Karaoke That Gets the Crowd Going: Latest Rankings [2026]

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā22rank/position

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

A dynamic track by Golden Bomber that expresses the ache and regret of heartbreak set to a catchy, kayōkyoku-style melody.

While retaining elements of visual kei, the song—shaped by influences from 1970s kayōkyoku and Eurobeat—comically portrays a man’s lingering attachment.

Released as a single in October 2009, it was also featured in a commercial tie-in for House Foods’ “Megashaki.” The group performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015, and the song topped the Oricon Weekly Karaoke Rankings for 51 straight weeks.

It’s a tune that lifts your spirits with refreshing energy and humor, making your body move almost involuntarily when you’re feeling down or need a change of pace.

frecklesJUDY AND MARY23rank/position

Freckles – JUDY AND MARY (Full)

Known as one of JUDY AND MARY’s signature songs, this track was released in February 1996.

It was also used as the theme song for the anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story.

YUKI’s clear, soaring vocals and the catchy melody make a strong impression.

While depicting the complex feelings after a heartbreak, the lyrics still convey a positive outlook, which is part of their appeal.

It’s sure to be a hit at year-end and New Year parties’ karaoke! With a tempo that’s easy for all age groups to enjoy, it should be an easy pick for company gatherings as well.

Let’s all sing it out with energy and brighten the start of the new year!

Telecaster B-Boysurii24rank/position

Telecaster B-Boy (long ver.) / Surii feat. Kagamine Len

That crisp guitar sound feels great! This track is by Surii, also known for “Junky Night Town Orchestra,” with a short version released in April 2019.

Its bouncy rhythm and memorable phrases are packed into 60 seconds—truly a quintessential “one-minute Vocaloid” piece.

In 2020, a long version was included on the album Pandemic, and it was also added to the rhythm game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.

Hatsune Miku.

Highly recommended when you want to get pumped up!

MUSIC VIDEOOkazaki Taiiku25rank/position

Okazaki Taiiku 'MUSIC VIDEO' Music Video

When it comes to Okazaki Taiiku’s songs, they’re full of a charm that makes listeners smile without even realizing it.

This track features lyrics that poke fun at common tropes in music videos, paired with a catchy melody.

Included on his major-label debut album “BASIN TECHNO,” released in May 2016, its promo video—shot on a shoestring budget of just 60,000 yen—became a hot topic and even won the New Face Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival in March 2017.

It’s perfect for livening up an after-party and has cross-generational appeal.

Link arms and dance together, and it’s sure to be the highlight of the party.

PoppippoRamāzu P26rank/position

Poppippo (V3 Edition) - Hatsune Miku by LamazeP

If you used to listen to it, just seeing the title will make that phrase start playing in your head.

It’s a signature track by Lamaze-P, who has been actively creating from the early days of the Vocaloid scene to the present, released in 2008.

The content is simple—“Hatsune Miku recommends vegetable juice”—but its catchiness is off the charts, and it took Nico Nico Douga by storm at the time.

It’s also included on the album EXIT TUNES PRESENTS THE COMPLETE BEST OF Lamaze-P feat.

Hatsune Miku.

It’s perfect for when you want a boost of energy.

Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+27rank/position

nobodyknows+ “Kokoro Odoru” Official Music Video

This is a song that lets you fully feel the wonderful power of music.

The heartfelt emotions put in by nobodyknows+ are expressed through a powerful beat and a melody line that resonates deeply.

The lyrics, carried by an up-tempo rhythm, vividly depict how people’s hearts dance through music and how bonds with friends grow stronger.

Released in May 2004, the song was chosen as the ending theme for the anime SD Gundam Force.

It is included on the album Do You Know? and was also performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in December of the same year.

It’s the perfect track when you want to steer your feelings in a positive direction or make time with your close friends shine even brighter.

The magical power of music will surely wrap your heart in gentle warmth.

I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo28rank/position

I'm going to Tokyo.

Enka singer Ichi Ikuzō, known for his wide-ranging musicality from comic songs to songs in a female voice and heart-wrenching ballads.

Unusual for an enka singer, he also has the side of a singer-songwriter, and his original songs, for which he writes both lyrics and music, are full of creativity and have remained beloved across generations.

Speaking of Ikuzō Yoshii’s masterpieces, it has to be “Ora Tokyo sa Iguda,” doesn’t it? While it has elements typical of enka, it features many spoken-style parts, so the overall difficulty is on the lower side.

As a comic song, it really gets the crowd going, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.

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