Top Japanese Pop Karaoke Rankings for Men [2026]
We’re excited to present the latest Top 100 karaoke rankings for male-oriented Japanese songs, all in one place, ordered by most views!
If you’re curious about what everyone’s singing at karaoke, this is for you.
If you want to expand your repertoire, be sure to use this as a reference.
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[Male] Popular Japanese Karaoke Ranking [2026] (1–10)
HANABIMr.Children8rank/position
Mr.Children is a band that arguably the Heisei generation listened to the most.
Whether you’re in your 30s born in the Showa era or in your 30s born in the Heisei era, you’ve probably sung one of their songs at least once.
Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is HANABI.
It features a chorus full of excitement, yet the pitch movement is relatively steady, so you can sing it at an after-party karaoke without pushing yourself too hard.
However, it does include quite a few low G-sharp notes, so a certain depth in vocal range is required.
bouquetback number9rank/position
This is the second single by back number, a three-piece rock band that also made waves when filmmaker Yasuyuki Yamaguchi produced a short film based on the song.
Chosen as the ending theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV, it opens with a guitar sound full of melancholy that evokes a nostalgic feeling.
The gentle lyrics and melody, which hint at the future, could be the kind of message women would like men to sing.
The key isn’t too high, making it easy to sing at karaoke—a simple yet undeniably cool number if you can pull it off.
silhouetteKANA-BOON10rank/position
It’s the opening theme from the anime “Naruto Shippuden,” hugely popular among teenage boys! It’s sure to get the crowd going at karaoke! When you sing it, focus on the key points: keep a solid sense of tempo, feel the occasional bouncy rhythms, and pay attention to the falsetto in the chorus.
With fast-tempo band songs, it’s easy to get excited and speed up as you sing.
Try not to sway your body too much—stay centered so you can maintain a steady rhythm.
For the bouncy rhythm, lightly use your knees to move up and down and you’ll nail the timing.
Make sure your falsetto resonates in your head voice! Overall, I recommend singing lightly with a bright, heady resonance.
[Male] Popular Japanese Karaoke Songs Ranking [2026] (11–20)
broad daylightKing Gnu11rank/position
King Gnu’s signature song, “Hakujitsu.” If you like singing, you’ve probably tried it at least once.
How did it go when you actually sang it? The more you attempt it, the more you realize just how incredibly difficult it is! “Hakujitsu” is a powerhouse ballad that demands delicate emotion and overwhelming vocal ability.
It’s a challenge piece for advanced singers at karaoke, training your range, rhythm, and expressiveness all at once.
I’ve sung it a few times myself and was shocked—“Was it always this hard?” Since King Gnu’s vocals are split between two singers, it’s pretty tough to pull off solo.
Still, you’ll want to master Iguchi’s falsetto parts.
Be very mindful of diaphragmatic breathing! Once you can produce a solid falsetto, the pitches themselves aren’t that hard, so the key is to exhale steadily and generously with a thin stream of air.
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB12rank/position
As the title suggests, it became a big hit as the CM song for JAL’s “Summer Palace Campaign,” and its bright, forward-looking lyrics and the thrill of setting off on a journey are emblematic.
The overall vocal range is B2 to G4, with the A melody sitting quite low.
The key modulates for the final chorus and the pitch rises, but it doesn’t go too high, so if you time your breath and placement well, those notes should come out smoothly.
Overall, avoid pushing your voice; aim for light singing with head resonance for a pleasant feel.
Also, for the syllables where the vowel is “i,” be careful not to spread the sound too horizontally.
cloudy skyDOES13rank/position
As the opening theme for the fifth season of the TV Tokyo anime Gintama, a lot of people probably think of Don’ten when they hear Gintama! DOES is a band whose lower registers resonate more than the high ones.
It’s a rock track popular with men for karaoke, where stable low notes and a raw expressive style are key to high scores! The song itself is short at about three minutes.
Even first-time listeners can pick up Don’ten easily, and it’s highly recommended for rock fans! The trick to low notes is to use your breath well and release your voice slowly straight ahead.
If you push your voice out, the low notes resonate more and you can hear your own singing better.
That, of course, makes it easier to stay on pitch.
It’s important to get your voice solidly into the mic when you sing.
KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE14rank/position
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s masterpiece “Kusushiki.” This song has been selected as the theme for the popular anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” and, along with the anime’s success, it has been drawing a great deal of public attention.
In terms of melody, it’s in the energetic major key that Mrs.
GREEN APPLE excels at, spanning from the mid-low to high vocal range.
Not only does it feature falsetto and mixed voice, but it also delivers a powerful presence throughout, so using this piece as a practice song will significantly boost your vocal skills.