Songs men like. Classic and popular Japanese songs.
It’s packed with songs that were used in dramas and anime!
There are also tracks from those dramas you admired back in the day and the anime and movies you were hooked on.
I think many of these are staple choices for men’s karaoke, so why not give them a look?
Songs Men Like: Classic and Popular Japanese Tracks (1–10)
Spring DayNEW!aimyon
When it comes to Aimyon’s iconic songs that sound cool when sung by a man, this 2019 April release is the one.
It was written as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~.
The lyrics, which depict the bonds of the Nohara family and the preciousness of everyday life, match perfectly with the warm, acoustic arrangement.
The overall key is low and the tempo is a relaxed mid-pace, making it easy to check each pitch and rhythm as you sing.
This song, which sings of the gentle hope that visits everyday life, is perfect for going to karaoke with someone special or for showcasing a cool yet kind vibe.
loveback number
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.
Lovers AgainEXILE
A mid-tempo ballad overflowing with bittersweet emotion, layering feelings and lingering attachment to a former lover over wintry scenes.
Its striking chorus melody lingers in the ear, delicately portraying the man’s shifting emotions.
Released in January 2007 as EXILE’s 22nd single—a track that remains enduringly popular—this song demands vocal prowess in the mid-to-high range, including falsetto, making it a bit challenging to sing.
However, if you practice well and deliver it smoothly at karaoke, its emotional vocals may well draw women in.
It’s a must-try for anyone who wants to nail a cool, stylish performance.
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?
wrinkle alignmentVaundy
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.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN is a four-member rock band formed in Chiba in 1996.
They made their major-label debut on TOY’S FACTORY with their first single, “Diamond,” and scored a mega-hit in 2002 with “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing).
They remain highly active today.
Silent majorityKeyakizaka46
Keyakizaka46 is a Japanese female idol group active since 2015.
Their debut single, Silent Majority, stands out for its music centered on minor chords and its strongly message-driven lyrics, projecting a powerful worldview together with its costumes and choreography.