Anime Songs Karaoke Popularity Rankings [2026]

Butter-FlyWada Kōji1rank/position

Butterfly Full Version-Digimon Adventure Opening

The anime Digimon Adventure, based on the game Digital Monster that gained popularity in the 1990s, is a rare long-running hit among anime works derived from toys and games, and it still enjoys a strong following today.

Butter-Fly is known as its theme song and continues to be loved by many fans, frequently ranking high in anime song charts at karaoke.

Although the song spans a wide range from mid1 C# to hi B, only some of the falsetto notes are high, and the chest voice stays within mid2 G#.

Therefore, as long as you can handle the falsetto parts, you likely won’t find the vocal range particularly challenging.

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Porno Graffitti “Melissa” MUSIC VIDEO (Anime “Fullmetal Alchemist” Cour 1 Opening Theme)

This work is praised as a pop tune where aching poignancy and intensity coexist.

Centered on the theme of self-sacrifice, it expresses the resolve to leave loved ones and familiar places behind to pursue one’s purpose.

It portrays a protagonist who severs ties with past memories and sorrow to move toward a new future, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in September 2003 as Porno Graffitti’s 12th single, it was also used as the first cour opening theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

It peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became the band’s longest-running hit, staying on the charts for 38 weeks.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to sing it at karaoke or enjoy a nostalgic anime song.

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN3rank/position

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” MV

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a band well-known in the anison scene.

They’ve created many anime songs, but among their works, “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” is arguably one of the most popular.

This track was released as the ending theme for the hit anime Blood Blockade Battlefront and enjoys outstanding popularity within the anison community.

While the vocal range is on the higher side at mid1 F# to high B, it’s not extremely wide.

With fewer breakpoints and fewer long tones in its structure, it’s a song that’s quite easy to sing for fun at karaoke.

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A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko4rank/position

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”

A nationally beloved anime song across generations, “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis.” Its melody line is simple, so it pairs perfectly with scoring systems.

In the A section, the pauses are crucial—don’t rush.

In the B section, the melody flows on, which can make breath timing feel tricky, but if you sing with the image of releasing your voice little by little, you’ll conserve breath and it won’t feel strenuous.

The highest note in the chorus, C5, is one you probably won’t hit accurately without some momentum.

Imagine projecting your voice far into the distance and really let it out—that’s about right! When my students adopt that mindset, they tell me, “The note came out! That felt great!” Give it a try and keep that in mind!

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

The rock band DOES, known for their gritty melodies, has earned widespread popularity.

When it comes to anime songs and DOES, Gintama is the first thing that comes to mind, right? Their hit track Don’ten was released in 2008 and is known in the anime world as a theme song for Gintama.

While it delivers the kind of high-energy lift you expect from rock, its vocal range is fairly narrow—mid1 B to mid2 F#—making it exceptionally easy to sing and great for getting the crowd going.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

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Zatch Bell!! OP Scab AI 4K Chinese-Japanese Subtitles (MAD/AMV) (Memory Series #112)

A motivational song known as the first opening theme of the anime Zatch Bell! (Konjiki no Gash Bell!!).

It features a rock sound with a relatively fast tempo—be sure to lock into the beat with your body to keep up! The overall vocal range is narrow, from F3 to F#4, mostly in the mid range.

Once you find the groove, your timing will fall into place, so stepping your feet forward and back can make it easier to sing.

A key point for this comfortable range is to avoid overusing your throat.

Aim your voice outward as if projecting into the distance; your vocal cords will resonate and you’ll get a satisfying tone.

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