[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!

Playlist

[For men in their 30s] Must-play karaoke hits that always get the crowd going
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Nameless PoemMr.Children		Mr.Children's classic song 'Nameless Song'
2	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A classic song by the Okinawa-born band MONGOL remains popular across generations.
3	water lily blossomShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze’s summer classic “Suirenka” (Water Lily Flower)
4	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A classic hit by BUMP OF CHICKEN brimming with youthful energy
5	Shanghai HoneyORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE's hit song 'Shanghai Honey'
6	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		nobodyknows+’s famous song, an anime theme song
7	ultra soulB’z		It's a moving masterpiece that transcends generations.
8	Butter-FlyWada Kōji		A timeless song that sings of challenges and hopes on the path to dreams
9	Let’s trade kisses instead of talking about love.WANDS		Vocal techniques for WANDS’ signature songs
10	HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution		T.M.Revolution signature song HOT LIMIT
11	Paradise BabyRIP SLYME		A summer classic! RIP SLYME's upbeat song
12	Grateful Days featuring Aco, ZeebraDragon Ash		A smash-hit rap song that portrays gratitude and bonds
13	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The Fullmetal Alchemist anime theme song 'Rewrite' is popular.
14	My WayDef Tech		Stay positive with Def Tech’s feel-good songs!
15	to youMONGOL800		A celebrated track from a smash-hit album, with lyrics that resonate with the heart
16	Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze		A heart-touching love song by Shonan no Kaze
17	Lovers AgainEXILE		A poignant memory of love and a wish for reunion, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
18	HOWEVERGLAY		A signature 90s J-pop song by GLAY, ‘HOWEVER’.
19	GO!!!FLOW		FLOW's 'GO!!!' is a theme song of Naruto.
20	NO MORE CRYD-51		A coming-of-age song by a duo from Okinawa, a smash hit
21	It’s love.V6		A classic by V6, rhythmic with attractive high notes.
22	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A powerful song that supports the challenge toward one’s dreams
23	FriendKetsumeishi		A classic song praising the preciousness of friendship, expressing the importance of bonds.
24	crimsonX JAPAN		A masterpiece by X JAPAN brimming with a sense of speed
25	Seesaw Game: A Brave Love SongMr.Children		Mr.Children’s classic hit, a million-seller supporting earthquake relief
26	SaudadePorunogurafiti		The classic song Saudade by Porno Graffitti
27	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		A positive, uplifting pop song by Sukima Switch
28	I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN		DEEN’s early masterpiece, a mature classic
29	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		A poignant cherry blossom classic—an epic sing-along!
30	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A hit song by a rock band from a TV show
31	TemptationGLAY		GLAY’s popular songs are nostalgic classics for people in their 30s.
32	HEVEANJanne Da Arc		A classic rock love song, open to diverse interpretations
33	Summer Colorsyuzu		Yuzu’s classic song that captures the summer breeze, “Natsuiro.”
34	HeroFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ moving song praising fathers
35	telepathy; tacit understanding (literally: ‘heart-to-heart communication’)19		19 folk hit songs that get the crowd going at karaoke
36	Theory of the Mindful HeartRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's 'Yushinron' is a hype song
37	HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s signature song “HONEY” is a major hit.
38	CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LAKageyama Hironobu		Opening song of Dragon Ball Z
39	scabChi-wata Hidenori		Hidenori Chiwata's Kasabuta is a masterpiece
40	HELLOFukuyama Masaharu		Fukuyama Masaharu’s heart-throbbing hit song!
41	~asterisk~ORANGE RANGE		Popular band songs from the anime 'BLEACH'
42	Choo Choo TRAINEXILE		A signature song by EXILE, notable for its twirling, spinning dance.
43	You pure motherfuckersKishidan		Kishidan releases first single in five years, a TV drama theme song
44	Baby Babyichou BOYZ		The appeal of the classic song BABY BABY by Ging Nang Boyz
45	Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS		It was a signature song by The Blue Hearts that helped popularize punk rock.
46	7th TriggerUVERworld		UVERworld, music that gives you a push, characterized by high vocals
47	We are!kitadani hiroshi		The very first One Piece opening theme, “We Are!,” is legendary.
48	On the edge (chop)B’z		B’z’s high-energy rock song that spans generations
49	A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE		A signature song by SIAM SHADE, an anime theme song
50	LieShido		The signature song of visual kei rock, 'Uso' ('Lie')
51	I want to be kinder.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito’s classic “Yasashiku Naritai,” a masterpiece filled with hope
52	DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		The classic song “Tabidachi” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
53	MelissaPorunogurafiti		Popular anime songs by Porno Graffitti
54	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		ORANGE RANGE’s hit song “Ikenai Taiyō”
55	Rhyme Wave Phrase DisciplesCHEHON		CHEHON’s signature song, easy to sing
56	PearlTHE YELLOW MONKEY		The Yellow Monkey’s classic songs and memories of youth
57	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		Golden Bomber's classic hits, staple songs popular at karaoke
58	If I sing to the sky175R		Youthful rock, a passionate message to someone special
59	Feelin’ great! 〜Nothing But Something〜DA PUMP		Proving the wide range of DA PUMP’s musicality
60	riceDISH//		DISH//'s song for men in their 30s, 'Gohan' (Rice)
61	CultureKitanitatsuya		Tatsuya Kitani’s “Culture” is outstanding.
62	MiracleGReeeeN		One of GReeeeN’s signature songs that was used as a TV drama theme song.
63	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		A positive cheering song by Ulfuls
64	karmaBUMP OF CHICKEN		A fast-paced rock song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
65	LOSERYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s “LOSER”: the appeal lies in its positive, forward-looking lyrics
66	RyūfukumaruHY		An exhilarating track by the Okinawan rock band HY
67	Close your eyesHirai Ken		Ken Hirai's sad masterpiece resonates with the heart.
68	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		A youth anthem, a song of memories for Shuuji and Akira
69	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		An iconic song that boosts a positive mindset
70	FantasistaDragon Ash		Dragon Ash’s classic song “Fantasista” is fire.
71	cloudy skyDOES		DOES’s smash hit song “Donten” from Fukuoka is popular.
72	GuaranaSukima Suichi		The appeal of Sukima Switch’s classic song “Garana.”
73	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Kishidan’s signature yankee rock song, a karaoke staple.
74	SHAMROCKUVERworld		A signature song by UVERworld: a passionate track filled with yearning for dreams
75	swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti		Popular single songs by Porno Graffitti
76	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		Popular songs by The Elephant Kashimashi
77	single bedSha ran Q		Timeless songs about the pain of heartbreak resonate with the heart.
78	rainbowFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s 18th single “Niji,” a refreshing masterpiece
79	Endless road19		Folk duo 19, a song with a strong rock flavor
80	STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD		Hi-STANDARD’s classic song “Stay Gold” is the best!
81	Moonlight FlowerJanne Da Arc		Characteristics of Gekkouka by Janne Da Arc
82	NEO UNIVERSEL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		L’Arc〜en〜Ciel’s classic song “NEO UNIVERSE”
83	Surfing JohnnyKuwata Keisuke		'Naminori Johnny' is a masterpiece and one of Keisuke Kuwata's signature songs.
84	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		An inspiring collaborative song by Ayaka and Kobukuro
85	Artificial flowers laughACIDMAN		ACIDMAN's smash-hit song 'Artificial Flowers Laugh'
86	greenCHEHON		The gentle reggae song, “Midori” by CHEHON
87	Thank you!!HOME MADE kazoku		HOME MADE 家族's 'Thank You!!', anime theme song
88	POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi		Takashi Sorimachi’s popular drama theme song is drawing renewed attention
89	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		An inspiring graduation song classic, included on the album
90	hologramNICO Touches the Walls		A classic song by NICO Touches the Walls
91	A life-sized love songAqua Timez		A heartwarming classic that evokes love and bonds
92	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		A cheer song-style rock track by Sambomaster
93	Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu		A rock song by Ulfuls that sings about love
94	Is that okay?RADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's classic of love and gratitude, resonating in the heart
95	BUMP to youKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s lively commercial jingle
96	powder snowRemioromen		Winter’s aching feelings, the hearts of two people passing each other by
97	sense of shameshuuchishin		A hit masterpiece that sings of courage and moving forward