[Recommended for your 20s] Songs that get the crowd going at karaoke | From the latest hits to timeless classics
From the straightforward Heisei-era sound to Reiwa-era masterpieces built around hook-driven, buzz-conscious production, people in their 20s are a generation that has encountered a wide range of music.
Considering both spending power and youth, folks in their 20s are also the age group that probably goes to karaoke the most.
But given the traits of this generation, there are so many hype tracks that many of you might struggle to pick what to sing.
So this time, we’ve selected crowd-pleasers for you in your 20s—pulling from Heisei classics to the latest Reiwa hits!
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[Recommended for people in their 20s] Songs that get the crowd going at karaoke | From the latest hits to classics (21–30)
LOSERYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s iconic song “LOSER.” The music video drew attention for his own dancing, and the track became one that showcased Yonezu’s artistry to the public.
Though released in 2016, it remains highly popular today, earning strong support not only from people in their 20s but also from those in their 30s.
The track has a somewhat cyber vibe, and despite the title’s “loser” theme, the lyrics are crafted to be uplifting—making it a perfect fit for those in their 30s who often face many challenges in the working world.
20 years oldONE OK ROCK
While incorporating elements of Western music, the riffs retain a distinctly Japanese rock flavor, creating a work where Japanese and Western contrasts intermingle: “20 years old.” With a range of mid1 G to hi D#, the vocal span is quite narrow for a ONE OK ROCK song.
However, more than the limited range, what truly enhances singability is the chorus’s vocal line.
In rock, it’s standard to ramp the voltage to the max in the chorus, but here the chorus is kept remarkably restrained.
In fact, there are no long sustained notes and no shouts.
It doesn’t require flashy techniques, and the range is narrow, so it’s undoubtedly an easy song to sing.
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MatatabiWANIMA
WANIMA, a punk-leaning rock band boasting top-tier popularity.
They have many great songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Matatabi.” It’s the theme song for the anime “Night of the Living Cat,” and, for WANIMA, it’s unusually shaped into a pretty hardcore melody.
In the middle of the track, there’s a shout that’s almost like a scream, and it’s one of the most satisfying moments in the song—so if you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to get the crowd going.
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Zutomayo’s famous song “Byoushin wo Kamu” has super cool instrumentals in the back, and the vocal melody has an easy-to-follow build, so it’s a really cool song if you can sing it! I’ve worked on this song several times in vocal training lessons, and I found the rhythm surprisingly tricky.
In the A verse, the length of the held notes and the timing of when the melody comes in are difficult unless you’re really locking into the beat.
If you listen closely, it shouldn’t be a problem, so try singing along with the original track repeatedly.
Also, the high note in the chorus goes up to E5, so you really need to be conscious of accents or it won’t come out easily.
First, sing slowly and check which lyrics you’ll accent.
There are quite a few high notes throughout the chorus, so it’s good to keep those accents in mind all the way to the end.
A gaze is lightKitanitatsuya
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.
He’s an artist known for many inventive phrases, and even though “Manazashi wa Hikari” ultimately comes together as orthodox pop, he slips in a Japanese-style phrase right before the chorus.
The song spans a slightly wide range from mid1 C# to hi B, but the hi B parts are in a light falsetto, so even those who struggle with head voice can sing it.
The more challenging spots are actually around hi A, so if you set your key with that as the focal point, you can expect a vocal that really soars at the climax.
Magical Starshine Make-up☆Nishino Kana
This song has a super cute title—just seeing it makes you feel stronger and more energized! The slightly spoken part in the A section feels very K-pop, but from the B section the style shifts and you get more of a “singing” vibe.
The overall vocal range is G3 to F5, which is on the higher side, but for those comfortable with head voice, it’s very easy to sing.
Lately, Kana Nishino has been incorporating a bit of rap into her songs, which gives them a different feel from before; it means there’s more to learn, but if you think of it as “several songs within one,” it becomes fun! Rather than memorizing the entire song at once, I recommend learning it melody by melody.
The transition from the A section to the B section is very important, so don’t suddenly push your voice—prepare your voice first, then aim far and sing clearly!
Watch Me!YOASOBI
It’s a bright, electro-pop-leaning sound with a light beat and a chorus melody that really sticks in your head.
It’s a cute song that feels very YOASOBI, so I’d love for teenage girls to sing it energetically! By the way, it seems the English version was released on May 30, 2025.
Feel free to choose whichever language you like when you sing! The chorus is catchy and easy to remember, but the parts outside the chorus seem tricky… Rather than trying to memorize everything at once, let’s master it step by step.
The overall vocal range is G3–F5, and singing lightly with a bouncy feel without forcing your voice will match the song’s vibe.
If you keep time by tracing a circle with your hand from your brow to above your head while singing, it helps you relax and sing more lightly.
Bending your knees slightly to the rhythm at the same time will help you relax even more, so definitely give it a try!
In conclusion
This time, we picked out songs that get the crowd going at karaoke from two eras—Heisei and Reiwa.
Even though not much time has passed between the late Heisei period and Reiwa, the vibe of Japanese music has changed dramatically, hasn’t it? I think it’s likely because the short-form video culture from platforms like TikTok has made high-impact songs more popular.
But it’s hard to keep up with these kinds of tracks unless you’re always on the lookout…
To help with that, Rug Music features the latest hype karaoke songs as well.
Be sure to check out our other articles too!