[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 Roundup of Recommended Lively Japanese Songs (181–190)
R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
When it comes to signature songs by Sandaime J Soul Brothers, this is the one that comes to mind.
Set to a fun, upbeat rhythm, it powerfully sings about dreams and hope.
Released in June 2014, the song topped the Oricon charts and became a million-selling mega hit.
It was even used as the campaign song for Tokyo City Keiba, earning support from a wide audience.
It’s perfect for livening up a karaoke session, and the especially memorable chorus choreography is easy to learn—dance together and you’ll feel a real sense of unity.
It’s recommended for when you need a boost of energy or want to have a great time with friends.
festivalKitajima Saburō
This song has been performed many times on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, so surely everyone has heard it at least once, right? I imagine many people picture Saburō Kitajima singing while riding on a Nebuta float when they hear it.
Changing the lyrics for the “○○ Festival” part is a classic performance move, and if you tailor that section as a parody to fit the occasion, it’s sure to get the crowd going.
Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa
Konishi Ozawa, better known as Ozaken and famed for the so-called Shibuya-kei sound, collaborated with the rap unit Scha Dara Parr on the track “Konya wa Boogie Back.” Released simultaneously in two versions—Ozawa’s main “nice vocal” version and Scha Dara Parr’s main “smooth rap” version—it drew attention as a pioneering collaboration.
Covered by many artists and repeatedly used in commercials, it has become a timeless classic that transcends eras.
Love so sweetarashi
“Love so sweet” is Arashi’s 18th single, released in 2007.
It was used as the theme song for Hana Yori Dango 2, starring Arashi member Jun Matsumoto alongside Mao Inoue.
It’s one of Arashi’s signature songs—an exhilarating and refreshing love song.
Despite its uptempo beat, the wistful melody makes it a truly wonderful track.
BambinaHotei Tomoyasu
You won’t be able to stop your body from moving to this groovy melody! And it’ll make you want to crank up the guitar! It’s a solo number by Tomoyasu Hotei of BOOWY.
Every guitar line is downright cool—no wonder he’s a world-class guitarist! If you play it in a band, you might end up fighting over who gets the guitar parts.
Let’s nail it with this upbeat, feel-good, high-energy song!
Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro
This is a remake of a song by Naotaro Moriyama.
The lyrics are the same as the original, and I think you’ll have chances to hear both versions somewhere when cherry blossom season comes around.
If I were to point out a difference, this version has a deeper, more mature vocal quality.
If you’re a man who’s good at singing, it could be fun to try both versions at karaoke and compare.
Wild RomanceHimuro Kyosuke
Kyosuke Himuro, known as “Himurock,” debuted as the vocalist of the legendary rock band BOØWY and has been energetically pursuing a solo career since the band’s breakup.
All of his songs are popular, but one that’s especially favored by men is “Wild Romance.” It’s a rock track with a striking guitar sound, and Himuro’s vocals are incredibly cool.
