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Karaoke songs for men in their 20s that are easy to sing even if you're tone-deaf

Recently, as artists like Fujii Kaze exemplify, there’s been an increase in J-POP with an R&B flavor.

While there are more stylish tracks now, many people may also feel that there are more songs that are harder to sing.

This time, among those who feel that way, we’ve picked out easy-to-sing Japanese songs especially recommended for men in their 20s.

We introduce simple tracks that even people who aren’t confident in their singing can handle, along with specific vocal techniques.

If you want to look cool at karaoke, be sure to read to the end and expand your repertoire!

Recommended karaoke songs for men in their 20s that are easy to sing even for those who are tone-deaf (71–80)

turquoiseSEKAI NO OWARI

This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s 17th major-label single, released in April 2023.

It was chosen as the theme song for Kirin’s “Hyoketsu.” Fukase, the vocalist of SEKAI NO OWARI, is a singer known for his boyish, high voice, so some listeners might recoil at first and think, “There’s no way I can sing something this high!” However, if you listen closely, you’ll find that the vocal melody doesn’t actually span a very wide range.

So please set aside any preconceptions and give it a try—you’ll likely find you can sing it quite casually, almost like humming along.

If you place the sound in your mouth as if you’re directing it toward the upper palate, you’ll enhance the higher overtones in your voice, bringing it closer to the feel of the original track.

Give it a try!

the red threadKobukuro

“Akai Ito” is a track from Kobukuro’s indie days, included on their 2000 independent album “Root of my mind.” It’s characterized by its crystal-clear vocals and the duo’s intertwined harmonies.

The song has a relaxed feel, so you can sing it without worrying about the tempo.

However, if high keys are challenging for you, lowering the key by about two semitones makes it easier to sing and is recommended.

In 2008, Yui Aragaki—who appears in the music video—covered the song, so women should definitely give it a try too!

Future is YoursSambomasutā

Sambomaster / Future is Yours MUSIC VIDEO
Future is YoursSambomasutā

This is Sambomaster’s 23rd single overall, released in August 2023.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Toho-distributed animated film “SHIN Jigen! Crayon Shin-chan THE MOVIE: Super-Powered Great Battle ~Fly, Fly, Hand-Rolled Sushi~.” It’s an upbeat, lively pop-rock song that just makes you feel happy when you listen to it! The vocal melody is very simple and the vocal range used isn’t very wide, so I can confidently recommend it as a very easy song for anyone to sing! Ride the uptempo beat and have fun belting it out!

Karaoke songs recommended for men in their 20s that are easy to sing even for the tone-deaf (81–90)

Friends’ SongZūkaraderu

Zookaraderu “Tomodachi no Uta” (Official Music Video)
Friends' SongZūkaraderu

Zutomayo? Correction: The three-piece rock band ZOOKARADERU is currently drawing major attention in the Japanese rock scene.

While many Japanese rock bands are leaning toward K-pop-like styles, they remain committed to classic Japanese rock.

Their moving masterpiece here is Tomodachi no Uta (Song of Friends).

It features a slow tempo with lyrics and a vocal line that tug at the heart.

While the range isn’t exactly narrow, there’s no falsetto and no need to sustain long notes in the high register, making it a great recommendation for teenage males with lower voices.

To tell you the truth,yangusukinii

Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]
To tell you the truth,yangusukinii

This is the second single by Young Skinny, a four-piece rock band from Japan, released in October 2022.

I think it’s a charming mid-tempo track with a slightly heartwarming vibe.

The vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, so in that sense it feels very easy to sing as well.

If you make sure to feel the accents of the snare drum in the backing track while you sing, that alone can make it sound pretty good—so give it a try! I also recommend having fun by imitating the artist’s slightly distinctive singing style.

Offshore / Toward the open seaorisaka yuta

Yuta Orisaka – Offshore (Official Lyric Video)
Offshore / Toward the open seaorisaka yuta

Singer-songwriter Yuta Orisaka, whose otherworldly folk music has earned high praise from hardcore music aficionados.

Among his songs, “Oki no Hō e” is one I especially recommend.

While the piece spans a wide vocal range and features some abrupt pitch shifts, it doesn’t demand rapid-fire rises and falls in the melody.

So if you have a reasonably broad range, you’ll likely find it fairly manageable to sing.

Men with a steady mid-to-high register should definitely consider adding it to their repertoire.

monologueHata Motohiro × Matayoshi Naoki

Motohiro Hata × Naoki Matayoshi “Hitorigoto” Official Lyric Video
monologueHata Motohiro × Matayoshi Naoki

The work “Hitorigoto,” a collaboration between popular singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata and Naoki Matayoshi, winner of the Akutagawa Prize.

In this piece, the lyrics are by Naoki Matayoshi and the melody is by Motohiro Hata, offering the appeal of delicately gentle melodies paired with profoundly literary expression rarely seen in mainstream Japanese pop.

Throughout, the vocal line is simply structured, with no abrupt jumps in pitch.

In addition, the overall range is on the narrower side, making it a very easy song to sing for teenage boys with lower voices.