[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? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy J-Pop Songs (141–150)
Roco LotionORANGE RANGE
If you’re looking for a song that gets everyone shouting along, “Locolotion” is a great pick.
It’s a track released in 2004 by the rock band ORANGE RANGE.
The song depicts a romance between a handsome man and a beautiful woman set on the beach.
Enjoy its comedic storyline and summery vibe, and don’t forget to throw in some call-and-response.
Plus, the steady tempo makes it easy to sway to the rhythm and belt out the lyrics, which is part of its appeal.
You can’t count on heroes of justice.SMAP
This is an early song by SMAP, the nationally beloved male idol group.
It’s memorable for how Masahiro Nakai—who isn’t exactly known for his singing—performs with such freedom and ease.
The sound has a rare punk rock flavor for SMAP, and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going if you sing it at karaoke!
good-for-nothingTHE BLUE HEARTS
It’s a song defined by lyrics that bare a rebellious spirit against society.
The punk rock-style melody—iconic of The Blue Hearts—leaves a strong impression, and the rapid-fire guitar solo is just plain cool.
The key isn’t very high, so it’s an easy one to sing at karaoke.
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HattoriUNICORN
This is a song by the famous rock band Unicorn, who have reunited.
When you sing it in front of people who don’t know the song, ask them to do a call-and-response.
Just have them repeat after the “Rakushō” in the verse and “Hattori!!” in the chorus.
That alone will really hype up the crowd, so I highly recommend it!
Run, SAKAMOTOVaundy
“Run, SAKAMOTO,” which is drawing attention as the theme song for the popular anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, is a new track by the acclaimed singer-songwriter Vaundy, featuring a strong rock flavor.
Despite its intense sound, the overall vocal range isn’t particularly high.
There is a key change to watch out for, but there aren’t any sections with drastic pitch jumps that alternate repeatedly between falsetto and chest voice.
As a contemporary hit, it’s relatively easy to sing.
BLUE BLOODX JAPAN
Even among songs by the legendary rock band X JAPAN, this one has an exceptionally intense sound.
It’s a track that’s all about speed—before you know it, your body will be keeping time on its own, and by the time you finish singing, you might be out of breath.
If you try it at karaoke, go all in and sing it like you mean it!
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+
The moment you open the lyric sheet, the sheer volume of lyrics leaps out and overwhelms the singer.
But it’s a song that offers a special sense of accomplishment and excitement only to those who make it to the end.
The day you manage to sing it solo, you’re sure to be showered with praise! And when someone else is singing it, you can’t help but listen closely.