Popular Japanese karaoke songs. Latest rankings [2026]

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE86rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A perfect Mrs.

GREEN APPLE track to hear during graduation season, when anxiety and excitement mix.

The lyrics question your true self and gently urge you to love yourself—including your weaknesses—giving you the courage to take a new step forward.

Written as the theme song for NHK General’s “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival” in January 2025, the song is also included on their best-of album “10,” released in July of the same year.

On the program, a chorus performance with 1,000 18-year-olds was showcased, and its sheer energy became a hot topic.

When you’re straining to meet others’ expectations, listening to this will remind you it’s okay to be just the way you are.

It’s also perfect for belting out at karaoke with friends as you celebrate each other’s new beginnings!

Butterfly on the Right Shouldernori P87rank/position

Kagamine Len Original Song: “Butterfly on the Right Shoulder”

This is a 2009 track by Nori-P that beautifully blends a stylish sound with bittersweet romance.

A Kagamine Rin version was released in April, followed by a Koi version in May, and both have enjoyed great popularity.

It features a somewhat mature vocal tone and a melody reminiscent of 1990s J-pop.

You’ll be drawn into the song’s alluring world, which portrays a precarious romantic relationship.

If you want to look cool at karaoke, be sure to give this song a try.

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE88rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

A refreshing rock tune by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, perfect for May, when early summer arrives.

Released in August 2018 as their seventh single, it was written as the theme song for the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi.” The lyrics, which depict a piercing blue sky and the brilliance of fleeting moments that will never return, really strike a chord.

Alongside Motoki Omori’s expansive vocals, the exhilarating sound will instantly bathe a May karaoke room in summer hues.

Also included on the album “Attitude,” this song has become a beloved summer staple.

Sing it when you want to get closer to new friends or recharge with the heat of youth!

I want to hug you.Mr.Children89rank/position

Mr.Children “I Want to Hold You” MUSIC VIDEO

It’s an eternal love song written and composed by vocalist Kazutoshi Sakurai.

It first appeared on the album “Kind of Love.” Although total sales were about 60,000 copies, it later received Gold Disc certification and continues to be loved across generations.

The overall vocal range spans D3 to A#4, expanding and building toward the latter half.

When singing, project your voice confidently without hesitation to maintain stability throughout.

Since head voice appears at the end of the chorus, keep resonance in your head so you can transition smoothly from chest voice to falsetto.

Also, the final chorus modulates upward.

Raise your energy and stay mindful so your pitch doesn’t drop!

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RPGSEKAI NO OWARI90rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI「RPG」

In 2013, it was the theme song for the movie Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!.

It has a bright, positive melody with a straightforward pitch line.

The tempo is steady, making it very compatible with scoring systems—perfect for high scores among anime songs.

Since it’s not a belting type of song, using your breath lightly as if singing gently should make it easier overall.

Keep your eyebrows raised so your head resonates, and try mimicking vocalist Fukase’s facial expressions! It should make it easier to catch the pitch and sing with a stable voice.

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