Anime Songs Karaoke Popularity Rankings [2026]

INVOKET.M.Revolution85rank/position

T.M.Revolution – INVOKE -Invoke- | Official Music Video (TV Anime “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED” Opening Theme Song)

Among the Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED enjoys immense popularity.

As the show’s first opening theme, this song brilliantly captures its world.

The lyrics, depicting conflict and inner struggle, combined with a fast-paced digi-rock sound, still set hearts racing today.

Released in October 2002 as T.M.Revolution’s 17th single, it also drew major attention for Takanori Nishikawa’s appearance as a voice actor.

The track is included on the album “coordinate” and was recognized as a classic at the 2019 Heisei Anisong Awards.

For men in their 40s who watched the anime back then, the moment the intro plays, memories of that time are sure to come flooding back.

Belt out the exhilarating chorus and fire up the karaoke room!

Big wrong answerback number86rank/position

back number – The Big Wrong Answer (full)

This is the theme song of the movie “Gintama 2: Rules Are Made to Be Broken,” and it’s one of the standout rock tracks in back number’s catalog.

Listening to this song will make you think, “So back number can really do rock, too!” The overall vocal range sits between C3 and G#4, which is very comfortable for male singers, making it super easy to get into the groove.

In the opening phrase, the backing drops out for a moment right as the vocals come in—if you nail that first entrance, it feels amazing to sing.

Also, the drums have a distinctive pattern; if you pay attention to them while singing, it’ll help your body lock into the finer rhythms and make it even easier to perform.

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that bandkessoku bando87rank/position

[Lyric Video] Kessoku Band “That Band” / In-episode song from TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” Episode 8

This is a download-only single performed by Kessoku Band, which appears within the 2022 TV anime “Bocchi the Rock!” I love Kessoku Band’s rock songs too and often sing “Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet,” but “That Band” is really tough—the tempo is fast and the rhythm is very distinctive! I recommend listening closely to the track before trying to sing it.

The timing to cut off words in the verse, the timing to hold notes in the chorus—once the melody starts there’s no place to rest, so rather than memorizing the whole song at once, I think it’s easier to understand and organize in your head if you learn it bit by bit, melody by melody.

Also, for the high notes like D5 and C5 in the last chorus, don’t pull the sound back—project your voice forward firmly! It’s like throwing with a burst of power.

Keep that in mind when you sing.

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Kubota Mami

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A world where the sun does not riseAimer88rank/position

Aimer “A World Where the Sun Doesn’t Rise” Music Video (Theme song for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Arc, Chapter 1: The Return of Akaza)

This song, which is also the theme for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Chapter 1 Akaza’s Return,” spans roughly E3 to E5 and is quite advanced to sing on a first try.

When I first heard it, Aimer’s English-like diction made me think, “Is this a Western song?” but it’s firmly in Japanese (lol).

The A section is sung phrase by phrase in the lower register, but from around the B section it gradually becomes more emotional.

There are plenty of high notes, but rather than belting them in chest voice, using a strong head voice brings out both the poignancy and the power, matching the song’s mood.

From low to high notes, try singing with your eyebrows slightly raised to help stabilize pitch!

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Preserved RosesT.M.Revolution × Mizuki Nana89rank/position

T.M.Revolution × Nana Mizuki 'Preserved Roses (Short Edit)'

A lavish collaboration between T.M.Revolution’s Takanori Nishikawa—renowned for his overwhelming vocal power—and Nana Mizuki, who also enjoys immense popularity as a voice actress! Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Valvrave the Liberator, it created a huge buzz.

This song gives voice to a bittersweet yet beautiful worldview, depicting the loneliness of lives trapped for eternity and fleeting dreams.

Released in May 2013, it became a major hit, selling 115,000 copies in its first week.

The moment this track kicks in, your hype is guaranteed to skyrocket—a truly powerful number.

Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu90rank/position

Odoru Pompokolin is the debut single by B.B. Queens.

This song was used as the first ending theme for the beloved anime Chibi Maruko-chan, which began airing in 1990, and the performing group B.B.

Queens made their debut with it.

It remains popular today, with artists like E-girls covering it.

Refrain of SoulsTakahashi Yoko91rank/position

Refrain of Souls

Let me introduce a irresistibly cool track that surges from a mysterious, atmospheric intro into an emotionally charged chorus! Despite its unusual creation process—where the lyricist reportedly wrote it after hearing only the demo and seeing just a few brief clips rather than watching most of the anime—it still captures the work’s grand worldview beautifully.

Released as a single in February 1997, it was chosen as the theme song for the anime film Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth, which opened in March of the same year.

With a title that means “refrain” in French, this song resonates through Yoko Takahashi’s powerful vocals.

The heavy orchestral sound intertwines with a pop-inflected melody, making it perfect for when you want to boost your mood.

It’s also a great pick for karaoke—grab the mic and sing your heart out!