[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 Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended Lively Japanese Songs (31–40)
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!
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One of the classic songs by MONGOL800, a band from Okinawa in the late era of the melodic hardcore scene: “Anatani.” Everyone can sing along and get hyped during the chorus.
It’s a timeless crowd-pleaser that still excites audiences today, having been covered by many artists including Tokiko Kato.
Until the World Ends…WANDS
A classic released on June 8, 1994, it became a huge hit as the second ending theme for the anime SLAM DUNK.
It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s especially popular among men at karaoke! When you actually try singing it, the tempo isn’t very fast, so any pitch deviations tend to stand out.
If you’re using scoring mode, it’s important to calmly track the pitch bar.
Also, for the long notes, not matching the pitch bar all the way to the end will cost you points.
If you sing with a grand, liberating feel—really letting your voice out—you’ll find your voice flows smoothly and comfortably.
In any case, it might be best to sing carefully right from the A melody!
Curtain callYuuri
The opening theme song for Cour 2 of Season 7 of the TV anime My Hero Academia.
It’s a challenge-style rock ballad where a sense of speed and stable high notes are the key to a high score! The overall vocal range is E3–A4, a range you can belt comfortably in chest voice.
The tricky part of Curtain Call is the C-melody section where you need to sing lightly.
While most of the song is sung powerfully in chest voice, Yuuri’s technique of suddenly softening the voice is used here.
How you handle this spot is important.
Since the melody line is sung phrase by phrase, don’t let it flow the same way throughout—sing each phrase clearly and deliberately.
That way, the falsetto parts will also come across more distinctly.
If you place each phrase one by one, you can sing more carefully.
Keep that in mind and give it a try!
Black and WhiteDa-iCE
It’s the theme song for the drama “Takao Ameku’s Case Records,” released digitally on April 23, 2025.
Member Sota Hanamura wrote and composed it, and it’s a perfect track for strengthening rhythm and expressiveness, with a stylish sound and intricate structure.
The song is under three and a half minutes, but it includes rap, features repeated high notes, and feels lyric-dense, making it very satisfying to sing! Rhythm is crucial, so start by humming and moving your body to lock into the tempo and groove.
The melody line is also quite detailed, with many spots that jump suddenly from low to high.
To hit the pitches accurately, lift your facial muscles and eyebrows as you sing!
[For Men] Want to Fire Up the Karaoke? A Roundup of Recommended High-Energy Japanese Songs (41–50)
THE REVOPorunogurafiti
It’s a powerful rock number themed around a “revolution of the mind,” used as the opening song for the anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON! It’s perfect for karaoke practice to hone expressiveness, rhythm, and how to project your high notes.
The overall range is E3–B4, which isn’t too high compared to other Porno Graffitti songs.
Still, if you lose dynamics and contrast, it won’t be fun to sing.
To produce a solid, centered tone like vocalist Akihito Okano, focus on your lower abdomen (tanden) and the speed of your breath—you’ll use more air than you think.
Also, keeping your facial muscles lifted like Okano makes high notes much easier to hit.
When you sing, add momentum and project your voice clearly into the distance!
Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon
This is the theme song of the anime Attack on Titan, which aired in 2013 and became such a massive hit that it could be called a social phenomenon.
It sold at an incredible pace, rivaling the popularity of the anime itself.
It’s a bit tough to sing the full version, but needless to say, let’s all shout the protagonist’s name together!