I want to sing at karaoke! The latest Japanese songs for men

Welcome back.NEW!Tani Yuuki

Welcome Back – Tani Yuuki [MV]

Singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki, known for garnering support with sounds that delicately depict scenes.

Released as a single in November 2022, coinciding with his birthday, this work is included on the acclaimed album “Memories.” Its worldview—trusting in a destined partner and steadfastly waiting for a loved one even when far apart—tightly grips the heart.

This lyrical number carries a sentimental atmosphere that will likely draw listeners in even at karaoke.

As the emotions swell toward the latter half, sing gently to convey the song’s poignancy.

Try singing carefully while thinking of your beloved partner or someone you care about.

They’re sure to be delighted.

What is emotion?NEW!This is LAST

This is LAST “What Is Emotion” (insert song for ABEMA’s ‘Hanetaba to Ookami-chan ni wa Damasarenai’) MUSIC VIDEO

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?

wrinkle alignmentNEW!Vaundy

Wrinkle Happiness / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

A number whose warm message, affirming life’s confusion and pain, resonates with the heart.

Delivered by Vaundy, this work was released in April 2021 and was featured as the TV commercial song for Shuto Medical College, Osaka Medical College, and Nagoya Medical College.

It was later included on the album “replica” and has garnered enthusiastic support from fans.

If you’re a man planning to go to karaoke with the woman you’re interested in, why not give it a try? You’ll need to pay attention to tempo and pitch, but if you sing it with a natural vibe, she’s sure to be captivated! Your honest feelings might come across as well.

force majeureNEW!Vaundy

Force Majeure / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO

A track that exudes a mysterious allure where a languid atmosphere intertwines with moody elements.

Crafted by new-generation multi-creator Vaundy, this piece is characterized by a musical sensibility that conveys a murky world and anxious emotions while still evoking hope.

Released in January 2020, it was also included on the album “strobo,” which came out in May of the same year.

Just when you think it’s sinking deep, it suddenly shifts into a high-toned development.

The switch from low to high registers seems demanding, but if you sing it with a natural vibe, you’re sure to turn heads! It’s also recommended as a song to elevate the mood.

loveNEW!back number

back number – Koi (full)

This is a song by the rock band back number, loved for its heartrending, relatable lyrics and friendly, expansive melody lines.

The lyrics reflect the bittersweet feeling of the end of student life and a straightforward, hidden affection.

Even with low self-esteem, you can’t help looking for the one you like… it’s the kind of content that makes your heart skip a beat.

Released in March 2012, the song was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Music-ru TV” that same month, and it’s also included on the classic album “blues.” If you sing it at karaoke, even a man who doesn’t usually voice his feelings might be able to subtly convey them to the woman he likes.

Sakura RabbitNEW!Kawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A single song depicting a protagonist who, on the verge of graduation, can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings to a crush.

It’s a moving number that resonates with the frustration of likening one’s own timidity to an animal.

It portrays a bittersweet love that reaches its farewell with nothing but words of gratitude left unsaid.

The track is by singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, known for the hit “Mahou no Juutan” (“Magic Carpet”), released in January 2021 and later included on his June 2023 album Nukumori.

It’s said to reflect the feelings he had for an upperclassman when he was a senior in high school.

Add this quietly affecting piece to your repertoire, and it’s sure to become a powerful staple.

Your Song for YouNEW!Kawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Kimi no Tame no Kimi no Uta [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a warm love song crafted by singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki, who shot to popularity after going viral on social media.

Conveying feelings by stacking up everyday moments and expressions of gratitude, the track is packed with elements women would love to hear men sing.

Released in March 2018 as a track on the album “I believe in you,” it was also featured in a TV commercial limited to the Kansai region.

Later, in June 2023, a rearranged version was included on the album “Nukumori.” With a conversational melody that doesn’t rely on over-the-top production, this song is recommended for men going to karaoke with someone they’re interested in.

Adding it to your repertoire will be a great boost.