Popular Japanese karaoke songs. Latest rankings [2026]

The Howling of the Lost OneNeru46rank/position

Neru – The Wail of the Lost One (Lost One’s Weeping) feat. Kagamine Rin

The suffocation of the classroom, the anxiety of not seeing any answers, the loneliness of being understood by no one.

There may be no other song that captures the pains of adolescence this vividly.

Released by Neru in 2013, the track later surpassed 10 million views.

Its edgy guitar sound and Kagamine Rin’s emotional vocals intertwine perfectly, giving voice to a cry from the heart.

Included on the major-label album “Seikaisefuku,” the song is still sung by many to this day.

Belt it out at karaoke, and the haze you carried back then will blow away.

Recommended for those who want to revisit their school days and for anyone still fighting their own battles now.

Venomkairiki bea47rank/position

[Official] Venom / Kairiki Bear feat. flower

From the intro on, this song is packed with charm, and I could listen to it forever.

It’s a work by the popular Vocaloid producer Kairiki Bear, released in 2018.

The four-on-the-floor rhythm is catchy and fun! Plus, maybe because you’ll want to chase those razor-sharp guitar phrases, it never gets old.

It’s the kind of track that makes you think, I have to put this on repeat.

And the lyrics have such a great sound to them that you’ll really want to sing along! How about going to karaoke with someone who knows this song and singing it together?

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Araki Jakkan

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KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE48rank/position

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Cour 2 Non-Credit Opening Video | Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Kusushiki”

This song was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of season 2 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries.

Just as medicine can be both poison and remedy, the lyrics convey a profound message that words and love also have two sides of the same coin.

Layering conflicting feelings onto the stars in the sky, it paints a bittersweet yet beautiful worldview that resonates deeply.

It’s perfect for when you’re carrying complex emotions you can’t put into words.

It will surely help you transcend them.

Girl RayMikito P49rank/position

Mikito-P “Shoujo Rei” MV

Mikito-P, a Vocaloid producer known for works like “Ii Aru Fan Club” and “Roki,” places emphasis on a classic Vocaloid style, capturing the unique excitement that only Vocaloid can deliver.

While many of his songs are challenging, there are also some that are easy to sing—such as “Shoujo Rei.” Its composition is closer to J-pop, without the typically dense word count found in many Vocaloid tracks.

The vocal range is a moderately high mid2A to hiF, but since the highest note occurs due to a key change, you should be able to sing it comfortably by adjusting the key appropriately.

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Ryo

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cloudy skyDOES50rank/position

DOES 'Donten' (TV Tokyo anime 'Gintama' opening theme)

As the opening theme for the fifth season of the TV Tokyo anime Gintama, a lot of people probably think of Don’ten when they hear Gintama! DOES is a band whose lower registers resonate more than the high ones.

It’s a rock track popular with men for karaoke, where stable low notes and a raw expressive style are key to high scores! The song itself is short at about three minutes.

Even first-time listeners can pick up Don’ten easily, and it’s highly recommended for rock fans! The trick to low notes is to use your breath well and release your voice slowly straight ahead.

If you push your voice out, the low notes resonate more and you can hear your own singing better.

That, of course, makes it easier to stay on pitch.

It’s important to get your voice solidly into the mic when you sing.

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Kubota Mami

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