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 (251–260)
Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro
It’s Tatsuro Yamashita’s 12th single, released in December 1983.
Even nearly 40 years after its release, it remains a long-selling J-pop Christmas classic that you’re sure to hear every holiday season.
Because it’s a song that has been loved by many for so long, the vocal melody is very easy to remember and hum along to, making it a great choice when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.
The only drawback might be that it’s a bit hard to pick at karaoke outside the Christmas season!
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (261–270)
Full of memoriesH₂O
This is the fifth single by the male duo H2O, released in March 1983.
It was also used as the theme song when Mitsuru Adachi’s popular manga Miyuki was adapted into an anime, so many of you may have heard it.
As the title suggests, the song features a gentle, nostalgic melody, making it easy for anyone to sing and remember.
The harmony part isn’t particularly difficult either, so it can be fun to try harmonizing as a duo with a friend!
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s sixth digital-only single, released in September 2023.
It was reportedly written specifically as the opening theme for the TV anime ONE PIECE.
The song expertly pairs Fukase’s slightly boyish vocals with a bright, poppy sound.
Perhaps reflecting that vibe, the vocal melody is easy for anyone to hum along to, making it one of the best picks when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke.
However, the rhythm of the backing track changes between sections, so be sure to listen closely to it and avoid singing in a flat, uniform way.
Also, if you try placing your voice so it resonates against your upper palate in your mouth, you can reproduce a bright tone rich in high overtones like the original singer’s—definitely give it a try.
blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS
This is THE BLUE HEARTS’ fifth single, released in June 1989.
It’s crafted into a song with a relaxed tempo and beat that feels very comfortable.
The extremely simple arrangement is also striking.
The vocal melody is very straightforward and easy to remember, making it easy to hum along.
In that sense, it probably meets all the conditions for aiming for a high score at karaoke.
However, precisely because it’s such a simple song, be careful not to let your singing sound flat.
Emeraldback number
This is back number’s second digital-only single, released in October 2020.
It also served as the theme song for the drama “Dangerous Venus.” The vocal melody, while relatively simple and easy to remember for a recent song, is crafted that way on purpose.
The key to singing this track well is how smoothly you can switch between chest voice and falsetto, which are used effectively throughout the song.
In that sense, it might be a bit challenging for those who struggle with transitioning between registers.
Still, once you can manage that, it’s a very singable song—so definitely give it a try!
Imperial Regent Declarationsadamasashi
Released on July 10, 1979, this is singer-songwriter Masashi Sada’s 14th solo single.
As of December 2021, it remains his biggest hit.
Given Sada’s distinctive high-tone voice, some listeners might think at first, “How could I score well with this?” But don’t worry—the melody itself is very simple, easy to remember, and easy to sing.
I hope you’ll enjoy singing it while appreciating the lyrics, which are structured like a story.
To modern ears, the lyrics may feel a bit old-fashioned.
Star SongKobukuro
A track by Kobukuro included on their album “Star Made,” released on August 4, 2021.
As the title suggests, it’s a gentle song that evokes a quiet summer night sky, and musically it’s very much in their style—easy to hum and approachable.
If you focus on singing carefully throughout, it shouldn’t be too hard to score high at karaoke.
That said, the high notes in the chorus might be a bit tough for the average male singer, so it might be a good idea to check the key settings in advance.