KARAOKE Popular Song Rankings by Yu Takahashi [2026]

PrideTakahashi Yuu8rank/position

Yu Takahashi “Pride” MV short ver.

This is a song by the real-time singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi.

It was released in 2018 as his 19th single.

It’s a manly anthem where you can feel a cry from the soul.

The tempo is on the slower side, so it’s easy to sing calmly.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Major Second.

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Araki Jakkan

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GraduationTakahashi Yuu9rank/position

Yu Takahashi “An Empty Kitchen”

When we think of graduation, besides farewells and loneliness, I think there’s also anxiety and a vague sense of hope.

Hearing Yu Takahashi’s sincere way of singing about that hazy hope and the sadness of the moment makes me want to belt it out at karaoke.

It’s not just for graduation—since the song also suits times like moving house or even at a small live gig, it’s a great choice when you want to let your feelings out.

The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu10rank/position

Yu Takahashi – “The Reason I Was Born” MV short ver.

Released in 2016 as Yu Takahashi’s 14th major-label single.

The song was written to celebrate the marriage of a staff member who had worked with Takahashi since before his debut, and its lyrics, told from the groom’s perspective, depict encounters between people, marriage, the birth of life, and happiness.

It’s a song that makes you reflect by comparing it with your own life.

rainbowTakahashi Yuu11rank/position

Yuu Takahashi “Niji (Rainbow)” MV – YouTube Limited Edit Version

It’s the theme song for the 2017 summer Koshien tournament.

It’s not only for high school baseball players, but a cheer song for anyone pursuing their dreams.

The first verse moves quickly, so it may sound difficult, but since there aren’t many pitch changes, it becomes easy to sing once you get used to it.

It’s also a popular choice at karaoke.

Real-time singer-songwriterTakahashi Yuu12rank/position

Yu Takahashi “Real-Time Singer-Songwriter” MV

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, known for his catchy, emotionally impactful lyrics, has earned widespread popularity.

While his early work leaned toward orthodox rock, he’s recently been releasing many highly original tracks.

Among his catalog, Real-Time Singer-Songwriter is a standout recommendation.

Its vocal line is extremely catchy, and with a fair number of sustained notes, you can aim to rack up points with vibrato.

There’s a key change, so it has a bit of a quirk, but the vocal line itself is simple—definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Wonderful EverydayTakahashi Yuu13rank/position

Yu Takahashi “Wonderful Everyday”

As always, everyday happiness is probably scattered all around us—we just don’t notice it.

Yū Takahashi’s slightly husky, powerful voice makes this a song that gives you a push forward.

I want to feel the happiness of simply being alive, even in small things, and live with gratitude.