[Men] Karaoke Crowd-Pleasers Ranking [2026]

In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA29rank/position

[MV] In the Sun and Dust / CHAGE and ASKA

A gem of a melody that portrays the dreams and setbacks of youth—and the strength to overcome them.

Released to the world by CHAGE and ASKA in January 1991, this work captures the persistence of those who keep pursuing their dreams, set to a 16-beat rhythm infused with a Western pop sensibility.

The chorus, simple yet striking, has a familiar charm that makes you want to sing along.

A single cut from the album “SEE YA,” it was featured in Nissin Foods’ “Cup Noodles Red Zone” campaign and as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s TIME3, becoming a major hit with cumulative sales exceeding 500,000 copies.

It’s a song that gently pushes you forward when you want to keep running toward unseen dreams—or when you find yourself at a crossroads in life.

Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE30rank/position

ORANGE RANGE “Shanghai Honey” MV

A track featuring a distinctive fusion of mixture rock and J-pop that captures a man’s emotions as he enjoys the push-and-pull of summer seaside romance.

It opens with bright, sunlit imagery and conveys a complex mix of excitement, anticipation, insecurity, and frustration.

Released in July 2003, it became a hit, selling over 200,000 copies despite having no tie-in.

Live performances feature staging that heightens the sense of unity with the audience.

It’s a perfect song to amp up a karaoke session or to use as BGM for summer events.

Brimming with the appeal of ORANGE RANGE, this exhilarating track is one for everyone to enjoy.

Go for it!Urufuruzu31rank/position

Ulfuls Gatsu Daze

This is a fantastic track that gives you confidence and energy.

Its disco-style rhythm, catchy guitar lines, and positive message are compelling, giving you the courage to try without fearing failure.

Released by Ulfuls in December 1995, the song’s exposure on TV and in the media at the time rapidly boosted the band’s popularity.

Included on the album “Banzai,” it led to their first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1996, and that same year they also won the Golden Arrow Music Award.

It’s the perfect song for when you need courage to keep facing challenges or want to fire yourself up.

It’s also great for getting hyped together with friends and uniting your hearts as one!

RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION32rank/position

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION “Rewrite” (M-1 Grand Prix 2024 Promotion Video Theme Song)

People in their late 20s to early 30s are the generation that lived through the golden age of Japanese rock.

Among those bands, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was especially popular with men.

Of all their songs, the one I particularly recommend is Rewrite.

It stays in a low register for much of the track, which makes the chorus feel explosively open by contrast, and the almost roar-like phrases really fire up the crowd.

Because the verses sit so low, it’s tempting to raise the key, but if you match it to that, the chorus will be tough—so find a comfortable middle ground and sing in a moderately adjusted key.

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Ryo

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water lily blossomShonan no Kaze33rank/position

Shonan no Kaze “Suirenka” MUSIC VIDEO

Men born in the late ’80s to early ’90s might feel a strong sense of nostalgia—this was the go-to song whenever you wanted to hype things up at karaoke, right? “Suirenka” has plenty of moments to get everyone going, like the chorus parts and the towel-spinning! If you’ve got both the main vocalist and the rapper covered, you can enjoy the song with a nice balance.

HAN-KUN, the main vocalist, sings in a relatively high key, so if you’re comfortable with high notes, definitely give it a try.

If you’re not used to high notes but still want to sing it, start by focusing on resonating in your head.

Practicing falsetto and airy tones uses a lot of breath.

It also helps to sing all the lyrics as “hi,” which makes head resonance easier.

Master those high notes and give it a shot!

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Kubota Mami

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Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE34rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Bitter Vacation” Official Music Video

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is known for having many high tones.

When asked to name an artist with a high voice, many people probably picture the vocalist, Motoki Omori.

Although Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is strongly associated with high notes, there are no high-pitched parts in Bitter Vacation.

Compared to typical songs, it’s about average, but for a Mrs.

track, the vocal range is quite narrow.

In particular, there is no use of mixed voice or falsetto at all, so even men who can’t sing high notes can perform it without any problem.

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Ryo

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TemptationGLAY35rank/position

GLAY / Temptation

This is a staple song for live shows, and TAKURO has said he wanted it to be a “trigger to fire things up” on stage! Right from the intro drums and guitar riff, your energy shoots up.

The overall vocal range is D#3 to C#5—there are high notes, but it’s a rhythm-friendly rock tune, so if you sing out boldly without hesitation, you’ll likely hit those highs.

The flow goes from a relatively calm delivery in the A and B sections to an explosive chorus, and even a rough, raw singing style will look and sound cool! Just be careful not to overstrain your voice in the chorus.

The key is to resonate through your body—place a hand on your chest and let your chest voice ring out comfortably.

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Kubota Mami

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