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 Scores (121–130)
YoursSuda Masaki
This is the fifth overall digital-only single by Masaki Suda, who is active as an actor and singer, released in May 2023.
It was selected as the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “The Best Teacher: One Year Later, I Was ■ by a Student.” It’s been crafted into a very beautiful ballad.
To aim for a high score when choosing this for karaoke, the key point is how well you can handle the high notes in the melody—Suda himself employs various vocal tones when singing it.
In that sense, it’s somewhat geared toward advanced singers, but the vocal melody of the song itself is very straightforward and accessible.
If you’re confident in your singing, definitely give this a try and aim for a high score!
BoyhoodInoue Yosui
I imagine many people have this song as their go-to at karaoke.
It’s a classic known across generations.
The key is a bit high, but the pitch and rhythm are easy to grasp.
It’s a song where you can make good use of plenty of scoops and falls.
Focus on singing smoothly and you’ll score high!
Seeds of joyMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song was first unveiled as a secret track on the venue-limited mini-album “Introduction” on July 5, 2014, and later officially included on July 8, 2025, in the 10th anniversary best album “10,” making it a once-lost track! The melody line is gentle and sung with clear enunciation, so even beginners should find it easy to match the pitch bar.
For the verses (A-melody to B-melody), speak carefully and make sure your voice is firmly carried by the mic.
Also, the chorus kicks in around the 3-minute mark, and the overall energy ramps up significantly.
There should be ample opportunities to breathe between phrases, so take a solid breath for each phrase and use that air to project your voice as you exhale.
If you tense up, you’ll end up chest-breathing instead of using your diaphragm, which can make it uncomfortable—so stay calm and breathe steadily!
Happy Endingback number
This is back number’s 16th single, released in November 2016.
It was also used as the theme song for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” The strings arrangement is striking, and the song is crafted into a very beautiful yet passionate ballad.
In terms of vocal melody, I don’t think it’s particularly difficult to sing; however, the breath points (where to take breaths) in the chorus might be a bit tricky, so be sure to listen closely to the original and study it.
Also, toward the end of the chorus, there are spots where you need to switch between chest voice and falsetto, so practice to make that transition smooth.
If you’re not confident, it might be a good idea to lower the key when singing at karaoke.
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (131–140)
Skeletonize!sutoreitenaa
Straightener is a band that has been active for many years with a sound rooted in alternative and indie rock.
They’ve produced numerous classics, but one I especially recommend is “Skeletonize!” This track is a hard-hitting rock number with a loud, consolidated sound.
That said, its overall vocal range is relatively narrow, and even the one higher section doesn’t require using mixed voice.
Most men with an average vocal range should be able to sing it without issue.
Beyond the purple nightsupittsu
It’s the 44th single by the Japanese rock band Spitz, released in March 2021 as a work commemorating the 30th anniversary of their major-label debut.
It also served as the ending theme for TBS’s “NEWS23.” The song features a characteristically light, upbeat groove and an ear-pleasing melody, making it a very singable choice for karaoke.
While some men may find the original key a bit challenging, the vocal melody doesn’t actually span a particularly wide range, so if you adjust the key to suit your voice, it should be a solid pick for aiming at a high score.
For the final part of the chorus, it’ll likely sound cooler if you can sing it without switching to falsetto.
cloudy skyDOES
As the opening theme for the fifth season of the TV Tokyo anime Gintama, a lot of people probably think of Don’ten when they hear Gintama! DOES is a band whose lower registers resonate more than the high ones.
It’s a rock track popular with men for karaoke, where stable low notes and a raw expressive style are key to high scores! The song itself is short at about three minutes.
Even first-time listeners can pick up Don’ten easily, and it’s highly recommended for rock fans! The trick to low notes is to use your breath well and release your voice slowly straight ahead.
If you push your voice out, the low notes resonate more and you can hear your own singing better.
That, of course, makes it easier to stay on pitch.
It’s important to get your voice solidly into the mic when you sing.