Japanese karaoke songs that get teenage boys hyped

Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc

Gekkouka / Janne Da Arc (cover)

A five-member visual kei rock band.

They have been on hiatus since 2007, but the members have continued their solo activities.

Their song was used as the opening theme for the anime Black Jack, so they are quite well-known among young people.

REACHING FOR THE SKYMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION「REACHING FOR THE SKY」

MAN WITH A MISSION is a rock band that continues to attract fans with their sharp sound.

They’re a mid-career rock band, but since they’re still active on the front lines, many teenage boys are probably familiar with them.

Among their songs, the one I particularly recommend is REACHING FOR THE SKY.

Although it features an exhilarating melody, it surprisingly has a narrow vocal range; aside from the sustained long note at the end of the chorus, there aren’t even any mid-to-high notes.

The vocal line works fine even when sung roughly, making it a perfect pick for teenage boys whose voices may still be unstable.

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Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE

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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Bedroom WarfareONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: Bedroom Warfare [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

The song by ONE OK ROCK is a grand love anthem that portrays passionate love and conflict.

Its powerful vocals and energetic band sound draw you in instantly.

Featured on the album Ambitions, released in January 2017, it made a big impact both in Japan and abroad.

The lyrics, which sing of intense emotional ups and downs, are sure to leave a deep impression on listeners.

It’s guaranteed to get everyone fired up if you sing it with friends at karaoke.

It’s an especially recommended track for teenage boys dealing with the complex feelings unique to adolescence.

ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Chessboard [Official Video]

Chessboard reached 1 million views on the video site in just one week after its release.

As expected from Official HIGE DANDism, it’s a song filled with heartfelt feelings toward youth.

Since this track has been chosen as the set piece for the Junior High School Division of the 90th NHK National School Music Competition, it looks like it will be a song sung for a long time to come.

The lyrics, which say, “On a chessboard, the footing is fixed in black and white, but we want to choose our own path,” are quintessentially a Hige Dan–style anthem for youth.

And of course, it’s a must-listen even if you’re no longer in your youth!

Perfect HumanRADIO FISH

【MV】PERFECT HUMAN / RADIO FISH

This is a signature song by a vocal and dance unit formed around the comedy duo Oriental Radio.

Since the track includes some comedic elements, it might get the crowd even more hyped if you drop it when the excitement peaks.

It seems to be popular to swap out the “Nakata” part of the lyrics with a friend’s name.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

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

A song that became a massive hit as the theme song for the movie Your Name.

Although the band enjoyed overwhelming popularity among young people, they had rarely appeared on music programs or other media and weren’t widely known to the general public, but this song made them instantly famous.

It’s sure to get everyone hyped if you sing it at karaoke.