Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get top marks (91–100)
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
It’s one of the signature songs that represent Tamio Okuda.
Its comfortable key makes it easy to sing, and its strength lies in the fact that people of all ages know it.
The mid-tempo feel and a chorus with a relatively narrow melodic range make it especially easy to sing and a good target for high scores.
While paying attention to pitch, focusing on vocal power will make it sound even more pleasing.
OrangeSPYAIR
It became a massive hit as the theme song for the 2024 film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.
The same track was also chosen as the theme song for TBS Television and BS-TBS’s Volleyball Nations League 2024, powerfully expressing the passion of young people who devote their youth to volleyball, and marking a revival of the long-standing collaboration between SPYAIR and Haikyu!!.
It’s a rock ballad characteristic of SPYAIR, with easy-to-catch pitches that help you score steadily in karaoke.
The melody is basically structured so you can sing each phrase carefully.
It builds toward the latter half, and the vocal melody changes slightly in the final chorus, so it’s a good idea to review that part thoroughly.
Aim for high scores! Karaoke songs for high scores aimed at men (101–110)
Forget-me-notOzaki Yutaka
This is one of Yutaka Ozaki’s signature ballads and a hugely popular song among fans! I imagine many people sing it at karaoke.
The overall vocal range is B2–A4, and while the chorus features Ozaki’s distinctive, impassioned, pleading delivery, you should hold back your emotions and focus on accurate pitch when doing scoring.
The melody line is simple and easy for anyone to remember.
However, because the contrast in pitch between the verses (A–B sections) and the chorus can feel pronounced, be mindful to keep your facial muscles lifted and project from the same placement throughout so you can sing without straining your throat.
My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS
A four-piece Japanese rock band, RADWIMPS released this track in July 2016.
It’s an upbeat, easy-to-groove rock number, and since the vocal melody—especially the chorus—is very simple, it’s also an ideal choice for aiming for a high score at karaoke.
I think most men can probably sing it in the original key.
It’s a really fun song, so honestly, the best way is to just enjoy singing it without worrying about the score.
But if you simply enjoy singing it like that, I think it naturally leads to a high score anyway.
Don’t overthink it—just have fun!
horizonback number
A song by the Japanese rock band back number, released in August 2020.
It features a medium-to-slow tempo with a catchy pop melody, and I think it’s quite conducive to achieving high karaoke scores in terms of rhythm, which is a key scoring factor.
However, there are several parts where you have to switch between falsetto and chest voice, so you should be careful there.
If you’re not confident in switching registers, lowering the key might be a good option.
bookmarkAqua Timez
It’s a coming-of-age song by Aqua Timez that looks back on memories with a lover from whom one has become separated.
The energetic, fast-paced melody is one reason for its popularity.
Although the rhythm is quick, the repeated pitch makes it easy to sing.
Since there aren’t many long sustained notes, be careful not to go off pitch.
Dragon nightSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a huge hit that has surpassed 100 million views on video sites.
Because the melody stays in a narrow, low range and lacks big dynamics, it’s relatively easy and a song where it’s easier to score high.
With today’s karaoke machines having voice changer features, I think you can also capture the right vibe.