[40s] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2026]
The key to choosing songs at karaoke is whether they can liven up the atmosphere, right?
This time, we’ll introduce karaoke songs that have been popular and exciting among people in their 40s.
We hope you find it helpful!
Give them a try.
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[For People in Their 40s] Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going Ranking [2026] (31–40)
DEPARTURESglobe31rank/position
Globe is a music unit formed by music producer Tetsuya Komuro—who created the “Komuro Family” and defined an era—together with Marc Panther and KEIKO.
Released on January 1, 1996, DEPARTURES became a massive hit, achieving double million sales and standing as one of their signature songs.
It was also used as the CM song for JR East’s JR Ski Ski campaign, which makes it the kind of track you can’t help but want to listen to in winter! The vocal key is on the higher side, but it’s a song that feels great to sing.
Why not try singing it while reminiscing about the romances of your youth?
Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY32rank/position
PUFFY is a distinctive female duo whose music is striking for its unique sensibility: while their songs often have a bright, standout tone, they also carry a subtly ennui-laden atmosphere.
They’re also known as fashion icons, and I believe many women in their 40s admired their fashion and musical style.
Among PUFFY’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera.
Although it sits a bit on the higher side, the vocal range itself is relatively narrow—mid2B to hiC#—so as long as you sing it in an appropriate key, you shouldn’t struggle with vocal production.
Since much of it is sung in chest voice, trying to deliver the chorus in a speaking-like tone is a good approach.
frecklesJUDY AND MARY33rank/position
JUDY AND MARY’s “Sobakasu,” which is also popular as an anime song, was used as the first opening theme for the Fuji TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story and became a million-selling hit.
In JUDY AND MARY, the sole female member and vocalist, YUKI, wrote most of the lyrics, whose charm lies in words that are cute yet pierce the heart.
Back then, plenty of people likely tried to imitate YUKI’s singing voice at karaoke! If you want to bask in nostalgia or get the crowd going, be sure to pick “Sobakasu.”
LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu34rank/position
LA LA LA LOVE SONG has an unforgettable intro that lasts just a few seconds.
It’s a track released in 1996 by singer Toshinobu Kubota, known for his vocal prowess that feels beyond the typical Japanese style.
The song was used as the theme for the TV drama Long Vacation, starring Takuya Kimura, which aired the same year.
Because the drama achieved very high ratings, this song is widely regarded as one of Kubota’s signature hits.
With its nostalgic feel and catchy groove, it’s a tune that can get people of all generations excited.
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover35rank/position
From the emotion-filled intro that instantly makes you go “Wow, this is so nostalgic,” My Little Lover’s “Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Always Been~” never loses its shine.
Released in 1995, it’s often recommended as a classic go-to for women at karaoke.
The clear vocals and expansive sound feel wonderful whether you’re singing or listening.
It’s like time-traveling in an instant, so sing it while reminiscing about your youth!
