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[2026] Amazing If You Can Sing It! Classic Enka Masterpieces [Male Singers Edition]

Everyone, do you sing enka at karaoke?

Enka has many famous songs that are known across all ages and genders, so I’m sure many of you include them in your repertoire.

Of course, the enka genre itself demands advanced vocal skills, but this time we’re introducing difficult enka songs that, in many respects, would definitely make people say “That’s amazing if you can sing it.”

Whether it’s overwhelming long tones, tricky rhythm, or the need for expressive power—if you overcome all these hurdles and pull it off, you’ll be the star of the karaoke session that day.

This article features songs by male singers, but we also have a separate article compiling songs by female singers, so be sure to check that out too!

Playlist

[2026] Amazing If You Can Sing It! Classic Enka Masterpieces [Male Singers Edition]
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1Snow, Moon, and Flowerstatsumi yūto
Snow, Moon, and Flowerstatsumi yūtoplay_arrow
An enka masterpiece that weaves together the four seasons and love
2Hokkai Port FestivalMiyama Hiroshi
Hokkai Port FestivalMiyama Hiroshiplay_arrow
Hiroshi Miyama's powerful fisherman's song
3Chikumagawa RiverItsuki Hiroshi
Chikumagawa RiverItsuki Hiroshiplay_arrow
Hiroshi Itsuki’s “Chikuma River” is a masterpiece.
4Nostalgic JonkaraHosokawa Takashi
Nostalgic JonkaraHosokawa Takashiplay_arrow
Thinking of my hometown, a Tsugaru classic that resonates in the heart
5ancient castleMitsubishi Michiya
ancient castleMitsubishi Michiyaplay_arrow
The appeal of karaoke, where classic songs are passed down through generations
6TakumiFukuda Kouhei
TakumiFukuda Kouheiplay_arrow
Kohei Fukuda releases a new song celebrating the spirit of craftsmanship.
7YosakuKitajima Saburō
YosakuKitajima Saburōplay_arrow
Saburō Kitajima’s classic song “Yosaku,” which depicts labor and nature
8Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisuke
Kokoro KaleidoscopeYamauchi Keisukeplay_arrow
Keisuke Yamauchi’s new song, the essence of modern enka
9Castle of White CloudsHikawa Kiyoshi
Castle of White CloudsHikawa Kiyoshiplay_arrow
Hikawa Kiyoshi’s moving enka song, a melody that resonates in the heart
10Sake DropletsMioka Shota
Sake DropletsMioka Shotaplay_arrow
The moving appeal of enka sung by Shota Mitsuoka
11Cape KamuiHosokawa Takashi
Cape KamuiHosokawa Takashiplay_arrow
Takashi Hosokawa sings about the scenery of his hometown.
12marine snowjero
marine snowjeroplay_arrow
An explosive debut song, with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, captivatingly singing a difficult piece.
13HeadlightNiinuma Kenji
HeadlightNiinuma Kenjiplay_arrow
Kenji Niinuma’s classic song, a voice that resonates with the heart
14Pardon me.Ōe Yutaka
Pardon me.Ōe Yutakaplay_arrow
The allure of wandering-actor enka: Hiroshi Oe’s new frontier
15rime iceHashi Yukio
rime iceHashi Yukioplay_arrow
Showa-era kayō: expressions of the heartache of lost love
16I can’t get drunk!Sanada Naoki
I can’t get drunk!Sanada Naokiplay_arrow
A passionate, soul-stirring song by Naoki Sanada
17The Nightingale’s Unrequited LoveTakeshima Hiroshi
The Nightingale’s Unrequited LoveTakeshima Hiroshiplay_arrow
Hiroshi Takeshima’s tragic love song, a moving masterpiece
18The Northern CliffsYamauchi Keisuke
The Northern CliffsYamauchi Keisukeplay_arrow
A song of a woman’s wistful heart carried on the sea breeze
19Snow SongKimura Tetsuji
Snow SongKimura Tetsujiplay_arrow
A Song of Renewal and Hope in the Snow