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!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get top marks (241–250)
Goodbye, KobeTakahashi Eiichi
This is the third single by Eiichi Takahashi, an authentic enka singer from Shiga Prefecture, released in 2018.
The song was written and composed by the popular young enka singer Yoshitaka Oishi, who provided the track.
Incidentally, this is also one of my productions.
Although it hasn’t become very well-known yet, it features a very memorable, easy-to-sing, and heartrending melody.
The vocal range Takahashi sings in should be manageable for most average male singers, so many people will likely be able to sing it in the original key.
Be sure to learn it and aim for a high score!
YES MY LOVEYazawa Eikichi
This was Eikichi Yazawa’s 11th single, released in February 1982.
It was also used that year in a Coca-Cola commercial.
It’s one of those classic Showa-era songs that really brings out Yazawa’s wonderfully deep, gritty voice.
The vocal melody doesn’t have any particularly tricky parts, so I’d recommend it to men with a rich, low tone—pick this at karaoke and aim for a high score.
It’s a song where the handling of rests within the melody is important, so it might help to practice focusing on the sense of space between phrases—how you “hold the pause.” Since the melody sits mostly in the low to mid range, using chest resonance effectively will make it sound even better.
Young manSaijō Hideki
This was Hideki Saijo’s 28th single, released in February 1979.
It’s a remake of the Village People’s hit “Y.M.C.A.,” which was popular in the U.S.
at the time, with Japanese lyrics and arranged in a kayō pop style.
When it came out, it became such a massive hit that you could say there wasn’t a person in Japan who didn’t know it.
As of 2020, anyone in their late 40s or so has probably sung and played along to it at least once, doing the Y.M.C.A!! hand motions.
It’s a very fun song with a sporty vibe.
While I’m introducing it under the theme of aiming for a high score, it might actually be a bit uncool to worry about points when singing this one.
I hope you’ll just enjoy it to the fullest—choreography and all—no overthinking needed!
Doki itDaigo Nishihata, Shunsuke Michieda, Kento Nagao, Joichiro Fujiwara, Kyohei Takahashi
Leveraging the strength of all being from the Kansai region, Naniwa Danshi continues to captivate audiences with performances brimming with Kansai-specific charm.
They made their CD debut in November 2021, and many of their subsequent releases have ranked high on the Oricon charts.
The group has built a sparkling track record, including winning Best 5 New Artists at the 36th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
Every member is also skilled in acting, thriving across a wide range of fields such as TV dramas, films, and stage productions.
In April 2024, they formed the limited-time unit KAMIGATA BOYZ together with other Johnny’s groups from Kansai, further accelerating their momentum.
They’re highly recommended for those drawn to the blend of friendly Kansai dialect and polished performance.
SubaruTanimura Shinji
This was Shinji Tanimura’s second single, released on April 1, 1980.
Counted among his signature songs, it remains his best-selling number as a solo artist.
Tanimura himself reportedly said he came up with the song while lying down, and it features a very singable melody.
It’s an ideal choice when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.
Try singing it by tracing both the melody and rhythm as precisely as the original.
Aim for a High Score! Karaoke Songs for Men to Get Top Marks (251–260)
MARIONETTEBOØWY
The sixth single by the rock band BOØWY, released in July 1987.
At the time of its release, it landed many tie-ins and became a big hit, making it one of their signature songs—so many of you have probably heard it before.
There’s no need for complicated explanations to sing this one at karaoke! The vocal melody doesn’t span a wide range at all, so many men should be able to sing it without changing the key.
Don’t overthink it—just have fun.
Enoshima EscarASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A track included on ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s album “Surf Bungaku Kamakura (Complete Edition),” which was released in July 2023.
It has a very singable rhythm and tempo, the vocal melody doesn’t require a particularly wide range, and the melody itself is very simple with almost no eccentric twists.
So this is truly one of the best songs to choose when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.
While faithfully and accurately tracing the original rhythm and melody, don’t try too hard to sing it skillfully—sing it plainly.
I think that’s the key to making it sound nice and appealing.
Definitely give it a try!