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)
Dance, please.DISH//
DISH//’s masterpiece Odoryanse, released digitally in September 2025.
It’s a highly unique track, with a distinct, shallow-sounding auto-tune applied throughout.
Overall it follows a J-rock flow, but the pre-chorus shifts into a slightly reggae-like feel, and the chorus unfolds with a murky, almost visual kei-style melody.
Because the song packs so many developments into a single track, it’s a bit less singable, but you can expect it to be a real crowd-pleaser in terms of energy.
SufferOkazaki Taiiku
Male singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki, who has gained popularity with his unique lyrics and catchy melodies.
He’s also highly popular among male listeners and has produced many classic songs, but among them, “Suffer” is especially recommended.
For an Okazaki song, it’s unusual in that it’s rooted in punk rock, featuring melodies that lean toward hardcore punk within the punk genre.
Assuming you sing it full-throttle with some shouts mixed in, it’s a perfect pick for karaoke among male friends.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
This is Memeshikute, which held the No.
1 spot on the karaoke rankings for 49 consecutive weeks.
It’s performed by Golden Bomber, known by the nickname “Kinbaku.” I bet many people got to know Golden Bomber through this song.
Their boundary-free performances are always entertaining.
I think many of you also know the choreography for the chorus.
It’s a song that everyone in the room can enjoy—not just by singing or listening, but by dancing along together.
The lyrics carry a sad vibe, yet somehow it doesn’t feel negative at all.
If anything, it puts smiles on people’s faces and is a perfect choice for the first song at karaoke.
This is a sure bet! Hype songs men will want to sing first at karaoke (81–90)
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
This is the sixth single by Shonan no Kaze, a four-man reggae group.
It’s a summer song, but you can enjoy singing it any time of year.
Not only the melody and rap, but also interjections and call-and-response parts are sprinkled throughout, so everyone can join in.
The track is on the longer side at seven minutes, but the dynamic changes in tempo and mood keep everyone at karaoke engaged.
It’s a perfect pick if you want to kick things off with full energy from the very first song.
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
This is the fourth single by the four-piece fusion band King Gnu, written as the theme song for the animated film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
Released as a double A-side single together with Sakayume, which was used as the film’s ending theme, the track is striking for its aggressively rock-driven sound that’s unusual for a love song.
Its gritty melody over a catchy chord progression will get everyone hyped as a karaoke opener.
If possible, recreating the twin vocals with a friend will make it even more exciting—a modern rock number that really hits.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
A mixed-gender four-piece band with a name that evokes a decadent image, SEKAI NO OWARI released this as their sixth single.
In their amateur days, they were often booked alongside death metal bands because of that name.
The track was chosen as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-class Gourmet Survival!!, and its fanciful world is a pleasant counterpoint to metal sounds.
With a march-like beat and a melody carrying a positive message, it feels perfect as the first song in a karaoke session.
The key is low and the melody is simple, making it a pop tune we’d love to see you kick off your karaoke with.
peace signYonezu Kenshi
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the heart with its powerful vocals and exhilarating sound.
Produced in June 2017 as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the Yomiuri TV–affiliated anime “My Hero Academia,” it resonates with the desire to become stronger on nights spent crying over one’s own inadequacy, and with the resolve to become a hero to protect someone important.
The contrast between high and low registers carefully expresses emotional shifts, so when singing, it’s best to pay attention not only to pitch but also to dynamics and phrasing.