[2026] Easy-to-Sing Enka: From Timeless Classics to Recent Hits [Male Singers Edition]
If you’ve recently become interested in enka and want to try singing it at karaoke, or if you’re looking for enka songs beyond your usual repertoire, this article is for you! Articles like this often end up highlighting classic hits from the Showa era through the early Heisei period, but we also want you to discover great enka songs by the younger generation who debuted from the 2010s into the 2020s.
This time, we’ve put together a lineup of “easy-to-sing enka” ranging from timeless classics to recent hits and popular tracks—featuring male singers only! We’ve also published an article featuring female singers only, so be sure to check that out as well.
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[2026] Easy-to-Sing Enka — From Classic Favorites to Recent Hits [Male Singers Edition] (21–30)
Downtown Innocencetatsumi yūto
True to its catchphrase, “Enka with all its might!”, this is Yuto Tatsumi’s debut song that brought a fresh breeze to the enka world.
When it was released in 2018, Tatsumi was a university student, and the fact that an active college student was debuting as an enka singer drew a great deal of attention.
As the title suggests, it has the feel of a hymn to life, brightly and breezily singing vivid scenes set in a downtown neighborhood.
If you like upbeat, major-key enka, I definitely recommend trying it at karaoke.
The melody is simple and easy to remember, and once you get the basic enka techniques down, there aren’t many complicated vocal runs.
The overall key is on the lower side, so even those who aren’t confident with high notes should find it easy to sing.
It’s also a great choice for enka beginners as a first song to tackle!
homesicknesstatsumi yūto
Released in 2021 as a double A-side with Tatsumi Yuto’s fourth single, “Sasowarete Eden,” this song, “Bokyo,” comes from an artist who’s bringing a fresh breeze to the enka world as part of the seventh generation.
It’s a classic enka piece where Tatsumi’s tender, heartfelt vocals convey deep feelings for one’s hometown and family, moving listeners to the core.
While he firmly incorporates enka-specific techniques like kobushi and vibrato, his clean, unornamented delivery and the accessible melody make it approachable even for beginners to the genre.
The overall pitch is on the lower side, so it’s also recommended for those who struggle with high notes.
Fragments of Men and WomenMaekawa Kiyoshi
A standout hit from the early Heisei era with a strong Showa kayō vibe, this song showcases lyricist Toyohisa Araki’s flair—having the title read as “kakera” instead of “hahen.” ‘Otoko to Onna no Kakera’ was released in 1991 as a single by Kiyoshi Maekawa and is one of his signature songs, beloved in karaoke.
As mentioned, it leans more toward classic Showa pop than straight enka.
While techniques like kobushi appear, the overall difficulty is relatively modest, making it approachable even for beginners to enka.
Don’t be shy—channel Maekawa himself and try expressing your own take on this “cool, grown-up song”!
Rose music boxMaekawa Kiyoshi
One of Kiyoshi Maekawa’s signature solo songs, also performed at the 1997 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, is “Bara no Orugōru” (The Rose Music Box).
With its moody guitar phrases, an instantly catchy chorus, and Maekawa’s irresistibly masculine delivery that poignantly conveys a woman’s heartache, it’s the kind of classic that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.
The production straddles enka and mood kayō, and the overall melody line is easy to sing, so even beginners who struggle with straight enka should find it approachable.
That said, clearly projecting the low notes and adding vibrato like Maekawa does is surprisingly difficult, making this a great practice piece for those who aren’t confident with their lower register.
Calm or stormIchijō Kanta
As the third installment in a series themed around the ocean, this work powerfully depicts fishermen who keep moving forward with unwavering resolve, whether the seas are calm or raging.
The lyrics by Takashi Banjo and the melody woven by Kenji Miyashita blend beautifully, while Kanta Ichijo’s clear, expansive vocals resonate deeply.
Brimming with speed and dynamism, this piece is sure to accompany those standing at a crossroads in life, offering courage to take a new step forward.
festivalKitajima Saburō
When it comes to Saburo Kitajima’s songs, many people probably think of Matsuri first.
As the title suggests, this piece features a very dazzling melody with a festival theme.
Because of the powerful instrumentation, the vocal line is often perceived the same way, but in fact…
among enka songs, this one has a particularly narrow vocal range.
Especially for men, almost anyone should be able to sing it without difficulty.
The use of kobushi (melismatic ornamentation) is also surprisingly limited, so it’s definitely an enka song suited for beginners.
Dear MomYoshi Ikuzo
A masterpiece of the enka world known as one of Ikuzo Yoshi’s most tear-jerking songs, “To Mother.” As an enka singer, Ikuzo Yoshi is a rare singer-songwriter.
Because he writes both the lyrics and music for most of his songs, his work is compelling for its vivid sense of reality.
This song, sung by Yoshi, was created in memory of his late mother.
It is characterized by a deeply subdued atmosphere, and techniques such as kobushi (melismatic ornamentation) are kept to a minimum to serve that world view.
While it demands a high level of expressive ability, its overall difficulty as a typical enka piece is relatively low, so consider adding it to your repertoire.