Top Japanese Pop Karaoke Rankings for Men [2026]

powder snowRemioromen71rank/position

Remioromen – Powder Snow

A perfect song for emotional expression and pitch control, known as a classic winter ballad.

Highly recommended for those who want to strengthen the fundamentals of male vocals! Many of you may already know it, but the chorus is really high, isn’t it? Both low and high notes matter in singing.

Don’t just practice the high notes—master the low range too so your voice doesn’t get muffled.

Use plenty of breath, release your voice slowly straight ahead, and stay mindful of the low notes.

The song structure builds clearly from verse A to verse B to the chorus, so imagine steadily gaining momentum toward the high parts.

Also, syllables starting with “N” can get nasal and be hard to start cleanly! Project more firmly and farther than you think when you pronounce them.

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DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE72rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A perfect Mrs.

GREEN APPLE track to hear during graduation season, when anxiety and excitement mix.

The lyrics question your true self and gently urge you to love yourself—including your weaknesses—giving you the courage to take a new step forward.

Written as the theme song for NHK General’s “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival” in January 2025, the song is also included on their best-of album “10,” released in July of the same year.

On the program, a chorus performance with 1,000 18-year-olds was showcased, and its sheer energy became a hot topic.

When you’re straining to meet others’ expectations, listening to this will remind you it’s okay to be just the way you are.

It’s also perfect for belting out at karaoke with friends as you celebrate each other’s new beginnings!

TemptationGLAY73rank/position

GLAY / Temptation

This is a staple song for live shows, and TAKURO has said he wanted it to be a “trigger to fire things up” on stage! Right from the intro drums and guitar riff, your energy shoots up.

The overall vocal range is D#3 to C#5—there are high notes, but it’s a rhythm-friendly rock tune, so if you sing out boldly without hesitation, you’ll likely hit those highs.

The flow goes from a relatively calm delivery in the A and B sections to an explosive chorus, and even a rough, raw singing style will look and sound cool! Just be careful not to overstrain your voice in the chorus.

The key is to resonate through your body—place a hand on your chest and let your chest voice ring out comfortably.

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BONNumber_i74rank/position

Number_i – BON (Official Music Video)

Number_i is currently the most popular Japanese idol group.

Not only women but many men are also drawn to how cool they are, aren’t they? Among Number_i’s works, the one I especially recommend is “BON.” It’s a track that pairs a Japanese-style beat with stylish rap.

While the flow is somewhat complex, both the build-up and the hook are distilled into very simple vocal lines.

The range is narrow as well, so any man who can rap should be able to sing it.

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horizonback number75rank/position

back number – Horizon

Back number, a band that has produced countless classic ballads.

There are endless masterpieces to name, but when it comes to songs that are especially popular at karaoke, many people probably think of “Suiheisen.” This piece mainly sits in the middle register, with the chest-voice parts staying within a narrow range of mid1 D to mid2 G.

However, it does include falsetto notes up to hi A and hi C, so watch out for those sections.

Aside from that, the pitch is easy to match, so you can aim for a comfortable 90 points.

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SHAMROCKUVERworld76rank/position

UVERworld　『SHAMROCK』

Released in 2006, this song drew attention as the theme for the drama “Dandori.

~Dance☆Drill~.” With its powerful guitar riffs and TAKUYA∞’s distinctive vocals, it stands out as one of UVERworld’s signature tracks beloved by many fans.

The lyrics, which reflect the sense of loss that can come with chasing dreams and the resolve to keep moving forward nonetheless, are sure to resonate with listeners.

If you sing it at karaoke, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at after-work parties or class reunions.

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WANIMA “Flying Fish” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This song was released on August 13, 2025.

Since it’s mostly composed in the low-mid to high-mid range, I think it’s relatively easy to sing in terms of vocal range.

There’s a C5 in the first and last chorus, and it feels great if you ride the melody and push it out with momentum there.

It has WANIMA’s signature rock vibe with a distinctive rhythm, so let’s lock in a few key points.

The song actually starts from the chorus, and it kicks off on the offbeat.

It’s fine to place the accent on the first beat, so make sure to line up firmly there.

The A section has rap elements, so rhythm matters more than pitch.

Try using your hands like you’re shaking maracas and keep time at double speed.

It’s a short track at about three minutes, but it sounds really cool if you can nail it—definitely give it a try at karaoke!

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