[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] Want to Hype Up Karaoke? A Compilation of Recommended Upbeat Japanese Songs (111–120)
Marshmallow dayMr.Children
Among the many popular songs by Mr.Children, this one is especially sure to get everyone pumped.
Its gentle yet driving melody and sound leave you feeling refreshed after listening.
The chorus is a bit high in key, but it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
Be sure to throw in some impressions while you’re at it! This is a song by RADIO FISH, a performance group led by the comedy duo Oriental Radio.
Released in 2015, it became a hot topic for its addictive quality as a track, its catchy groove, and its comedic flair.
So it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.
By the way, did you know that Atsuhiko Nakata of Ori-Raji is also active as an educational YouTuber?
I feel like I’m about to cry feat. AimyonRADWIMPS
It’s a lavish collaboration between RADWIMPS and Aimyon—a hugely popular rock band and singer-songwriter! It’s a mellow, bittersweet song, not the kind that gets everyone hyped, but if a confident man and woman duet on it, it’s sure to bring the house down with applause!
Dragon NightSEKAI NO OWARI
This song, which became a hot topic for lyrics that sound like “Doragenai,” is also popular at karaoke.
I especially recommend trying the karaoke voice-change feature that makes your voice sound like the original’s robot voice.
Also, holding the microphone like a walkie-talkie while you sing will make it even more exciting!
HIGH PRESSURET.M.Revolution
It’s a song with a catchy melody that’s perfect for summer.
The lyrics are full of references to summer, making it an ideal summer track for getting a big crowd hyped.
The music video is also distinctive, and if it plays at karaoke, it’s sure to send the energy through the roof!
COME ON EVERYBODYTM NETWORK
This is the 15th single released by TM Network, led by Tetsuya Komuro.
Its distinctive tempo and melody give it a dance-music feel, and it’s also well known for featuring Takahiro Matsumoto, the guitarist from B’z.
The song was performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, so anyone from the generation that knows it is sure to get excited.
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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This is my recommendation for when you want to sing and lift your spirits.
It’s a signature track by the four-piece rock band [Alexandros], released in 2015 as their 10th single.
It drew attention as the theme song for the film “Akegarasu” and was also featured in commercials.
It’s an unmissable choice for karaoke when you’re with rock-loving friends.