Popular Karaoke. Band Rankings [2026]

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā36rank/position

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

This song candidly portrays the clingy emotions of a heartbroken man and is known as one of Golden Bomber’s signature tracks.

While influenced by Showa-era kayōkyoku, it also carries elements of visual kei, giving it a distinctive appeal.

Released in October 2009 as their seventh single, it won a JASRAC Award in 2014, recognized for having the highest domestic royalty distributions for the 2013 fiscal year.

The song enjoyed widespread popularity, being performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015.

It’s also a huge hit at karaoke—perfect for getting the crowd going with friends.

It’s a must-add to the repertoire for men of the yutori generation.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO37rank/position

SHISHAMO “Tomorrow Too”

An energetic rock number that blows away the fatigue from weekday work and study.

Included on SHISHAMO’s album “SHISHAMO 4,” released in February 2017, this track is widely known as an NTT Docomo commercial song.

As an anthem cheering on people who work hard every day, it resonates with many listeners.

The lyrics, filled with a forward-looking determination to go see the person who supports you on the weekend, are perfect for women giving their all each day.

The key change in the chorus is exhilarating, and it’s sure to be a hit if you sing it together at karaoke.

Pick it when you want to liven up a girls’ night out.

Until the world endsWANDS38rank/position

WANDS – Until the World Ends

This masterpiece fuses Sho Uesugi’s lyrics, which depict urban loneliness and despair, with Tetsuro Oda’s wistful melody, powerfully stirring listeners’ hearts.

Released in June 1994, it was used as the second ending theme for the TV Asahi anime SLAM DUNK and became a million seller, surpassing 1.2 million copies.

It’s also included on the acclaimed album PIECE OF MY SOUL, and many people were undoubtedly hooked on it at the time.

The progression from a quiet opening to an explosive chorus makes it perfect for belting out at karaoke.

Sing it with friends from the same generation, and those fiery feelings from back then are sure to come rushing back.

It’s nothing.makaroni enpitsu39rank/position

Macaroni Enpitsu "It’s Nothing," OKKAKE ver. MV

This song captivates with its pop melody and emotional lyrics.

Released in November 2021, it gained support across generations, including topping Billboard Japan’s streaming chart.

The phrase “nandemonai yo” (“it’s nothing”) in the lyrics carries a depth of feeling that’s hard to put into words.

It’s a track that fully showcases Macaroni Enpitsu’s musicality, highlighted by Hattori’s gentle vocals.

Recommended for anyone who wants to cherish the subtleties of love and the small moments of everyday life.

Though the murmured phrases can make it a bit challenging, listen closely and give it a try singing along.

If you plan to sing it at karaoke, the key is to pour your emotions into it.

Sora-buneTOKIO40rank/position

Sora Fune (Spaceship) TOKIO with lyrics

TOKIO is a three-member idol group known for activities that go beyond the typical idol framework and for possessing solid originality and musical ability as musicians.

Their 35th single, “Sorafune,” which was used as the theme song for the TV drama My Boss My Hero, was released as a double A-side with “do! do! do!”.

The song, provided by Miyuki Nakajima and brimming with her signature style, features a powerful melody that should be easy for people of any generation to sing at karaoke.

Since the vocal range isn’t particularly wide, it’s a rock tune you can enjoy singing comfortably by setting the key to suit your own voice.

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Creepy Nuts “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” × TV Anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES” Collaboration Music Video #BBBB Dance

Released in January 2024, this track was written as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “Mashle: Magic and Muscles,” specifically for the Divine Visionary Candidate Exam arc.

The anime’s premise—where the protagonist who can’t use magic takes on the world with pure muscle—syncs perfectly with R-Shitei’s powerful lyrics.

The chant-like hook sticks in your head after just one listen, and it’s still fresh in our minds how it went viral worldwide on TikTok as the “BBBB Dance.” DJ Matsunaga’s track, infused with Jersey Club elements, is insanely addictive and perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.

Even if you can’t sing it perfectly, just shouting that distinctive phrase together will unite the crowd and send the energy through the roof!

GO!!!FLOW42rank/position

FLOW “GO!!!” Music Video (TV Anime “NARUTO” Opening Theme)

FLOW’s signature song, which took the world by storm as an opening theme for the anime NARUTO, is also a guaranteed hit at drinking parties.

Released in April 2004, the track caused a major stir at the time, entering the Oricon Top 10 for three consecutive weeks.

Its energetic message to dream-chasers and its irresistibly uptempo sound are the big draw.

The shout-and-response in the chorus is perfect for call-and-response—raise your voices together and you’ll feel instant unity! If you keep the original groove but tweak the chorus into a parody, it makes for a great party sing-along.

It’s widely known across generations, so it’s highly recommended for gatherings with a diverse crowd.