[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 (201–210)
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.
true loveFujii Fumiya
This is Fumiya Fujii’s debut single released in 1993, a classic sweet love ballad about mutual feelings.
The tempo is slow and the melody is clear, so it’s easy to sing even for people who aren’t confident singers.
It sold over two million copies, so if your karaoke group is in their 30s or older, it’s sure to turn into a big sing-along.
Shangri-LaAcid Black Cherry
This is the 12th single by ABC, also known as Acid Black Cherry.
It features an up-tempo, exhilarating melody, and you should also pay attention to its glamorous lyrics.
Some say it’s not very ABC-like because it’s so pop, but it’s a perfect song to sing at karaoke.
Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS
An absolute classic for getting the karaoke crowd going.
It’s one of the signature songs by the legendary rock band THE BLUE HEARTS.
Released in 1987, it became a massive hit.
Since many famous musicians and artists have covered it, it’s known across generations.
Plenty of people can sing it without looking at the lyrics.
Don’t worry about singing perfectly—just ride the beat and sing straight from the heart.
It’s a great stress reliever.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, affectionately known as “Ajikan.” The song that really put them on the map was Rewrite.
Its powerful chorus has the kind of coolness worthy of a band that represents Japanese rock.
The emotional vocals and forceful sound are a perfect match, making it an exhilarating rock track that really fires you up.
B BLUEBOØWY
BOØWY, a rock band from Gunma Prefecture, enjoyed legendary popularity.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend to men is B・BLUE.
Tomoyasu Hotei’s guitar sound and Kyosuke Himuro’s vocals match perfectly, making it incredibly cool.
The lyrics, which depict a manly way of life in short lines, are also cool and deliver themes that men can really relate to.