WANDS Karaoke Hit Song Rankings [2026]

Until the world endsWANDS1rank/position

WANDS – Until the World Ends

This masterpiece fuses Sho Uesugi’s lyrics, which depict urban loneliness and despair, with Tetsuro Oda’s wistful melody, powerfully stirring listeners’ hearts.

Released in June 1994, it was used as the second ending theme for the TV Asahi anime SLAM DUNK and became a million seller, surpassing 1.2 million copies.

It’s also included on the acclaimed album PIECE OF MY SOUL, and many people were undoubtedly hooked on it at the time.

The progression from a quiet opening to an explosive chorus makes it perfect for belting out at karaoke.

Sing it with friends from the same generation, and those fiery feelings from back then are sure to come rushing back.

Surely more than anyone else in the worldNagayama Miho & WANDS2rank/position

Surely more than anyone else in the world

This is a very famous song and one of Miho Nakayama’s signature tracks.

I imagine many people sing it.

The collaboration with the rock band WANDS is also very special.

The overall vocal range is F#3–B4, and since the chorus uses the top note B4 frequently, it’s an easy key for those who are good with high notes.

If you feel it’s “too high” while singing, don’t force it—try lowering the key by one or two steps.

If belting in chest voice is difficult for you, adding clear accents in the high parts will help the sound come out more easily.

You can probably sense where the high sections are as you sing, so try aiming for those spots and pronouncing just “ah” there to target them precisely at first.

Also, for pronunciations with the vowel “i,” pulling the sound too wide horizontally creates tension.

Try to keep some space inside your mouth and avoid overemphasizing the “ee” sound.

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Kubota Mami

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Until the world ends…WANDS3rank/position

WANDS “Until the World Ends… [WANDS 5th Generation ver.]” MV

This is WANDS’ eighth single, which was used as the second ending theme for the 1994 TV anime Slam Dunk.

It played alongside Mitsui Hisashi’s comeback arc, topped the Oricon weekly chart for two consecutive weeks, and became a million seller.

Show Uesugi’s impassioned vocals and Tetsurō Oda’s masterful composition lyrically portray the sense of loss after heartbreak and the turbulence of shifting emotions, building gradually from the first verse and bursting open in the chorus—thrilling whether you sing it or listen to it.

Also included on the album PIECE OF MY SOUL, it remains an immortal classic loved across generations, continually covered by the reactivated fifth-generation WANDS since 2019 and by Show Uesugi himself.

Until the World Ends…WANDS4rank/position

SLAM DUNK – Until the World Ends

This song is said to be one of the easiest 90s rock tracks to score high on! Since it has relatively few words, anyone can aim for a high score by singing the whole thing carefully.

The best place to rack up points in “Till the World Ends…” is the chorus.

The key is a bit high, so once you lock in, your pitch won’t waver easily, and because the melody is mostly sustained notes, you can keep boosting your score by paying close attention to the pitch bar.

Also, rock songs tend to make you belt, but if you’re not used to it your voice might crack… Take a good breath, place a hand on your chest, and let it resonate! When you sing comfortably, it feels exhilarating and you can enjoy it even more.

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Kubota Mami

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If only I had held you tighterWANDS5rank/position

If I Had Held You Tighter

It’s a love song with a gentle atmosphere that seems to wrap up tender crushes and heart-fluttering feelings.

Released by WANDS in July 1992, this piece beautifully matches the soaring vocals of first-generation vocalist Sho Uesugi with a catchy melody line, achieving long-term sales success.

It became a massive hit, selling 1.663 million copies.

It was also used as a commercial song for Mitsui Life featuring Atsuko Asano, which greatly boosted its recognition.

Beginning with a scene of two people walking together at dusk as a slightly chilly wind blows, it carefully depicts the feelings of the protagonist, who harbors emotions bubbling up inside.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who can relate to the poignant feeling of being in love yet unable to honestly put it into words.

Until the World Ends…WANDS6rank/position

WANDS – Until the World Ends… (世界が終るまでは…, “Until the World Ends…”) 4K Full HD

Among the Being-label artists who sparked a major boom in the J-POP scene of the 1990s, WANDS—a three-piece band—enjoyed especially high popularity.

Their 8th single, “Sekai ga Owaru Made wa…,” used as the ending theme for the TV anime SLAM DUNK, is quintessential WANDS, featuring a rock-tinged guitar intro and a catchy chorus melody.

Its dynamic structure makes it particularly satisfying to sing at karaoke.

With the release of the animated film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK in 2023, this timeless classic has been gaining renewed appreciation among younger generations.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Around the time the canaries sangWANDS7rank/position

WANDS “When the Canary Sang” MV

This is WANDS’ 18th single, released on June 9, 2021.

It’s a mid-tempo, easy-to-sing track with a vocal melody that isn’t too difficult, making it a great choice for confident singers to select at karaoke and aim for a high score.

As is typical of WANDS songs, not just this one, the chorus melody is very catchy and easy to remember—another strong selling point.

The last part of the chorus goes a bit higher, so if high notes aren’t your strength, be mindful of the key settings at karaoke.

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Kei Takahata

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