I want to sing at karaoke! Songs by male artists recommended for Gen Z
Do you have a go-to setlist for karaoke?
In the ever-evolving J-pop scene where countless new songs are released every day, it’s tough to always learn the latest tracks and sing them.
So this time, we’re introducing karaoke songs by male artists that we recommend for Gen Z!
Since these are all hit songs, they should come in handy no matter who you’re going to karaoke with.
Because we chose well-known tracks, some of them are challenging to sing—but that’s exactly why, if you can pull them off, you’ll be a hero for sure!
Want to sing at karaoke! Songs by male artists recommended for Gen Z (1–10)
Overdosenatori
Singer-songwriter Natori radiates an unwavering presence.
Born on TikTok, their fresh tracks have captivated listeners with addictive, distinctive rhythms and a whispery voice.
This work deftly portrays the complexities of love and dependency, and its metaphors that evoke drug addiction leave a lingering aftertaste.
Since its release in September 2022, it has performed strongly on streaming charts, surpassing 100 million total streams in December 2022.
It’s also a popular karaoke choice.
This is the perfect song for those who want to immerse themselves in Natori’s world or express intoxicating, addictive feelings of love.
My cutieNEW!MON7A
Singer-songwriter MON7A commands massive influence on social media and is drawing attention especially among Gen Z.
Her major second single, “My Cutie,” released for streaming in March 2026, became a hot topic after emerging from a romance reality show on ABEMA in which she appeared.
The acoustic performance video has been viewed over 4.5 million times, and its down-to-earth message—packed with the honest feelings of teen romance—has resonated widely.
With straightforward emotions of love carried by an acoustic sound that feels pleasantly natural, it’s the perfect track for karaoke when you want to express your feelings to someone you like and bring out your unguarded charm.
STAY TUNESuchmos
Suchmos are known for their sophisticated sound influenced by jazz and hip-hop.
The lead track from their second EP, “LOVE&VICE,” is a piece that portrays Tokyo nights alongside irony and aversion toward the city.
It gained attention after being featured in a commercial and peaked at No.
10 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
With its urban sound and striking lyrics, this track is guaranteed to hype up Gen Z at karaoke.
Since it’s a song about adventures set in the nighttime city, it’s also perfect for late-night drives with friends.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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A four-piece rock band, [Alexandros], captivates fans with their soaring high-tone vocals and rock sound, and this is their 10th single overall.
Despite being their major-label debut single, it features numerous tie-ins, including serving as the theme song for the film Akegarasu, and is known as one of [Alexandros]’s signature tracks.
From the catchy intro to the exhilarating chorus, it evokes the image of a bird taking flight, just like the title suggests.
Released in March 2015, the song gained huge popularity, surpassing 100 million views on YouTube.
With its sense of speed and driving arrangement, it’s a rock tune that makes you want to sing along together, perfect for events like school sports days and athletic festivals.
Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER
This work by the popular rock band SUPER BEAVER features a straightforward, catchy musicality imbued with an earnest desire to protect what you don’t want to lose.
Released as a single in June 2023, it was selected as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween – Final Battle.
The vocals, carried by an arrangement with depth built around piano and strings, feel so pleasant.
Its worldview, expressing straightforward love for someone precious, is deeply moving.
If you’re a man going to karaoke with the woman you like, why not take the plunge and sing it?
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
The song Tatsuya Kitani wrote for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen as its theme is a refreshing track centered on the theme of partings in one’s youth.
Its phrase reminiscent of a school chime is striking, delicately portraying lost time and feelings that never reached their destination.
Released in July 2023, the song received high acclaim, reaching No.
2 on various Billboard Japan weekly charts.
Kitani’s carefully crafted lyrics and melody have resonated with many listeners.
If you sing it at karaoke, why not savor the lyrics that evoke memories and farewells with friends as you perform?
What is emotion?This is LAST
A song that captures women’s hearts, filled with the loneliness of a love that has ended and the complex feelings of wishing happiness for the other person.
Released in March 2023, it was later included on the album “HOME.” It’s also known as a number by This is LAST, featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s “Hanataba to Ōkami-chan ni wa Damasarenai.” With its relaxed tempo, the track resonates deeply in the chest, making you empathize with its bittersweet romance.
This work is packed with a kind of sorrow everyone has felt before.
If you’re a guy going to karaoke with the woman you like, why not take the plunge and sing it?