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Enka Singer Popularity Ranking in Karaoke [2026]
We’ve put together a ranking of popular enka singers, from legendary veterans who have supported the enka world for many years to promising up-and-coming talents.
It’s common to be unsure what song to sing when you go to karaoke, isn’t it?
In those moments, try using this ranking as a reference.
Top 10 Most Popular Enka Singers at Karaoke [2026]
I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi1rank/position
This is a famous song by Fuyumi Sakamoto that portrays how love for a longtime partner deepens over time and blooms anew.
Even the scars born of youthful folly turn into cherished memories as the two share their days together.
Those warm feelings soak into the heart, carried by a gentle melody.
The song was released in January 2009 as the B-side to the single “Asia no Kaizoku,” and was later included on the acclaimed album “Love Songs ~ Mata Kimi ni Koishiteru ~.” It also gained widespread recognition as the theme song for Sanwa Shurui’s barley shochu “iichiko,” and in 2010 it reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
Why not listen when you want to reflect anew on the preciousness of the days you spend with someone dear?
A Man’s Pure Hearttatsumi yūto2rank/position
Released in 2019, “Otoko no Junjo” was the second single by Yuto Tatsumi, who at the time was active as an enka singer while still a university student.
It topped the enka charts and reached No.
10 on the Oricon overall chart, helping cement the image of a new star for the Reiwa era in the enka world.
It’s classic enka that powerfully sings of supporting the somewhat awkward way a man lives, but its light, refreshing melody—reflecting Tatsumi’s personality—is easy to remember.
The vocal range isn’t very wide either, making it very easy to sing for an enka song.
I’d love for beginners to give it a try!
Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo3rank/position
It’s a masterpiece whose wistful melody and heartrending lyrics resonate deeply.
Yoshikazu Ikuzō’s richly expressive vocals brilliantly portray the loneliness and lingering attachment of a man drowning in drink.
Released in September 1988, the song won the Grand Prix at the All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards and was performed twice on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many.
It remains a karaoke favorite and is recommended even for enka beginners.
With its relatively low vocal range, it’s easy to sing, and conveying emotion can help you score high.
It’s truly a song of life that offers solace to those who have experienced heartbreak or parting.
Fleeting LoveKouzai Kaori4rank/position
Characterized by lyrics that depict a heartrending love and a melody steeped in melancholy, this work is known as one of Kaori Kozai’s signature songs.
Released in March 1991, it reached a peak position of No.
14 on the Oricon charts.
It was performed at the 42nd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen the same year, boosting Kozai’s nationwide recognition.
With a tune that’s approachable even for newcomers to enka, it has remained a long-standing favorite at karaoke.
The lyrics, which convey the transience and ruthlessness of love, are sure to resonate with many.
It’s a song that offers solace to those who have experienced heartbreak or loneliness—why not give it a try?
Longing for RainYashiro Aki5rank/position
Aki Yashiro’s classic “Ame no Bojo” (Yearning in the Rain).
It’s a memorable piece that makes the most of her distinctive husky voice, with a vocal line that stays restrained throughout.
There are no parts that call for belting; it’s the kind of song that’s meant to be sung with a subdued, weathered tone, so it doesn’t require powerful vocals like strong projection or shouts.
For one of her songs, it also features relatively few kobushi (ornamental vocal turns), making it comparatively easy to sing.
Consider adding it to your repertoire.
