[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)
rainbowFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama is a singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for his cool looks and funny personality, and he is also active as an actor and photographer.
His 18th single “Niji,” released as a triple A-side along with “Himawari” and “Sore ga Subete sa,” was used as the theme song for the TV drama WATER BOYS.
Its refreshing melody and ensemble, which evoke a tailwind at your back, are likely to give courage to those in their thirties in the prime of their working years.
With an overall low key, it’s an easy pick for karaoke—a crisp, refreshing pop tune.
Endless road19
The folk duo 19, who gained popularity with their orthodox musical style.
While they’re categorized as a folk duo, their sound is actually closer to rock, and they even have songs with a rough, rock-like arrangement.
Among them, the one I particularly recommend is Hatenonai Michi (Endless Road).
There’s a single high note near the end of the chorus, but it’s not so high that you need to use mixed voice; if you sing it in the right key, you should be able to handle it without trouble.
Definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.
STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD
Known by the nickname “Hai-Suta,” Hi-STANDARD is the legendary rock band that cemented the genre of melodic hardcore in the J-pop scene.
“Stay Gold,” from their third album MAKING THE ROAD—which became a million-seller both in Japan and abroad—amps you up with its catchy melodies and harmonies despite being sung entirely in English.
It’s a pretty fast-tempo track, so it’s not easy, but it’s guaranteed to hype up the room at karaoke.
This is a rock tune I want you to sing when you just need to blow off steam—highly recommended for those in their 30s who likely experienced the heyday of the melodic hardcore scene.
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Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc
Janne Da Arc is a rock band that enjoyed immense popularity thanks to their high level of musicianship, earning them the nickname “the ultimate weapon of visual kei.” Their 23rd single, Gekkouka, used as the opening theme for the TV anime Black Jack, is a track widely known among a broad audience, as it marked their first appearance on the yearly Oricon chart.
The arrangement layers a rock ensemble over spacious piano and strings, making it feel great to sing at karaoke.
With its unhurried melody, it’s an easy-to-sing, lyrical rock tune.
NEO UNIVERSEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
L’Arc〜en〜Ciel is a four-member rock band with passionate fans in Japan and abroad, who in 2012 became the first Japanese artist to successfully headline a solo show at Madison Square Garden.
Their 19th single, “NEO UNIVERSE,” released as a double A-side with “finale,” was featured in a Shiseido “PN” commercial.
Because it maintains a consistently high register and features a large melodic leap in the chorus, take care if you try it at karaoke.
With a buoyant, floating pop quality that ties into its title, it’s a track likely to get thirty-somethings—who spent their youth around the year 2000—fired up.
Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke
Just hearing that light, tinkling piano intro instantly brings back memories of those summers… It’s a Heisei-era masterpiece that colored the early 2000s! No explanation needed: “Naminori Johnny,” the smash hit released in 2001 under the solo name of Keisuke Kuwata, vocalist of Southern All Stars, is a karaoke staple and has been sung across generations.
With Kuwata’s signature style in full bloom and a wide vocal range, the melody darts busily between low and high notes, which might feel surprisingly challenging when you actually try to sing it.
At the same time, it’s so catchy you can memorize it right away just by listening.
If you sing it with clear contrast—keeping the soaring parts and the rhythmic parts in mind—you can aim for a high score at karaoke!
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
This song captivates with its beautiful, resonant harmonies and powerful message.
It sings of the journey of life and the courage to overcome hardships, giving listeners hope.
Co-written by Ayaka and Kobukuro, it was released as a single CD in February 2007.
It was also featured in a Nissan Cube commercial, making it well-known to many people.
The track is included on the albums “Sing to the Sky” and “ALL SINGLES BEST 2,” and continues to be loved in the Japanese pop music scene.
For karaoke, if you have a female partner to sing Ayaka’s part, you can recreate the duo’s beautiful harmonies.