[Men] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2026]

cloudy skyDOES71rank/position

DOES 'Donten' (TV Tokyo anime 'Gintama' opening theme)

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.

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Kubota Mami

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Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā72rank/position

Golden Bomber “Memeshikute” Music Video

A dynamic track by Golden Bomber that expresses the ache and regret of heartbreak set to a catchy, kayōkyoku-style melody.

While retaining elements of visual kei, the song—shaped by influences from 1970s kayōkyoku and Eurobeat—comically portrays a man’s lingering attachment.

Released as a single in October 2009, it was also featured in a commercial tie-in for House Foods’ “Megashaki.” The group performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015, and the song topped the Oricon Weekly Karaoke Rankings for 51 straight weeks.

It’s a tune that lifts your spirits with refreshing energy and humor, making your body move almost involuntarily when you’re feeling down or need a change of pace.

Tokyoyashiki takajin73rank/position

Tokyo

Released in March 1993, this mood-kayō song fuses tearful enka with sophisticated urban pop.

Through Kansai-dialect lyrics, it movingly portrays a romance and breakup with a man she met in Tokyo, along with her complex feelings toward the city.

Takajin Yashiki was an artist who was active mainly in the Kansai region, also serving as a host of the popular program “Sei! Young.” This piece became a hit as requests on cable radio surged, ultimately selling a total of 600,000 copies.

In live performances, he would sometimes change the place name in the chorus to match the concert location, valuing a sense of unity with the audience.

When singing it at karaoke, it’s recommended to sing at an easy, relaxed pace while thinking of your hometown and the special people you’ve met.

YOUNG MANSaijō Hideki74rank/position

Hideki Saijo – Young Man (Y.M.C.A.)

Here is a single released by Hideki Saijo in 1979.

It’s a cover of Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.,” a disco hit in the United States, with Japanese lyrics written by his then-manager, Ryuji Amagai.

If everyone sings along while forming the letters “Y,” “M,” “C,” and “A” with their bodies—said to stand for “Young Man Can do Anything”—it’s sure to get the crowd going.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS75rank/position

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

A signature work by RADWIMPS, who have established their own sound through inventive lyrics and experimental arrangements.

Produced in July 2016 as an insert song for the animated film “Your Name,” it centers on a fateful encounter that transcends time and space, with lyrics about deep bonds and love that truly resonate.

Its fast-paced, up-tempo rhythm and energetic guitar sound carry the power to blow away a gloomy mood.

This refreshing, exhilarating rock tune is perfect when you need a change of pace or want to relieve stress.

Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento76rank/position

Sure thing / Kocchino Kento MV

Hai Yorokonde was released as a digital-only single.

It’s a soul-stirring anthem that stands with people struggling in life, and because it’s rhythm-focused, it’s the kind of song you can sing along to by feel even if you can’t nail the pitch! Since Kento Kochinoke often performed it on TV, many of you might already know this track.

It’s just under three minutes long, and it feels like all its coolness is packed tightly into that short span.

The tempo is fast, so memorizing the lyrics might be a bit tough, but what matters most is to “keep time with the rhythm” and “ride the groove.” For the rapid-fire sections, you can get through them by enunciating the vowels clearly.

It also helps not to open your mouth too wide.

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Kubota Mami

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Official HIGE DANDism – Mixed Nuts [Official Video]

This song, which portrays a false family woven by people with secrets and the genuine bonds born within it, was released digitally in April 2022 as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.

The opening, where a noisy guitar intertwines with a jazzy bass, instantly draws listeners into the world of the track.

Because the melody line features dramatic pitch shifts, some prior practice is essential to nail it at karaoke—but that makes the sense of accomplishment all the greater when you do.

The thrilling development created by the exhilarating sound and intricate melody is sure to crank up everyone’s excitement at karaoke.

It’s a rock tune recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone eager to take on a high-level challenge.