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Perfect for karaoke or background music! Energetic songs recommended for men of the Yutori generation

When you want to get the crowd going at karaoke or choose background music for an event with lots of people, what songs do you pick?

For karaoke, it depends on who you’re going with, and for events, the vibe plays a role too—but if you want everyone to have fun and get hyped, the song selection is key.

So this time, we’ve compiled a list of high-energy tracks recommended for men of the Yutori generation.

Every song on the list will boost the mood, so feel free to use it as a reference!

Great for karaoke or background music! Hype songs recommended for men of the Yutori Generation (1–10)

One Night CarnivalKishidan

Kishidan’s major-label debut single, colored by a nostalgic melody and striking phrases.

Its charm lies in arrangements that let listeners join in, like call-and-response shouts and para-para–style choreography.

Released in May 2002, the track sold around 80,000 copies in its indie version alone.

It has since featured collaborations with various artists and has been loved by a wide audience.

It’s also known as a karaoke staple—perfect for getting everyone hyped.

A song that can be enjoyed across generations on cultural festival or school festival stages.

sense of shameshuuchishin

A song that celebrates the courage to move forward without fearing failure marked Shuchishin’s debut.

Its J-pop style evokes male idols of the 1980s, and the group’s distinctive costumes featuring long scarves drew attention.

Released in April 2008, it became a major hit, ranking 5th on the Oricon Yearly Singles Chart.

It was also used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Quiz! Hexagon II” and as the image song for “Odaiba Gakuen ~Bunkasai~.” It’s perfect for hyping up karaoke sessions or as background music at events with large crowds.

Men of the yutori generation—why not add it to your repertoire?

MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK

KEYTALK/「MONSTER DANCE」MUSIC VIDEO
MONSTER DANCEKEYTALK

Characterized by a lively beat and catchy melody, this song portrays curiosity and passion for unknown experiences.

The lyrics emphasize the sense of freedom and exhilaration of dancing and reveling until dawn, inspiring listeners to take on new challenges.

Released in October 2014 as KEYTALK’s third single, it was chosen as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s program “Atarashii Kagi” and also featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for karaoke and event BGM.

An upbeat tune we especially recommend for men of the yutori generation to sing.

Great for karaoke and background music! Hype songs recommended for men of the Yutori generation (11–20)

FantasistaDragon Ash

The 11th single by Dragon Ash, a five-piece band leading Japan’s mixture rock scene.

Released in March 2002, the track became a massive hit as the theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

It topped the Oricon Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks and ranked 19th on the year-end chart.

Featuring energetic sound and powerful lyrics, the song captures the fervor of soccer.

The catchy chorus is easy to sing along to, making it an instant mood-lifter when everyone joins in.

It’s also known as a live staple and is perfect for ramping up the energy at karaoke.

For men of the yutori generation, it’s a sure-fire, fiery track to enjoy with peers.

water lily blossomShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO
water lily blossomShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze’s sixth single, which incorporates the Caribbean traditional music “SOCA,” is an uptempo track that evokes the summer seaside.

Riding on a catchy melody and a fast-paced beat, the four distinctive vocals instantly boost listeners’ excitement.

Released in June 2007, the song’s Kanagawa-evoking lyrics have also made it popular as a local anthem.

Known for its high karaoke calorie burn, this track is perfect for amping up active scenes like summer drives and beach outings.

Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+

nobodyknows+ “Kokoro Odoru” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+

A signature song by nobodyknows+ known for expressing the power of music and the thrill of the heart.

The lyrics, which embrace individuality and differences while depicting unity and euphoria, leave a strong impression.

Released in May 2004, it exploded in popularity after being performed on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Included on the album “Do You Know?,” it topped the Oricon charts for two consecutive weeks.

Its sound, which fuses hip-hop and J-pop, has captured the hearts of people across generations.

It’s also perfect for karaoke or as background music at events—an ideal track when you want everyone to get hyped together.

Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā

A four-member band that created the one-and-only genre of a visual-kei air band and has earned high praise for the quality of their songs, Golden Bomber released this as their seventh single.

It’s a track defined by lyrics that candidly portray the clingy feelings of a man after a breakup, paired with a melody influenced by Showa-era kayōkyoku.

Released in October 2009, it became so popular that it won a JASRAC Award in 2014.

In karaoke, it ranked third on Daiichi Kosho’s annual request chart in 2012.

It’s a perfect song to liven up a karaoke session with friends, and it also works well as background music for events with large crowds.