[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 the karaoke party? Recommended High-Energy Japanese Songs (1–10)
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Highly recommended especially for those who’ve recently had their heart broken.
This is a song by Ivy to Fraudulent Game, a piano rock band from Osaka.
It was released as their first single in 2019.
Centered on a band sound and colored by string tones, it builds into a grand, expansive piece.
The fragile, ephemeral vocals are also distinctive.
The lyrics express a bittersweet longing for someone precious who has gone far away.
Spring is a season of meetings and partings.
If you’re feeling sad right now, why not sing this song, have a good cry, and feel refreshed?
YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA
If you’re looking for songs that get middle-aged and older crowds hyped at karaoke, you can’t skip CHAGE and ASKA’s signature hit “YAH YAH YAH”! Anyone from that generation is sure to know it, so it’ll liven up karaoke with any group.
Plus, plenty of younger people know it too—that’s another reason this song is a great pick.
Make sure everyone belts out the chorus together!
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This is a song by X JAPAN, a visual kei rock band that sparked a major movement.
It was released in 1989 as their major-label debut single.
The way it builds from a quiet intro into a fast, energetic band sound is really cool, isn’t it? Just listening to the music gets you pumped.
Aim to emulate Toshi’s powerful vocal shouts!
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If you want an easy-to-sing, crowd-pleasing karaoke song, BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Tentai Kansoku” is a top recommendation.
Many of their songs have keys and melodies that suit the average male vocal range, so you can sing them comfortably without strain.
Aim for a cool, understated delivery to capture the right vibe!
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You can’t go wrong including at least one song by Official HIGE DANDism—better known as Higedan! Among their tracks, the passionate “Shukumei” is especially recommended for men to sing at karaoke.
It was chosen as the 2019 Summer Koshien cheer song, so for men, it’s easy to relate to it while recalling both the youth you’re living now and the youth you’ve lived through.
If you pour that uniquely male passion into this song when you sing it, you’ll be able to share the feeling with friends who experienced the same youth, as well as with male seniors and juniors—and it’s guaranteed to hype everyone up!
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“ff (Fortissimo)” is a high-energy rock song that’s very popular.
At live shows, it’s so loved that fans often sing an entire chorus together.
In karaoke scoring, imitating Otomo’s shouts will actually cost you points, so just follow the pitch bar honestly.
The melody is quite simple, so it should be easy for anyone to sing! If you listen closely to the band’s snare drum and match your rhythm with its timing, it’ll be easier to sing.
Be careful not to cut the sustained notes in the chorus too short.
Basically, sing confidently and make sure your voice goes solidly into the mic—that should help you get a high score!
Movin’ onSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
The way the song keeps building and getting more exciting is irresistible.
It’s an energetic dance number, “Movin’ on.” It was released in 2020 as the 26th single by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE.
As the title suggests, it sings about creating a new world with their own hands, and as you listen, you can’t help but feel encouraged.
If you sing it as a cheer for someone, it will surely make them happy.