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

gardenFujii Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Garden (Not a MV)

This is a song by Fujii Kaze that portrays the changing of the four seasons and the transience of life.

Featured on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” it was also used in a NatureLab LAVONS (Laundrin) TV commercial.

With a chill vibe infused with gospel elements, its beautiful melody and profound lyrics resonate deeply.

The music video, filmed in ACAO FOREST in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, harmonizes with the song’s soothing atmosphere.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when reflecting on the fragility of life and human connections.

The key isn’t too high, making it a great choice for male singers.

If you sing it at karaoke, its deep lyrics are sure to captivate those around you.

The Zero Sense10-FEET

10-FEET – The Zero Sense (Ending Theme Song of the Film 'THE FIRST SLAM DUNK')

This is 10-FEET’s 22nd single, released in November 2022 as a digital-only single.

It was selected as the ending theme song for the film THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.

It’s crafted as a very cool medium-to up-tempo rock song! The vocal melody is simple and easy to follow, so to sing it well, I think it really comes down to projecting as powerfully as you can and staying firmly locked into the rhythm of the backing track to keep the sense of groove.

Don’t sweat the small details—belt it out with strength and enjoy riding the rhythm as you sing! If you also pay attention to the rests between phrases, it’ll feel even better, so definitely experiment and fine-tune your approach.

CarmineELLEGARDEN

ELLEGARDEN – Carmine [MUSIC VIDEO]

This is the new opening song for the TV anime One Piece Egghead Arc, which began airing on August 10, 2025.

The average vocal range isn’t that high, but there’s a leap from D4 to B4 at the start of the chorus.

Once you get past that part, the rest of the melody sits comfortably, so I think it’s relatively easy to sing.

Since it has a rock sound, you’ll want to sing the high part of the chorus in chest voice.

The key to singing the leap cleanly is pitch stability.

If your placement changes between low and high notes, you may strain your throat and find it harder to sing.

Aim to center your intonation around the space between your eyebrows; try singing with the image of lifting your facial muscles and projecting the voice forward at all times.

That will also help you release tension, allowing your vocal cords to vibrate and your voice to come out more naturally!

The curtain risesback number

back number – The Curtain Rises [Theme song for the film 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission']

It’s the theme song for the theatrical release “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission,” hitting theaters on August 1, 2025, and it feels very much like a classic back number track.

Compared to other songs, the average vocal range is lower and the difficulty is relatively mild, making it easier to take on; however, there are lots of switches between chest voice and falsetto in the chorus and the bridge.

I think that’s the key to really delivering this song! Basically, aim to resonate in the head and sing the whole piece gently.

That way, your chest voice won’t sound forced but will come out airy and open, making transitions to falsetto smoother.

Also, falsetto uses more breath than you might think, so take in plenty of air through your mouth wherever you can breathe.

The highest note, C5, appears in the bridge; if you imagine ringing the very top of your head and push a little more firmly there, it should land beautifully!

tinglingyuzu

Yuzu “Shibireru” Official Lyric Video

This song was released digitally on July 30, 2025, and was written as a tie-in for Suntory’s bourbon whiskey Jim Beam.

It’s a characteristically Yuzu-style track: fresh and up-tempo.

It seems Yuzu themselves also appear in the web commercials.

In the backing band, the piano really stands out, and the drums and bass are easy to hear, making it easy to catch the rhythm.

In the chorus, there’s a leap from D4 to A4 on the syllable “ma.” The “ma” sound tends to be nasal and can be hard to project, so try to put about five times more intention into your voice than you think you need.

The key is to project your voice briskly as if aiming into the distance! If it comes out smoothly without catching, you’ve nailed it.

Be sure to hit those high notes there when you sing!

The truthKazuya Kamenashi

Kazuya Kamenashi – The truth [Official Music Video]

It’s a song released in August 2025, and amazingly, it’s their first solo track in about two years! Listening to it, the range centers around low-mid to high-mid, so it might feel a bit high for those not used to higher notes.

That said, the melody is simple with no particularly difficult parts, and the chorus repeats the same phrase, making it very easy to remember.

For singing style: deliver the verse (A section) in a spoken, unforced way without belting; in the pre-chorus (B section), there’s a spot that rises to D4—accenting that part will let the notes come out nicely! In the chorus, there’s a small leap from C4 to A4—hit that confidently as an accent! The range should be relatively comfortable for the average male singer, and with its rock feel, it should be really satisfying to sing.

It’s a passionate theme, so definitely give it a try!

Killer tune!Yo Oizumi

Yo Oizumi 'Killer Tune!' Music Video

It’s a song that was released as a digital-only single on August 14, 2025, and since it was also produced as the CM song for “LIVE DAM WAO!,” its theme is karaoke—so it seems like it would really hype people up when you actually sing it at karaoke! Plus, it’s a fresh, up-tempo track, so I think it will look and sound great in a karaoke setting.

It’ll likely be easier to sing if you memorize the lyrics to some extent beforehand.

The chorus in particular has a lot of words and moves quickly.

That said, the lyrics rhyme like a rap, so once you lock into the groove, it should be easier to sing.

If you’re keeping time in 4/4, putting an accent on the first beat of the intro gives it a driving, forward-leaning feel that makes it easier to deliver.

Rather than trying to articulate every single word, let the lyrics ride the melody.

I recommend humming while you’re learning the song—try it in a relaxed state!