This is a sure hit! Hype songs men will want to sing as the first track at karaoke
I think there are quite a few chances to go to karaoke, but don’t you ever find yourself unsure what to sing for the first song?
It’s one thing if you’re going with close friends, but when it’s with work-related people or karaoke with someone you’re meeting for the first time, choosing songs can be tricky.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended first-song picks for men at karaoke!
Ideally, choose a song that can warm up the room or help you warm up your voice.
We’ve picked everything from nostalgic classics to the latest hit songs!
Alright, let’s take a look at which songs are recommended!
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This is a sure hit! Hype-up songs men will want to sing first at karaoke (71–80)
Kaikai KitanEVE
This is the fourth major-label digital-only single by singer-songwriter Eve, who began his career as a utaite and Vocaloid producer in 2009 and made his major debut in 2019.
The song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, and as a reader of the original manga, Eve’s love for the work shines through in its polished finish.
Since it’s the theme song of a hugely popular anime, lots of people know it, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser as the first song at karaoke.
However, the song itself is quite difficult, so be sure to practice well!
Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa
Despite their short-lived activity, the band Road of Major made a splash in the rock scene.
They are known for their refreshing rock sound and have left behind many great songs.
Among them, Kokoroe is especially recommended as a high-energy anime song.
It was used as the opening theme for Major: 1st Season and continues to enjoy strong popularity among readers and viewers to this day.
While the vocal range spans from mid1 D to high C and is relatively wide, it doesn’t require delicate falsetto, so as long as you can belt, it’s by no means a difficult song.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is the second single by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-piece piano pop band, written as the theme song for the film “The Confidence Man JP: The Movie.” Lauded for its high level of craftsmanship and hailed as a masterpiece that will go down in J-pop history, it became a smash hit that brought the band’s name to a wide range of listeners.
While the tempo is relaxed and the rhythm easy to follow, the overall key is high and the melody features many leaps, so it’s best sung in a key that suits your range.
Although it’s a ballad, it’s such a well-known song that most people have heard it at least once, making it a great choice to kick off a karaoke session.
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This song was born from NHK’s “2020 Support Song Project.” Remarkably, it has already surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.
It’s a song anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender.
The choreography is simple too, so learning it will make it even more fun.
I’d like to gradually build up our motivation to sing starting with this song.
All’s well that ends well.kocchi no kento
This is a song released on April 8, 2025, created as the opening theme for the TV anime “Vigilante: My Hero Academia ILLEGALS.” It’s an up-tempo rock number that depicts a hero’s inner conflict and rebirth, making it a perfect karaoke practice song for improving rhythm, diction, and emotional expression! The real challenge is how well you can memorize the lyrics and keep up with the tempo.
As you listen, you’ll notice that Kento sings quite clearly and crisply, right? Not everything is delivered crisply, of course—this is where contrast and dynamics come into play.
First, I’d like you to feel the beat by clapping your hands or moving your body, and think about where to place the accents to make it easier to sing.
I recommend accenting the downbeat—the first beat.
A-RA-SHIarashi
Arashi’s debut song is loved by a wide range of people, regardless of age or gender.
Their success truly colored an era, like a whirlwind of Arashi! Among their tracks, this one stands out with a strong impact—its lyrics about breaking new ground and new beginnings make it a perfect choice for the first song.
For people of that generation, it’s surely a karaoke staple, right? When it starts playing, you can’t help but hum along.
It’s not only catchy and hit-worthy, but that punchy vibe really amps things up!
ApolloPorunogurafiti
This is the debut single by Porno Graffitti, a two-member rock band whose vigorous activity now leads Japan’s rock scene and who have become emblematic of the J-POP landscape.
The song was used as the ending theme for the debate variety show “Koko ga Hen da yo Nihonjin,” and despite being their major-label debut, it became a huge hit thanks to its modern, catchy melody and distinctive worldview.
Because the tempo is fast and the chorus features repeated leaps in the melody, thorough practice is necessary before performing it in front of others.
With an arrangement that kicks off right from the chorus and instantly amps up the energy, it’s a recommended rock tune to start off a karaoke session.