Popular Japanese karaoke songs. Latest rankings [2026]

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Dramaturgy – Eve MV

Eve, whose song “Kaikai Kitan,” the opening theme for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, became a hit and gained recognition across generations.

Although Eve’s songs might seem a bit challenging to sing at karaoke, many of them are absolute crowd-pleasers.

“Dramaturgy” is one of Eve’s signature tracks and is included on the 2017 album Culture.

There’s no way this danceable, fast-paced song won’t get people hyped! The slightly quick chorus can be sung smoothly with a bit of practice!

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utatane

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Masaki Suda 'Machigai Sagashi' (Spot the Difference)

Even if your life feels full of mistakes, the hopeful message that a single encounter can validate everything stirs the listener’s heart.

Masaki Suda is an artist who stands out not only as an actor but also in the music scene.

Released in May 2019, this song was written, composed, and produced by his close friend Kenshi Yonezu, and was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Perfect World.” Free from the constraints of right and wrong, its unwavering resolve to simply think of someone dear blows away the anxieties of those about to walk separate paths.

It’s an emotional number you’ll want to sing as a fight song for yourself, too.

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Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

Gen Hoshino is a singer-songwriter who enjoys wide popularity for his broad musical range, from stylish tracks rooted in R&B and neo-soul to catchy, pop-leaning songs.

He has many classics, but the one I especially recommend for men with particularly low voices is SUN.

This piece sits in an average vocal range of mid1 D# to hi A.

While the arrangement highlights the lower register typical of Hoshino’s vocal quality, the hi A may feel slightly low as a ceiling for men with deep voices, so consider lowering the key with that note as your reference point.

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Ryo

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Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

It’s the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “My Hero Academia.” Thanks to the anime’s popularity, the song is well-known and easy to sing along with right from the start.

The overall vocal range is D#3–G#4, and I think the key part is the sustained “ni” in the chorus.

When pronouncing the vowel “i,” people tend to pull the mouth sideways, which can tense the throat.

That makes high notes harder to hit, so you need to create space inside the mouth and carry the sound with your breath.

Try to match the timing and imagine projecting your voice diagonally upward from your eyebrows.

If you avoid over-enunciating the “ni” and aim for a humming-like sensation, it should be easier to sing!

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Kubota Mami

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Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

The song “Single Bed,” renowned as one of the great ballads of the Heisei era, is also a signature work of Sharam Q and is still frequently sung at karaoke today.

Its range spans mid1 C# to mid2 G#, so it’s not extremely low, but because the more energetic phrases can be delivered with a rich lower–mid register, it’s a piece that lets men with lower voices showcase their appeal.

Using the hiccup vocal technique further enhances a masculine quality, so give it a try for reference.

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Ryo

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