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 achieve top marks (111–120)
STAY AWAYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This is the 20th single by the Japanese rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel, released in July 2000.
It’s an upbeat, high-tempo rock number, so in that sense it’s very easy to sing, and it’s a song where you can aim for a high karaoke score.
When trying to score high with this song, the key point is how much you can reproduce the so-called “visual kei style” of singing.
If you sing it too straightforwardly by tracing the melody, there’s a risk the song will end up sounding dull; but if you overdo that distinctive, slightly languid V-kei delivery, you risk losing points for pitch accuracy.
That said, this track is sung relatively powerfully compared to some others, so study the nuances of the pitch shifts and other details beforehand, then give it a try.
astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s third single, released on March 14, 2001.
It was used as an insert song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Tentaikansoku” (Stargazing), and it’s said that the drama itself was created inspired by this track.
It’s an upbeat, brisk rock song with a vocal melody that doesn’t require a particularly wide range, and the tune is very easy to remember and hum along to.
It’s a great choice when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.
Just be careful not to fall behind the tempo when you sing!
LOVE LOVE SHOWTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Despite having no tie-in, it became a long-running hit that stayed in the Top 10 for five consecutive weeks—a signature track where The Yellow Monkey’s trademark sultriness fuses with the driving energy of rock.
Among fans, it’s often said to be “the most Yemon-like” song.
The vocal range isn’t very high, the melody is simple, and there aren’t many pitch jumps, so you may find it easy to sing.
Since it’s band rock, the snare drum sound is the key point; if you feel the groove slightly behind the beat, it’ll be easier to lock into the song.
Keep solid time with your body, and be careful not to overproject your voice.
On the hill where the moon is visible tonightB’z
It was the theme song for the TBS drama “Beautiful Life: The Days We Spent Together,” and the CD jacket photo was apparently shot from a wheelchair’s perspective to match the show’s content.
It’s a dramatic slow rock number where Inaba’s poignancy and power coexist.
The song’s overall vocal range is G3–B4, and since the highest notes appear frequently in the chorus, stamina is essential—so it’s recommended for those who are good with high notes.
As the song progresses, you may find it harder to lock onto the pitch bar, but if you keep your eyebrows raised and project your voice far with energetic delivery, it should start to click!
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
It’s a lively, easy-to-sing song! The tempo isn’t slow, but the rhythm is simple and easy to catch.
The chorus has some higher parts, so be mindful of your pitch there to avoid losing points.
Try incorporating slides and falls effectively.
FanfareTamaki Kōji
An encouraging song written by Koji Tamaki, who was born and raised in Hokkaido, for a drama set in the world of horse racing.
The melody has a driving sense of speed, as if a horse is galloping, and it’s a song that lets you sing freely! The overall vocal range is C3 to B4, and the structure gradually builds in emotion and excitement.
For the A and B sections, put your voice firmly into the mic as if you’re speaking, and for the chorus, imagine singing in a wide-open space and let your voice out fully—this will help your voice come out comfortably and make it easier to stay on pitch.
For karaoke scoring, watch the pitch bar and check each note as you sing!
phantom thiefback number
This is a digital-only single by back number, released on May 24, 2021.
It was selected as the theme song for NTV’s Wednesday drama “Koi wa Deep ni.” While many recent songs feature complex rhythms and melodies, this track has a very easy-to-groove tempo, and the vocal melody is smooth and, I believe, quite easy to sing.
However, in the high notes of the chorus, the vocalist skillfully switches between chest voice and falsetto, so if you’re not confident in smoothly transitioning your vocal registers, you may want to pay a bit of attention to key settings and such.
Conversely, it’s also ideal as a practice piece for register transitions, so with that in mind, I encourage you to give it a try!