[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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- A bright song you’ll want to sing at karaoke. When you want to pump up the crowd, this is the one!
[For Men] Want to hype up the karaoke? A roundup of recommended high-energy Japanese songs (201–210)
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.
asking for the moonKANA-BOON
It’s a track defined by a rocking band sound that naturally gets your body moving.
It also has pop elements, and the playful use of onomatopoeia is really fun.
The chorus is easy to sing, and its distinctive melody—different from other songs—grabs people’s hearts.
Its singability might even get those around you to start singing along.
InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE
When we think of hype songs, we tend to imagine ones that are bright, fun, and rhythmical, but we shouldn’t forget the cool rock tracks, either.
This song is a rock tune performed by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, who excel at pop songs.
Its sense of speed is sure to captivate everyone around you.
Sing it with confidence at karaoke.
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
This song was chosen as the theme for the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi” (Blue Summer: The 30 Days I Fell in Love with You).
Many people became fans of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE because of this track, and it has captivated a wide audience.
Its pop, refreshing sound is very striking.
Let’s use this song to wash away listeners’ everyday fatigue.