This is a sure hit! Hype songs men will want to sing as the first track at karaoke
I think there are quite a few chances to go to karaoke, but don’t you ever find yourself unsure what to sing for the first song?
It’s one thing if you’re going with close friends, but when it’s with work-related people or karaoke with someone you’re meeting for the first time, choosing songs can be tricky.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended first-song picks for men at karaoke!
Ideally, choose a song that can warm up the room or help you warm up your voice.
We’ve picked everything from nostalgic classics to the latest hit songs!
Alright, let’s take a look at which songs are recommended!
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- For men with low voices: Songs that tend to score well at karaoke
This is a sure hit! Hype-up songs men will want to sing first at karaoke (41–50)
The Signal of the BeginningKetsumeishi
Let me introduce a song that symbolizes a new beginning for Ketsumeishi.
Released in October 2003, this track is often used as the opening number at their live shows.
Its lyrics, which celebrate positive energy and the courage to make a fresh start, leave a strong impression.
It’s a perfect first pick for karaoke and can instantly lift the mood of the room.
With its easy-to-follow rhythm and catchy melody, it’s great for enjoying even in gatherings with people you’re meeting for the first time.
These Are Classics! Hype Songs Men Will Want to Sing First at Karaoke (51–60)
protagonistSUPER BEAVER
This is the song chosen as the 2025 theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV,” and it’s the kind of track that flips your motivation switch on from the morning! SUPER BEAVER’s songs don’t really have the image of being “high” in pitch, and the vocal range of this song, “Shujinkou,” is mainly mid-range at D#3–G#4, so I think many men can sing it mostly in chest voice! Since there’s no intro, be careful not to miss the karaoke guide cue before the vocals come in.
Also, because it’s a band song, if you stay aware of the drums and move your body to the beat as you sing, it’s easier to keep rhythm, it locks in with the melody, and your voice will come out more easily! The opening is already the chorus, and for the choruses throughout the song, make sure to project the very first consonant without hesitation! For the long notes, keep your eye on the pitch bar all the way to the end!
StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a song by the band Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, who made their major debut in 2015.
It’s the first track on their mini-album “Variety.” The song was also used in a commercial for “Merit.” While it’s pop, it also shows hints of rock, making it an uplifting track.
Vocalist Motoki Omori’s high-tone voice is really pleasant, too.
The rhythm is easy to catch, and it’s a joy to listen to.
When you get together with fellow band music fans, why not kick things off with this song? It’s a track that raises the energy to just the right level.
GOBUMP OF CHICKEN
A song by the four-piece rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN, which has had a tremendous impact on Japan’s rock scene since 2000.
It’s the opening track of their eighth studio album, Butterflies, and was used as the CM song for the mobile game Granblue Fantasy as well as the opening theme for the TV anime GRANBLUE FANTASY The Animation, based on the game.
The spacious, delay-driven guitar phrases heighten your anticipation for the album as a whole.
With its driving pace and exhilarating feel, it’s also a perfect choice for the first song at karaoke.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster's Flower Song)Vaundy
A song by Vaundy, a currently enrolled art university student singer-songwriter who is attracting attention for his original sensibilities and who studied music at Voice, the music school led by music producer Yoshihiko Nishio.
Released in advance from his first album “strobo,” the track was used as the CM song for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series, “For Us.” The opening, which starts with a melody over transparent-sounding guitar arpeggios, instantly lifts the tension.
While certain fine techniques—such as falsetto in the chorus—are required, the overall key isn’t too high, making it an easy pick as the first song to sing at karaoke.
Summer Colorsyuzu
When talking about Yuzu, this song is absolutely indispensable.
It features a summery, refreshing sound, yet it’s a track you can enjoy all year round.
With its great rhythm, easy-to-catch tempo, and bright melody, it’s full of elements that naturally make you smile, so from the very first track everyone can be grinning together.
peace signKenshi Yonezu
This is a song by Kenshi Yonezu that stirs the heart with its powerful vocals and exhilarating sound.
Produced in June 2017 as the opening theme for the first cour of Season 2 of the Yomiuri TV–affiliated anime “My Hero Academia,” it resonates with the desire to become stronger on nights spent crying over one’s own inadequacy, and with the resolve to become a hero to protect someone important.
The contrast between high and low registers carefully expresses emotional shifts, so when singing, it’s best to pay attention not only to pitch but also to dynamics and phrasing.