Japanese karaoke songs that get teenage boys hyped

Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya

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.

MiracleGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Kiseki

This song was used as the theme song for the drama ROOKIES.

It topped the Oricon Karaoke Rankings for two consecutive years, 2008 and 2009.

The lyrics and melody, which pierce the heart, are truly wonderful.

Even now, its popularity hasn’t faded.

PropositionRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Proposition [Official Music Video]

The RADWIMPS song “Meidai,” known as the theme for the popular news program news zero.

Their recent tracks tend to have dramatic pitch leaps, and this one is no exception, featuring a succession of phrases that require intense rises and falls in pitch.

The vocal range here is quite wide, from mid1 C to hi A#, and since there isn’t much leeway either lower or higher, you’ll need to break through the range barrier on your own.

The pitch movement in the chorus—where the energy peaks—is relatively gentle, so the chorus shouldn’t be an issue; however, there are very few breathing points, so make sure to study the vocal line in advance.

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Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira

Tomohisa Yamashita, Kazuya Kamenashi, Shuuji to Akira, Seishun Amigo

The famous song “Seishun Amigo,” known as the theme for the popular drama Nobuta wo Produce, is sung by the duo Shuuji to Akira—Tomohisa Yamashita and Kazuya Kamenashi.

It features a passionate melody with a slight kayōkyoku flavor, yet it also carries a certain laid-back, Heisei-era nonchalance that leaves an impression.

Although falsetto appears, the overall range is narrow, so even men in their 30s can sing it comfortably while reminiscing.

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Real FaceKAT-TUN

Real Face

This is one of KAT-TUN’s signature hit songs.

I think it’s a really cool track.

It’s unfortunate that members have been leaving one after another and the group has shrunk so much.

They’re currently on hiatus as a “recharging period,” but I hope they’ll resume activities someday and return to the stage.

One DayThe ROOTLESS

The ROOTLESS / One day

THE ROOTLESS’s major label debut work.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime One Piece and as the ending theme for the first episode of Toriko.

Irresistible for anison fans! The melody line is very beautiful.

Someday, in a world of nothingnessmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu “Someday, In a World With Nothing” MV

In addition to general rock, Macaroni Empitsu is a band with a wide musical range, from psychedelic to hard rock.

For men who like Japanese rock, you could say they’re an extremely popular band.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Itsuka Nani mo Nai Sekai de.

Although the song sits in an easy-to-sing range of mid1 A to hi A, it still builds excitement properly, and in the chorus you can let out a big voice with a near-shouted feel.

The scat-like section at the end of the chorus starts with a shout, so it’s good to aim for a slightly more vigorous, rough vocal style.

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