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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!
Music producer, composer, vocal coach, keyboard playerKei Takahata
From around 1995 to 2000, I built experience with a major label as a composer and producer. I then moved to the United States and studied voice and singing under Elizabeth Sabine, one of Los Angeles’s top vocal coaches, mastering the so-called Hollywood vocal technique advocated by Sabine. After returning to Japan, I have been involved in training and producing a variety of singers. My direction, which brings out the full appeal of both the music and the vocalist, is highly regarded. In the collaboration video with Vo. ryuichi of the band Guild below, I handled keyboards, vocal direction, and sound production. For inquiries and requests regarding voice training and music production, please contact me via the website below. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-402518821

If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”

That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.

Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.

In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.

Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!

It feels great when you nail a high score!

Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to get top marks (91–100)

StargazeSixTONES

Stargaze

StargazeSixTONES

SixTONES’ “Stargaze” was released in July 2025.

Since it’s a group song, it features a wide range of vocal registers.

There are, of course, low notes, and it sounds cool as a solo, but dividing parts among several people works great too! With lyrics, composition, and production by Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS, the rhythm has a unique feel, so it might be tricky to sing on sight.

Be sure to gather your fellow SixTONES fans and have fun singing it together!

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GiftET-KING

ET-KING – Gift

Gift ET-KING

Its catchy melody is truly memorable, and the straightforward emotions expressed in the lyrics resonated with many fans.

Since the verses are mostly rap, it might be a bit tough to perform solo.

How about aiming for a high score by doing a mic relay with a few people?

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Stand by UTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)

TVXQ / Stand by U

Stand by U Tohoshinki

This is a love ballad by TVXQ that expresses a man’s straightforward feelings as he continues to think about the lover he parted with.

Its universally relatable worldview is one of its charms.

Overall, the song sits in a higher register, but the pitch is stable, making it relatively easy to aim for a high score.

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ArueBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN "Arue"

Alue BUMP OF CHICKEN

This is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s sixth single, released in March 2004.

It’s a lively, upbeat rock ’n’ roll-style track, and there are almost no parts that pose a real hurdle to singing.

In that sense, it’s one of the best choices if you’re aiming for a high score.

There are some relatively fast-paced vocal lines, so if possible, it’s better to memorize the lyrics and sing without looking at the screen to make it easier to score higher.

If you sing too roughly, there’s a risk your pitch will get sloppy, so try to keep the original song’s groove and drive while singing carefully.

Even with a song like this, mastering the rests can be important.

If you’re interested, try searching for terms like “singing the rests.”

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MelissaPorno Graffitti

PORNO GRAFFITTI 'Melissa' (ROMANCE PORNO ’08 ~10 YEARS GIFT~) / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Melissa (Live Ver.)'

Melissa Porno Graffitti

Released in September 2003 as Porno Graffitti’s 12th single.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, marking the band’s second anime tie-in and their first since “Hitorinoyo” about three years and eight months earlier.

The song is built around an easy-to-remember, generally up-tempo melody with a touch of melancholy, so it’s a track that many people can aim for high scores with at karaoke.

However, when transitioning from the pre-chorus to the chorus, there’s a section with a slightly irregular time feel, so be sure to practice that part well before singing!

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Blue BenchSasuke

Blue Bench / Sasuke

Blue Bench Sasuke

Sasuke’s “Aoi Bench,” which was a huge hit back then and is still a karaoke staple today.

The key is a bit high, but the range doesn’t vary much, making it easy to sing.

There are many sustained notes, especially right before the chorus, so use vibrato well to boost your score!

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Million FilmsKobukuro

Million Films / Kobukuro (Cover)

Million Films Kobukuro

This is a love ballad by Kobukuro that reflects on the many moments the two have shared, and it’s a popular choice at weddings.

The melody is simple and easy to remember, so as long as you’re careful not to miss the pitch in the chorus, you can expect a good score.

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