Top Japanese Pop Karaoke Rankings for Men [2026]

BoyhoodInoue Yosui92rank/position

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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Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

Kenshi Yonezu’s drama theme song begins with a gentle, moist piano melody and expands into an electronic soundscape.

Written specifically for the Netflix original drama “Sayonara no Tsuzuki” and released digitally in November 2024, the track beautifully captures the poignant love story starring Kasumi Arimura and Kentaro Sakaguchi.

It delicately portrays the sorrow of losing one’s dearest person in an accident and the complex emotions toward the stranger who inherits that person’s heart.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who has experienced the loss of a lover or finds their feelings deepening for someone precious.

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Where Our Blue Is / Tatsuya Kitani

Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, also known as a Vocaloid producer and bassist.

Selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death, this track was released in July 2023 as the title song of his third EP.

Its lyrics poignantly capture the bittersweet shift in a once carefree friendship, while celebrating the lingering glow of youth that stays in the heart.

The piercing high-tone vocals and driving ensemble make it perfect not only for anime-loving kids, but also for anyone confident in their karaoke chops.

A must-hear rock tune that received a Special Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.

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GReeeeN – Kiseki

GReeeeN, who recently changed their name to “GRe4N BOYZ” from 2024 onward, are well known as a group whose members all have careers as dentists and continue their musical activities alongside their medical work.

Since the late 2000s, they have released one hit after another on the J-pop scene, and their songs are hugely popular at karaoke.

Among them, “Kiseki,” released in 2008, is one of their signature tracks and a Heisei-era classic covered by many artists.

Its melody line is simple and easy to sing, and the vocal range is narrow, so if you’re aiming for a high score, definitely give this song a try.

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KOH-1

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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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Kazuyoshi Saito – I’ve Always Loved You [Music Video]

A lyrical love song filled with memories and lingering feelings from youth.

The gentle tones of the acoustic guitar and a voice that resonates in the heart quietly convey unfulfilled feelings and a love that passed by.

Kazuyoshi Saito’s tender vocals and guitar beautifully express nostalgia for the past and the emotions of the present.

Released in April 2010, it drew attention as the theme song for Shiseido’s IN&ON series commercials.

Since February 2017, it has also been used in Ito En’s “Oi Ocha” commercials, continuing to comfort many listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hum at class reunions or during long-awaited get-togethers, wrapped in fond memories.

Sing it with friends at karaoke, and its universally relatable lyrics will warm everyone’s hearts.

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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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