Band Rankings Popular with Men [2026]

cherrysupittsu8rank/position

Spitz / Cherry

When it comes to Spitz, many people probably think of “Cherry.” In fact, it’s a classic that became a million-selling hit despite having no tie-in.

In karaoke, it’s a popular choice for both men and women because it’s relatively easy to score high.

The key is to sing through to the end without straining.

There are many sustained notes, but try not to use much vibrato—focus on matching the pitch bar.

The chorus suddenly jumps to higher notes, so take solid breaths and aim to resonate in your head voice to sing more easily.

The most important moments are the melody transitions; keep your facial muscles and eyebrows lifted and sing to switch smoothly.

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A Little Love SongMONGOL8009rank/position

A Little Love Song

It’s a coming-of-age love song that’s been adored across generations since its release on September 16, 2001.

The overall vocal range of the song is A#2 to G#4, and anyone who’s tried singing it has probably felt how wide the lower range is.

If you’re not used to singing low notes, your voice can get muffled and it becomes hard to sing.

In fact, when you’re not accustomed to a certain part of your range—whether low or high—you use more breath than you think.

You need to inhale with diaphragmatic breathing, and you also need to fully exhale the breath you’ve taken in.

Many people surprisingly don’t exhale completely, so for low notes, project your voice forward slowly and make sure to breathe out fully.

If you can nail the low notes in the A melody, you can suddenly aim for a high score!

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Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI10rank/position

SEKAI NO OWARI “Highest Altitude”

An anthem cheering on those who keep challenging themselves, turning weakness into strength and aiming higher.

Released in September 2023, this song was written specifically as the opening theme for the anime ONE PIECE.

Its appeal lies in SEKAI NO OWARI’s distinctive, imaginative world: a driving, exhilarating melody, grand strings, and a marching-style arrangement inserted midway.

The vocal range is relatively compact at mid1 F to mid2 F# (m1F–m2F#), so with a key adjustment, it should be quite singable even for kids around the voice-changing stage.

Its positive message about charging toward your dreams is sure to fire up the room when sung with friends at karaoke.

Wherever you areONE OK ROCK11rank/position

Full ver. One Ok Rock Wherever You Are #oneokrock #ワンオク #whereveryouare

ONE OK ROCK’s signature song “Wherever you are.” Since it’s sung as a love song that vows eternity, you’ll want to use falsetto to really bring out the song’s appeal.

That said, the falsetto in “Wherever you are” appears mainly at the beginning.

The song builds toward the latter half, so about two-thirds is sung in chest voice.

If you sing the initial guitar-backed section firmly in falsetto to create contrast, it lands stylishly.

Many people who like rock and band music seem to want to sing ONE OK ROCK.

The high range can be a hurdle, but ballads let you cover the high notes with falsetto, so they’re recommended.

Open your throat and keep the breath flowing steadily!

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somedaySaucy Dog12rank/position

Saucy Dog "Someday" MUSIC VIDEO

A ballad that blends Saucy’s signature “vulnerability and kindness.” From the intro it sounds like a full-on band track and you expect something intense, but the gentle feel from the first verse draws you in.

The song’s overall range is D3–E5, and the lift from the chorus goes into quite a high range—if you try to belt it, you probably won’t manage it.

Aim to use your breath steadily.

When adding emotion, think less about “shouting” and more about “sending your voice far.” When aiming for distance, try moving the mic slightly away from yourself—this reduces the sense of pressure and helps you relax naturally.

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balladKetsumeishi13rank/position

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

This work by Ketsumeishi gently embraces listeners with a melody overflowing with songcraft, keeping the rapping to a minimum.

It’s their 24th single, released in January 2011, and it became widely familiar as the theme song for Nippon TV’s information program “Sukkiri!!”.

Sung over a quiet arrangement woven from piano and strings, the lyrics convey the pain of unrequited love and a yearning for a beloved that refuses to fade.

Even an adult man who usually keeps his emotions under wraps may find the long-suppressed ache welling up when he hears this song, perhaps even moved to tears.

It’s a touching adult love ballad that makes you want to listen alone, quietly, on a sleepless night.

HOWEVERGLAY14rank/position

GLAY / HOWEVER

This classic song by GLAY is filled with feelings for a loved one.

Its poignant yet powerful vocals and heart-touching melody are truly captivating.

While lamenting that the meeting with their beloved came too late, the lyrics also express that precisely because of that lateness, they can cherish the happiness they have now—something many listeners can relate to.

Released in 1997 and later used as a TV drama’s ending theme, this piece has continued to be beloved as a staple in live performances.

If you sing it at karaoke when you want to convey your feelings to someone special, it will surely resonate with them.

Why not try singing it while imagining GLAY’s soul-stirring vocals?