Top Japanese Pop Karaoke Rankings for Men [2026]

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Spitz / Robinson

A classic Spitz song distinguished by its translucent melody and Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals.

The lyrics beautifully express the wistfulness felt with the arrival of a new season, a pure desire to cherish a special world shared by just two people, and a longing to suddenly break free from the everyday and soar into a boundless universe.

Released in April 1995 as Spitz’s 11th single, the track was also included on the album Honey that same year.

It colored everyday life as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama Hakusen Nagashi and as the theme for Kirin Beverage’s Afternoon Tea commercials.

Sing it at karaoke with someone special and the tender mood will surely bring you closer.

It’s also perfect for a drive or for nights when you want to sink into a slightly bittersweet feeling.

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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

A song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, a band whose evolution is seriously cool.

It’s a 2010 single used as the main theme for a film of the same name.

If you’re in your late twenties, some of you probably heard it in real time as part of your generation.

It’s an emotional masterpiece no matter where you slice it: the film’s scenes vividly come to mind, yet it also overlaps with everyday life in a universal way.

Among Ajikan’s songs, “Soranin” is relatively easy to keep rhythm with, so it’s a great pick even for people who feel a bit uneasy about karaoke or who have a lower voice.

I recommend it! Start by singing steadily and simply along with the melody, then go all out and belt it in the final section!

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KEI

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Boyhood / Yosui Inoue

“Shonen Jidai” is even featured in music textbooks.

I used to sing it in music class back in my school days.

The overall vocal range is C#3 to F4, and since it’s in textbooks, I feel like it’s a key that’s easy for anyone to sing.

When you sing it at karaoke, using a soft, airy tone like Yosui Inoue conveys a gentle atmosphere.

If you don’t land firmly on the ends of phrases and instead let them trail off, you can also express a sense of fragility.

For the opening, rather than imitating too much, it’s better to come in clearly—this adds contrast and makes it easier to listen to.

Try to sing with care for the words.

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Kubota Mami

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Mr.Children “Over” from 30th Anniversary Tour Entrance to the Half Century – 2022.5.10 TOKYO DOME –

It captures the quintessential early-’90s Mr.Children vibe: a guitar-band driven rock sound that keeps a pop sensibility, matched with introspective lyrics and a bittersweet melody.

The overall range is D3 to A#4, which might be slightly higher than the average male range.

Especially that chest-voice G#4 after the run of F4s in the chorus—you want that to come out smoothly, right? The key here is explosiveness.

If you deliver every phrase with a bit of an accent, you’ll build momentum and make it easier to project the voice.

After that, switch to falsetto.

To keep the momentum, send your breath straight upward.

At that moment, lifting your facial muscles will help things go more smoothly, so keep those facial muscles raised.

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Kubota Mami

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Yutaka Ozaki – I LOVE YOU (Official Music Video)

Released in 1983, this is Yutaka Ozaki’s signature love ballad—so famous that almost everyone knows it.

I’ve taught “I LOVE YOU” in lessons several times, and I feel it’s a tough song for people who struggle with falsetto; many students actually used this song to practice it.

You shouldn’t need to change the key—the original should be comfortable to sing.

Since some people aren’t confident with falsetto, let’s review the key points.

If you’ve mostly been singing in chest voice, you’re probably used to pushing with just your voice without using much breath.

To use your breath properly, humming is important.

Do a nasal hum to create nasal resonance so the sound vibrates in your nose.

Be careful not to force it with your throat.

After a light hum, keep the resonance in the same place and let your singing voice become thinner and lighter.

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Kubota Mami

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE「familie」Official Music Video

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GREEN APPLE’s new song “familie.” Released after their Paris Olympics theme song, it became a major hit right from the start thanks to their signature catchiness and boundary-pushing musicality.

While wrapped in a warm, cozy melody, the vocal line is quite challenging, featuring multiple sections where chest voice and falsetto switch back and forth.

If you’re a male singer confident in your falsetto, definitely give this track a try.

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Ryo

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Sora Tomonari – “ACTOR” [Music Video]

Speaking of low-voice artists, many people nowadays might think of Sora Tomonari.

With that in mind, I recommend this track, “ACTOR.” It features a musical-like style and is sung primarily in the low to low-mid range throughout.

In the final section, vocals jump up by an octave, which might make it seem high, but if that’s difficult you can simply stick to the original line.

As such, it’s a very singable song for men with lower voices.

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Ryo

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