Japan’s major karaoke service JOYSOUND has officially announced the 2025 Annual Karaoke Rankings based on total singing counts nationwide.
Among the various categories, the Anime/Game category ranking for 2025 release songs highlights the titles that were most performed in karaoke rooms throughout Japan this year, revealing the strong cultural influence of anime music across all age groups.
The top position in the Anime/Game ranking was secured by Sakanaction’s “Kaijuu,” the opening theme of the TV anime “Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite” (English Name: Orb: On The Movements Of Earth). This marks the band’s first anime theme song, which has become widely appreciated for its emotional composition and its strong alignment with the series’ narrative tone.
Following closely, “Kusushiki” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE ranked second, representing “The Apothecary Diaries” (Japanese Name: Kusuriya no Hitorigoto). Maomao’s continued popularity is reflected in the list, with another track from the series, “Hyakka Ryouran” by Lilas Ikuta, ranking eighth.
Kenshi Yonezu appeared three times within the Top 10, further solidifying his influence over anime music this year. His songs include Plazma(Mobile Suit Gundam GQUuuuuuuX), Bow And Arrow(Medalist), Iris Out (Chainsaw Man The Movie – Reze Arc).
2025 JOYSOUND Anime/Game Karaoke Ranking (2025 Release Songs)
10. Sketch By Aimyon
Anime: Doraemon Movie 44: Nobita no E Sekai Monogatari (Doraemon Movie 44: Nobita’s Art World Tales)
9. Hashire SAKAMOTO by Vaundy
Anime: Sakamoto Days
8. Hyakka Ryouran by Lilas Ikuta
Anime: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 (Kusuriya No Hitorigoto)
7. IRIS OUT by Kenshi Yonezu
Anime: Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Chainsaw Man: Reze-hen)
6. Ai♡ScReam by AiScReam
Anime: Love Live Series!
5. Kakumei Douchuu – On The Way by AiNA THE END
Anime: Dandadan Season 2
4. BOW AND ARROW by Kenshi Yonezu
Anime: Medalist
3. Plazma by Kenshi Yonezu
Anime: Kidou Senshi Gundam: GQuuuuuuX (Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX)
2. Kusushiki by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Anime: The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 (Kusuriya No Hitorigoto)
1. Kaijuu by Sakanaction
Anime: Orb: On The Movements Of Earth (Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite)
| Rank | Song | Artist | Anime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kaiju | Sakanaction | Orb: On The Movements Of Earth (Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite) |
| 2 | Kusushiki | Mrs. GREEN APPLE | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2) |
| 3. | Plazma | Kenshi Yonezu | Kidou Senshi Gundam: GQuuuuuuX (Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX) |
| 4. | BOW AND ARROW | Kenshi Yonezu | Medalist |
| 5. | Kakumei Douchuu – On The Way | AiNA THE END | Dandadan Season 2 |
| 6. | Ai♡ScReam | AiScReam | Love Live Series |
| 7. | IRIS OUT | Kenshi Yonezu | Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (Chainsaw Man: Reze-hen) |
| 8. | Hyakka Ryouran | Lilas Ikuta | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2nd Season (The Apothecary Diaries Season 2) |
| 9. | Hashire SAKAMOTO | Vaundy | Sakamoto Days |
| 10. | Sketch | Aimyon | Doraemon Movie 44: Nobita no E Sekai Monogatari (Doraemon Movie 44: Nobita’s Art World Tales) |
| 11 | Happy Lucky Chappy | ano | Takopi’s Original Sin (Takopii no Genzai) |
| 12 | Zankoku na Yoru ni Kagayake | LiSA | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns |
| 13 | Ashita no Watashi ni Sachi Are | Akari Nanawo | I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time |
| 14 | Kaseijin | Yorushika | Shoshimin: How to Become Ordinary Season 2 |
| 15 | Kekka Alright | Kocchi no Kento | My Hero Academia: Vigilantes |
| 16 | Twilight!!! | King Gnu | Detective Conan Movie 28: One-Eyed Flashback |
| 17 | Mou Dou Natte mo Ii ya | Suisei Hoshimachi | Kidou Senshi Gundam: GQuuuuuuX (Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX) |
| 18 | Hebi | Yorushika | Orb: On The Movements Of Earth (Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite) |
| 19 | Saraba | Macaroni Empitsu | Blue Box (Ao No Hako) |
| 20 | Taiyou ga Noboranai Sekai | Aimer | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns |
The ranking period covered January 1 to November 15, 2025. Anime continues to be a significant driving force behind karaoke trends in Japan, with songs from popular television series and theatrical releases consistently securing top positions. As newer titles such as Dandadan and SAKAMOTO DAYS gain momentum, similar trends are expected to continue through 2026. Bookmark Otaku Mantra for more awesome updates!
Source: JOYSOUND
