[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 J‑Pop tracks (51–60)
Day by DayMEGARYU
This is a song that was sung quite a lot at karaoke.
The mixed male-and-female vocals feel great.
It’s gentle, but it has an easy-to-catch pop groove, so it’s perfect for karaoke.
It seems like it would feel good to sing while swaying your body.
A Love Song Even a Monkey Could Understandsekkusu mashiin
The quirky title grabs your attention, but what kind of song is it, really? Open it up and, sure enough, it’s a straightforward love song simple enough for even a monkey to understand.
Maybe it’s that no-frills directness—“I love you”—that really captures the heart.
It’s a perfect fit for a group date, too.
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze are famous as the group that brought Japanese reggae into the public eye.
All of their songs are well-known, but among them, the one that’s especially loved as a signature track is “Suirenka.” Its full-on summer sound and fiery lyrics are undeniably cool, making it perfect for when you want to get pumped up.
With a musical style that exudes masculinity, it’s easy to see why they’re especially popular with men.
Deeper DeeperONE OK ROCK
The 2013 release “Deeper Deeper.” The vocal range in this piece is from mid2B to hiB, so the overall range isn’t particularly wide.
However, since the tessitura is very high, male singers should take caution.
Additionally, the highest note, hiB, appears more than 40 times in total, so vocal stamina is required.
Fortunately, there are very few sustained high notes, so focus on cleanly executing each high-voice phrase one by one.
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Mighty Long FallONE OK ROCK
Mighty Long Fall by ONE OK ROCK, which drew attention as the theme song for the film Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno.
Although the English lyrics are striking, the song is surprisingly arranged with a singable vocal line.
The range is fairly wide, from mid1F# to hiC#, but since the highest note is hiC# in both falsetto and chest voice, it’s easy to adjust the key by using that as a reference point.
There are many shouts and the pitch movement is quite dynamic, but as long as you have a solid grasp of your own vocal range, it’s not an overly difficult song—so consider adding it to your repertoire.
Re:makeONE OK ROCK
The classic song “Re:make,” released as ONE OK ROCK’s sixth single.
While ONE OK ROCK now showcases a wide range of musical styles, back then their sound was characterized by straight-ahead rock with touches of emo and hardcore.
This track falls into the latter category, featuring intense shouts in the chorus.
Although the range is fairly broad (mid1 B to hi B), the highest notes can be handled with a shouty mixed voice, so delicate vocals aren’t required.
The low notes only appear in a few spots, so it often feels narrower than the actual range.
However, there isn’t much room to lower the key, so the most important thing is to accurately identify your own optimal key.
LyricTOKIO
This song was used as the theme for the NTV drama “Don’t Cry, Hara-chan.” It starts with a relaxed melody, then suddenly picks up the tempo when it hits the chorus.
Be sure to pay attention to the vocalist’s clear, translucent voice.
It’s a refreshing track that’s great for karaoke.