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

God knows…suzumiya haruhi (hirano aya)50rank/position

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya "God knows…" FULL

From the legendary series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, which drew many people into the world of anime.

The song is composed and arranged by Satoru Kousaki, with lyrics by Aki Hata—a golden duo well-known to anisong fans.

It’s a treat that when you select this song on JOYSOUND or DAM, footage from the anime itself plays.

The hype is nothing short of spectacular.

Be sure to try singing it perfectly!

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo51rank/position

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

Released in February 2004 as Yo Hitoto’s fifth single, this song became widely talked about as the most-sung karaoke track of the Heisei era.

While it’s a ballad noted for its calm and beautiful melody, it actually has a profound background: it was written as a prayer for peace in response to the September 11 attacks.

Its universal wish—“may happiness last long for the people we cherish”—resonates with listeners of all ages.

Beloved as the theme song for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater and as a JRA commercial song, it was also featured in a 2010 film starring Yui Aragaki and Toma Ikuta.

It’s a perfect choice for those who want to convey a mature charm with a serene atmosphere.

Matryoshkahachi52rank/position

Hachi MV “Matryoshka” HACHI / MATRYOSHKA

With an irresistibly addictive rock sound that grabs your heart and never lets go, this is one of Hachi’s signature songs.

Posted to Niconico in August 2010, it surpassed one million views in just about a month.

By December 2017, it had reached ten million views, becoming an emblem of the Vocaloid scene.

Hatsune Miku and GUMI give voice to a somewhat decadent, unstable emotion.

Sing it with handclaps and the whole venue is guaranteed to become one.

It’s a sure-fire hit anywhere Vocaloid fans gather!

No!!!dainamikku jien zu53rank/position

Dynamic Jienzu - Different!!! (We Are Different!!! (or Same)) Official MV

This is a song called “Chigau!!!” that features twin vocals by Hatsune Miku and Otomachi Luna.

Vocaloid producer Carlos Hakamada released it under the name Dynamic Jienzu.

It boasts a blistering, demon-level speed of delivery, with piercing high tones piling on the challenge.

By the time you can get through this song without stumbling, your diction will likely have improved too.

It’s as tough as a news announcer’s basic drills, and it’s guaranteed to bring the house down at karaoke!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Please, MuscleSakura Hibiki (CV: Fairuzu Ai) & Machio Naruzou (CV: Ishikawa Kaito)54rank/position

Please, Muscle

How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? is a muscle-training body-transformation anime that’s explosively popular right now.

The craze has even led to the release of gaming machines, roping in people who weren’t interested in muscles to begin with.

Its opening theme, “Onegai Muscle,” is just as entertaining.

With lighthearted lyrics like wanting to build muscle to be popular or slim down to be popular, simply listening is fun—and if a group of muscle-proud folks get together to sing it, the crowd-pleasing effect will be doubled.

Calling out moves like “side chest” and “hip raise” and striking poses on cue is guaranteed to get laughs!

Chu, diversity.ano55rank/position

[Parody Song about Debt] Chu, Diversity. [Soshina]

Set to ano’s song “Chu, Diversity,” it sings about the sorrow of losing at gambling and sinking deeper into debt.

A key point is that the lyrics incorporate some of Soshina’s real-life experiences, which makes the anguish of debt feel even more pronounced.

It’s also easy on the ears where it echoes the original’s sound—for instance, opening the chorus with “Get on make,” a play on “geromake,” mirrors the phonetics of the source.

While it preserves the original’s light, breezy feel, the lyrics are packed with suffering, creating an enjoyable contrast that makes for a fun parody.

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kappamaki

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Deer-Colored DaysShikabu56rank/position

"Shikanokonokonokokoshitantan" OP 'Deer-Colored Days' Tried Dancing [Original Choreography]

This song, which drew a lot of attention as the opening theme for the TV anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan” that aired in July 2024, features a structure where the title is chanted repeatedly and a lively sound incorporating ska rhythms.

Sung by the voice actor unit Shika-bu, it went viral on TikTok and Instagram as the “Shikanoko Dance,” spreading both in Japan and abroad as many celebrities posted videos of themselves dancing.

The choreography is easy to learn, so it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped at karaoke or dance events!