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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!

It feels great when you nail a high score!

Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get high scores (211–220)

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It was released as a coupling track to DISH//’s 10th single, “We Did It.” Later (in April 2020), an acoustic version was released digitally as “Neko – THE FIRST TAKE ver.” It’s a very gentle song that conveys a warm, heartwarming atmosphere.

The vocal melody itself is very simple and easy to remember, and the vocal range used isn’t very wide, so I think it’s quite easy for anyone to sing.

Since the song is built on a slightly bouncing beat, be careful not to let the vocal rhythm become flat.

If you try singing so that the sound resonates against the roof of your mouth, you can reproduce a voice rich in higher overtones like the original performer’s—give it a try.

A bouquet for boring daysLUCKY TAPES

LUCKY TAPES – A Bouquet for Boring Days [Official Music Video]
A bouquet for boring daysLUCKY TAPES

Kai Takahashi’s solo project, LUCKY TAPES.

In the early days, their sound often mixed rock and J-pop, but recently the R&B side has grown stronger, and they’ve been releasing many stylish tracks.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is “Bouquet for Boring Days.” While it’s categorized as J-pop, it carries an R&B-like groove in places.

That said, the rhythm isn’t difficult, and it doesn’t feature the advanced vocal techniques common in R&B, such as melisma.

The vocal range is also very narrow, making it a song that should be easy for teenage male singers to perform.

Is that okay?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is That Alright? 2017 ver. [Official Music Video]
Is that okay?RADWIMPS

Since the song is very catchy and memorable, I don’t think it’s too hard to grasp the melody even when singing it at karaoke.

But if you’re aiming for a high score, the key point—above all—is how well you can handle the rap-like delivery in the A-melody section.

The high-pitched, rap-like part at the start of the second chorus’s A-melody might be a bit tricky too.

Normally, I’d say not to sweat the small details in a section like this and just sing it with your own groove.

However, when you’re going for a top karaoke score, staying faithful to the original is also crucial.

So learn it thoroughly and try to rap it coolly!

Get WildTM NETWORK

TM NETWORK「Get Wild」Official Music Video
Get WildTM NETWORK

Released in 1987, Get Wild has long since transcended its role as the ending theme for the anime City Hunter and can truly be called a national favorite, renowned across generations.

It’s a famous song that needs little introduction, and it’s also very popular because it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

If you’re aiming for a high score and don’t yet have this song in your repertoire, you should definitely pick it for your next challenge.

The melody is largely built around the mid range with a relatively narrow vocal range, making it easy to sing regardless of voice type.

The only part that can be a bit tricky if you’re not used to it is the fast English section in the B-melody, so be sure to practice it carefully so you don’t fall behind the rhythm!

Sun of Lovekururi

A single by Quruli released in March 2023.

It was pre-released in February and was also chosen as the theme song for the Netflix film “Call Me Chihiro.” It’s a simple, medium-tempo pop-rock song that’s very easy to groove to.

The vocal melody line is also very straightforward and easy to hum, so it should be relatively manageable for anyone to shoot for a perfect 100 at karaoke.

Listen closely to the original, study where to sustain notes, where to cut them off, and how to do so, and give that perfect score a try.

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Eikou no Kakehashi – Yuzu (Full)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu

This song portrays the hardships and setbacks in life, and the journey of overcoming them to grasp hope.

It beautifully expresses the light that awaits beyond tears no one sees and the sweat shed in silence, woven with melodies and words that deeply resonate with listeners.

Released by Yuzu in July 2004, the song was chosen as NHK’s official theme for the Athens Olympics, and, together with the moment the men’s gymnastics team won gold, it became etched in the memories of many.

Loved as a cheer song for everyone striving toward their goals, it continues to offer support: to those taking steady steps toward their dreams and to those confronting the walls before them.

As a piece that accompanies the important moments of life, it delivers a powerful, heartfelt message that truly resonates.

Future is YoursSambomasutā

Sambomaster / Future is Yours MUSIC VIDEO
Future is YoursSambomasutā

This is Sambomaster’s 23rd single overall, released in August 2023.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Toho-distributed animated film “SHIN Jigen! Crayon Shin-chan THE MOVIE: Super-Powered Great Battle ~Fly, Fly, Hand-Rolled Sushi~.” It’s an upbeat, lively pop-rock song that just makes you feel happy when you listen to it! The vocal melody is very simple and the vocal range used isn’t very wide, so I can confidently recommend it as a very easy song for anyone to sing! Ride the uptempo beat and have fun belting it out!