[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)
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!
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?
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!”
Young manSaijō Hideki
“Y.M.C.A.” has become a staple cheer song at school events and sports competitions.
The arm-swinging choreography went viral—these days, it feels like there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it! With an intro that instantly lifts your spirits, doesn’t it just make you smile? That smiling expression is really important: when your facial muscles naturally lift, your voice comes out more easily, making it much easier to sing! Plus, doing the choreography helps your body relax, which also makes projecting your voice easier.
Above all, the best thing is to just have fun singing it!
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).
Everything becomes my strength!kuzu
One of Kuzu’s signature songs and also a popular anthem.
To score high in karaoke, focus on powerful projection and a solid sense of rhythm, and make sure to let your emotions burst in the chorus.
The pre-chorus has a fast-paced rhythm, so while the lyrics matter, locking into the beat is the top priority.
Put a clear accent on the first beat and sing smoothly to fall into the groove.
Also, since the first sound of the chorus is “ki,” be careful not to pull your mouth too wide horizontally.
Create space inside your mouth and think of lightly humming as you let the sound out—you’ll be able to sing without straining!
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.
