[40s] Karaoke Popularity Ranking by Generation [2026]

By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi99rank/position

Junichi Inagaki, Kōmi Hirose – Around the Time of the Christmas Carol

Singer Junichi Inagaki, who developed a love for Western music under the influence of his father from a young age and also performs as a drummer at live shows.

His 27th single, “At the Time of Christmas Carols,” used as the theme song for the TV drama Homework, is widely known as a classic Christmas song in J-pop, even though, true to its title, it depicts the period leading up to Christmas and isn’t actually a winter song.

Its wistful lyrics and melody pair perfectly with the scenes of the chilly season.

For men in their 40s—the generation it belongs to—it’s a poignant number that makes you want to sing it at karaoke during the Christmas season.

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Hoshino Takashi

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HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel100rank/position

HONEY [15th L’Anniversary Live]

When it comes to artists that men in their 40s often listened to, doesn’t L’Arc~en~Ciel come to mind? This time, I’d like to introduce “HONEY.” One of my students practiced this song too.

L’Arc~en~Ciel’s vocal range is surprisingly on the lower side.

I think it’s easy to sing for people with a typical male range plus the ability to use falsetto.

The chorus is very clear and uplifting, so it’s easy to add dynamics, and rock fans will love it! On the flip side, the key might be how to keep the low notes from getting muffled.

If you’re not used to a certain range, both low and high notes can require a lot of breath.

When singing low notes, imagine releasing a slow, steady mass of air—your body will resonate more easily and you’ll hear your own voice better.

And above all, the groove matters! It also makes it easier to project your voice, so sing with energy and get into the groove!

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Kubota Mami

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