I want to sing at karaoke! The latest Japanese songs for men

U.S.A.DA PUMP

DA PUMP / U.S.A. (short ver.)

This is a song by the dance-vocal group DA PUMP.

It was released as a single in 2018.

Just listening to the Eurobeat-style rhythm gets you pumped up.

Choosing an exciting song might be one aspect of “ease of singing,” don’t you think? The vocals sung by the high-tone-voiced ISSA are

Blue BenchSasuke

Blue Bench / Sasuke

I think this is a quintessential refreshing song.

It’s the kind of track that makes you reminisce about your youth and tightens your chest.

The soothing male vocals are comforting.

The melody is easy to remember, so even beginners should be able to sing it right away.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This song was created as an anthem to encourage young people grappling with the struggles and uncertainties of youth.

Released by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE in January 2025, it was written as the theme song for the special NHK General program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival.” Characterized by emotional lyrics and a catchy melody, it features strikingly aggressive guitar and piano rhythms.

It’s sure to resonate when you’re feeling life’s hardships or searching for your true self.

With messages that boost self-esteem and celebrate the importance of connection with others, this piece is also perfect for belting out at karaoke when you want to clear your head.

Friends' SongZUKA-RADERU

Zookaraderu “Tomodachi no Uta” (Official Music Video)

Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni.

? No, the band Zukkadareru—highly regarded among hardcore Japanese rock enthusiasts.

Rather than chasing sales with trend-driven tracks, they stick to the music they truly want to make, which has earned them enduring popularity among rock fans.

Among their songs, one that’s especially celebrated as a masterpiece is Tomodachi no Uta (A Friend’s Song).

While the piece is captivating for its emotionally rich vocals, the surprising thing is that the vocal line itself has a narrow range and rarely jumps abruptly in pitch.

It also works perfectly well with a bold, forceful singing style that’s the complete opposite of delicacy, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

amberSEKAI NO OWARI

SEKAI NO OWARI “Amber”

SEKAI NO OWARI is a band that has remained at the forefront of the Japanese rock scene for many years.

While they haven’t been particularly active recently, they’ve now dropped a new song: Kohaku (Amber).

This track isn’t exactly low in pitch, but its vocal range is relatively narrow for their work, and it features a very relaxed tempo.

The melodic movement is also fairly gentle, making it one of the easiest SEKAI NO OWARI songs to sing.

Offshore / Toward the open seaYuta Orisaka

Yuta Orisaka – Offshore (Official Lyric Video)

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.

waypointHiroto Mori

Yamato Mori “Checkpoint” Music Video / Yamato Mori - “Tsūkasten”

Singer-songwriter Hiroto Mori, who has gained popularity for his advanced guitar technique.

His composition skills, rooted in his instrumental prowess, are undeniable, earning him acclaim for songs that are both catchy and impactful.

Among Mori’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Tsūkasten” (Milestone).

It’s a refreshing, fast-paced song, yet surprisingly features a narrow vocal range and little complex pitch movement, making it unquestionably easy to sing.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.