[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 J-Pop Songs (21–30)
Sense of Wondersumika
How about this number by sumika when you want to get pumped up in a poppy, fun way? This track was used as a commercial song for Shinken Zemi.
Written in a masculine tone, the lyrics carry a message of support: “From here on out, don’t worry about a thing—just charge ahead as yourself!” It’s not a sweaty, overbearing pep talk; it keeps things poppy and light, which might make it easier for guys who aren’t great at being straightforward to accept.
It’s perfect for karaoke when you want to fire yourselves up with your male friends and go, “Let’s do our best!”
ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG
“ff (Fortissimo)” is a high-energy rock song that’s very popular.
At live shows, it’s so loved that fans often sing an entire chorus together.
In karaoke scoring, imitating Otomo’s shouts will actually cost you points, so just follow the pitch bar honestly.
The melody is quite simple, so it should be easy for anyone to sing! If you listen closely to the band’s snare drum and match your rhythm with its timing, it’ll be easier to sing.
Be careful not to cut the sustained notes in the chorus too short.
Basically, sing confidently and make sure your voice goes solidly into the mic—that should help you get a high score!
powder snowRemioromen
A popular song by Remioromen that became an insert song for the 2005 TV drama “1 Litre of Tears” and was a huge hit.
It’s a timeless winter classic, and if you can nail the high notes in the chorus at karaoke, it feels amazing and is sure to get everyone hyped! And even if your voice cracks and flips, that’s totally okay too (lol).
cloudy skyDOES
As the opening theme for the fifth season of the TV Tokyo anime Gintama, a lot of people probably think of Don’ten when they hear Gintama! DOES is a band whose lower registers resonate more than the high ones.
It’s a rock track popular with men for karaoke, where stable low notes and a raw expressive style are key to high scores! The song itself is short at about three minutes.
Even first-time listeners can pick up Don’ten easily, and it’s highly recommended for rock fans! The trick to low notes is to use your breath well and release your voice slowly straight ahead.
If you push your voice out, the low notes resonate more and you can hear your own singing better.
That, of course, makes it easier to stay on pitch.
It’s important to get your voice solidly into the mic when you sing.
PLAY THE GAMEroodo obu mejyaa
The tenth single overall by Road of Major.
It was used as a theme song for the TV anime Major.
The title carries the meaning of “fair and square,” and the song features upbeat, bright lyrics.
It’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke!
Together forever!Kitanitatsuya
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.
While he has many catchy songs, he also has some technically demanding ones.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Zuutto Issho! This piece requires a wide vocal range from mid1 A# to high A, with quite dramatic pitch movement up and down.
That alone makes it difficult, but it also has few breathing points and many rapid-fire phrases, so in addition to pitch control, strong lung capacity is needed.
It’s a song that demands comprehensive vocal ability, so definitely give it a try.
U.S.A.DA PUMP
A comeback hit by DA PUMP that popularized the term “so uncool it’s cool.” It’s easy for anyone to get into, and the choreography isn’t difficult, so it’s easy to copy! That said, since vocalist ISSA has a relatively high range, the song’s overall range is narrow at B3–B4, but the chorus stays high.
If you’re good at sustained high notes in chest voice, you’ll be able to sing the whole thing comfortably.
If high notes are tough for you, try moving your body while you sing—matching your movement to your timing should help you lock in those high notes more and more.