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