[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] Go-to karaoke songs that always hype up the crowd (21–30)
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
How about a smash hit by Ketsumeishi? Released in 2005 as their 11th single, this song also made waves in 2017 when singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue covered it.
It’s an achingly bittersweet love song about thinking of a beloved person who’s gone while looking at the cherry blossoms.
If you’re going to karaoke with people your age, everyone’s sure to know it.
So it might be fun to belt it out together—guaranteed to be more exciting than singing it solo.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
“Taisetsu na Mono” is the debut single released in 2002 by Road of Major, a rock band formed on the TV Tokyo audition program “Hamaraja.” It reached No.
2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and, despite being an indie release, stayed in the Top 10 for 19 consecutive weeks.
It was a major hit achieved under the pressure that the band would disband if their debut song didn’t succeed.
It’s a fast-paced rock tune and a cheering anthem that gives listeners energy and courage.
If you’re in your 30s, you probably heard it in middle or high school—why not add it to your karaoke repertoire?
[For Men in Their 30s] Recommended Surefire Karaoke Songs That Get the Crowd Going (31–40)
TemptationGLAY
Released as GLAY’s 13th single, this song topped the Oricon annual singles chart in 1998.
It was also released simultaneously with the single “SOUL LOVE,” and made headlines for monopolizing the No.
1 and No.
2 spots on the Oricon chart for two consecutive weeks.
At karaoke gatherings for people in their 30s—who spent their adolescence at the time—it’s sure to get everyone excited as a nostalgic classic.
HEVEANJanne Da Arc
Janne Da Arc’s 26th single, released in May 2006.
It was used as the CM song for Dwango’s “Iroiro Mix DX” and for Avex Group Holdings’ “mu-mo.” It’s a love song that unfolds with classic rock sound.
A track worth focusing on for its lyrics, which can be interpreted in various ways depending on the listener.
Summer Colorsyuzu
When you think of Yuzu’s breezy summer tunes, “Natsuiro” is the one that comes to mind! It feels great to sing it while coasting down a hill on a bicycle and feeling the wind, doesn’t it? The hill mentioned in the song is said to be a steep one near Yujin Kitagawa’s family home.
Since 2008, it has also been used as the train approach melody at Keikyu’s Kamiooka Station.
It’s really cool if you can harmonize and sing it like Yuzu!
HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
This is the 11th single by FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S—affectionately known as Fanmon—from Hachioji, Tokyo.
The group disbanded in 2013 and restarted as a duo in 2021.
The title “Hero” doesn’t refer to a fictional superhero with extraordinary powers, but to the father who protects his family.
The lyrics movingly convey the greatness of heroes who exist not in a dream world, but in reality.
For those in their 30s, many may see themselves as the heroes portrayed in this song, fighting their daily battles.
Packed with Fanmon’s trademarks—such as the melodic rap in the A section and the catchy chorus—this fast-paced track expands the lyrical worldview and is a tear-jerking number.
telepathy; tacit understanding (literally: ‘heart-to-heart communication’)19
A song by the folk duo 19 that took its era by storm.
For those who listened to it in real time back then, it’s probably very nostalgic.
In karaoke sessions, especially with groups of men in their 30s, everyone can likely sing along.
Since it’s a gentle, ballad-style song, it’s perfect for the latter part of a karaoke session.
It’s also short, so the quick sing-through makes it an easy pick for karaoke.
