[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.

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Playlist

[40s] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		A masterpiece that sings of loneliness and passion for the future
2	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti has a narrow vocal range.
3	GLORIAZIGGY		ZIGGY’s “GLORIA” has a narrow vocal range and is easy to sing.
4	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
5	TRAIN-TRAINTHE BLUE HEARTS		A classic in rock history, an anthem of courage and hope
6	Get WildTM NETWORK		The singing difficulty of Get Wild is low.
7	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose, a popular musician on YouTube
8	cherrysupittsu		A translucent melody and a song of youth
9	WHITE BREATHT.M.Revolution		Wrap the cold winter warmly with a love song
10	HOWEVERGLAY		GLAY’s moving ballad, sung passionately by TERU
11	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s summer smash hit song “Naminori Johnny”
12	As I love you selfishly, I won’t hurt anyone but you.B’z		B’z’s smash hit sold 2 million copies.
13	The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena’s “Theory of Happiness,” a masterpiece where light and darkness intertwine
14	A gentle feelingChara		Vocal techniques in Chara’s “Yasashii Kimochi”
15	Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children		Mr.Children’s famous song—its lyrics depicting life—resonate deeply with the heart.
16	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		Vocal Guide for “Easy Rider”
17	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s classic song “Roman Hikō” colors my youth.
18	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s “HONEY” is a masterpiece.
19	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		CHAGE’s hit song “YAH YAH YAH”
20	OverMr.Children		Mr.Children's 'Over' is a masterpiece and popular among people in their 40s.
21	Longing, poignancy, and strength of heartShinohara Ryoko with t.komuro		Ryoko Shinohara’s classic song, with Komuro’s sound, has a narrow vocal range.
22	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		Signature song of BUMP, expressing a shooting star using guitar
23	Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo		Ringo Sheena, a masterpiece that sings of the feelings of urban women
24	Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa		Tokyo Love Story theme song “Kanchi”
25	ultra soulB’z		B’z’s hard rock, a song about a life chasing dreams
26	Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)		A moving masterpiece from the collaboration between MISIA and GReeeeN
27	beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko		aiko’s signature song “Kabutomushi” is a heartrending (bittersweet) tune.
28	Love will winKAN		KAN's famous song that became a big hit on Bō-chan's show
29	Until the world endsWANDS		A classic hit by WANDS, a representative band of the J-POP golden era
30	Single AgainTakeuchi Mariya		Mariya Takeuchi “Single Again” TV theme song
31	DEPARTURESglobe		globe’s signature song “DEPARTURES” is popular.
32	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		Introducing PUFFY’s song “Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Etcetera”
33	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		The hit song from Rurouni Kenshin, 'Sobakasu'
34	LA LA LA Love SongKubota Toshinobu		Toshinobu Kubota’s signature songs and TV drama theme songs
35	Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover		A classic by My Little Lover that gives you a sense of youth.
36	I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN		T-BOLAN’s classic song, a passionate and deeply emotional ballad
37	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Mr. Children’s “Namonaki Uta” is a masterpiece.
38	Summer Days of 1993class		A million-hit song by a Simon & Garfunkel-style duo class
39	FriendsREBECCA		Rebecca's iconic 80s song, a TV drama theme
40	single bedSha ran Q		Sharam Q’s hit song Single Bed
41	if…DA PUMP		DA PUMP's classic hit that made a comeback with 'if…'
42	cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s “Sakuranbo,” a bright, cheerful love song
43	Zankyo SankaAimer		Aimer’s iconic song from Demon Slayer, full of exhilarating speed
44	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		Evangelion theme song ranks 3rd in Heisei-era karaoke
45	instinctShiina Ringo		Shiina Ringo's distinctive sound and powerful vocals
46	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A masterpiece by ZONE: a moving classic about summer memories and friendship
47	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Planetarium, nostalgic classic songs!
48	First loveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada 'First Love' drama theme song
49	In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA		A gemlike melody portraying the strength to overcome dreams and setbacks
50	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		Ayumi Hamasaki, a late-90s high school girl icon
51	I just feel like crying.Nagayama Miho		A representative ballad from the 1990s CD boom
52	My RevolutionWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s “My Revolution” is a moving masterpiece that pierces the heart.
53	flameLiSA		‘Homura’ is a moving masterpiece that served as the theme song for Demon Slayer.
54	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A classic song by Spitz, a hymn to youth and hope
55	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece that influences all of Asia
56	HANABIMr.Children		The appeal of Mr. Children’s smash-hit song “Kurumi”
57	MiracleGReeeeN		GReeeeN is a dentist and musician.
58	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s signature song “Yuki no Hana” is a masterpiece.
59	At any timeMakihara Noriyuki		A classic song that celebrates the importance of living true to yourself.
60	Winter, againGLAY		The appeal of nostalgic classic songs for people in their 40s
61	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		Superfly's soul-stirring masterpiece song
62	Flavor of lifeUtada Hikaru		Utada’s heartrending masterpiece, a moving track
63	Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe		globe’s classic that colored the winter of 1996
64	366 daysHY		Okinawa-born HY is active in both music and branding.
65	SAY YESCHAGE and ASKA		The smash hit song by CHAGE and ASKA, “The 101st Proposal”
66	Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato		A timeless anthem that captures women's feelings and resonates across generations
67	Time goes byEvery Little Thing		A poignant breakup song that resonates with women in their 40s
68	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
69	MPurinsesu Purinsesu		A famous song by Princess Princess
70	TemptationGLAY		Signature song by GLAY, featuring an exhilarating melody
71	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s captivating singing voice and popular songs
72	dragonflyNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A Young Dreamer’s Longing for Tokyo and Inner Struggles
73	crimsonX JAPAN		A band that fuses metal and classical music
74	ROSIERLUNA SEA		LUNA SEA's 'ROSIER' is a big hit song.
75	There will be love there -A place with love-the brilliant green		A classic by The Brilliant Green, highlighted by Tomoko Kawase’s beautiful voice.
76	huge nuisanceUNICORN		UNICORN’s classic song “Dai Meiwaku” is still loved today.
77	flareSuperfly		Support women with the Scarlet theme song
78	I’m glad I met you.Koizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s classic: Encounters and Gratitude
79	TouchIwasaki Yoshimi		Yoshimi Iwasaki’s classic song “Touch,” a karaoke staple
80	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s popular song “Himawari no Yakusoku”
81	Cold Flowerthe brilliant green		The brilliant green’s exquisite love song
82	ONLY YOUBOØWY		BOØWY’s “ONLY YOU” is a classic summer song.
83	April windElefanto Kashimashi		April winds, spring karaoke songs
84	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon” is easy to sing and popular.
85	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon’s “Marigold” is a masterpiece.
86	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's 'Koi,' a catchy masterpiece
87	Robinsonsupittsu		The classic songs of Spitz resonate with the heart.
88	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A heartwarming classic that conveys love and gratitude
89	Spring Dayaimyon		Aimyon's “Harunohi” is a masterpiece.
90	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada: Masterpieces of First Love and Heartbreak
91	Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki		A powerful song that likens unnoticed people to stars
92	moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro		Chihiro Onitsuka’s moving masterpiece: an expression of loneliness and self-confidence
93	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Makihara Noriyuki’s signature breakup song
94	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		An inspiring, heartwarming song that encourages you and is loved across generations.
95	EverythingMISIA		A smash-hit ballad, a famous song popular with women
96	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		“Hanamizuki” is a masterpiece that ranked No. 1 in karaoke during the Heisei era.
97	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s “Mikazuki” is a poignant song about a long-distance relationship.
98	StoryAI		AI’s classic song “Story,” a moving piece about love and bonds
99	I want to hug you.Mr.Children		Mr. Children, a classic hit band of the ’90s
100	May it be filled with kindnessJUJU		A song where an encounter with love makes the heart shine