[For men in their 30s] Must-play karaoke hits that always get the crowd going
If you’re a man in your 30s, chances are you often find yourself going to karaoke for work gatherings or class reunions.
Still, when it’s your turn to sing, you might be thinking, “I have no idea what song to pick!”
There may also be people in their 20s who want to know which songs hype up those in their 30s, as well as folks in their 40s and 50s.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended karaoke songs that are sure to get people in their 30s excited!
We’ve picked out lots of high-energy tracks, focusing on songs that people in their 30s listened to during their youth and songs that made waves back then.
Use this as a reference for choosing your setlist!
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[For men in their 30s] Must-sing karaoke crowd-pleasers (71–80)
cloudy skyDOES
The renowned trio DOES, formed in Fukuoka, rose to nationwide fame thanks to their signature song “Donten,” released in 2008.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama and became a major hit, reaching the top three on the Oricon charts.
The song’s raw, stripped-down guitar sound—made possible by the trio’s minimalist lineup—is incredibly cool, and it’s hugely popular at karaoke.
The rugged, husky vocals and blunt yet moving melody aren’t particularly difficult and are easy to sing, but because the melody doesn’t change much, be mindful to avoid sounding too monotone when you perform it.
GuaranaSukima Suichi
It’s a classic pop song that makes your heart flutter—brisk acoustic guitar backing and elegant strings weave a refreshing yet somehow wistful sense of speed.
“Guarana” is a single by Sukima Switch released in 2006; it was their first song to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts and was also used as the theme song for the film “Rough,” released the same year.
When singing it at karaoke, aim for clear enunciation and start by delivering the song’s momentum with powerful vocals.
At the same time, keep your pacing in mind and focus on adding dynamics so you can carry your performance all the way to the end.
One Night CarnivalKishidan
This is the first major-label single by Kishidan, a six-member rock band that calls their style “Yank Rock,” inspired by the 1980s delinquent (tsuppari) aesthetic and set to poppy tunes.
With its nostalgic melody, memorable phrases, and para-para-style choreography, everything about it makes for a catchy, high-energy track.
It’s easy to add call-and-response parts and everyone can dance along, so it’s well known as a karaoke staple.
It’s exactly the kind of number that men in their 30s—the generation it speaks to—should keep in their repertoire for getting the whole group fired up.
SHAMROCKUVERworld
Released in 2006, this song drew attention as the theme for the drama “Dandori.
~Dance☆Drill~.” With its powerful guitar riffs and TAKUYA∞’s distinctive vocals, it stands out as one of UVERworld’s signature tracks beloved by many fans.
The lyrics, which reflect the sense of loss that can come with chasing dreams and the resolve to keep moving forward nonetheless, are sure to resonate with listeners.
If you sing it at karaoke, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at after-work parties or class reunions.
swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti
Propelled into the spotlight by the massive success of their major-label debut single “Apollo,” the two-piece rock band Porno Graffitti went on to secure unwavering popularity in the J-pop scene with a string of hits.
This is their sixth single.
Chosen as the CM song for FT Shiseido’s “Tessera Tokonattsu Coconut,” it features a driving Spanish guitar over a Latin beat that really gets your energy up.
The melody is quite fast, making it challenging, but if you can power through it, it’s guaranteed to hype up the crowd.
It’s a track packed with Porno Graffitti’s appeal that we’d love to see men in their 30s sing at karaoke with friends of the same generation.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Elephant Kashimashi is a four-piece rock band that remains popular with a wide range of listeners today, thanks to the huge success of their 15th single, “Like the Moon Tonight.” Their 34th single, “Our Tomorrow,” used in a House Foods “Ukon no Chikara” commercial, is a song whose straightforward message is sure to empower working people.
The band’s distinctive phrasing makes it challenging to sing, but because it’s a well-known hit, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going at karaoke.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing as a cheer for someone else—and as a reminder to yourself—and it’s especially a piece we hope people in their thirties, in the prime of their working lives, will sing.
single bedSha ran Q
A classic song that portrays a bittersweet love continues to reign as a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at karaoke.
Singing of heartbreak, regret, and unwavering feelings, this track has left a deep mark on many hearts.
Released in 1994, it became Sharam Q’s first million-selling hit, and in 1995 it was also used as an insert song in a film.
When sung by a mature man with rich romantic experience, it’s sure to resonate with everyone around.