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.

Playlist

Enka Singer Popularity Ranking in Karaoke [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I’m falling in love with you againSakamoto Fuyumi		The enka cover song that became a hot topic in a shochu commercial
2	A Man’s Pure Hearttatsumi yūto		Yuto Tatsumi’s Reiwa New Star Enka Song
3	Boat SongYashiro Aki		Aki Yashiro's representative enka singles
4	Oh, sake!Yoshi Ikuzo		A masterpiece that expresses Yoshikazu Ikuzo’s loneliness and lingering attachment
5	Fleeting LoveKouzai Kaori		A signature song by Kaori Kozai, an enka ballad depicting the pain of unrequited love.
6	Northern SpringSen Masao		A classic enka song longing for one’s hometown, with beautiful scenery.
7	Kiyoshi’s Zundoko SongHikawa Kiyoshi		Commentary on Kiyoshi Hikawa’s enka hit songs
8	Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari		Hibari Misora’s timeless songs that bridge the Showa and Heisei eras
9	freezing rainKayama Akio		A Showa-era classic that sings of the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak
10	Dotonbori SentimentTendō Yoshimi		Yoshimi Tendo's 'Dotonbori Ninjō' is easy to sing.
11	North TavernHosokawa Takashi		Takashi Hosokawa’s “Kita Sakaba” is easy to sing.
12	atonementTeresa Ten		Teresa Teng’s classic masterpiece of tragic-love enka
13	It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Uchiyamada Hiroshi to Cool Five		A song commentary by Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool Five that introduces methods for practicing enka
14	With a fiery heartKobayashi Akira		A featureless song by Akira Kobayashi; pay attention to the rhythm in the chorus.
15	America BridgeYamakawa Yutaka		Yutaka Yamakawa’s “America-bashi.” The key point is the 6/8 time signature.
16	Life is full of ups and downs.Shimakura Chiyoko		Singing points of the biggest hit songs of 1987
17	I’ve fallen for you.Ishihara Junko		Ishihara Junko’s debut song “Horemashita”
18	Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi		Vocal techniques of enka mood kayō in 1972
19	Purple Rain SentimentFuji Ayako		The Appeal of Aya Fuses Classic Song “Murasaki Ujō”
20	Brother ShipsToba Ichirō		Brothers Ship is a classic enka song.
21	companion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Miyama Hiroshi		Expressing the bonds of life through a ballad
22	married coupleNakamura Mitsuko		A heartwarming classic that depicts marital love, with a relatively low technical difficulty
23	Izakayaitsuki hiroshi, kinomi nana		A duet song depicting a one-night encounter at an izakaya
24	The Camellia Sasanqua InnŌkawa Eisaku		Eisaku Ōkawa’s signature enka song about an adulterous love
25	Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi’s new song “Kokoro Mangekyo” (Heart Kaleidoscope)
26	matchIwa Misaki		Miyabi Iwasa’s enka single
27	Anemone flaccida (nirinsō; literally “two-flowered anemone”)kawanaka miyuki		Miyuki Kawanaka’s classic “Nirinso” is a masterpiece of enka.
28	hay feverIchikawa Yukino		A fusion work of enka and Showa-era kayōkyoku
29	draft (cold air seeping through gaps)Sugi Ryōtarō		Ryotaro Sugi's Torasan no Kinsan theme song
30	I love Osaka.Tou Aki		Aju Higashi’s major debut song and an Osaka Expo support song
31	Come back.Matsumura Kazuko		Kazuko Matsumura’s representative work of rock-style enka
32	Life waits for no one.Moriyama Aiko		Aiko Morikawa’s classic, an easy, upbeat cheer song
33	Cape ErimoMori Shinichi		A masterpiece of folk-enka fusion
34	Tsugaru Strait – Winter SceneIshikawa Sayuri		Explanation of the singing method for 'Tsugaru Strait Winter Scene'
35	As I am in love…Akimoto Junko		A husky-voiced classic becomes an unusual hit
36	abandonedNagayama Yōko		Easy-to-sing enka among Yoko Nagayama’s signature songs
37	tear-drunkKenjiro		Kenjiro 15th Anniversary Commemorative Song
38	Blue Light Yokohamaishida ayumi		From the late 1960s to the 1970s, nationwide…
39	applausechiaki naomi		The classic song that represents the Showa era, “Kassai.” Naomi Chiaki…
40	Drunken GlowKimu Yonja		Enka masterpieces by Kim Yonja
41	marine snowjero		Jero debut single 2008 big-hit enka
42	Chome-chomehoriemonn		Feeling refreshed and exhilarated with a Horiemon cheer song
43	The one I still love even after we’ve broken upRosu Indiosu & Shirubia		A hit song titled “I Still Love You Even After We Broke Up”
44	Boatwoman’s SongMitsubishi Michiya		Mitsuya Mihashi’s “Onna Sendō Uta” is easy to sing.
45	Green Que Sera SeraOka Midori		Reiwa Rhythm Kayō: “Midori no Que Sera Sera”
46	Tipsy Breeze TavernNakamura Yuito		A life-encouragement song as Yuito Nakamura’s debut single
47	Person Sought in the NorthNakazawa Takuya		Takuya Nakazawa’s “Kita no Tazunebito” is easy to sing at karaoke.
48	cherry shellItsuki Hiroshi		Hiroshi Itsuki’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative Single
49	Returning RiverGodai Natsuko		Natsuko Godai’s tragic-love enka debut song
50	Fragments of Men and WomenMaekawa Kiyoshi		Kiyoshi Maekawa’s classic “Fragments of a Man and a Woman,” with a Showa kayō (retro Showa-era pop) vibe
51	Mount TsurugiKitayama Takeshi		Takeshi Kitayama’s Ken-zan, a powerful song.
52	Northern fishing groundsKitajima Saburō		Saburo Kitajima’s manly song— a rugged, easy-to-sing classic.
53	The northern city, HakodateKitagawa Daisuke		Expressing a port town love story in Showa-era kayōkyoku
54	Flowers of TsugaruHarada Yuuri		Yuri Harada’s single became a big hit
55	Beloved DaysHoriuchi Takao		Byakkotai theme song, with an emphasis on the lower register
56	I fell in love with Yuko like that.Masuiyama Tashirō		The vocal ability of an enka singer who is a former sumo wrestler
57	Kyoto NostalgiaTakigawa Maiko		Kyoto Melancholy is a make-or-break song that captivates men.
58	Shigure Moon in KinosakiŌe Yutaka		Kinosaki Shigure-zuki is an easy-to-sing enka song
59	grandchildŌizumi Itsurō		A representative enka song about love for one’s grandchild
60	I long for Southern HokkaidoKoyama Yudai		A moving debut song that sings of longing for one’s hometown
61	perchKobayashi Sachiko		How to sing Sachiko Kobayashi’s classic song “Tomarigi”
62	I won’t let you go tonight.Koyanagi Rumiko & Hashi Yukio		A lighthearted duet with a Latin rhythm
63	Wharf of TransienceYamauchi Keisuke		Keisuke Yamauchi's hit song enters the Oricon Top 5 for the first time
64	Koitou (Koitome) Coastyamaguchi hiromi		A heartbreak song set in Hokkaido
65	Premonition of PartingYamamoto Miyuki		Miyuki Yamamoto sings of an impending breakup with rich emotion
66	A solitary journey to MichinokuYamamoto Jōji		Joji Yamamoto’s signature work, an enka masterpiece that portrays parting and embarking on a new journey
67	Kinokawa RiverYamanishi Akari		A masterpiece of enka that expresses love for one’s hometown
68	the sunShimazu Aya		Let Aya Shimazu’s warm enka give you a push
69	A Doll’s HouseHirota Mieko		A classic Showa-era song by Mieko Hirota. It heals the pain of heartbreak.
70	freezing rainHino Mika		A quintessential enka song depicting heartbreak and winter rain
71	Unrequited LoveHattori Hiroko		Hiroko Hattori’s classic: from a sultry opening to a grand, soaring chorus
72	The Last DrinkKimura Tetsuji		Tetsuji Kimura’s song that expresses the poignancy of parting
73	king (shogi piece)Murata Hideo		A Showa-era classic, singing of a man's pride and dreams
74	Yugiri PortMori Konomi		Sing a bittersweet love in a foggy port town
75	Spring-anticipating drizzleMatsubara Nobue		Feel the arrival of spring through classic enka songs
76	Midnight ShowerKatsura Ginshuku		Kaori Kozai’s chic, French esprit–style enka song
77	Dream PlayUmezawa Fumio		The famous song through which Tomio Umezawa succeeded as a singer
78	wintering swallowMori Masako		Hiroshi En composed a hit song by Masako Mori.
79	Yosare Onna-bushiShiina Sachiko		A moving enka that portrays the climate of Tsugaru and the theme of love.
80	Osaka Love DropletMizumori Kaori		Indulge in happy enka with Kaori Mizumori’s new song
81	Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo		A socially conscious masterpiece that depicts the feelings of men and women
82	Osaka RhapsodyUminara Senri · Mari		Osaka Rhapsody is a cheerful duet song
83	companion on the road; fellow traveler; taking someone along (often unwillingly)Makimura Mieko		A song of companionship for walking through life together: Michizure
84	TATSUYATanaka Aimi		Tanaka Aimi’s powerful vocal ability and expressiveness
85	EbisuSanada Naoki		A love enka song produced by Itsuki Hiroshi, set in the streets of Ebisu
86	Traveler of the NorthIshihara Yūjirō		Yujiro Ishihara’s Northern Love Song
87	No way!/Not a chance!Jinno Mika		Mika Kamino's determination and strength
88	O north wind…Fukuda Kouhei		Kohei Fukuda’s “Kitakaze yo” is an easy-to-sing masterpiece.
89	Okuhida BojoRyū Tetsuya		How to sing Ryu Tetsuya’s enka debut song
90	Headwind InnocenceTakeshima Hiroshi		Sing Takeshima Hiroshi’s hit songs with emotion
91	Night in AtamiHakozaki Shinichiro		Introduction to Neo Enka Songs by Enka Singer Shinichiro Hakozaki
92	12th graderFunaki Kazuo		The debut song of Kazuo Funaki that depicts the last youth of high school
93	Woman of ShinjukuFuji Keiko		Keiko Fuji’s song “Shinjuku no Onna” is easy to sing.
94	The person I fell in love withMiyako Harumi		Harumi Miyako’s Showa-era kayōkyoku masterpieces
95	Hama Chidori Love StoryKanazawa Akiko		Kanazawa Akiko’s poignant love classic
96	Still in YokohamaKadamatsu Miyuki		A new song that sings of a bittersweet love in the port town of Yokohama
97	Ikebukuro at NightAoe Mina		Ikebukuro no Yoru, a signature enka blues song by Mina Aoe
98	Freeze my heartTakayama Iwao		A fusion song of enka and new adult music
99	Otaru no hito yoTsuruoka Masayoshi to Tokyo Romanchika		A famous heartbreak song set in Otaru
100	konnyaku bastardKurokawa Shinichiro		A bright, upbeat song humorously celebrating konnyaku