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 That Can Score High Even If You Have a Low Voice (21–30)
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana, a song by SMAP that gained popularity in the mid-Heisei era, was written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara and became a karaoke staple throughout the 2000s and 2010s.
With its peaceful message, the song features a calm, singable vocal line from start to finish.
In fact, its vocal range is very narrow—mid1 E to mid2 F#—making it a song you can sing freely while making the most of a lower voice.
As it’s also widely known, consider adding it to your repertoire.
fireworks (launched into the sky)Yonezu Kenshi
Regarding the duet song Uchiage Hanabi with DAOKO, this time I’ll introduce Kenshi Yonezu’s solo version! The overall vocal range sits at a relatively calm C3–A4, showcasing Yonezu’s characteristically gentle, tender tone throughout.
In fact, pitch tends to become less stable in the lower notes than the higher ones, so it’s important to pay close attention to the very beginning of each phrase.
If your breathing is shallow, it becomes harder to produce sound, so focus on taking deep breaths.
To nail the pitch, it also helps to lift your facial muscles.
Rather than lifting them while singing, raise them as you inhale and keep them engaged as you phonate.
Since the song is relaxed, there’s ample time for breaths, so don’t forget to take one each time.
Also, because it sits in the midrange, make sure to project your voice forward so it doesn’t get muffled!
[For Men] Karaoke Songs Where Even Those with Deep Voices Can Aim for High Scores (31–40)
ACTORTomonari Sora
Sora Tomonari is a popular singer-songwriter who enjoys overwhelming support from teens and people in their twenties.
He has produced many hit songs to date, but among them, “ACTOR” became a particularly big hit.
This work highlights Tomonari’s specialty—his low register—and most of the vocals are sung in the low to low-mid range.
While the structure is somewhat unconventional, the vocal line itself is simple, so if you’re a man with a low voice, consider adding it to your repertoire.
DRESSING ROOMnatori
Singer Natori has a distinctive, somewhat childlike tone despite his low voice.
Many low-voiced male singers probably include his signature song “overdose” in their repertoire.
Among Natori’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “DRESSING ROOM.” Rather than being a low song, it’s better described as not high, making every section comfortably singable.
The vocal line moves gently up and down, so it’s perfect if you want to sing with a languid, ennui-filled vibe.
All of the YouthFujifaburikku
Released in October 2007, “Wakamono no Subete” is one of the signature songs of Fujifabric from the period when the late Masahiko Shimura was a member, and it’s still fresh in our memory that it surpassed 100 million streams on the Oricon Weekly Streaming Ranking in 2024.
It’s a defining classic of the 2000s, and many people in their 30s today likely have it in their karaoke repertoire.
The song’s structure is essentially classic J-pop, with clear sections and no surprising high notes or long sustained tones, making it generally easy to sing.
If you sing with an awareness of the contrast between the restrained first half and the soaring chorus, it will sound even better!
Even if the world comes to hate meyangusukinii
Young Skinny is a four-piece rock band active since 2020.
Their sound embodies classic Japanese rock, and they’re popular with young listeners for their consistently moving melodies and lyrics.
Among their songs, one I especially recommend for men aiming for a high karaoke score is Sekai ga Boku o Kirai ni Natte mo (Even If the World Comes to Hate Me).
Despite its bright tone, it doesn’t steadily ramp up in intensity; in fact, the chorus drops down a step in range.
Even if you can’t hit high notes, it’s still very singable—so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
MiracleGReeeeN
GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.
Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.
Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.
Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.