIN’JINN’s classic by Whiteberry—whose members had an average age of 14 at the time—was released in August 2000 and became a huge hit.

The vocalist’s sparkling delivery and the band’s driving sound vividly capture both the excitement of summer festivals and the bittersweet ache of unspoken feelings.

It was also used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Fushigi na Hanashi,” and for many, hearing it on a drive or at karaoke surely brings back those summers of long ago and makes their hearts swell.

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Kariyushi58 “Anma”

This song, one of Kariyushi58’s signature tracks, is probably one you’ve heard before.

Vocalist Shingo Maekawa wrote it about his own mother, and it’s become hugely popular as a Mother’s Day song and a song of gratitude.

The refreshing accompaniment based on a ska rhythm is striking, but in contrast, the vocals—especially in the chorus—are overflowing with emotion and passion! It’s one of those masterpieces that makes you want to sing your heart out with all your feelings.

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Hane Keisuke

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Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]

A four-piece rock band formed around singer-songwriter Kayau, who was active on social media: Young Skinny.

Their second single, “Hontō wa ne,” which was selected as the ending theme for the infotainment program “Ousama no Brunch,” became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million cumulative streams.

With bittersweet lyrics written from a female perspective, it’s sure to draw attention at karaoke as well.

It’s a sentimental pop tune marked by a gentle atmosphere and a sense of drive in the ensemble.

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Hoshino Takashi

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T-BOLAN “I Don't Want to Let Go” Music Video

This was T-BOLAN’s second single, released in December 1991.

In addition to being the ending theme for TV Asahi’s ’92 Paris-Le Cap, it landed several other tie-ins and became a major hit.

With its relaxed tempo, the song gently nestles up to the listener, while its straightforward lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone.

The melody is easy to remember, and there don’t seem to be any sections that require strained high notes, so anyone can belt out the chorus with confidence.

Written and composed by Arashi Moritomo, this classic once thrilled countless fans, yet it still feels fresh today and is perfect for karaoke.

It’s ideal for setting the mood with someone special or enjoying a moment of nostalgia.

As you look back on the past, savor a richly nuanced sound that hasn’t lost its luster even now.

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Kei Takahata

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The Checkers “Lullaby of a Zigzag Heart” (LIVE)

The Checkers, with Fumiya Fujii on vocals, were hugely popular as an idol-style band in the 1980s.

I love the intro to this song, and it modulates at the end so the pitch goes up! It’s just too cool.

The same melodic line repeats several times, and the overall range sits comfortably for male voices, so it seems perfect for singing along and having fun.

By the way, did you know the very last phrase after the key change in the final chorus goes even higher? When you sing it at karaoke, focus on that part and nail the pitch—you’ll land it in style! In general, if you keep your energy up while singing, your vocal cords will resonate better and the high notes will come out more easily, so go for it with confidence!

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Kubota Mami

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