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!

Playlist

This is a sure hit! Hype songs men will want to sing as the first track at karaoke
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Goodbye ElegySuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s vocal ability and captivating songs
2	SaudadePorunogurafiti		A 2000s Latin pop hit about breakup and reunion
3	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		Kochi's Ken and an upbeat pop song
4	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		Well-known cheer songs
5	Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu composes the theme song for a morning drama series.
6	A Member of the Fire BrigadeSuzuki Masayuki		Rats & Star's smash-hit summer love song
7	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE's Oblivion Battery opening theme
8	flying fishWANIMA		WANIMA’s August 2025 digital release, with a distinctive rhythm
9	MatatabiWANIMA		WANIMA's classic song 'Matatabi' is awesome.
10	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		Sakanaction’s signature songs, film theme songs
11	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Expressing Creephype’s story of farewell
12	Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE movie theme song
13	Butter-FlyWada Kōji		Koji Wada’s signature songs Digimon theme songs
14	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		A song of courage that soars high by making weakness an ally
15	KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu composed the theme song for Chainsaw Man
16	Let’s dance!Snow Man		Positive party song
17	Get WildTM NETWORK		City Hunter ED song by TM a big hit
18	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A rock song that portrays the bittersweet memories of youth
19	InsomniaEVE		Theme song of a film about insomnia
20	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA’s signature work and a song supporting recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake
21	CharismaxSnow Man		Update para para to a dance sound
22	The Zero Sense10-FEET		Start karaoke with a rock number by sixth sense
23	That’s enough now.kocchikento		The importance of living true to yourself.
24	absolute zeronatori		A rock song by Natori, an anime theme song
25	Seesaw Game: A Brave Love SongMr.Children		Gauge the crowd with Mr.Children’s classic songs
26	shutterYuuri		Yuri's self-cover song captivates with its realistic lyrics
27	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A romantic song from a drama about searching for stars
28	SHAMROCKUVERworld		Set the mood with a rock song
29	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		The rap and rhythm match perfectly.
30	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s signature song “Lemon” is hugely popular.
31	Happy life175R		Their major-label debut single entered the chart at number one.
32	Bacchi DancerDOES		An upbeat song used as a Gintama movie theme
33	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		The first karaoke song is “Chiisana Koi no Uta.”
34	rainbowAqua Timez		I get energy and courage from Aqua Timez’s “Niji”
35	GO!!!FLOW		FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a representative song from 2004.
36	Miracle EarthKuwata Keisuke & Mr.Children		“Miracle Earth” is a charity duet by Kuwata and Sakurai.
37	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s quintessentially refreshing summer song
38	Peter PanYuuri		A song of courage for those who chase their dreams
39	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Introduction to Rewrite by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
40	GOBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN new song Granblue Fantasy
41	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s transparent-feeling commercial song
42	CQCQKamisama, boku wa kizuite shimatta		CQCQ recommended for excitement in the high register
43	Roco LotionORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE fires up the summer vibe with tropical tunes
44	The Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishi		A positive kick-off song by Ketsumeishi
45	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s youthful love song
46	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		Well-known as a drama insert song and easy to sing
47	HELLOFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature song HELLO is refreshing and easy to sing.
48	unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		“unravel” — high difficulty vocal range and singing technique
49	Blue BenchSasuke		Sasuke’s debut song, a bittersweet love ballad
50	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L'Arc's exhilarating rock song full of a sense of speed
51	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A pop and bright song by SEKAI NO OWARI
52	Happinessarashi		Theme song of Yamada Taro Monogatari by Arashi
53	ApolloPorunogurafiti		Pornograffitti's major debut single
54	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s “Koi Dance” song becomes a big hit
55	cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		Start with an easy-to-sing ballad to warm up
56	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
57	Kaikai KitanEVE		Eve “Jujutsu Kaisen” OP theme song
58	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Hype things up with Sugar Song and Bitter Step
59	Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya		A warm pop tune that is Takuya Ohashi’s solo debut song
60	CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu		Liven up karaoke with Hironobu Kageyama’s signature songs
61	single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu		Jujutsu Kaisen theme song King Gnu
62	mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism, the opening theme song of SPY×FAMILY
63	TemptationGLAY		A classic high-energy song that gets the crowd going live
64	U.S.A.DA PUMP		DA PUMP’s comeback hit is easy for everyone to dance to.
65	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		A summer song by Shonan no Kaze that everyone can enjoy
66	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		Recommended songs by ONE OK ROCK
67	Line up before loveOfisharu Higedan Dism		One of early Higedan’s signature songs, “Koi no Maenarae” (Line Up for Love)
68	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism smash hit song
69	Soldier, run.B’z		B’z’s fiery cheer song “He Runs.”
70	Someday, in a world of nothingnessmakaroni enpitsu		Introduction to Popular Songs by Macaroni Enpitsu
71	Adventure Beyondchōtokkyū		Full-on entertainment! A live track that gets everyone hyped!
72	A-RA-SHIarashi		Arashi’s debut song is a karaoke staple for a generation
73	LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO		A refreshing confession song by TOKIO
74	cherrysupittsu		Representative songs of Spitz, perfect for karaoke
75	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		Insert song from RADWIMPS' Your Name.
76	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		Popular rock songs by back number
77	It’s love.V6		A classic by V6, rhythmic with attractive high notes.
78	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu sings, pouring his wish to be a hero into the song
79	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s hit song “Ikenai Taiyō”
80	A gaze is lightKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s distinctive songs
81	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A cheer song-style rock track by Sambomaster
82	paprikaFoorinn		NHK support song reaches 100 million views
83	white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s hard rock song is the Tokyo Revengers theme song
84	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		Golden Bomber's big hit song
85	Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa		Rock band, the moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart, “Kokoroe”
86	Song of BeginningsGReeeeN		GReeeeN, songs with positive messages
87	Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS		A classic song by THE BLUE HEARTS
88	room for growthCreepy Nuts		Creepy Nuts song sparks buzz in commercials
89	LieShido		The signature song of visual kei rock, 'Uso' ('Lie')
90	SUNHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s single song “SUN”
91	You pure motherfuckersKishidan		Kishidan releases first single in five years, a TV drama theme song
92	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		Introducing a song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE on Mezamashi 8
93	Here we go! First song at karaoke.hobo nichi P		Packed with etiquette tips for a first karaoke song
94	Black and WhiteDa-iCE		Theme song for a drama; the rhythm and vocals are captivating.
95	All’s well that ends well.kocchi no kento		A rock song for the Vigilante opening theme
96	NINE LIVESchōtokkyū		The new song themed around a bullet-train-speed cat, “NINE LIVES,” by Choutokkyu
97	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		Hit songs by L'Arc~en~Ciel
98	The RumblingSiM		A metalcore song with an Attack on Titan theme
99	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		Takanori Nishikawa’s T.M.Revolution summer classic song
100	A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko		Introduction to Yoko Takahashi’s famous anime songs
101	BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT		An inspirational youth anthem for challengers
102	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Spitz’s high-pitched melody single
103	poofKing Gnu		King Gnu’s classic song “Doronn” is hard to understand.
104	7th TriggerUVERworld		UVERworld, music that gives you a push, characterized by high vocals
105	Together forever!Kitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s challenging song “Forever Together!”
106	Love SongGReeeeN		Introduce GReeeeN’s signature songs
107	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's movie theme song
108	Dance, please.DISH//		DISH//'s 'Odoryanse': an inventive musical development
109	SufferOkazaki Taiiku		Okazaki Taiiku, popular for his catchy music
110	Boom-Pow-Wow!SixTONES		Hype up the party tune by SixTONES
111	IllusionMY FIRST STORY × HYDE		The appeal of artist collaboration songs and how to sing them
112	WeekenderHey! Say! JUMP		Weekender is a great song for karaoke.
113	Mr. Moonlightimase		TV anime theme song, be careful with your breathing when you sing!
114	We are!kitadani hiroshi		The popular theme song from One Piece, “We Are!”
115	protagonistSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER’s “Shujinkō” chosen as the 2025 theme song for Mezamashi TV
116	POP STARHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's 23rd single, a drama theme song
117	Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan		A party-friendly rock song by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan
118	swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti		An unrequited love song with a Latin rhythm
119	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life
120	crimsonX		An iconic song by X JAPAN; beware of the high key
121	Release exerciseamenbo purasu		Amenbo Plus Baseball Club Comic Song