I want to sing at karaoke! Songs by male artists recommended for Gen Z
Do you have a go-to setlist for karaoke?
In the ever-evolving J-pop scene where countless new songs are released every day, it’s tough to always learn the latest tracks and sing them.
So this time, we’re introducing karaoke songs by male artists that we recommend for Gen Z!
Since these are all hit songs, they should come in handy no matter who you’re going to karaoke with.
Because we chose well-known tracks, some of them are challenging to sing—but that’s exactly why, if you can pull them off, you’ll be a hero for sure!
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Want to sing at karaoke! Songs by male artists recommended for Gen Z (11–20)
HabitSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI is a four-member co-ed band that captivates fans with a fantasy-inspired musical world and live performances.
The song released in June 2022 was written specifically as the theme for the film “HOLiC xxxHOLiC.” Characterized by a mysterious tone and cynical lyrics that seem to satirize modern society, its somewhat dark arrangement creates an atmosphere that can be interpreted as a message to a world saturated with grim news.
The track received high acclaim, including winning the Grand Prize at the 64th Japan Record Awards in 2022.
It’s a song whose powerful impact becomes addictive, resonating with the darker aspects of contemporary society.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy
A signature work by Vaundy, notable for its unique sound design and high-energy melody.
Also featured in a commercial for Maruha Nichiro’s frozen food “WILDish,” the song was released in May 2020 and became a major hit.
Its lyrics, which capture anxieties and conflicts about becoming an adult and reflect on the past and future, evoke the bittersweetness of youth.
In 2023, it topped Oricon’s annual karaoke ranking, making it a beloved track among many listeners.
Nail it at karaoke, and you’ll be a hero for sure.
flying boatKing Gnu
This song was written specifically for an ANA commercial.
Its lyrics, which reject society’s prescribed “rightness” and conventional wisdom, are infused with a strong will to spread your own wings and soar freely into the future—like an anthem for taking a bold first step.
Released by King Gnu in August 2019, the track reached No.
3 on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts and is a song that gives a push to anyone facing a challenge.
If you can casually pull off this piece at karaoke—with its distinctive rhythm and interweaving high notes—you’ll definitely earn some serious respect.
mixed nutsOfficial HIGE DANDism
A digital single by the four-piece piano pop band Official HIGE DANDism, written as the opening theme for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
With its jazzy beat and noisy guitar, the opening is sure to boost everyone’s energy at karaoke.
Because the melody is quite fast and complex, practicing is essential if you want to nail it coolly as your first karaoke song.
Released in April 2022, the track brilliantly captures the anime’s worldview and, combined with the band’s musicality, became a massive hit.
When singing it at karaoke, focus first on staying on the beat and be careful not to get left behind by the accompaniment.
Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda
This is the third single by Masaki Suda, known as a standout actor.
Used as the theme song for the TV drama ‘Kiss That Kills,’ it was released in February 2018.
The expressive vocals unique to an actor blend beautifully with the lyrical melody crafted by Huwie Ishizaki.
While it deals with universal themes such as heartbreak, parting, and loneliness, the lyrics still convey a sense of hope.
The melody has varied movement, but with relatively small pitch changes, making it an easy song to sing at karaoke.
With its driving tempo, it’s a track that can get everyone hyped if you power through it.
YesterdayOfficial HIGE DANDism
This song was written as the theme for the 2019 animated film HELLO WORLD.
Set to a striking sound featuring piano and strings woven by Satoshi Fujiwara, it conveys the anguish of sacrificing something to protect family and friends, as well as the swell of budding romance.
Opening the acclaimed album Traveler, the track surpassed 300 million streams in February 2023.
If you can pull off this dramatic number at karaoke, you just might capture the heart of that special someone!
Songs by male artists Gen Z will want to sing at karaoke (21–30)
KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is the opening theme for the second cour of Season 2 of the Nippon TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” which skillfully expresses the mystery and wonder of kotodama—the spiritual power of words.
Created by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE in April 2025, the piece brilliantly fuses an oriental atmosphere with band-driven sound.
Interweaving contrasting elements like the moon and the sun, love and apology, it powerfully sings of an eternal love that lasts into the next life.
Like a medicine that can both heal and harm, this grand work delves deeply into the duality of emotions and the power inherent in words.
For karaoke, we recommend singing with heartfelt emotion, keeping in mind vocalist Motoki Omori’s richly expressive delivery.