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[For High School Boys] A Collection of Easy-to-Sing Japanese Songs for Karaoke

For male high school students spending their youth, there are plenty of chances to go to karaoke with friends or a significant other.

Some of you might be thinking, “We’re going to karaoke, but I have no idea what songs to sing…”

So in this article, we’ve picked out karaoke-friendly songs we recommend for male high school students.

You’ll find Japanese songs that are approachable even if you’re not confident at singing, such as tracks that don’t require a wide vocal range or ones that make the most of lower tones.

Try singing these popular and trending songs that are easy for male voices and sure to get the room excited at karaoke!

[For High School Boys] Easy-to-Sing Japanese Songs for Karaoke (11–20)

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A song I especially want male high school students in the middle of their youth to hear.

MONGOL800’s band sound comes through straight and true.

It’s included on their 2001 album MESSAGE and is known as one of their signature tracks.

The lyrics distinctively portray the bittersweetness of long-distance love and first love.

The key point is how it expresses deep affection with simple words.

In 2019, it was also used as a featured song in a film of the same name.

When singing it at karaoke, the trick is to keep a lively tempo.

The vocal range isn’t wide, so even those who aren’t confident singers will find it approachable.

Sing it with friends or a partner for an even more enjoyable time.

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Kira Kira / Mosawo. [Music Video]
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Singer-songwriter Mosawo, who keeps their looks private and is known for their trademark “female-perspective love songs.” The track “Kira Kira,” included on the 1st album Koi no Uta, features lyrics that portray the feelings of unrequited love and evoke images of youthful days.

Its simple melody and relaxed tempo make it easy to sing, but be careful not to miss the notes where falsetto leaps appear here and there.

With a clear, airy ensemble that feels pleasant, it’s a refreshing number especially recommended for high school boys to sing at karaoke.

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Ohashi Chippoke “Evergreen” Music Video
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Singer-songwriter Chippoke Ohashi, who drew attention at the teen-only rock festival “Mikakunin Festival.” The track Evergreen, included on his 4th album you, became a sensation on TikTok after being picked up by influencers.

While its rapidly moving melody and intricate pitch shifts make it challenging, its range isn’t especially wide, so once you get the hang of it, it should be relatively easy to sing.

It’s a refreshing pop tune with a lively beat that will energize any karaoke session.

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)
JourneyFuji Kaze

A song characterized by warm melodies and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

Fujii Kaze’s distinctive vocals delicately portray the journey of life.

Released in March 2021, it gained attention as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Nijiiro Karte.” Its soundscape—where soulful arrangements intertwine with a nostalgic beat—is especially striking.

It’s a perfect pick for high school students to sing at karaoke.

The driving melody gently embraces the emotional waves unique to adolescence.

The vocal range is relatively narrow, so even those who aren’t confident in their singing can give it a try with ease.

Why not color your precious moments with friends or a loved one with this song?

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WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
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WANIMA’s songs deliver powerful, heart-stirring messages.

This track is included on the single “Juice Up!!,” released in 2016.

Filled with passionate feelings themed around recovery from the Kumamoto Earthquake, it was chosen in 2017 as the theme song for the “Tomoni Susumu Kumamoto” (Moving Forward Together, Kumamoto) project.

With upbeat lyrics and a catchy melody, it’s easy to learn and perfect for getting everyone hyped—making it an ideal choice for high school boys to sing at karaoke.

The song is beloved by many as a source of energy that strengthens bonds with friends.

Why not fire up your next karaoke session with this track?

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Marcy – Blueprint of the Future (Official Music Video)
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Marcy is a three-piece rock band expanding their fan base with emotionally charged love songs woven with a translucent singing voice.

“Mirai-zu,” a track released in advance from their first album Memory, has garnered high praise not only in Japan but also from listeners overseas.

The melody is relaxed with no wide leaps in pitch, making it easy to sing, but the rhythm pattern in the A section is complex, so be careful not to lose the beat.

It’s a pop tune with a straightforward message of love that resonates in the heart and feels great to sing at karaoke.

Someday, in a world of nothingnessmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu “Someday, In a World With Nothing” MV
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In addition to general rock, Macaroni Empitsu is a band with a wide musical range, from psychedelic to hard rock.

For men who like Japanese rock, you could say they’re an extremely popular band.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Itsuka Nani mo Nai Sekai de.

Although the song sits in an easy-to-sing range of mid1 A to hi A, it still builds excitement properly, and in the chorus you can let out a big voice with a near-shouted feel.

The scat-like section at the end of the chorus starts with a shout, so it’s good to aim for a slightly more vigorous, rough vocal style.

Lemon piemakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu “Lemon Pie” MV
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With a tempo of 102, Macaroni Enpitsu’s “Lemon Pie” is characterized by being easy to catch the rhythm—not too fast and not too slow.

The overall vocal range of the song is D3 to A#3, which is relatively narrow for a male song.

The verses (A-melo to B-melo) are sung in a conversational style, so you don’t need to worry too much about precise pitch.

The beginning of the second verse is rap-like, and as long as your words lock into the rhythm there, it shouldn’t be a problem either.

If you keep humming the chorus over and over, you’ll likely find it very singable.

For the chorus, try practicing with humming.

The key is to hum lightly without engaging your throat too much.

SUNHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)
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Gen Hoshino is a singer-songwriter who enjoys wide popularity for his broad musical range, from stylish tracks rooted in R&B and neo-soul to catchy, pop-leaning songs.

He has many classics, but the one I especially recommend for men with particularly low voices is SUN.

This piece sits in an average vocal range of mid1 D# to hi A.

While the arrangement highlights the lower register typical of Hoshino’s vocal quality, the hi A may feel slightly low as a ceiling for men with deep voices, so consider lowering the key with that note as your reference point.

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flumpool “Akashi (A Spring Breath ver.)” ‘ROOF PLAN ~Acoustic in Billboard Live~’ 2021.12.31 Billboard Live
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It seems this was the set piece for the 2011 (78th) NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, Junior High Division! The vocal range is quite wide, from A2 to C5.

The falsetto parts appear in the chorus.

The melody line is easy to follow, building nicely through a verse (A), pre-chorus (B), chorus, and final chorus.

First, the A section sits quite low, so be careful not to overuse your throat there.

If you watch choirs or singers’ facial expressions, you’ll notice their eyebrows and facial muscles are lifted quite a bit.

Simply lifting your facial muscles like this helps open the throat and makes singing a bit easier.

It also helps you transition smoothly from chest voice to falsetto.

In addition, make sure to fully support and release your breath on the high falsetto notes.

Aiming your voice straight up toward the top of your head makes falsetto easier to produce.

With just a small shift in awareness, the song becomes much easier to sing—give it a try!