[By Genre] Perfect for Parties!! A Catalog of Karaoke Songs That Get Everyone Hyped
If you’re someone who often goes to karaoke, you’ve probably thought, “When it’s my turn, I want to hype everyone up!”
But maybe you’re worried: “I’m not that confident in my singing—will it be okay?” or “I don’t know which songs get the crowd going.”
Don’t worry!
As long as you keep a few key points for hype songs in mind, you won’t go wrong with your song choices!
Pick songs that lots of people know—like trending hits, tracks with dance moves everyone can do together, or songs that get the audience singing along—and you’re guaranteed to get the room buzzing!
When you perform, it also helps to really go for it: dance boldly, hype up the listeners, and get everyone involved—that’s the trick!
Use this article as a guide to bring the energy to your next karaoke session at a party!
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Lively songs for men (1–10)
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
There are probably many people who always decide to sing this at karaoke.
It’s a signature song by the Okinawan rock band MONGOL800.
Although it’s a track from their 2001 album MESSAGE and was never released as a single, it became a huge hit.
Many famous artists have covered it, so some of you might know it from those versions.
It’s a karaoke staple.
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
If you’re thinking about starting something new, how about this one? It’s a track by the rock band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, included on their 2015 mini-album “Variety.” The song expresses a resolve to never forget your beginner’s mindset and to keep moving toward your goals.
It’s catchy and easy to listen to, yet emotional, passionate, and grand in its rock sound.
Don’t worry about the melody—try singing it like you’re shouting! It’s perfect for spring, the season of new beginnings.
Dance, please.DISH//
DISH//’s masterpiece Odoryanse, released digitally in September 2025.
It’s a highly unique track, with a distinct, shallow-sounding auto-tune applied throughout.
Overall it follows a J-rock flow, but the pre-chorus shifts into a slightly reggae-like feel, and the chorus unfolds with a murky, almost visual kei-style melody.
Because the song packs so many developments into a single track, it’s a bit less singable, but you can expect it to be a real crowd-pleaser in terms of energy.
MatatabiWANIMA
WANIMA, a punk-leaning rock band boasting top-tier popularity.
They have many great songs, but the one I especially recommend is “Matatabi.” It’s the theme song for the anime “Night of the Living Cat,” and, for WANIMA, it’s unusually shaped into a pretty hardcore melody.
In the middle of the track, there’s a shout that’s almost like a scream, and it’s one of the most satisfying moments in the song—so if you sing it at karaoke, it’s sure to get the crowd going.
A gaze is lightTatsuya Kitani
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.
He’s an artist known for many inventive phrases, and even though “Manazashi wa Hikari” ultimately comes together as orthodox pop, he slips in a Japanese-style phrase right before the chorus.
The song spans a slightly wide range from mid1 C# to hi B, but the hi B parts are in a light falsetto, so even those who struggle with head voice can sing it.
The more challenging spots are actually around hi A, so if you set your key with that as the focal point, you can expect a vocal that really soars at the climax.
Someday, in a world of nothingnessMacaroni Enpitsu
In addition to general rock, Macaroni Empitsu is a band with a wide musical range, from psychedelic to hard rock.
For men who like Japanese rock, you could say they’re an extremely popular band.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Itsuka Nani mo Nai Sekai de.
Although the song sits in an easy-to-sing range of mid1 A to hi A, it still builds excitement properly, and in the chorus you can let out a big voice with a near-shouted feel.
The scat-like section at the end of the chorus starts with a shout, so it’s good to aim for a slightly more vigorous, rough vocal style.
SufferOkazaki Taiiku
Male singer-songwriter Taiiku Okazaki, who has gained popularity with his unique lyrics and catchy melodies.
He’s also highly popular among male listeners and has produced many classic songs, but among them, “Suffer” is especially recommended.
For an Okazaki song, it’s unusual in that it’s rooted in punk rock, featuring melodies that lean toward hardcore punk within the punk genre.
Assuming you sing it full-throttle with some shouts mixed in, it’s a perfect pick for karaoke among male friends.