Karaoke that's popular right now: Recent songs you should know [2026]

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back number – No Matter What, No Matter What [Official Audio] (NHK Winter Sports Theme Song)

Selected as the theme song for NHK’s winter sports coverage, this work is striking for its band sound that blends intensity with warmth and for Iyori Shimizu’s straightforward vocals.

The lyrics, which depict an inner flame that refuses to be extinguished, resonate deeply not only with athletes taking on their events, but with everyone who strives to meet challenges in daily life.

It’s a powerful track that melts the winter chill and gives you a push when you feel like giving up.

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ATARASHII GAKKO! – Sailor, Sail On (Official Music Video)

The dance-vocal unit Atarashii Gakko!, who have been thrilling the world with their sailor uniforms and original performances.

Released in December 2025, this work was created as the theme song for the film “Labyrinth Bookmark.” It also drew attention for having SUZUKA, the group’s main vocalist, voice the protagonist.

Its sound—fusing sweeping strings with a dance beat—brings a soaring feeling, as if setting out across the open sea.

With a dramatic progression that links to the film’s worldview and sets the heart ablaze, it’s a track you’ll want to play at the start of a new chapter.

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Aimyon – Venus Belt [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song by Aimyon inspired by the faint pink band of light that appears on the opposite side of the sky just before sunrise and just after sunset.

Released in October 2025, it poignantly sings of lingering traces of past memories and emotions.

Its warm band sound delicately captures a wavering state of mind.

If you want to empathize with a bittersweet love, give it a listen—it’s sure to slip gently into your heart.

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Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A poignant ballad that portrays a bittersweet summer romance.

It’s Aimyon’s fifth single, released by Warner Music Japan in August 2018.

The song overlays the dynamics between a man and a woman onto evocative summer scenery, leaving a strong nostalgic impression.

With its unique perspective and emotional expression, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.

Widely loved across generations, it remains a popular karaoke choice that has been sung for years.

Its medium tempo makes it easy to sing and perfect for solo performances or gatherings with friends.

A recommended track for anyone who’s experienced heartbreak or feels nostalgic for their youth.

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Young Skinny – True Feelings [Official Music Video]

It’s a song about a heartbreaking love—being tossed around by a loved one’s sloppiness, yet forgiving them while keeping unspoken feelings inside.

Created by Young Skinny, it’s set for release in October 2025.

With a dramatic arrangement featuring strings, tempo changes, and key modulations, it reflects the protagonist’s wavering emotions.

True to their style of singing candidly about real romantic feelings, the track feels unmistakably theirs.

It’s a number that will especially resonate with anyone who’s ever put on a brave face in front of someone they like.