Must-see for men: Songs that look cool if you can sing them at karaoke—numbers that women can’t help but be captivated by.

To new loversback number

back number – To New Lovers [Official Audio]

This work, which sings of a bittersweet love, captivates with its sweet, aching melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

Chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Umi no Hajimari” (The Beginning of the Sea), it beautifully conveys the protagonist’s complex emotions.

It weaves in a variety of feelings toward those who watch over you by your side and those you want to cherish.

Released in July 2024, this song is a gem packed with back number’s appeal.

Recommended for anyone who wants to reflect on romance and family bonds.

Try singing it to the important person right in front of you.

PIECES OF A DREAMCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “PIECES OF A DREAM” Official Video

A supreme ballad set to a polished R&B sound, portraying a mix of youthful loss and hope for the future.

CHEMISTRY’s exquisite harmonies captivate every listener.

Released as their debut single in March 2001, the song is also included on the acclaimed album “The Way We Are.” It was featured on the audition show “ASAYAN” and as the ending theme for the TV anime “ReLIFE,” and became a massive hit with cumulative sales exceeding 1.13 million copies.

The soaring, expansive melody in the chorus is a perfect spot to showcase your vocal skills.

Nail it effortlessly at karaoke, and you’re sure to charm the one you’re after!

Current destructionSPYAIR

SPYAIR 'Status Quo Destruction'

A high-octane rock track with an irresistible, hard-hitting band sound and a driving, forward-leaning beat.

It portrays the urge to break through a stifling reality and push ahead, along with a sense of impatience toward oneself, conveying a powerful determination to pry open the future.

Released as a single in July 2013, it was written as the theme song for the film Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya, which premiered the same month.

If you can casually recreate the strong vocals and aggressive sound at karaoke, you’re sure to leave any woman listening absolutely spellbound.

Highly recommended for those who want to nail a cool, rock-inspired performance.

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

This song, which drew attention as the theme for the drama “Eye Love You,” is Omoinotake’s heartfelt work themed around a love that remains unchanged even when far apart.

The lyrics—believing in the miracle of meeting again someday and waiting for a shining future across billions of light-years—leave a strong impression.

The ethereal soundscape woven by the beautiful piano melody and synths amplifies the straightforward feelings of longing for a lover.

As a ballad that sings of love for someone precious, the persuasive power unique to a male vocal will surely resonate with listeners.

Try singing it for a lover’s birthday, an anniversary, or whenever you want to express your love to someone important.

One Night CarnivalKishidan

Kishidan – One Night Carnival

That hook from the intro grabs you instantly, and the energetic performance in school uniforms leaves a vivid impression! This is truly a soul-stirring anthem that represents Kishidan.

You can feel the exhilaration of breaking free from dull everyday life and diving into a one-night-only carnival, along with the fiery bond between friends.

The indie version was released in June 2001, followed by the major-label version in May 2002, and it was performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in both 2004 and 2005.

Belt it out with your friends at karaoke, arms over shoulders, and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going! Nail that signature choreography, too, and make it an unforgettable night!

staring contestTomonari Sora

Sora Tomonari – “Niramekko” [Lyric Video]

The irresistible, bewitching charm with a hint of shadow in Sora Tomonari’s work is captivating.

The sound, where Japanese taste and Western ambience blend exquisitely, feels like being invited into a world of Taisho Romanticism, and you can’t help but be drawn in as you listen.

The lyrics portray an irresistible infatuation with a dangerously alluring “bep-pin-san” (a stunning beauty), along with a nerve‑wracking game of cat and mouse as you try to gauge the other person’s feelings.

Many listeners will find themselves nodding along, thinking, “I know exactly how that feels!” This is the fourth digital single, released in May 2024, and it was also selected for J-WAVE’s SONAR TRAX.

If you sing it at karaoke while exuding a mysterious mood, that special someone might not be able to take their eyes off you.

rainbowNinomiya Kazunari

Niji / Kazunari Ninomiya (cover)

A song that many women of all ages would love to hear sung.

It portrays everyday scenes of a man spending his days thinking about the woman he loves.

It captures the texture of their life together and his honest feelings, making many women think, “I wish someone felt this way about me!” This track is Kazunari Ninomiya’s solo song included on the limited first edition of Arashi’s album “Time,” released in July 2007—a standout number on a classic that topped the Oricon weekly chart.

It’s recommended not only as a ballad directed toward women but also for times when you want to sing gently and with restraint, or in a calm atmosphere.

If you’re a man going to karaoke with a woman you like, try singing it tenderly and softly throughout, as if speaking to her.