Popular Japanese karaoke songs. Latest rankings [2026]

Donut holehachi31rank/position

Hachi – Donut Hole 2024, HACHI – DONUT HOLE 2024

The “hole in the donut” symbolizes a precious something that’s been lost.

Hachi’s “Donut Hole” poignantly portrays the sense of absence and emptiness left behind by that loss.

Released in 2013, the song’s guitar-rock style is one of its charms, and its rhythmic, singable melody line is another distinctive feature.

It has a great sense of speed, so it feels amazing when you make it through in one go.

Be sure to sing it with all your emotions!

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro32rank/position

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video

Himawari no Yakusoku, popular as a Doraemon movie theme song, gives the impression that a wide range of people sing it.

The overall vocal range is D#3 to A#4, so men should be able to handle it without strain if they sing calmly.

Since it’s a ballad, the melody line is simple and easy to remember, and the more carefully you sing, the more accurately you can hit the notes—making it a good choice for scoring systems.

There are many long tones, so if you focus on the pitch bar and sustain to the end, your score will go up.

For the chorus’s highest note, A#4, lift your facial muscles and aim to produce it easily without forcing or belting—think of delivering it lightly and gently.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Kubota Mami

Report a problem

New Treasure IslandSakanakushon33rank/position

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

A signature dance track by Sakanaction, released in September 2015 as the theme song for the film Bakuman.

The balance between its somewhat nostalgic synth tones and overwhelming catchiness is superb, isn’t it? Even when anxiety wavers you, the strong will to keep crafting with care is sure to resonate with anyone giving their all.

Its popularity is high, and its power to ignite crowds at live shows is truly one of a kind.

Paired with its surreal, unique choreography, dancing it as a group for a skit or performance will undoubtedly make for an unforgettable memory!

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko34rank/position

aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

Aiko’s signature love song “Kabutomushi.” The overall vocal range is quite wide, from F3 to F5, but it’s very easy to sing if you switch between chest voice and falsetto.

The A and B sections sit firmly in a lower range, and while the chorus climbs higher than you might expect, it may help to switch decisively to a falsetto base from there.

To switch smoothly between registers, stable pitch is essential.

If you keep your eyebrows raised or make a surprised face, you can maintain accurate pitch centered between your eyebrows without letting it drop into your throat.

Also, when singing high notes, if you hold back and produce the sound halfway, it will definitely be harder to hit, so try projecting your voice solidly!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Kubota Mami

Report a problem

Charlesbarūn35rank/position

Charles / Balloon (self cover)

The Vocaloid song “Charles” is extremely popular among young men, and I think Balloon’s self-cover sits in a very singable range! The tempo is band-rock without being too fast compared to other Vocaloid tracks, so you can really get into it with your whole body while singing.

The tricky part is definitely the falsetto in the chorus.

If you can hit the note cleanly on the “te” part, it lands really cool.

Also, the low notes in the B-melody are distinctive.

When the pitch drops, it often becomes harder to stay on pitch, but if you keep your breath supported, your body will resonate and the notes will lock in.

In any case, diaphragmatic breathing is a must for this song.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Kubota Mami

Report a problem