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Iconic songs men will want to sing! Karaoke tracks recommended for Gen Z

From a woman’s perspective, what songs come to mind that you’d like to hear a man sing?

The J-POP scene spans everything from powerful rock tracks to stylish dance numbers.

So this time, we’re introducing karaoke songs recommended for Gen Z that we’d love to hear men sing.

Some of them have high keys or complex melodies, but that’s exactly why, if you can pull them off, you’re sure to become a hero at karaoke.

Classic songs men will want to sing! Karaoke picks for Gen Z (51–60)

peace signYonezu Kenshi

This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the heart with its powerful vocals and exhilarating sound.

Produced in June 2017 as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the Yomiuri TV–affiliated anime “My Hero Academia,” it resonates with the desire to become stronger on nights spent crying over one’s own inadequacy, and with the resolve to become a hero to protect someone important.

The contrast between high and low registers carefully expresses emotional shifts, so when singing, it’s best to pay attention not only to pitch but also to dynamics and phrasing.

I want to see you.yuzu

In April 2009, Yuzu released a gem of a ballad imbued with a stirring melody and deep feelings for a loved one.

Created by Kitagawa as an expression of gratitude and love for his late father, the song touched many hearts as the theme for the NHK drama “Ghost Friends.” Carried by a warm piano tone and a beautiful string arrangement, it gives voice to a heartfelt wish for a beloved person who has been lost.

Their moving performance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen remains fresh in memory, and the song was also included on the album “Yuzu Iroha 1997–2017,” where it continues to be cherished.

It is a piece that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have experienced the parting of a dear one or who carry feelings they cannot fully express.

First loveHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “First Love” Music Video
First loveHata Motohiro

A ballad by Motohiro Hata, woven with sincere feelings carried by his clear, translucent voice.

He tenderly portrays memories of a love that ended against the flow of fate, likening them to a blue apple and tangled threads.

Released in January 2013 as the ending theme for the TV anime “Space Brothers” and later included on the album “Signed POP,” this work is a characteristically minor-key song from Hata.

Coupled with Seiji Kameda’s delicate arrangement, it strikingly depicts the pain and regret of a love that reached its farewell while still immature.

Hata’s relatable vocals make it a song that recalls the bitter experiences of a first love.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

A song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that celebrates self-acceptance and hope for the future.

Written and composed by Motoki Ohmori, the piece carefully expresses feelings that support the struggles of adolescence, with themes of individuality and love.

Its arrangement, weaving together a dramatic melodic line and a pop sound, touches the listener’s heart along with a resonant, soulful vocal performance.

Created as the theme song for the special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18-sai Festival,” broadcast on NHK General in December 2024, and performed together with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation, this track is recommended for anyone who wants to be honest with their feelings or is grappling with relationships with those they hold dear.

sonetACIDMAN

ACIDMAN – sonet Music Video (WOWOW “W Series Drama: Golden Kamuy — Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Competition Arc” Final Episode Ending Theme)
sonetACIDMAN

Within its grand melody, this song holds both the resolve to live boldly and a gentle tenderness.

Set against the vast nature of Hokkaido, it portrays life’s joys and sorrows through the moon and stars shining in the night sky, and the falling rain and snow.

Along the journey of chasing dreams, it leaves a deep afterglow that quietly speaks to the importance of living true to oneself.

The track was pre-released by ACIDMAN in December 2024, with the CD following in January 2025.

Chosen as the ending theme for the final episode of WOWOW’s drama “Renzoku Drama W Golden Kamuy — Hokkaido Tattooed Prisoner Contest Arc,” it is also complemented by striking footage shot on location in Hokkaido by film director Shigeaki Kubo.

When you stand at a crossroads in life or face an important decision, this is a song that will stay close to your heart.