Popular Karaoke. Band Rankings [2026]

Kiss me right nowLINDBERG92rank/position

LINDBERG / Kiss Me Now

LINDBERG is a rock band that was hugely successful in the 1990s.

Known for their energetic, upbeat pop-rock sound, the group has produced many classic songs.

Among them, “Ima Sugu Kiss Me” stands out as a particularly memorable piece.

While the song leans toward pop rock and maintains tremendous energy throughout, it surprisingly doesn’t feature sustained long notes in the mid-to-high or higher registers.

The overall vocal range isn’t especially wide, so even women with lower voices should be able to sing it comfortably in an appropriate key.

A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE93rank/position

A third of pure-hearted feelings

Do you know the passionate love song that colored the late-’90s J-Rock scene? Released as a single by SIAM SHADE in November 1997, it was used as the ending theme for the hugely popular anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story and became the band’s biggest hit.

Also included on the album SIAM SHADE IV: Zero, this classic masterfully fuses hard-edged instrumentation with a catchy melody.

One of its greatest charms is that, despite the band’s high level of musicianship, the chorus is so familiar and easy for anyone to sing along to.

It’s incredibly well-known—just the intro is enough to trigger cheers.

Try singing it when you want to create a sense of unity at a get-together with friends from the same generation!

Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai94rank/position

God Does Not Play Dice “Yoru-Naga Uta” [Official Lyric Video]

On sleepless nights, I suddenly remember someone precious who’s no longer by my side.

This is a tear-jerking rock ballad that sings of a heartbreak so intense it feels like your chest might burst.

It’s a work by the Fukuoka-born band God Doesn’t Roll Dice, included on their mini-album “A View on Lambda,” released in May 2019.

Starting with an intro that feels like turning back the hands of a clock, it builds to a dramatic chorus where emotions spill over all at once, sending shivers through your heart.

It also served as the theme song for the film “Little Subculture Wars: The Rebellion of Village Vanguard!” released in October 2020.

It’s a song that gently stays with you on nights when you can’t let go of a love you can’t forget, or when you want to sing your heart out and cry at karaoke.

That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando95rank/position

Daijiman Brothers - “That’s Important” [High Quality Audio]

A heart-stirring message song about what matters in life! Released in 1991, this track is memorable for its lyrics emphasizing four key points: never giving up, never throwing in the towel, never running away, and believing to the end.

It was featured in a Fuji Fire and Marine Insurance TV commercial in 1996 and in a Sokenbicha campaign in 2005.

It’s also been used as a walk-up song by professional baseball players, becoming so popular that it sparks rhythmic clapping across the entire stadium.

A perfect pick to liven up parties or office gatherings.

threadBank Band96rank/position

Ito (Thread) — Bank Band

Released by Miyuki Nakajima in 1992 and now regarded as one of her masterpieces, this song features truly moving lyrics that can bring listeners to tears no matter who sings it.

Even if you’re not confident in your vocal ability, simply singing it sincerely from the heart will convey your feelings to those who listen.

Try singing it with Kazutoshi Sakurai’s renowned cover as a reference.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓97rank/position

Messenger From Sunday by THE HIGH-LOWS

This is a signature song by THE HIGH-LOWS, where a rock sound and heartwarming lyrics are perfectly matched.

Featured on their October 1995 album “THE HIGH-LOWS,” the track gained attention as the ending theme for the TV show “Downtown no Gotsu Ee Kanji” and as the theme song for the 2004 film “Zebraman.” The protagonist’s resolve to live with humor and kindness, without hurting others, makes it universally relatable and deeply appealing.

With a lively rhythm and friendly melody that make its roughly six-minute runtime feel short, it’s a song you can relax and enjoy even at karaoke—a tune you’ll want to sing to your heart’s content with good friends.

CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta98rank/position

God, I Have Found Out – CQCQ

The band’s debut song.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Anata no Koto wa Sorehodo” (I Love You Just a Little Bit).

The wide vocal range stands out here as well.

Still, the rock sound really comes through, and it’s a cool track.

The chorus is quite high, so boldness is key.

It’s fine to use falsetto—sing with all your might.

Don’t let your guard down until the very end.

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gummy

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