[For Men] Want to Hype Up the Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy J-Pop/Rock
I think there are plenty of chances to go to karaoke—whether with friends, family, or coworkers—and once you’re there, you naturally want to get the crowd going.
You’re probably always wondering which songs will hype everyone up, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a ton of great karaoke songs that are perfect for men and guaranteed to liven up the room!
We’ve picked popular tracks that often rank high on karaoke charts, so they’re sure to be a hit.
In addition to upbeat party anthems, we also recommend some beloved ballads.
Even if you’re thinking, “I’m not confident in my singing…,” don’t worry—there are plenty of easy-to-sing songs you can choose from.
Use this as a reference and have fun!
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For Men: Fire Up the Karaoke! A Roundup of Hype Japanese Songs (61–70)
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu has now become one of the nation’s most beloved artists, and his songs are popular with men as well.
“Eine Kleine” is one of his signature tracks and gained popularity as a bittersweet love song.
Its emotional melody pairs perfectly with the swelling accompaniment, delivering a powerful sense of release in the chorus.
Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics carefully.
CarmineELLEGARDEN
This is the new opening song for the TV anime One Piece Egghead Arc, which began airing on August 10, 2025.
The average vocal range isn’t that high, but there’s a leap from D4 to B4 at the start of the chorus.
Once you get past that part, the rest of the melody sits comfortably, so I think it’s relatively easy to sing.
Since it has a rock sound, you’ll want to sing the high part of the chorus in chest voice.
The key to singing the leap cleanly is pitch stability.
If your placement changes between low and high notes, you may strain your throat and find it harder to sing.
Aim to center your intonation around the space between your eyebrows; try singing with the image of lifting your facial muscles and projecting the voice forward at all times.
That will also help you release tension, allowing your vocal cords to vibrate and your voice to come out more naturally!
Killer tune!Oizumi Yo
It’s a song that was released as a digital-only single on August 14, 2025, and since it was also produced as the CM song for “LIVE DAM WAO!,” its theme is karaoke—so it seems like it would really hype people up when you actually sing it at karaoke! Plus, it’s a fresh, up-tempo track, so I think it will look and sound great in a karaoke setting.
It’ll likely be easier to sing if you memorize the lyrics to some extent beforehand.
The chorus in particular has a lot of words and moves quickly.
That said, the lyrics rhyme like a rap, so once you lock into the groove, it should be easier to sing.
If you’re keeping time in 4/4, putting an accent on the first beat of the intro gives it a driving, forward-leaning feel that makes it easier to deliver.
Rather than trying to articulate every single word, let the lyrics ride the melody.
I recommend humming while you’re learning the song—try it in a relaxed state!
fuse (detonating fuse)Tegoshi Yūya
Released as a digital single on July 9, 2025, “Dōkasen” (Fuse).
Chita Henry, who worked on “Vibration” from the first best album “Yuya Tegoshi SINGLES BEST” released on May 14, 2025, also wrote and composed “Dōkasen.” In this song, the A and B sections are relatively calm and sit comfortably in chest voice, but the range shoots up going into the chorus, so it’s recommended for those who are good at high notes! Most of the high notes are in falsetto—and a powerful falsetto at that—so you’ll want to project them clearly.
Before singing, take a deep breath, and aim your voice diagonally upward from your head with the image of a sharp “SWA-POW!” (lol).
Alternatively, imagining the sound resonating strongly at the back of your head might also make it easier to hit.
Try both and see which works better for you!
Shake it downONE OK ROCK
This is an early song by ONE OK ROCK, a band immensely popular among young people.
It features intense drumming, fast guitar riffs, and Taka’s distinctive husky vocals.
The track is included on the album “Niche Syndrome,” and it’s a must for anyone looking to get the crowd going at karaoke.
Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu
It was released as a single from the album “Banzai,” and was later selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Goddess of Victory.” This catchy, upbeat song is often performed at weddings.
It seems like it would be even more exciting if someone added harmony to it.
GuaranaSukima Suichi
This is a song by Sukima Switch, known for their original music and popular across a wide range of ages.
It’s easy to sing at karaoke and has a great vibe, so I highly recommend it.
It’s the kind of tune that makes listeners hum along without thinking, so it’s sure to get everyone excited, regardless of gender! Give it a try!