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Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 30s

Choosing the right songs for karaoke is pretty important, isn’t it?

I’ve agonized over it many times myself.

So this time, I’ve put together a curated list of karaoke songs that will definitely hype up any group of guys in their 30s—just what you’ve been looking for!

Hope you find it helpful.

Use it in all kinds of situations!

Recommended Japanese pop karaoke songs for men in their 30s (1–10)

Bacchi DancerDOES

DOES – BakuChi Dancer / THE FIRST TAKE
Bacchi DancerDOES

DOES is a rock band that’s extremely popular with male listeners.

Many people may have come to like them through the anime Gintama.

Among DOES’s songs, one I especially recommend is Bakuchi Dancer.

It’s a sharp, punchy rock track, but the vocal range is very compact at mid1D to mid2E.

Plus, the singing style is mainly a spit-it-out delivery, so it doesn’t require delicate vocals and is exceptionally easy to sing.

universal gravitationFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Universal Gravitation (Theme song for Nippon TV’s information program “DayDay.”)
universal gravitationFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama’s song “Universal Gravitation,” released in September 2025, was written specifically as the theme song for Nippon TV’s information program DayDay.

On the recording, the guitar is played by the show’s announcer Shinichi Takeda, while the xylophone parts are handled by announcer Kuroda and Ryota Yamazato.

Since the song is performed by Masaharu Fukuyama, it’s arranged predominantly in the low-to-mid vocal range.

It shouldn’t be particularly difficult to sing, but there is a falsetto passage in the pre-chorus (B section), so take care there.

It’s best to set your key with the B section as the reference point.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi is known for having lots of bright songs with plenty of hip-hop and rap elements, but they actually have ballads too! With gentle melodies over piano and string-backed arrangements… this side of Ketsumeishi is really satisfying to listen to, and it looks cool to sing as well! The song runs close to seven minutes, so it’s on the longer side, but it’s highly recommended when you want something mellow.

Of course, there’s rap in it too, but the tempo is relaxed, so it’s easy to learn and easy to groove to.

It seems best to sing while moving your body in a big, open way.

The chorus is a real highlight, so if you sing each phrase carefully, you can really put your feelings into it.

There are spots where it slips lightly into falsetto, which adds a surge of poignancy.

The latter half of the chorus is a sweet spot for singing, so don’t hesitate—project your voice with confidence!

Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 30s (11–20)

You pure motherfuckersKishidan

As a CD single from Kishidan, this is their first new track in an incredible 5 years and 8 months.

Written by Show Ayanokoji, it serves as the theme song for the drama “Donketsu,” airing from April 25, 2025! It’s a hot, rough-and-ready rock band sound that’s quintessentially Kishidan and perfectly matches the yakuza-themed world of the drama.

The melody line is very straightforward, and with the same chorus melody recurring, it shouldn’t be hard to memorize.

Also, as you’d expect from a Kishidan song, the vocal range isn’t too high, making it comfortable for male singers.

It sounds coolest when you sing with a clenched-fist, power-through vibe! Just be careful to keep your throat relaxed and not tense up.

Using gestures helps you naturally loosen up and makes it easier to sing.

Be sure to learn the choreography and have fun singing along!

HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

HONEY [15th L’Anniversary Live]
HONEYL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

When it comes to artists that men in their 40s often listened to, doesn’t L’Arc~en~Ciel come to mind? This time, I’d like to introduce “HONEY.” One of my students practiced this song too.

L’Arc~en~Ciel’s vocal range is surprisingly on the lower side.

I think it’s easy to sing for people with a typical male range plus the ability to use falsetto.

The chorus is very clear and uplifting, so it’s easy to add dynamics, and rock fans will love it! On the flip side, the key might be how to keep the low notes from getting muffled.

If you’re not used to a certain range, both low and high notes can require a lot of breath.

When singing low notes, imagine releasing a slow, steady mass of air—your body will resonate more easily and you’ll hear your own voice better.

And above all, the groove matters! It also makes it easier to project your voice, so sing with energy and get into the groove!

LieShido

SID “Lie” Music Video
LieShido

No matter the generation, there are surely people who were deeply immersed in visual kei rock bands.

For men in their 30s, many might think of SID as a popular visual kei band.

Their song “Uso” is one of their signature works, and its Japanese-style melody, alongside bands like Kiryu, helped create a distinct movement.

For those unfamiliar with V-kei, the song may be best known as a theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist.

It’s a piece that both anime fans and SID fans can get excited about together, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Feelin’ great! 〜Nothing But Something〜DA PUMP

DA PUMP / Feeling Great! ~Nothing But Something~ (short ver.)
Feelin’ great! 〜Nothing But Something〜DA PUMP

DA PUMP is a dance and vocal group that has been active for many years.

Early in their career they had a stylish vibe, but as they gained experience they gradually began tackling comic songs and the like, broadening both their musicality and their persona.

Their track “Gokigendaze! ~Nothing But Something~,” judging by the title alone, might seem like a comic song, but in reality it’s more of a then-contemporary R&B-style pop number, finished with a distinctly stylish feel.