Top Japanese Pop Karaoke Rankings for Men [2026]

together; along with; bothWANIMA29rank/position

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s WANIMA’s second single and was used in Nivea Kao’s “8×4 Body Fresh” commercial.

The chorus really sticks in your head—even for me.

The overall vocal range is G#3 to D#5, which is on the higher side, and the tempo is an ultra-fast BPM 254, but if you lock into the band’s rhythm and sing along, your energy will definitely rise and it should actually make it easier to project your voice! If you let your guard down even for a moment, your pitch will drop into your throat and it’ll get harder to sing, so you need to keep your facial muscles lifted at all times.

For the rapid-fire section in the latter half, first run through the melody line and pronounce it lightly to get it under your belt!

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Kubota Mami

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Beyond the Night SkySMAP30rank/position

Beyond the Night Sky – SMAP

A captivating song with a crystal-clear, transparent voice and lyrics that touch the heart.

The words, which depict gazing up at the night sky while reflecting on past memories and hopes for the future, resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in January 1998, this track was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV program “SMAP×SMAP” and has been cherished across generations as one of SMAP’s signature songs.

If a man in his 40s sings it at karaoke, there’s no doubt the women will say, “Lovely!” Why not sing it gently, keeping your cherished memories with someone special close to your heart?

At all times.Makihara Noriyuki31rank/position

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

A signature work by Noriyuki Makihara that delivers a universal message of living true to yourself, carried by a powerful yet gentle melody.

While acknowledging the doubts and anxieties of life, this classic is imbued with a strong resolve to cherish your true self.

Included on the album “Who Do You Share a Happy Yawn With?”, it became a massive hit, surpassing one million copies within six months of its June 1991 release.

It was also selected as the entrance march for the 64th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament in spring 1992.

The melody, featuring a distinctive acoustic guitar and a calm tempo, makes it easy to sing.

For many people, it’s a song that resonates in the heart when standing at a crossroads or when they feel on the verge of losing themselves.

SUNHoshino Gen32rank/position

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)

When it comes to the work that catapulted Gen Hoshino to widespread fame, many people probably think of SUN.

I, too, was shocked at the time by how this piece is pop yet shows traces of Black music.

The song’s range is quite wide, from low F# to high A.

Rather than the high notes being difficult, the main challenge is that, despite being centered on low notes, high notes still appear.

That said, the vocal line itself is relatively straightforward, and if you can clear the falsetto in the chorus, you can easily aim for a high score.

In the bridge (C section), a rhythm that slightly accents the off-beats appears, and from there the song modulates into the final big chorus, so if you study this part in advance, you’ll be able to aim for an even higher score.

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Ryo

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Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi33rank/position

Kenshi Yonezu – Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)

This is a track whose beautiful, fleeting sound and lyrics—portraying the aching feelings of two childhood companions who grow apart as they become adults—strike straight at the heart.

Included on singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu’s album BOOTLEG, released in October 2017, the song also drew major attention for featuring actor Masaki Suda as a guest vocalist.

It contrasts the past, when they laughed together without a care, with the present, as they each walk their own path.

Its message—suggesting a bond that remains deep inside no matter how much time passes—gently encourages men setting out for different places.

After graduation, when you feel anxious or lonely about a new life ahead, why not listen to it while reminiscing about an old friend?

cherry blossomKobukuro34rank/position

Kobukuro “Sakura”

A signature work by Kobukuro that expresses the emotions of meetings and farewells during cherry blossom season set to a gentle melody.

With lyrics that candidly present the pains of everyday life, this captivating song was released in November 2005 as their 12th single, a re-recording of a track from their indie days.

It was also chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Ns’ Aoi,” and has been loved for many years.

When sung at karaoke by men of the same generation, its powerful vocals and delicate expressiveness are sure to captivate those around them.

It’s a perfect classic to sing with heartfelt emotion at spring welcome-and-farewell parties or gatherings with coworkers and family.

hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake35rank/position

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

A popular song that always ranks high on karaoke charts, “Ikuoku Kounen.” It’s a renowned classic by Omoinotake.

This piece spans a very wide vocal range from mid1D to hiF#.

However, the highest note, hiF#, appears only once throughout the song, while the main high-note challenge is hiC#, which appears 13 times in total.

Although the range is wide, there’s a fairly generous downward margin, and with its strong city-pop elements, the vocal line flows smoothly and is relatively easy to sing.

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Ryo

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