Top 20 Most Popular Anime Songs in Japanese Karaoke (2024 JOYSOUND Annual Ranking)
Those unforgettable anime scenes — and the songs that make you want to sing your heart out.
This time, we’re spotlighting the Top 20 Anime Karaoke Songs based on the "2024 Annual Karaoke Rankings (Anime Category)" released by JOYSOUND!
You’ll find fan favorites that continue to dominate karaoke playlists, even among overseas anime lovers.
Check this list before heading to karaoke in Japan — you’ll know exactly which songs to pick.
Let’s dive into each with official Lyrics Videos!
Top 20 Karaoke Anime Songs (2024 JOYSOUND Ranking)
1. Bling-Bang-Bang-Born / Creepy Nuts (Mashle: The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc)
2. Idol / YOASOBI (Oshi no Ko)
3. A Cruel Angel’s Thesis / Yoko Takahashi (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
4. Himawari no Yakusoku / Motohiro Hata (STAND BY ME Doraemon)
5. Hana ni Natte / Ryokuoushoku Shakai (The Apothecary Diaries)
6. Watashi wa Saikyou (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED) / Ado (ONE PIECE FILM RED)
7. Sekai ga Owaru made wa… / WANDS (Slam Dunk)
8. Lilac / Mrs. GREEN APPLE (Boukyaku Battery)
9. Ao no Sumika / Tatsuya Kitani (Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death Arc)
10. Single Bed / Sharan Q (DNA²)
11. Niji / Masaki Suda (STAND BY ME Doraemon 2)
12. Touch / Yoshimi Iwasaki (Touch)
13. Mixed Nuts / Official HIGE DANDism (SPY×FAMILY)
14. DAN DAN Kokoro Hikareteku / FIELD OF VIEW (Dragon Ball GT)
15. Inferno / Mrs. GREEN APPLE (Fire Force)
16. Yume o Kanaete Doraemon / mao (Doraemon)
17. Homura / LiSA (Demon Slayer: Mugen Train)
18. Zankyosanka / Aimer (Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc)
19. Shin Jidai (New Genesis) / Ado (ONE PIECE FILM RED)
20. Haru / Yorushika (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End)
Top 5 Karaoke Chains in Japan Recommended for Foreign Visitors (2024 Edition)
Not sure where to sing your favorite anison in Japan? Here are the top 5 karaoke chains that are popular among international tourists and residents alike.
1st: BIG ECHO
Over 500 locations nationwide! DAM machines offer a rich selection of anime songs. Multilingual menus and WeChat Pay available for non-Japanese guests.
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2nd: JOYSOUND (Official Branches)
Perfect for anime and Vocaloid fans. Many tracks come with original anime footage.
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3rd: Karaoke Manekineko
A favorite among students for its low prices. Known for allowing food and drink carry-ins.
Official Website
4th: Karaoke-kan
Found in major cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Equipped with AI translation machines for international guests.
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5th: Jankara (Jumbo Karaoke Plaza)
The most beloved karaoke chain in Kansai. Features a wide variety of uniquely themed rooms.
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RAW JAPAN’s Take
Have you ever had a moment when the intro of a song sends you right back to a legendary anime scene?
That one battle, that emotional farewell, that page of youth—it all comes flooding back.
Anison isn’t just background music.
It’s a trigger for deep emotion that’s imprinted in every fan’s memory.
That’s why karaoke in Japan becomes a form of pilgrimage for anime lovers.
From modern mega-hits to all-time classics, this ranking helps you connect across generations and cultures.
All the karaoke chains listed above also provide excellent service and features for international guests.
With today’s advanced sound and video systems, karaoke has become your own private anime theater.
So next time you’re in Japan, don’t just chase anime goods or visit filming locations—
take a karaoke journey through anime!
Let your passion for your favorite characters shine through the mic.
As for me?
I’m pretty good at singing Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s "Lilac" (from Boukyaku Battery) as if it were an entirely different song.
Source:
JOYSOUND "2024 Annual Karaoke Ranking (Anime Category)"
https://www.joysound.com/web/s/karaoke/contents/annual_ranking/2024
Official websites of BIG ECHO, JOYSOUND, Manekineko, Karaoke-kan, and Jankara