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[2025] Japanese Karaoke Songs That Men in Their 50s Get Excited About

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

For people in their 50s, social responsibilities tend to grow heavier, and many may be feeling stressed from everyday life at work and at home.

For those spending such demanding days, karaoke is one of the best ways to blow off steam!

Still, there are probably quite a few who think, “I’m not that familiar with songs, so I don’t know what to sing…”

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs recommended by our editorial team for anyone with those concerns.

Since this is aimed at people in their 50s, we’ve selected mainly nostalgic tracks.

Why not get together with friends of the same generation once in a while and sing your heart out to songs from the good old days?

And for younger readers, feel free to use this as a reference when choosing songs for karaoke outings with your bosses in their 50s.

[2025] Japanese Karaoke Songs That Get Men in Their 50s Fired Up (91–100)

fortissimoHOUND DOG

ff ~Fortissimo~ / HOUND DOG 1988 TV (Just Pop Up)

Fortissimo HOUND DOG

HOUND DOG is a rock band that set a legend by performing 15 consecutive days of live shows at the Nippon Budokan in 1989, and today continues activities with only the vocalist, Yasuhira Otomo.

Their 10th single, “ff (Fortissimo),” which was used in a Nissin Cup Noodles TV commercial, is still widely known among listeners as HOUND DOG’s signature song.

Its alluring low-register vocals and catchy melody are sure to evoke memories of youth for many in their 50s.

With its low key and relaxed tempo, it’s a rock tune that’s easy to sing even for men who aren’t confident at karaoke.

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Don't Stop LoveCOMPLEX

Along with “BE MY BABY,” this is one of the signature songs by COMPLEX, the duo of Koji Kikkawa and Tomoyasu Hotei.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!” and in Asahi Soft Drinks’ WONDA commercials.

The brisk, upbeat sound—evoking a surge of emotion—leaves an impression of being giddy with love.

Beyond the romance depicted in the lyrics, the song also feels like it teaches you to live honestly with your own feelings.

Swept up by its fun vibe, you might find yourself wanting to start a call-and-response without even thinking.

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Can't Stop the RomanticC-C-B

C-C-B / Romantic Doesn’t Stop 1985

Romantic ga Tomaranai C-C-B

C-C-B’s third single, “Romantic ga Tomaranai,” released in 1985.

It became a huge hit after being chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Maido Osawagase Shimasu.” The band is famous for its unusual style of having the drummer as the lead vocalist! With its perfect tempo and groove, this song is guaranteed to get everyone hyped at karaoke.

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And then I'm at a lossYoshiyuki Osawa

Yoshiyuki Osawa — And Then, I’m At a Loss

And I, Yoshi yuki Ohsawa, am at a complete loss.

Yoshiyuki Ohsawa is a singer who made his record debut as the vocal guitarist of Cloudy Sky and has continued to work energetically after going solo.

His fifth single, “Soshite Boku wa Tohō ni Kureru,” which was featured in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial, has been covered by numerous musicians since its release.

The vocal range isn’t particularly wide, but the melody moves up and down in fine steps, so be careful not to lose pitch.

It’s a melancholic pop tune that would captivate listeners when sung by a man in his fifties with a rich, seasoned tone.

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Sorrowful WarriorDaisuke Inoue

Sorrowful Warrior

Sorrowful Warrior Inoue Daisuke

Daisuke Inoue, a musician who also thrived as the lead vocalist of Jackie Yoshikawa and The Blue Comets, sadly passed away in 2000.

“Ai Senshi,” chosen as the theme song for the animated film Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, is memorable for its opening, which begins with a soulful vocal over a sprightly piano.

For those familiar with the film, just hearing it is enough to make your heart swell.

While its melody is challenging to sing at karaoke, it’s an undeniable upper tune that’s sure to hype up the crowd if you can pull it off.

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To the most important personTunnels

To the most important person

To the most important person, Tunnels

The classic Tunnels song “To the Most Important Person.” When it comes to Tunnels’ tracks, this is probably the first one many people think of.

Contrary to its masculine melody, the vocal line is surprisingly straightforward.

Its narrow range is particularly notable, keeping every part in the low to lower-mid register.

This is the easiest range for men in their 50s to sing, so it should be perfectly manageable for karaoke at after-parties or late-night gatherings.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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BambinaTomoyasu Hotei

Tomoyasu Hotei / HOTEI – Bambina

Bambina Tomoyasu Hotei

Tomoyasu Hotei’s classic “Bambina.” Thanks to its performance on the popular YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE, the song has recently gained support from a fairly young audience as well.

While it’s an up-tempo track with a rock ’n’ roll feel, the vocal range is quite narrow, so it’s easy for singers of any voice type to handle.

If there’s one potential challenge, it would be the long sustained note at the end of the chorus.

It features the highest phrase in the song, but even then it doesn’t require a mixed voice.

As long as you focus on staying in tune, it’s a song with solid potential for scoring high marks.

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