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?
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Songs Men Like: Classic and Popular Japanese Tracks (1–10)
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS is a Japanese band formed in 2001.
They made their major-label debut in 2005, and in 2008 their 9th single, “Order Made,” debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon charts for the first time.
In 2016, “Zenzenzense,” the theme song for the feature-length animated film Your Name, which grossed over 20 billion yen, became a massive hit.
Midnight ExpresswayFurawā Kanpanīzu
Flower Companyz is a Japanese rock band.
They were formed in Nagoya in 1989.
Since making their major-label debut in 1995, they have been actively performing to this day.
‘Shinya Kousoku’ (Midnight Highway) is a classic song that has been sung since their indie days.
It’s love.V6
A poppy, refreshing love song that represents V6 in 1997—and I just learned this myself—the composer is Koji Tamaki.
The overall vocal range is wide and high, from D#3 to D#5, and both the intensity and the range build steadily toward the latter half.
Because the tempo feels good, you’ll need to project your voice while staying in the groove.
As you approach the high notes before the chorus, keep a tight, small body rhythm to line up your timing, use your body to add momentum, and accent the phrase.
Be careful not to tense up on the “n” sound in the song title; focus on carrying it with your breath and try singing with that in mind!
Songs men like: classic and popular Japanese hits (11–20)
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a Japanese three-piece band formed in Nakano in 2004.
Their song “Sugar Song to Bitter Step,” which was also tied in with a TV anime, is an extremely fun track that makes you want to start dancing.
loadTHE toraburyū
A massive hit that sold over two million copies in total.
Its poignant lyrics about heartbreak and parting deeply resonate with men in their 50s, making it a karaoke classic! It might feel a bit too mellow when actually sung at karaoke, but it’s perfect for when you want a break.
When singing, pay attention to breath flow and expressiveness for a better performance.
The song builds toward the chorus, so if you sing each phrase of the chorus with the image of growing intensity, it will add expressiveness and enhance the atmosphere.
The key is to sing carefully and delicately—avoid singing roughly at all costs!
Broken RadioTokunaga Hideaki
This was his 10th single and one of Hideaki Tokunaga’s signature songs.
It reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and became a huge hit ballad, selling a total of about 360,000 copies.
He also performed it at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2006 and 2009, and it continues to be loved across generations.
Many people do impressions of Hideaki Tokunaga, but when you sing it at karaoke, I hope you’ll sing boldly in your own voice! The overall vocal range of the song is F#3 to A4, which may be comfortable for many male singers, but the chorus stays on the higher side, so if you’re not familiar with the song you might end up straining your throat.
It’s very important to keep your throat open and direct your breath toward the notes! Lift those facial muscles and sing with expression!
DEPARTURESglobe
globe is a music group that has been active since 1995.
They made their debut with their first single, “Feel Like dance,” and went on to release numerous hits.
In 2015, they celebrated the 20th anniversary of their debut with various activities.
Among their many works, “DEPARTURES” became a particularly massive hit and is one of their signature songs.