Karaoke songs where even men with low voices can aim for high scores
In recent years, Japanese pop music tends to have far more dramatic pitch jumps compared to a decade or two ago.
It’s now commonplace for a string of low parts to be suddenly interrupted by a sharp falsetto.
With that backdrop, scoring high in karaoke has become more difficult than before—especially for men with lower voices, who may feel it even more strongly.
This time, we’ve picked out Japanese songs that are easier to score well on in karaoke, specifically for men with low voices, spanning multiple generations.
We’ve also included many current hits, so be sure to check it out to the end!
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[For Men] Karaoke Songs Where Even Those with Low Voices Can Aim for High Scores (11–20)
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama is undoubtedly one of Japan’s most iconic figures, both as a singer-songwriter and as an actor.
It’s truly remarkable that he has continued to release hit songs from the 1990s through the Reiwa era.
While each generation likely has its own “Fukuyama songs,” Sakura-zaka, released in 2000, is a quintessential Heisei-era classic that achieved a record-breaking double million in sales.
Some may find ballads challenging, but the simply crafted melody line makes it easy to sing, and the relatively low key makes it approachable for those with lower voices.
If you carefully follow the scale, you can definitely aim for a high karaoke score; at the same time, the song’s charm lies in its lower register, so if you’re not confident with low melodies, this is a great piece to practice with.
JingleYuuma
Yuma, who is active as the “good singer” member of the YouTuber group Comdot, has a song called Jingle that my students often sang, saying “It’s easy to sing!” when their throats weren’t in the best condition.
I think that means the range is easy for others to sing as well.
Jingle’s range is B2 to D#4, staying mostly in the low to mid registers.
Of course it builds from verse A to verse B to the chorus, but unlike many other songs, the range doesn’t change that much, so it might be easier to keep pitch.
It’s a perfect song for winter—give it a try in your practice!
countrysideTamaki Kōji
For those who spent their youth in the 1990s, many likely have a stronger image of Koji Tamaki as an actor or solo singer rather than as a member of Anzen Chitai.
In particular, his 1996 single “Den-en” was a massive hit, certified double platinum, and it was frequently sung at karaoke back then.
Tamaki is a singer so highly respected by his peers for his overwhelming vocal ability, but “Den-en” is composed with a very singable melody, and the overall key is on the lower side, making it a song that can score high in karaoke regardless of vocal tone.
The only point to watch out for is the slightly fast tempo of the lyrics, so it’s a good idea to memorize the words well and practice to sing them smoothly.
single bedSha ran Q
The song “Single Bed,” renowned as one of the great ballads of the Heisei era, is also a signature work of Sharam Q and is still frequently sung at karaoke today.
Its range spans mid1 C# to mid2 G#, so it’s not extremely low, but because the more energetic phrases can be delivered with a rich lower–mid register, it’s a piece that lets men with lower voices showcase their appeal.
Using the hiccup vocal technique further enhances a masculine quality, so give it a try for reference.
gazeSUPER BEAVER
This song has a very cool, distinctly band-like vibe! Especially the way the chorus builds—it must feel great to sing, right? I get the sense that SUPER BEAVER doesn’t lean much into higher registers and often has overall lower-pitched songs.
For reference, the vocal range for “Manazashi” is C3 to A4, so it should be easy for low-voiced men to sing.
They have lots of cool tracks, so adding them to your karaoke repertoire is sure to get the crowd going!
Keisuke KuwataMayonaka no Dandī
Songs by Keisuke Kuwata and Southern All Stars are popular across a wide range of ages, so many of my students choose to sing them! This time’s “Mayonaka no Dandy” was apparently first released as a solo single in 1993.
The vocal range is generally around B3 on average, and the melody line is simple, making it easy to remember and sing.
Precisely because the melody is simple, small pitch deviations can stand out when matching the pitch bar, but if you sing carefully, your score will definitely go up! When transitioning from the A and B sections into the chorus, the pitch rises a bit, so try to keep your facial muscles lifted and sing lightly to avoid overall tension.
Once you get used to it, you might try a slight shout like Kuwata-san, but if your score isn’t improving, stop—it could strain your throat (lol).
[For Men] Karaoke Songs That Can Score High Even If You Have a Low Voice (21–30)
Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi
It’s the opening theme of Dragon Ball Super, a classic anison track packed with the same momentum and power as the anime itself.
The singer is Kiyoshi Hikawa, which surprised me at first since I didn’t have that image of him.
The overall vocal range is quite narrow at F#3–F#4, which should be comfortable for male singers.
However, because similar notes continue throughout, maintaining consistency is important.
The chorus has many sustained notes, so you can rack up points quickly there.
Keep an eye on the pitch bar and hold the notes all the way to the end.