[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 Lively Japanese Songs (11–20)
FateOfisharu Higedan Dism
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!
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.
NEW WORLDSixTONES
It’s a positive song about becoming stronger thanks to precious friends and continuing to move forward toward the future.
It’s a track by the popular Johnny & Associates idol group SixTONES, included on their 2020 debut single “Imitation Rain / D.D.” With its grand, dance-music feel, it’s perfect for livening up a karaoke session! And if you’re hanging out with the guys, it might be fun for everyone to sing it together.
LemonYonezu Kenshi
It’s the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Unnatural.” It’s not a bright, upbeat song, but it quietly builds in emotion and is incredibly moving.
The chorus has a lot of tension, so if you sing it at karaoke, you can instantly draw everyone’s attention.
Since many people know it, you’ll likely have fun chatting about the drama and enjoy a great time after you finish singing!
poofKing Gnu
Sing out that unique worldview with snap and style, and nail it! This is a track by King Gnu, the mixed-genre band known for hits like “Hakujitsu” and “Hikoutei.” It was released in 2020.
Its selection as the theme song for the film “Stolen Identity 2” (original title: ‘スマホを落としただけなのに 囚われの殺人鬼’) created quite a buzz.
The song’s somewhat shadowy tone and melody will stick in your head.
The lyrics are decadent and gritty, too.
There are a lot of words, so it’s tough to get through, but that’s exactly what makes it worth the challenge.
broad daylightKing Gnu
Hakujitsu, King Gnu’s first single after their major-label debut.
This long-running hit is widely known, so if you sing it at karaoke, you can get a group of guys to sing together and really hype things up.
Of course, it’s also fun to master all the parts by yourself.
With so many ways to enjoy it, you might just become a hero when you sing it at karaoke!
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Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
A four-piece rock band that has risen to become one of Japan’s leading rock acts, ONE OK ROCK delivers one of their signature songs here.
With powerful vocals, catchy guitar, a bass that creates a surging groove, and drums featuring tight, modern rhythms, every part shows off the cool appeal of rock.
The lyrics mix Japanese and English, and many of the Japanese phrases are phrased to sound like English, giving the song the feel of Western rock.
It’s the kind of track that will make people take notice if you sing it at karaoke.
It’s a fast-paced, high-energy song—why not practice it and try it out with friends at karaoke?
