[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 Japanese songs (171–180)
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
When it comes to bands that excel at love songs, back number is the one.
This is “HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” a song about a man spending a bittersweet birthday thinking of his unrequited love.
For men with lower voices, the key might sound quite high.
In that case, try changing the song’s key to a range that’s comfortable for you to sing!
Christmas songback number
A Christmas song chosen as the theme for the drama “5→9: From Five to Nine,” starring Satomi Ishihara and Tomohisa Yamashita! It’s packed with those slightly clingy yet heartfelt feelings of longing that many men will totally relate to.
Great to sing solo, or belt out passionately with your guy friends!
From Me to Youflumpool
Among flumpool’s songs, this is surely one of their most well-known signature tracks.
Featuring Ryuta Yamamura’s sweet, memorable vocals, the song stands out for lyrics that overflow with honest feelings for a loved one.
Upon its release in September 2010, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon chart and remained on the charts for 11 weeks.
It also gained further attention as the theme song for the film “Kimi ni Todoke.” It’s a perfect karaoke choice to sing in front of someone special.
While the many high notes can make it challenging, if you sing it with heart, it will surely resonate with them.
We are!kitadani hiroshi
The song performed by Hiroshi Kitadani is widely known as the very first opening theme of the anime One Piece.
It carries messages filled with the feelings of adventurers pursuing their dreams, as well as friendship and hope.
Released in November 1999, the track has been used not only in the TV anime but also as a theme song for films and games, and it has long been loved by many fans.
As a karaoke classic, it continues to be popular across generations.
It’s perfect for parties with friends and will be a big hit at company gatherings too.
Its catchy melody energizes and inspires, and the simple, easy-to-remember rhythm makes it fun to sing for anyone.
Sing this song and the people around you will naturally smile and join in with enthusiasm.
Song of Hopeurutora tawā
A great recommendation for men looking for cool, rock-style songs is Ultra Tower’s “Kibou no Uta.” This track was used as the first opening theme for the hugely popular TV anime Food Wars! (Shokugeki no Soma), and it’s characterized by a refreshing yet cool rock sound.
With its high-tone vocals that stick in your ears, it’s a crisp, stylish rock number.
[For Men] Want to Hype Up Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended Lively Japanese Songs (181–190)
metropoliskurisutaru kingu
Crystal King, also famous for the theme of the anime Fist of the North Star, released this debut single in 1979.
From the very beginning, the soaring high-tone vocals blow listeners away and inevitably lift the mood.
The role-sharing between the two lead vocalists—whose voice qualities contrast beautifully—is also superb, and many listeners likely found themselves yearning to hit those climactic high notes that build toward the guitar solo in the interlude.
Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā
Known as an iconic presence in the air band scene, Golden Bomber’s song features striking lyrics that candidly portray the feelings of a heartbroken man.
While influenced by Shōwa-era kayōkyoku, it also incorporates elements of Eurobeat and visual kei, resulting in a distinctive track.
Released in October 2009, the song became so popular that it won a JASRAC Award in 2014.
It was also a major hit at karaoke, ranking high across various company charts in 2012.
With its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm, it’s a song anyone can enjoy—whether you’re a confident singer or not.
Perfect for livening up workplace parties or gatherings with friends!