Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s

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A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Has karaoke turned into nothing but a work obligation?

Singing with your boss or coworkers is important, but going to belt out your favorite songs with close friends or your partner feels amazing.

That rush you get the first time you sing a favorite song—while saying, “I don’t remember the lyrics at all!”—is the real charm of karaoke, isn’t it?

So this time, we’re introducing popular karaoke songs chosen by people in their 40s!

Recommended Japanese pop songs for karaoke for men in their 40s (131–140)

YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.)Hideki Saijo

GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / “Y.M.C.A.” Music Video – with lyrics

YOUNG MAN (Y.M.C.A.) Hideki Saijo

This is a Japanese cover that adapts the disco mega-hit by the overseas artist Village People.

With its upbeat sound, easy-to-sing chorus, and dance moves, it’s friendly even for those who aren’t great singers, and it’s a familiar favorite among people in their 40s—perfect for getting the crowd going at karaoke.

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Gatchaman SongAkira Tani

Gatchaman [Gatchaman Song] Tried covering it - TassToEqual (Tasutoi Kōru)

Akira Utaya from Gatchaman

It’s the Gatchaman theme song, featuring a famous voice loop and a distinctive, old-fashioned feel in the melody.

Since the song is mostly spoken narration and shouts, it’s easy for men in their 40s to sing at karaoke, and I can recommend it.

It’s a fun song to sing.

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BE MY BABYCOMPLEX

BE MY BABY

BE MY BABYCOMPLEX

For men in their 40s, it’s a rite of passage: Complex’s “Be My Baby.” The intro—“Be my baby, be my baby…”—already hits hard.

Personally, I also like “Ai wo Tomenaide” (“Don’t Stop Love”), but in terms of name recognition, this one wins.

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Dunbine, fly!MIO

Aura Battler Dunbine OP

Dunbine flies MIO

For men in their 40s, I think they’re the Gundam generation, and among Tomino’s works, the song I’d recommend for getting the crowd going at karaoke is the opening theme of Aura Battler Dunbine.

It’s sung by a woman, but the voice is as husky as Yuki Katsuragi’s, so it’s easy for men to sing too.

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Lingering Halloween vibesTHE ORAL CIGARETTES

-Lingering Halloween- (Full Movie) THE ORAL CIGARETTES

The lingering afterglow of Halloween THE ORAL CIGARETTES

Recommended for men in their 40s who like melodic guitar rock.

This is a song by THE ORAL CIGARETTES, a four-piece rock band from Nara Prefecture.

It’s included on the 2014 album “The BKW Show!!”.

It would be cool if you could sing this at karaoke!

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Dracula La[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Dracula La (MV)

Dracula La[Alexandros]

Speaking of classic Halloween costumes, how about Dracula? With that in mind, how about a brisk, upbeat guitar rock number? It’s included on a single released in 2015 by the four-piece rock band [ALEXANDROS].

Recommended for rock-loving men in their 40s.

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Super Chance1986OMEGATRIBE

1986 OMEGA TRIBE – Super Chance 【Tokyo Turntable】Track.5

Super Chance1986OMEGATRIBE

This is a popular song by 1986 Omega Tribe, a funk band emblematic of the Showa era.

The relatively low vocal range makes it easy to sing, and with the familiar instrumental textures and mood from the late 1960s to 1970s (Showa 40s–50s), it’s a karaoke-friendly track that can be introduced naturally.

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