[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 upbeat Japanese songs (191–200)
DriveWANIMA
Many of you are probably familiar with songs by WANIMA, the rock band that has leapt beyond the traditional band scene to gain widespread popularity through TV appearances and major events.
Their tracks are full of elements that make karaoke exciting—lots of upbeat tunes and easy shout-backs.
If you’re a man confident in your high notes, definitely give them a try.
Song at Full Throttlekariyushi 58
This is a song by Kariyushi58, a band famous for having all members from Okinawa Prefecture.
The track was also chosen as a movie theme song.
Its upbeat tone and distinctive rhythm make you want to start dancing, and it’s always a hit at karaoke!
Go for it!!Urufuruzu
This is the signature song that cemented Ulfuls’ popularity.
Isn’t it a tune everyone has heard? If everyone sings the chorus together at karaoke, it really gets the crowd going, and it’s a song that both men and women in their 20s and 30s can enjoy when you go to karaoke together.
Be sure to give it a try!
ApolloPorunogurafiti
It’s a hit song by Porno Graffitti.
Even among Porno’s songs, this is one that many people know.
It’s easy to sing at karaoke and really gets the crowd going, so it’s a popular choice and a karaoke staple for many.
If you’re undecided about what to sing, why not pick this one?
[For Men] Want to hype up the karaoke? A roundup of recommended high-energy Japanese songs (201–210)
powder snowRemioromen
It’s one of Remioromen’s signature songs, with a chorus melody that really sticks with you.
For male singers, it’s a great chance to showcase your vocal ability.
The range spans high and low notes, so you might need some practice to get through it, but because you can really belt it out, singing it together while shouting might feel pretty cathartic.
MessageFukuyama Masaharu
This is a song that Masaharu Fukuyama released in his early years, and it’s his 11th single.
With sweet lyrics and a catchy melody that make your heart skip a beat, it has such a bright, happy sound you’ll find yourself clapping along.
Perfect for karaoke.
paprikaYonezu Kenshi
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu, the singer-songwriter known for hits like “Lemon.” It was originally written as part of the “NHK 2020 Cheer Song Project” and was sung by Foorin, a music group of elementary school students.
It was also broadcast on the program Minna no Uta, so it’s an extremely popular song among elementary school kids.
In other words, it’s perfect to enjoy together with your children.
